Hotels in Kiwengwa

An incredibly large hotel—at least 45 minutes from one side to the other, so it's convenient to use the golf carts. A wide variety of restaurants, several beaches, and pools. Very cozy, secluded pavilions, completely immersed in the jungle. The sand on the shoreline is stunning. The coastline itself is endless—over 10 km.

I believe that having booked in the premium level area, the car services should be more efficient.

Initially we had some issues with our villa and with the condition of its balcony, which was due for refurbishment as the neighbouring villa was being worked on - so it wasn’t a great start, however the staff were attentive and sorted us out by relocating us a brand new private villa which in one word was WOW! Everything else was excellent and would most certainly recommend.

Wonderful place , felt like heaven , we had a perfect experience, felt in love with the place and the team of the hotel were welcoming and helpful .

This is my second time staying at Meliá, and it won’t be my last. It’s not only because the hotel and grounds are beautiful. It’s the staff, they are exceptional, they’re the most friendly, smiley, professional and provide amazing service. Every room is cleaned twice a day and I’ve left valuables lying around and everything has always been safe. My only complaint this time was that there was no working...

1. The ambiance is fantastic! 2. The main restaurant's chef seems Indian, and we had a rather terrible dinner. Luckily, we switched to BBQ the next day, which was a bit better. Bookings at the other restaurants aren't easy. You have to book a full day in advance to be sure. 3. The beach party on our check-in night lasted until midnight and was incredibly loud. I made several complaints starting at...

Kiwengwa beach resort zanzibar Tanzania. Dreamy beach paradise. Stop searching and book this incredible hotel on the beach this place is a gem, rooms are spacious beautifully tiled and pristine. The food was excellent. We specially enjoyed breakfast

Excellent customer service from start to finish—friendly, attentive staff and quick problem resolution. Our original room had a stale smell, and washcloths were unavailable with toiletries not replenished unless requested. We had to switch rooms, after which room service became available, but we weren’t initially aware of it; a 24-hour room service or snack option would be appreciated. Areas for improvement...

Absolutely fantastic holiday, the hotel is amazing, right on the beach but with plenty of pools too. The restaurants were all great, such a good selection. Our room was fabulous with the comfiest bed. The staff could not do enough for you and always happy and smiling. We were chilled right from the minute we got there to the minute we left. Such a memorable holiday for us celebrating a big birthday...

Positives: The hotel area is huge, boasts very good facilities, has 3 separate pools and a beautiful beach area thus avoiding overcrowded areas. Negatives: Considering that this is a 5 star hotel, the rooms smelt of mould, electricity circuits had issues with lights flickering and lights not working. Room finishing was very poor. Having stayed at Tanzania mainland in Serengeti, I felt that accommodation...

Emmanuel The hotel manager & also all the staff at the restaurant 10/10 Going to miss this beautiful resort Love from Monica, Ibrahim & baby miracle

The hotel is next to the beach, the beach is beautiful with white sand, and the hotel is quite large. The environment is OK, there are two bedside restaurants, one buffet restaurant that I didn't try and it looked average, and the other a la carte restaurant. It was also average. The room was normal and not luxurious, and there was nothing to see near the hotel. Stay here to enjoy the beach, don't...

The resort makes a very good first impression – it’s large, beautifully maintained, with a spacious tropical garden and authentic African atmosphere. The rooms are designed in African style, which gives them a lot of charm. The food is excellent, with plenty of variety and great taste, both local and international dishes. The restaurant and beach staff are friendly, polite, and always helpful. Another...

We stayed for a week on an all-inclusive package. When we arrived, they gave us a room outside the main hotel grounds, quite far from the beach and pool and very close to where the evening shows take place. Upon seeing the room situation, we requested a room change and paid the difference. They told us it wasn't possible because there were no vacancies. When I told them it was possible to book a comfort...

I have enjoyed my 7 day stay at this resort, the food was very good, beautiful beach, and had wonderful weather. I like the way the resort is spread with all the bungalows and gardens. The furniture in the room is very rustic, but I didn’t mind it.

Nice place with reasonable price to everyone over there, most of people from different country they visit here for honeymoon or normal vacation to enjoy the holiday in zanzibar and for safaris they do different activities for enjoyment of their holidays..

Very good service friendly staff and the manager was very helpful

I really love this resort and I highly recommend it for anyone in USA hoping to vacation in Zanzibar Tanzania. I am from Houston, Texas and I have made VOI my vacation spot in Tanzania. This is my second time taking my fiance to this resort and I just love the hospitality you get once you step a foot into this resort. The manager was very awesome and the staffs are probably the best people you can...

We were looking for a getaway and the Diamond Mapenzi Beach Hotel in Zanzibar was exactly what we needed. Comprising of endless days in the sun, friendly staff and the most exquisite resort. The beaches were clean and easily accessible. The resort is spacious and can be as private as you want to be. This is a place that recharges your batteries and wants you to come back for more !!

Spent a lovely 9 days at this hotel. The place was spotless and so well run. The food was delicious and all of the staff exceptional. Id like to make a special mention of Waziri who was so attentive to our needs around the beach area. Would have given 5 stars but our towels were not changed the whole time we were there.

What is Diamonds mapenzi? Is the place where you can recharge after work hard and make your holiday unforgettable. Starting animation team to the all department staff are extremely unforgettable special animation team made our holiday went above and beyond. Everything was great beach room, pools, foood gardens and check in and check out Hopefully back again !

We were welcomed with such generosity from the friendliest staff. A special shout out to Omar who did our introductory walk through and by the time we left, we could sincerely call him a friend. The resort itself is absolutely breathtaking, our room was always made up beautifully and very clean. One of our favorite parts of the day was going to dinner, and walking into Herith - who went out of her...

The most incredible week with special school friends of over 50 years! Couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful resort to have our precious reunion. Staff were all exceptional! Nothing is ever too much for them. Treated like queens all week. The resort runs so smoothly. Could not recommend more highly.

Very nice hotel with good and professional staff since we arrived we received an amazing service from all departments. Special thank to the animation team Herieth, Kombo, Veronica, Alessia, Elisa, James, Miraji, Janette and the recreational manager Jamal. We played beach volley tournaments, we partecipated to the fashion show and we really enjoy during our honeymoon. Restaurant and food in general...

It perfectly sits on the kiwengwa beach there is nothing better than that. The food the service the peaceful vibe of the whole resort is just addictive. I honestly didn’t felt like going back on my last day.

We loved absolutely everything about this resort. It was nice and quiet, there wasn’t many people, which was good because there was always free seats at the beach, and near the pool. The employees are extremely friendly. Every night, around 9, they came to spray our room against bugs, mostly mosquitoes, it helped a lot, our room was beautiful, and the pools were nice to cool off in

We arrived here on the 9th of march after our flights had been cancelled due to the war , we arrived at 10pm at night after sourcing emergancy accomodation and we were greeted by MIKE , he has been nothing but amazing thru out our stay , today the 16th of march again out flights were delayed and mike went out his way to accomodate our stay checking in on myself and my party , daily he found us made...

First visit to Zanzibar and the people here have made such an impact on our trip in a wonderful way. The hotel is very clean and presented so well with gorgeous floral and leaf decorations made by the staff. The staff are the friendliest and most conscientious, hardworking people I have met, with so much pride I their in their work and a genuine care to make your stay perfect, from concierge, reception...

We had an amazing vacation! The staff is very friendly, polite and welcoming. All the hotels territory is very quiet, nice and beautiful. Only best recommendations!

Excellent Customer Service, Meals, Environment is super beautiful. Special thanks to Mike Mengich, Pricillah, Jimmy & the entire bluebay family for the warm reception. I highly recommend Bluebay to anyone looking for a vacation destination in Zanzibar. May God Bless you & see you soon..We'll be right back

Sultan Sands is a wonderfull resort, located on de beach. The resort is well maintained, luxurious and beautifully set up. The staff is warm, friendly and professional and did everything to make our stay (for the second time) unforgettable. We had and all inclusive arrangement and enjoyed the food which is healthy and delicious.

Everything was absolutely perfect from the very first moment. The staff was truly amazing – always friendly, professional, smiling, and ready to help with anything we needed. They made us feel very welcome and comfortable during our entire stay. The food was also perfect, fresh, delicious, and with a great variety every day. Everything was well prepared and beautifully presented. The atmosphere of...

Everything was fine. Hotel was clean and nice. People who work there were hard working, smiling every time. We need to visit Tanzania again

We stayed at Sultan Sands Zanzibar for our honeymoon and had a wonderful experience. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, and we received several complimentary surprises because it was our honeymoon. During our photo session, we were also given a beautiful bouquet of flowers, which was a very thoughtful gesture. Special thanks to Fatima, who helped us with everything — transportation, organization...

We stayed at this hotel three weeks ago, and I can say that it was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had. I usually never return to hotels I’ve already stayed at, but this is definitely a place I would come back to! It was a very calm and relaxing holiday with amazing views. The staff were always smiling, friendly, and never intrusive. The rooms might be a little outdated, but it didn’t affect our...

Literally one of the most beautiful small hotels on the island. The staff is fantastic, food is delicious. I came alone and was literally treated like a princess, all the staff knew my name after 1 day. The beach is mesmerising and a very quiet place to relax in overall Will be back!

Stayed in Marafiki Bungalows for 3 nights. Amazing place, very hood service from all staff +reception, clean and comfy Bungalow, great pool ,bar and tasty breakfast. The beach on this side(east) is affected more by the tide, 5 minutes ride and you are at Kinengwa beach, one of the best in the world. The obvious advantage of the relative distance is the peace and quiet and the amazing feel of remoteness...

Perfect Bungalows Marafiki Bungalows was a delight. But what made it a perfect location to rest & relax were all the employees. Lots of flora & fauna & quite. Management were women and everything done perfectly & no detail forgot. We had a Gluten Free person traveling with us & the chefs were super accommodating. Food was all delicious . Pool & beach were beautiful. A special thank you to Jackson...

This is our all time favourite stay, beautiful gardens, lovely sea view, staff are exceptional. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay great. Food was excellent Felt like we were staying with a family. Perfect place to relax and enjoy. If u are looking for action and tons of activities then look elsewhere, this is a place to chill, so safe and they look after everything. U can get to places...

We stayed here for 5 nights and had a lovely time! Good food, plenty of options for meals. Lovely pool, nice small beach area which is suitable for swimming at certain times of the days. Very friendly staff. Rooms very nice, spacious, lots of comfortable outdoor seating (both private with the rooms and around the pool, beach). Particularly loved the bush babies who you could see and hear when it was...

A beautiful boutique styled hotel with comfortable bungalows most with ocean views and lovely front balcony's. The owners are Polish (most resorts in Zanzibar are owned by foreigners), who were kind and helpful. We visited at shoulder season, so there was plenty of pool chairs to choose from. This is a hotel that you would choose if you want to enjoy a quite, smaller resort with a pool and good food...

One of the best places to stay in zanzibar. Beautiful resort and amazing hospitality.

This boutique resort is a must visit for anyone traveling to Zanzibar. The rooms are perfect for any couple visiting, with private water closet, rain head showers that are roomy and spacious. Beds are comfortable with mosquito netting; the staff offers mosquito spraying and turndown service every night. There are TVs and small refrigerators in the rooms, with fresh water provided daily for guests....

Amazing place with incredible service and hospitality. Private suites with small private swimming pool directly at sea front. Incredibly nice staff which help you with all your needs and trips. Especially Sammy from the staff who was the kindest person! He made our stay very special.

A Truly Unforgettable Stay at Zanbluu We stayed at Zanbluu Hotel for one week, and it was absolutely incredible! The food was outstanding, and our front-row bungalow with a private pool right on the beach was pure paradise. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the staff—they were so friendly and welcoming, and they treated my 4-year-old son with such care and kindness. We felt at home...

Quiet Luxury With Beautiful Views!!! We spent two days at Zanbluu Hotel and loved the quiet and luxurious atmosphere. The views are picturesque, especially around the pool area, and the overall ambiance is perfect for relaxation. The food was decent, and the staff were always helpful and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. A great place to unwind in Zanzibar.

We had the most wonderful experience. We stayed for 22 nights. Food outstanding, place absolutely stunning. Looks even better than the pictures. Rooms on the front with plunge pool and swimming pool are breathtaking and the service is second to none. Couldn’t ask for anything better. Special mention to Sammy, Charles, Samsung and Harriet. We absolutely adore you all and you couldn’t do enough for...

Absolutely fantastic place! The room, the staff, the food, the ambience, were all just lovely. Outside shower for the suite was a very nice touch that we truly enjoyed. Only downside to consider is that the beach is not so accommodating for swimming especially at low tide.

This place reminded me of coming home. Highly recommend!

I ordered Kachumbari and Meat Pilau, but they didn't come out after 40minutes, and when I asked the staff, they finally came out 10minutes later. I know Pilau takes a long time for make, but Kachumbari just cuts vegetables and sprinkles with lime and salt…Beer and starter bread were relief for hunger. Meat Pilau had a quirky taste and didn't like the taste. Kachumbari was very good! Staff are friendly...

Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing lodge. We spent three lovely days at Simba Beach lodge. The hosts were so lovely and they have two adorable daughters who were the sweetest ever. It is right by the beach so it was great to walk out from the room directly to the sea. The place is clean and the breakfast was nice. Very serene place - highly recommend it to anyone going to zanzibar.

One of the few places with rooms directly on one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. Italians and families especially will love it but great for all. Minor irritations like flies after my food and a bit grumpy male manager and no air conditioning . But the female boss is fantastic and the service attentive. Excellent quality overall for the money

Nice, quite and cozy place located on stunning Kiwengwa beach. You can feel at home. Rooms are very comfortable and clean. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Nice place to stay due to possibility to walk around the beach and enjoy beautiful sunshines. Within few minutes walking on the beach Kiwengwa is plenty of restaurants, bars, kitesurfing spots and schools. I recommend Simba's restaurant as well...

Simba Beach is an amazing place, very clean and right by the beach. We loved hearing the waves all throughout the night and in the morning we'd wake up to a beautiful sunrise. The host, Chantal, is great and all the staff are amazing and kind people. Highly recommend!

Welcome to Paradise - Great Price Value We have known this property since the early beginnings. First time was in 2015. We saw several managers come and go. This month, the hotel was reopened by a lovely British/Tanzanian couple and they are here to stay. It has only 12 rooms and you have a great view. Garden is beautiful and chickens are running around. This is a place where you can really relax...

It was butiq hotel experience than no high expectations, ower and wife still around. I stay this place back 2014 and last year but just had time to write about it. If you don’t get there everything easy and helpful. We had issues with internal small airline I end up getting 2 more time of island ticket. Anyway just do it one time of deal and don’t forget do red monkey tour.

Very nice hotel! The owner especially. They helped us with everything, organizing tours, giving tips, getting the transfers. Highly recommended. The staff is very friendly. Super close to the beach, they even have their own beach bar!

One of the best boutique hotels on the Island. With it's calm atmosphere and kind staff it's an absolutely must to visit in Zanzibar. The food was amazing. Everything about this place was perfect for us.

The perfect place for an authentic Zanzibar experience! We stayed at this hotel for 3 weeks and were more than happy with our experience! The food is delicious, the rooms are very spacious and the staff are super friendly. This small, typical hotel is located in an authentic village, with a private beach just a 1-minute walk away. This may seem surprising at first glance, but in reality the place...

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 **A Hidden Gem in Zanzibar!** My stay at Zan View Hotel was nothing short of magical. Nestled on a hilltop above the charming fishermen's village of Kairo, this hotel offers breathtaking views and a true Zanzibari experience. The location is perfect, just a short walk to the pristine white sands of Kiwengwa Beach. The staff at Zan View Hotel are incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure...

You cannot have more than this. Excellent position, quiet, large rooms well equipped, with lovely forniture, rooms are resetted twice a day. Cuisine is fantastic, menu change everyday with International and local dishes. It is a wonderful place where staying in Zanzibar.

There is barely any pool at the property. Slightly bigger pool at the neighboring hotel. Food is really overpriced

Rooms and grounds were very clean and well maintained. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was superb.

Everything was wonderful, starting with impeccable service, staff is so attentive and make you feel so welcome. The location and the beach is stunning, the rooms are beautifully decorated and spacious, the restaurant has an excellent menu. I highly recommend! And I also loved the spa!

Wonderful Boutique Hotel with a nearby 'sister' hotel. We took the half board plan (breakfast and dinner) and at lunch dined at some of the other near by resorts. The employees were extremely friendly and helpful everyday. The food was quite good at both resorts. The intimacy of this resort was great. Beach has some of the finest, softest white sand we've ever walked on. What a joy to stay here. Highly...

Setting was lovely as were the staff. The food was very good but the room was very basic. Very small, no chair and nowhere to put luggage, only on the floor which was difficult and a trip hazard. Our outside space was great but our room was under the kitchen which was very noisy. Overall way too expensive for what we got.

Beautiful hotel and there staff are frendly and have a nice view good service I recommend to go kiwengwa boutique bungalow

We spent a week at Mvuvi for my husband’s birthday in October and we had the most wonderful stay in this beautiful place. It was a real boutique experience and you could see that it is a family business. It is well run, the staff are all happy and delivering a great service, the managers are here everyday to make sure things run smoothly and the two restaurants of the hotel had more than enough choices...

Beautiful resort, quiet and tranquil. All staff were so friendly and helpful any time of day! The apartments were so clean with added extras like soaps, shampoos, clean towels every day. The beach was beautiful with beds to sunbath. A beach bar and small restaurant was an added bonus for ordering cocktails and lunch!

Such a beautiful place to stay with amazing, hospitable staff. The rooms are spacious and clean with housekeeping visiting twice daily. Breakfast overlooking the beach is magical. The small pool is perfect as well for a light dip in the heat. Would highly recommend.

We had a truly wonderful time at Mvuvi. The property offers a beautifully designed, relaxing landscape. The half-board option gives you access to two nice restaurants with a good variety of food. Cocktails were excellent, and breakfast was delicious. What really makes Mvuvi special is the staff – warm, welcoming, and always eager to help. At times, it was a little challenging to communicate specific...

The fact that they had their own secure beach entry without being directly on the beach front. the beach bar/restaurant was well stocked with good food and drinks. The Resort restaurant was really good as well. A special thanks to Lameck and above all to Shani , she really solved a booking issue with us very professionally.

Arya is a cute smallish resort in Kiwenga, in a part that seems to be dominated by Italian investors. Rooms are cosy, beautiful, clean. Staff is very friendly and honest. Owner Laura was fantastic in welcoming us and arranged a wonderful surprise for us. The pool was warm and inviting. Breakfast is not on par with European (italian) breakfasts, however better than most others in Tanzania. The breakfast...

Stayed one night at tha Arya Boutique Hotel. Beautiful oasis only steps from the beach. Staff went above and beyond to accommodate and Laura the owner was easily accessible and very professional. Breakfast was amazing ! And the resident cat was very cute and cuddly. Well situated location to do all of your excursions!

We have stayed here for 4 nights in February 2023 (Suite with a pool terrace). The room was nice and clean, the terrace in front of the pool was absolutely amazing. We had the pool practically for ourselves and it was a heaven for my 7 years old daughter. The staff is super nice, helpful and full of warmth. Highly recommend it!

The best hotel in kiwengwa!!! Laura is amazing, taking care of everything and make sure you will feel comfortable and have fun from your staying. We stayed for 4 nights for our honeymoon and everything was perfect! The room is amazing and the staff are so kindly. We will definitely come back ❤️

Stayed here in December family of 4 . What a beautiful little gem! A lot of greenery , good sized pool and netflix is a plus for the kids . The people and the service are amazing ! We booked all the outside excursions through the hotel and it is highly recommended to do so! It is a Couple of steps away from the beach . The rooms are clean, breakfast is yummy and there are restaurants around the hotel...

Stayed here in December family of 4 . What a beautiful little gem! A lot of greenery , good sized pool and netflix is a plus for the kids . The people and the service are amazing ! We booked all the outside excursions through the hotel and it is highly recommended to do so! It is a Couple of steps away from the beach . The rooms are clean, breakfast is yummy and there are restaurants around the hotel...

Our stay at this beautiful hotel in Zanzibar was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The location is breathtaking, middle in the beautiful garden full of flowers and trees. Our room was spacious, spotless, and elegantly designed with a wonderful blend of modern comfort, antique furniture and local Zanzibari charm. But it was the staff who truly made our experience exceptional. Everyone was...

I had an exceptional experience at Tikitam Palms. The location was perfect and the staff were courteous, friendly and helpful. My room was spacious and comfortable. The food was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this Boutique Hotel.

Fabulous place, with wonderfully kind staff. The garden is a paradise on earth, with various animals. Unlike Kenya, there are no thieves here, the birds and monkeys are completely peaceful. The pool is clean and fresh. The accommodation has 18 people, as far as I know, so the biggest "crowd" is only at dinner. This is also spread over the 2.5 hour dinner time. During the day, we did not meet anyone...

A beautiful and peaceful place, very quiet and never crowded. The location is lush and green; we truly felt as though we were living in the jungle, yet with excellent service and exceptionally friendly staff. The rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished in a traditional style. Food and beverages are also outstanding, and the coffee is absolutely fantastic.

Amazing resort, perfect for relaxing and the friendliest staff with the F&B team going above and beyond. We had a lovely private dinner on the beach on our last night which was a perfect end to an unbelievable stay. Highly recommended and will be back.

The extremely friendly and attentive staff, the wonderful Sultan Villa, the fresh and excellent food, the beautiful park, the pool area… simply everything!

Nice location,but if you're not a resident you're not welcome. You asked very roughly to leave the place.....

Very good resort to relax at. Good facilities pool, massage, water equipment etc. Beach is good, water is warm. Breakfast, lunch,dinner all good, ample buffet selections. Good range of cocktails, beers are nice, wine small selection. Rooms, gardens,layout all clean, functional and pleasant to walk in.

Had the most beautiful stay! Great hospitality and superb estate. So green and feel so authentic. Absolutely love their buffet of guest engagement gigs. Gracias Veraclub!

We had a 3 night stay, half board, family 2 adults and 2 kids, we absolutely loved it and highly recommend it.

It's a very nice place. Beautiful rooms and delicious food. The staff very polite.