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Marafiki Bungalows, hotel in Kiwengwa

Marafiki Bungalows is located on the beach in Kiwengwa,overlooking the ocean.Zanzibar International Airport is a 1 hour drive away.

Perfekt place to get away from the hustle & bustle of the city and relax in nature. The room was large and spacious (Family room) We loved the Aesthetic interior in the rooms and outside. Enjoyed a great time at the beach (at low tide). Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Amazing breakfast, very tasty food… we loved the Tuna steak.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
563 reviews
Price from£93.81per night
Zan View Hotel, hotel in Kiwengwa

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Zan View Hotel is located in the village of Kairo in Kiwengwa. It features a garden, a restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Zan View Hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly, making us feel welcomed throughout our stay. The food was fantastic, offering a variety of both local and international dishes complemented by great drinks. We especially loved the beach, which was the best section on the entire stretch—remarkably clear of rocks. Our honeymoon suite was not only spacious but also impeccably clean, and the hotel manager was always responsive and engaged, enhancing our experience. The view from the upstairs terrace was breathtaking, and we truly enjoyed the cozy and quiet ambiance of the hotel compared to some of the nearby larger resorts. Even during rains, the hotel offered lovely hangout spots such as the private beach, terrace, patio, pool, and the comfort of our own room. We would definitely book this hotel again.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
393 reviews
Price from£53.24per night
Bahati Villa, hotel in Kiwengwa

Surrounded by lush vegetation and offering a private beach area, Bahati Villa is situated on Kiwengwa beach. The small hotel offers a restaurant and bar and a tour desk.

The location to the beach, the quietness and not to touristic. It has potential but it can still improve.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
88 reviews
Price from£67.31per night
Ayla Beach House, hotel in Kiwengwa

Set in Kiwengwa, Ayla Beach House offers beachfront accommodation 40 km from Peace Memorial Museum and offers various facilities, such as free bikes, a terrace and a bar.

All staff were super kind and friendly, delicious breakfast. Lovely calm and quiet location, easy access to the beach. Gorgeous African art throughout
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
84 reviews
Price from£74.89per night
Zanzibella Hotel & SPA, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, 41 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar.

Great hotel, location and staff. If you want to recharge your “batteries” this is the right place.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
1,114 reviews
Price from£139.13per night
Melia Zanzibar, hotel in Kiwengwa

Set in Kiwengwa, 11 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Melia Zanzibar has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Guests can make use of the fitness centre at the property.

Friendly and attentive staff. Light, large and well equipped suites.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
681 reviews
Price from£380.81per night
Sultan Sands Island Resort, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located on the beachfront with views of the Indian Ocean, Sultan Sands offers traditional-style African huts with a balcony or terrace.

Staff were the best of the best. 0 faults there
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
126 reviews
Price from£271.50per night
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, hotel in Kiwengwa

Featuring a terrace with Indian Ocean views, set by sandy Kiwengwa Beach, the 30-acre site includes a spa, pool and sports facilities.

Loved the friendly staff, very welcoming. My toddler enjoyed the kids playroom.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
171 reviews
Price from£279.45per night
Asili Nyumbani Residence, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, 39 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Asili Nyumbani Residence provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Great host, who went above and beyond to ensure that I had a great stay. Nice location. Walking distance to the beach. The room has both a fan and AC, which helps with keeping the place nice and cool.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
9 reviews
Price from£42.93per night
Seashore Villa, hotel in Kiwengwa

Situated in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Seashore Villa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

The location is perfect, just on the beach. The stuff is very friendly. The food in the restaurant was very delicious. Special thanks to Tina- the owner of the hotel and all guys and girls from the stuff, especially Rose, Eddie and the Chef!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
97 reviews
Price from£93.81per night
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Budget hotels in Kiwengwa

  • Poa Poa Bungalows
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 158 reviews

    Poa Poa Bungalows features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kiwengwa.

    All was perfect, this place and the staff are really incredible !

  • Ayla Beach House
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 84 reviews

    Set in Kiwengwa, Ayla Beach House offers beachfront accommodation 40 km from Peace Memorial Museum and offers various facilities, such as free bikes, a terrace and a bar. 14 km from Kichwele Forest...

    Location and is quiet place and close to restaurants.

  • Veraclub Zanzibar Village
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 93 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, Veraclub Zanzibar Village offers 4-star accommodation in Kiwengwa and has a garden, restaurant and bar. 40 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 14 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve,...

    Posizione, struttura molto bella, pulita e ordinata.

  • Bahati Villa
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 88 reviews

    Surrounded by lush vegetation and offering a private beach area, Bahati Villa is situated on Kiwengwa beach. The small hotel offers a restaurant and bar and a tour desk.

    The breakfasts were lovely fresh fruit and other options.

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What guests said about Kiwengwa:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Paradise.

    Paradise. Very long and large beach, friendly local people, very calm and quite place. We loved it. Its very save even in the nightwalks on the beach. There are some restaurants, coffee places where you can drink fresh, cocktails or snacks.
    Anelia
    Bulgaria
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I loved the colour, clarity and temperature of the water.

    I loved the colour, clarity and temperature of the water. The sand was so soft and almost white. I didn't like the hassle on the beach though. It was easier to stay at the hotel to avoid it. But that's not why you visit another country!
    Melody
    Switzerland
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Quiet part of the island with beach among the nicest.

    Quiet part of the island with beach among the nicest. That meant fewer people and tranquility which was what I was looking for during that trip. The hotel was also exactly what I need. All the facilities (gym, massage, sports activities) + excellent food at a reasonable cost. And Fatma the day manager was great. A wonderful person and soul
    ERINNA
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Wonderful place. I fell in love.

    Wonderful place. I fell in love. My favorite place was the Z lodge, they had supper friendly staff who helped me at any time around the clock. It is easy to get around since Z lodge has in house vehicles and great drivers. Would visit again
    Ashley
    Kenya
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Front Office led by Victor was outstanding and exceeded our...

    Front Office led by Victor was outstanding and exceeded our expectations The restaurant and other staff were extremely courteous and helpful in all circumstances. The Food and Beverager Manager Zablon is a kind and focused man, results oriented.
    Tohey
    Kenya
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We went to the Zan View Beach Bar most nights for happy hour...

    We went to the Zan View Beach Bar most nights for happy hour and dinner. The beach has much more of a relaxed feel than Nungwi, which seemed more like a place for young people to get drunk whereas Kiwengwa was more families and laid-back properties.
    Christiana
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kiwengwa

  • From £78.71 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,114 reviews
    Our holiday at Zanzibella exceeded all expectations. The staff was incredibly friendly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel's cozy ambiance made us feel right at home, and the food was absolutely amazing, with great options for vegetarians. The private beach was a true paradise, and the entertainment program was fantastic. The hotel also provided excellent assistance in organizing trips around the island. Overall, Zanzibella offers great value for money. Highly recommended for an unforgettable experience in Zanzibar!
    Anna
    Austria
  • From £64.11 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 393 reviews
    Zan View in my opinion is outstanding, because of its management & staff team, its authentic interior design and cleanliness and its location. In Zanzibar people are super friendly in general, friendliness and service-orientation of the whole team was exceptional and far above expectation (am travelling to Zanzibar since 2008). Located on top of a small hill, with stairways down to Kairo village and the hotels private beach stretch,it is a georgeous combination of hotel privacy and local village.
    Constanze
    Austria
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 429 reviews
    Unlike most other resorts this one is right on the beach, there is no barrier between you and the ocean. And since it’s a small place the beach vendors (who are everywhere on every beach in Zanzibar) tend to focus on the beach stretches of the bigger resorts. This is a huge advantage. Food is great, staff is friendly and welcoming. Walking up and down the beach it was super evident that this is the best place for kilometers both up and down the beach.
    Erik
    Switzerland
  • From £64.11 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 393 reviews
    The staff was friendly. The property is very pretty. They gave us a tour of the property and took us down to the beach bar that is associated with the hotel since it is not beach front, but I just a short walk to it. There were towels and lounge chairs for the hotel guests on the beach. There was a set menu and also a special menu that was changed daily for new options. There is happy hour on drinks from 5-7pm. Great value for your money.
    Michelle
    United States
  • From £418.17 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 681 reviews
    best hotel/resort I’ve stayed in, staff soo friendly and professional. they think of everything. It was summed up by our final night on this Zanzibar trip, we were the last people having dinner at the Jetty restaurant, one of the staff members on the golf buggy knew somehow we were the last and drove to meet us, it saved my wife a long walk in her heels.
    Okechukwu
    United Kingdom
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews
    The resort has an amazing private beach and the ocean in Kiwengwa is beautiful. My room had the perfect ocean view. Food was absolutely delicious, the local chefs did a very good job. I also had a massage.. the lady has magic hands. The owners are very friendly and they make sure you are happy with everything.
    Anna
    France
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews
    The location is really nice. Even though the hotel itself is not really at the beach ( they have a beach bar and the hotel is like 100 m further), that beach is the best one we've seen in Zanzibar. The rooms were clean and food was decent. The ac was working fine and water in the shower was hot. Internet was good.
    Dmitry Dubonos
    Belarus
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,271 reviews
    Where to begin we had so much good food, fresh seafood delivered right to the hotel from the beach by the local fisherman, the kitchen staff is just amazing. Actually all the staff was super helpful, swimming is sometimes tricky because of the tides, but for this you can go on long walks to kiwengwa beach.
    Yousry
    United Arab Emirates
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews
    Nice location, quiet and very clean. The best boutique hotel we booked in Zanzibar. The rooms are affordable for the quality and the private beach is perfect, many sun beds and security. We liked the restaurant and the breakfast surprised us for Zanzibar standards. The staff was very nice and helpful.
    Stevens
    United Kingdom
  • From £159 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 126 reviews
    It's very nice smaller hotel than BlueBay which makes it more comfortable and quieter. The food is tasty and even there is no huge selection it's good enough. Stuff is professional so it makes your stay very pleasant and relaxing. I think that this is very good choice if you go to visit Zanzibar.
    Jacek
    Poland
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 126 reviews
    the Hotel is really tiny! (5 rooms total) Which is nice, personnel knows you, knows what you like and you know them as well. Short way to breakfast, to the pool or reception. Staff is extremely friendly, helpful and supporting. If you need something, there is always somebody to help.
    M
    Martin
    Austria
  • From £64.40 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 97 reviews
    I opened the curtains and the beautiful sunrise greeted me in the morning. The area was nice and calm and relaxed and the hotel staff was very responsive especially as I had some diet related issues related to my recently finished safari trip.
    Daryl
    United States
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 138 reviews
    the excellent location on the beach . all the staff very nice . very good food . nice Zanzibari decoration of the rooms , the restaurant. very good atmosphere . very charming GM Chantal . simple hôtel , the place to be in Zanzibar!
    Andre
    France
  • From £31.80 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 205 reviews
    Room is clean ,beach view .staff is very professional and friendly. I enjoyed my stay there . It is like paradise.Flesita and Sasha were amazing and the rest of the staff also . For sure I will come again. Kwaheri Zanzibar
    Saadeldeen
    Georgia
  • From £145.32 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 712 reviews
    It is a small oasis in Zanzibar! We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights, but really wished we could stay more. Staff was superfriendly and helpful, food was amazing and the location is truly a gem! 100% recommend!!!
    Α
    Αριστειδης
    Switzerland
  • From £78.71 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,114 reviews
    Very nice hotel. The food in the restaurant is excelent and it has a lot of options. Staff is very well-trained. The massage was very good. The rooms are huge, very nice bathroom. Nice pool and private beach.
    Bruno
    Germany
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 84 reviews
    the owner of the property is one of the best person that I meet in Zanzibar. SIMAI I'll see you again, thank you for your hospitality. the hotel great just by the beach.
    Aurelio Petirro
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 563 reviews
    We purposely did not want a big corporate hotel for this part of our trip. We wanted a more authentic feeling and this was perfect.
    Babette
    United States
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 66 reviews
    Loved being right on the beach. The room was air-conditioned which was good. I wasn't used to the heat and humidity of Zanzibar.
    Donna
    United States
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,588 reviews
    Beach location and hotel grounds
    Ali
    United Arab Emirates