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Hotel Kendwa Rocks Hotel

Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach (free access). Beachfront · Private Beach Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step. Airport shuttle
Kendwa Rocks Hotel

Kendwa Beach, 3939 Kendwa, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1182 reviews)

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7.9
Good
1,182 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Total

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

The room was quite large, the water pressure was great and we always had hot water, which is kind of rare on the island. I especially liked the little jacuzzi in front of the room 😃.

Mihai Romania

Just everything✓ the hotel is in good shape ☺️ great breakfast

Samuel Tanzania

Loved this place. Great food, clean rooms. Perfect location at the beach, has outdoor showers. Nice staff!

Malin United States of America

Thanks Ravi for helping us out your team did a great job

John United States of America

The location is amazing with the best beach in Zanzibar at the door step. Excellent size rooms with a good breakfast spread

Pereira_jean United Arab Emirates

Location - right on the beach. Staff very helpful and friendly. A big accolade to Issa - such a helpful friendly individual. Bungalow with own swimming pool. Beach bar is fantastic.

Robin South Africa

Nicest and cleanest beach in the area. Excellent service.

Joel United States of America

It was a really fun weekend with the full moon party. The hotel room was fairly large, with large open showers that are in the room with an enclosed bathroom. The views from the balcony were spectacular. I always felt safe with the security. The spa was also great and accepted me as a walk in for shellac manicure one day and a pedicure the next.

Jasmine Canada

the location was amazing, very good restaurant as well and the villas and bungalows are stunning.

Kanchan United Arab Emirates

Good Location. Nice beach, Nice food, Value for money, Sheesha bar, Nice room.

Yusuf Malawi

Excellent location!

9.1
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Kendwa Rocks Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Hotel

7.9
Good
1,182 reviews
  • 9.1

    Excellent location!

  • Highly rated for:
    Nearby beaches
  • Highly rated for:
    Nearby beaches
  • Highly rated for:
    Nearby beaches
  • Highly rated for:
    Nearby beaches
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The room was quite large, the water pressure was great and we always had hot water, which is kind of rare on the island. I especially liked the little jacuzzi in front of the room 😃.”
    Mihai Mihai Romania Romania
  • “Just everything✓ the hotel is in good shape ☺️ great breakfast”
    Samuel Samuel Tanzania Tanzania
  • “Loved this place. Great food, clean rooms. Perfect location at the beach, has outdoor showers. Nice staff!”
    Malin Malin United States of America United States of America
  • “Thanks Ravi for helping us out your team did a great job”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “The location is amazing with the best beach in Zanzibar at the door step. Excellent size rooms with a good breakfast spread”
    Pereira_jean Pereira_jean United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Location - right on the beach. Staff very helpful and friendly. A big accolade to Issa - such a helpful friendly individual. Bungalow with own swimming pool. Beach bar is fantastic.”
    Robin Robin South Africa South Africa
  • “Nicest and cleanest beach in the area. Excellent service.”
    Joel Joel United States of America United States of America
  • “It was a really fun weekend with the full moon party. The hotel room was fairly large, with large open showers that are in the room with an enclosed bathroom.”
    Jasmine Jasmine Canada Canada
  • “the location was amazing, very good restaurant as well and the villas and bungalows are stunning.”
    Kanchan Kanchan United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Good Location. Nice beach, Nice food, Value for money, Sheesha bar, Nice room.”
    Yusuf Yusuf Malawi Malawi

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Beachfront
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Family rooms
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, American, Buffet

끸 Free private parking

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  • Mihai Romania

    “The room was quite large, the water pressure was great and we always had hot water, which is kind of rare on the island. I especially liked the little jacuzzi in front of the room 😃. ”

  • Samuel Tanzania

    “Just everything✓ the hotel is in good shape ☺️ great breakfast”

  • Malin United States of America

    “Loved this place. Great food, clean rooms. Perfect location at the beach, has outdoor showers. Nice staff! ”

  • John United States of America

    “Thanks Ravi for helping us out your team did a great job”

  • Pereira_jean United Arab Emirates

    “The location is amazing with the best beach in Zanzibar at the door step. Excellent size rooms with a good breakfast spread”

  • Robin South Africa

    “Location - right on the beach. Staff very helpful and friendly. A big accolade to Issa - such a helpful friendly individual. Bungalow with own swimming pool. Beach bar is fantastic. ”

  • Joel United States of America

    “Nicest and cleanest beach in the area. Excellent service.”

  • Jasmine Canada

    “It was a really fun weekend with the full moon party. The hotel room was fairly large, with large open showers that are in the room with an enclosed bathroom. The views from the balcony were spectacular. I always felt safe with the security. The spa was also great and accepted me as a walk in for shellac manicure one day and a pedicure the next.” Read more

  • Kanchan United Arab Emirates

    “the location was amazing, very good restaurant as well and the villas and bungalows are stunning.”

  • Yusuf Malawi

    “Good Location. Nice beach, Nice food, Value for money, Sheesha bar, Nice room. ”

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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    July to March


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  • Hello, we are a group needing up to 48 beds for 16.02-18.02.20. How many beds are available and to what price? Thank you for quick response

    We have upto 41 beds .we can make other arrangements. Please email us.


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  • Any diving company close by?

    Yes . You can book with Coral Travel Zanzibar.


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  • how much is the airport shuttle?

    Air port shuttle is $60 one way and $110 for a round trip for upto 6 persons .


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  • is it possible to stay in Bungalow with 2 adults and 2 kids (6 and 9 year old) 22.12.19-25.12.19 if yes, how much should we pay extra for kids?

    Extra payment for extra bed is $30 per night per person.


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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    July to March


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  • Hello, we are a group needing up to 48 beds for 16.02-18.02.20. How many beds are available and to what price? Thank you for quick response

    We have upto 41 beds .we can make other arrangements. Please email us.


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  • Any diving company close by?

    Yes . You can book with Coral Travel Zanzibar.


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  • how much is the airport shuttle?

    Air port shuttle is $60 one way and $110 for a round trip for upto 6 persons .


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  • is it possible to stay in Bungalow with 2 adults and 2 kids (6 and 9 year old) 22.12.19-25.12.19 if yes, how much should we pay extra for kids?

    Extra payment for extra bed is $30 per night per person.


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An Inside Look at Kendwa Rocks Hotel

Our Beach Hotel offers something for every need and budget. The relaxed Zanzibari atmosphere will mellow you down in no time. Kendwa Rocks is one hour drive from Zanzibar Town towards the northern tip of the island.

Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Kendwa Beach White sand
    Swimming, Water Sports, Surfing, Watching the Sunset
    200 feet
  • Royal Beach
    4,750 feet
Closest Airports
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    32.5 miles
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2 Restaurants On Site

    Restaurant #1

    Food: African, American, Asian

    Restaurant #2

    Food: African, American, Asian

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Amenities of Kendwa Rocks Hotel

Most popular amenities

Beachfront
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Family rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Garden
Services & Extras
  • Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

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
  • Nightclub/DJ Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling Additional charge
  • Diving Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing Additional charge
  • Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Ticket service
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Kids' TV channels
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
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Shops (on site)
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Gift shop
  • Honeymoon suite
  • VIP room facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Swahili

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Mastercard Visa Kendwa Rocks Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Kendwa Rocks Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation .

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

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.

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.

FAQs about Kendwa Rocks Hotel

  • Guests staying at Kendwa Rocks Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • 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.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kendwa Rocks Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking

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

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kendwa Rocks Hotel by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 1h

  • Kendwa Rocks Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant
    • Restaurant

  • 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
    • Suite
    • Bungalow
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Villa
    • Bed in Dorm

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  • Staff7.9
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money7.2
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.0

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      60 minutes
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