Located on Kendwa Beach and surrounded by lush gardens, Kendwa Rocks Hotel offers rooms and suites with views of the Indian Ocean or the garden. Zanzibar Town is 1 hour drive away. Featuring local furnishings, all rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, a fan, private bathroom, digital safe box and mosquito nets. The double and twin rooms are located upstairs and offer balconies, looking towards the sea. The more spacious suites have a seating area and a veranda with sea views. There are also some rooms with a view to the garden. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is served in the morning. Kendwa Rocks also has a restaurant serving Swahili and International cuisine. A variety of exotic cocktails and refreshments can be enjoyed at the Mermaid Bar. On selected evenings, the hotel offers live music and evening entertainment. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving, volleyball, snorkeling and canoeing. Kisauni Airport is 37 mi away and airport shuttles can be arranged on request for a fee.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
6.5
Low score for Kendwa
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ankit
    India India
    Staff behavior and cleanliness of the whole hotel and the room.
  • He
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The staff, great and professional! The restaurant manager Ms.Richie great work all the time, also the food testy. Front office Damian and Faudhia did good support. Thank you all the team members of Kendwa rock hotel, absolutely will come back again..
  • Sema
    Turkey Turkey
    very friendly staff especially at restaurant part ; ibrahim malale, salim, pendo and juma thanks for your hard work and smile

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant 1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Asian
  • Restaurant 2
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Asian

Amenities of Kendwa Rocks Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Kendwa Rocks Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation .

    There is no ATM at the property therefore cash withdrawal before arrival is advisable.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Kendwa Rocks Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Kendwa Rocks Hotel

    • Check-in at Kendwa Rocks Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Room options at Kendwa Rocks Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Bungalow
      • Family
      • Twin

    • Kendwa Rocks Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Neck massage
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Private beach area
      • Themed dinners
      • Hand massage
      • Beach
      • Spa facilities
      • Walking tours
      • Couples' massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Entertainment staff
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Steam room
      • Happy hour
      • Foot massage
      • Bike tours
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Live music/Performance
      • Full-body massage
      • Back massage
      • Head massage

    • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Kendwa Rocks Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Kendwa Rocks Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • Kendwa Rocks Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant 1
      • Restaurant 2

    • Kendwa Rocks Hotel is 800 feet from the center of Kendwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Kendwa Rocks Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Kendwa Rocks Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.