Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel in Kendwa

Nice location. The rooms were a bit old and the sunbeds also. There were only a few sunbeds that actually reclined, so most of them were a bit uncomfortable. The Christmas buffet was good and the breakfast too, but it was missing the bacon. The pool when we were there had a problem so the water was kind of green. I don’t know if it was just bad luck but the beach was a bit windy and the sea was not as calm as I had expected. Just beware that it’s not very accessible to people with low mobility. There’s a lot of steps from where most of the rooms are to the beach/restaurants.

For the price, this is a good hotel. It's obviously not new, just a few touches of paint, but overall, its cleanliness and superb location make up for any shortcomings.
The staff is polite and helpful. The only downside is the girls who clean the rooms are very loud and clumsy. You can hear them well, but at 7am they start laughing loudly, chatting, and moving furniture after the guests in the next room have left. I complained about them.
The breakfast is decent. There's not a huge variety, but everything is fresh and tasty, for Europeans.
The beach and ocean are beyond praise. They're worth the trip. There are low tides, but they're very shallow—a 3-meter drop—and they don't interfere with swimming all day. The depth isn't steep, but it's not a wading pool; you just swim out and you can't feel the bottom. Yes, there are annoying beach boys, but you just have to ignore them. During my stay, the police came every day to chase them away. There are plenty of water activities on the beach. The beach is clean, with little or no seaweed.
A downside: the sun loungers. They're old, wooden, and clearly homemade. Some don't have the ability to raise or lower the backrest. Mattresses for the sun loungers are provided separately. The sun loungers can't be moved. If you want to lie in the sun (the sun loungers are under palm leaf canopies), you just have to take the mattress from the sun lounger and lie on it on the sand.
The rooms are decent. I had a standard room. They had an iron and ironing board, a safe, a hairdryer, a kettle with cups, two 0.5L bottles of water daily, shampoo, and shower gel. The air conditioning worked well, the water was hot from the heater (but that's the case everywhere), and the pressure was good.
The hotel restaurant is open all day. The menu isn't extensive, but the food is delicious, and the portions are large. The bar menu is varied. The prices are average. Burger with fries $10-15. Pasta $10-15. Meat $15-25. Salads $10-15. Prices are about the same in restaurants outside the hotel. On Wednesdays, they have a barbecue night on the beach. On Sundays, there's karaoke. There's no obvious entertainment, like in Turkish hotels. But in Zanzibar, you have to enjoy the beach and the ocean.
Overall, I'm happy and would come again.

Best Hotel , best service.

Sunset Kendwa was fantastic.
The pasta, pizza, and chicken Caesar salad were all delicious, and the smoothie was super refreshing.
They offer a day-use option at a great price, which you can use in the restaurant—totally worth it.
The beach was gorgeous, and the place has a nice view and a relaxing vibe.

Definitely recommended! 👌🏼

The beach is stunning, I had such a lovely afternoon with my family. It was amazing. We played beach football, beach horse riding and ride on jet ski. Margarita pizza was delicious, really enjoyed our lunch. Stuff were helpful.I would highly recommend the place.

Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel was a great choice. The location and beaches were fantastic, providing a beautiful and relaxing setting. The services were good, and the food was excellent, enhancing the overall experience. Recommended by a friend who stayed there last December, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Highly recommend!

I had a wonderful stay at Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel last December, and I'm excited to return for another vacation this week. The rooms were exceptional, providing both comfort and luxury. The food was delicious and catered to all our tastes. The swimming pool was a highlight, offering a perfect place to relax. The staff were professional and made our stay even more enjoyable. The location was unbeatable, with stunning beaches enhancing the overall experience. Highly recommend!