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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.

The staff were fabulous and friendly. The food was excellent.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
562 reviews
Price from$110per 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.

Staff were friendly. Food and drinks were good but expensive.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
392 reviews
Price from$63.50per night
Bahati Villa, hotel in Kiwengwa

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

I was upgraded to a bigger room and I had my own outside seating area. Excellent and plenty of choices of food for breakfast. The restaurant also served delicious lunch and dinner. The location was safe and quiet. Security on property. Friendly owners and staff. The back up generator really helped when the whole Zanzibar lost power for several hours.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
88 reviews
Price from$78.66per night
Ayla Beach House, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, Ayla Beach House offers beachfront accommodations 25 miles from Peace Memorial Museum and provides facilities like free bikes, a terrace and a bar.

The location on the beach and the friendly host
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
84 reviews
Price from$85.50per night
Zanzibella Hotel & SPA, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, 25 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar.

Wonderful stay, amazing staff friendly and welcoming , the reception is exceptional, and the Housekeeping… is absolutely outstanding. Nothing short of magnificent
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,111 reviews
Price from$142.30per night
ARYA Boutique Resort, hotel in Kiwengwa

ARYA Boutique Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and shared lounge in Kiwengwa.

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.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
126 reviews
Price from$134.40per night
Melia Zanzibar, hotel in Kiwengwa

Set in Kiwengwa, 6.8 mi 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 center at the property.

The walking paths were nice
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
681 reviews
Price from$469per 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.

Best thing about hotel is that you can ask whatever you want and 99% of your wishes come true. As European I like some things made differently as they are in Africa but if you ask the hotel staff makes it! As example I can say they make awsome tuna stakes if you ask them! And they also add rum to your coconut if you ask. So the main tip is - ASK! Moreover, as experienced travelwr I have been reading reviews about the hotel and two things were very disturbing (a) that the selection of food os not very rich; and (b) that the tides make the sea go away for a far far way. To tackle that I shall say that (a) food is good and changes everyday, so even on 11 night stay you will have a varios optios to choose from (especialy if you are into sea food); (b) tides are constant but there was no day with out sea at your foot steps to the pool, meaning that some times you have to wait half a day before sea comes back but it eventualy does.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
126 reviews
Price from$330per 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.

From check-in until check-out, everything went very well. The reception team, housekeeping, bartender, waitress, security were all very friendly and helpful. Amazing service. Value for money 100%.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
171 reviews
Price from$340per night
Zanzibar Tropical Sunset Boutique Hotel, hotel in Kiwengwa

Zanzibar Tropical Sunset Boutique Hotel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kiwengwa. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this property is located near attractions such as Kiwengwa Beach.

It was a nice little boutique hotel that is good for a little leisure and holiday ’work’ mode. Really decent sized rooms as well.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
137 reviews
Price from$60.37per night
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Budget hotels in Kiwengwa

  • Poa Poa Bungalows
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 84 reviews

    Located in Kiwengwa, Ayla Beach House offers beachfront accommodations 25 miles from Peace Memorial Museum and provides facilities like free bikes, a terrace and a bar.

    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 accommodations in Kiwengwa and has a garden, restaurant and bar. 25 miles from Peace Memorial Museum and 8.6 miles from Kichwele Forest...

    Posizione, struttura molto bella, pulita e ordinata.

  • Bahati Villa
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 88 reviews

    Surrounded by lush vegetation and offering a private beach area, Bahati Villa is located 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 of America
  • 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

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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 218 reviews
    it was small & beautiful, decorated in Zanzibari style, clean & great air conditioning! It’s on the east side of the island, much quieter & secluded than Stone Town. the staff was wonderful & respected our privacy. The food was excellent—- Italian chef cooked great dishes ( I wish he wouldn’t have yelled at his staff so much!) They were helpful with taxis & excursions. We have no complaints at all & really enjoyed our time there, we also felt very safe!
    LuAnn
    United States of America
  • From $80.64 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 392 reviews
    Great location beutiful view and beautiful hotel,the african details in every corner and the beautiful building of the hotel wow!.The beach Kiwengwa beach is beautiful 5 minits from the hotel.The staf especially my litle two Zanzibar sisters was amazing and all of the staff so welcoming.I will be back! I REALLY recomend this place!The food was great too.My litle Edina i miss you thank you for everything and stay safe. Hakuna Matata Bella Bella
    Isabella
    Sweden
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 20 reviews
    Excellent property and Alice from the Zanzibar Houses Office management was very easy to deal with. Suleyman was accessible throughout the stay and Sule (the stay-in security guy) was also respectful of our requests for privacy as a family. Rahmah the cleaning lady was amazing and the property was super clean everyday. Chef was also accommodating of our requests and made some excellent pancakes. If you like sunsets, it is a dream come true! :-)
    BIJU
    United Arab Emirates
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,587 reviews
    -Very friendly and helpful stuff (Special thanks for General Manager Mr. Aied Rizkalla, Chef Lotfy, Stella, Zabron and Said) -Flash Tour Guide Suleyman he is very professional. He arranged our tours with best price in Zanzibar. -Delicious food served. -Best honeymoon welcoming I had ever seen in a hotel or resort. -Hotel location is perfect. 45 min to every where on island. Hotel is perfect for family’s and couples.
    Hasan
    Egypt
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 218 reviews
    We liked to stay at this place. The chef is very nice and the food is amazing. We stayed on Zanzibar for 3 weeks (in more than 5 hotels) and here we had the best food. Also the time for getting the food was compared to the rest of Zanzibar high speed:) The hotel itselfe is not directly at the beach, but has a private beach in 2min walking distance. In general, I would say that this hotel is perfect for families.
    J2403
    Switzerland
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 429 reviews
    + professional & friendly team + decent wifi + delicious breakfasts with a wide variety of fruit + one of the best overall menu in Kiwengwa, octopus was outstanding! + beautiful beach with absolutely amazing sounds of ocean waves which we could hear from our room + great design inside & outside - white dream really stands out among other hotels in kiwengwa
    Kaja
    Poland
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 162 reviews
    I stayed in la base for 5 and the experience has been great. The place is really clean and comfortable. The restaurant is located right in front of the beach so you'll definitely have a relaxing time while enjoying your meal and drinks. Thanks to the hosts Cris and Luca. They were really cool. This place is a must when you're in kiwengwa.
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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 158 reviews
    Fantastic, great value little hotel right on the beach. Clean simple bungalow rooms which open right onto the sand. Rooms are very well set up for travellers with numerous universal power points and good Wi-Fi throughout. Great tasting breakfast and other meal options. Laura, Ania and the rest of the staff were amazing.
    Scott
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  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,261 reviews
    I live in Zanzibar for 7 years now, I come to Z lodge often to escape the busy and noisy life of Nungwi, the owners make a lot of effort on their service and menu's are always new. The location has minimal beach boys so you can enjoy some private time on the beach. We love this place and can easily recommend it.
    Burak
    Tanzania
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 36 reviews
    The staff at Cast Away are exceedingly helpful, friendly and accommodating. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and even spoiled. The location is fantastic, right on the beach with a beach bar serving drinks. The facilities were beautiful and comfortable. I would gladly return to this hotel!
    Karin
    United States of America
  • From $99 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,111 reviews
    A 4-star hotel at a very convenient price! The rooms are huge and spotless clean, very well equipped. Great breakfast with many options. The dinner was always fresh and delicious, congrats to the chef. Nice beach, nice pool, never crowded. Definitely a great choice in Kiwengwa! Would go back there anytime.
    Ramona
    Luxembourg
  • From $99 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,111 reviews
    Wonderful resort right on the beach as the pictures show. Clean, great staff, nice food. Rooms are nice and spacious, with massive balcony's and modern furnishing and finishes. But has some Zanzibar charm. The owners are also very helpful for their guests. I generally loved it. Thank you Zanzibella
    sikelelwa
    South Africa
  • From $83.85 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 137 reviews
    very nice staff in the hotel and an exceptional host which helps you with every question or problem! fresh friuts of their own garden. the chef cook is open for wishes like special zanzibar dinner. a very nice, clean and quiet place to chill after a kite surfing or tour day without screaming kids.
    Marius
    Germany
  • From $200 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 126 reviews
    Great location, approx 1hr from Zanzibar airport, $50 oneway transport, great communication thru "Whats App", driver was kind and respectful. Resort is really nice with gorgeous grounds, clean pools. The resort mostly has a European clientele. Workers are kind and helpful
    Danielle Pre
    United States of America
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 359 reviews
    Great location and set up. Nice staff, good food, small and personablel hotel. Good option for Zanzibar in our opinion as its not too busy a spot, the hotel rooms step right onto the beach and the sea is lovely here for swimming (not always the case given the reef and the tides)
    William
    Belgium
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    The place gives off a Greece vibe and it’s so peaceful.Gibson was so helpful , he helped us with whatever we needed. The place is next to the beach and their breakfast is so nice . I definitely recommend this place and will always come back if I ever come to Zanzibar
    Gloria Naikoba
    Uganda
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews
    very nice location-directly on the beach, perfect stuff, you can go for a walk on the beach, there is a big supermarket about 15min walking. we spent almost 3 week in Zanzibar (4 hotels) and the breakfast was the best here.
    A
    Anonymous
    Czech Republic
  • From $40 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 202 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
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 138 reviews
    the value for money is great you had everything you need a calm zanzibar beach, great food, perfect staff runs by a italian family and they were very friendly
    Belemir
    Turkey