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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. The spacious rooms are equipped with local furnishings and offer sea and garden views. Each room has a shared terrace, shared outdoor furniture and mosquito nets. The restaurant serves local cuisine and drinks and cocktails are offered at the bar. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including snorkeling, wind surfing, cycling, horse riding and fishing. Zan View Hotel is about 45 minutes' drive from Zanzibar International Airport and transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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2 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Romina
    Spain Spain
    There is a unique place in top of the restaurant for relaxing. The staff was much friendly and helpful
  • Mathis
    France France
    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...
  • Rainer
    Germany Germany
    It was my second time as this lovely, small and cozy hotel! the staff (Tukae, Noro, Rose, Selena, Tina, Abdillah and Mohamed, Modesta, Frank (the hotel manager) and Yusuf and all others I might have now forgotten to mention) were just amazing and...
  • Carin
    South Africa South Africa
    We recently stayed at Zan View Hotel in a triple room and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, with a great seating area on the balcony that added to the relaxing atmosphere. The standout feature...
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the welcome and the facilities - the staff were so attentive and helpful and we were a short stroll from the stunning beach and could wander down to watch the sunrise. I am vegan and the chef was so careful and creative with my meals...
  • Bronwen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in the quiet village of Cairo. Food good, breakfast lovely, pool great. Always kept tidy
  • Alan
    South Africa South Africa
    Property and facilities very good, very clean, well maintained . Staff very friendly and helpful. Small section on beach excellent. The very large beach is a wonderful place with many activities available. Good places on the property to relax...
  • Caitlin
    South Africa South Africa
    Evening Frank I just wanted to thank you and your team once again for being so accommodating, friendly and welcoming. You made us feel so welcomed and comfortable during our stay! All aspects were amazing, food was delicious! The bar ladies...
  • Mohamedelmogtaba
    France France
    I recently stayed at Zan view Hotel for 5 night's, and had an outstanding experience. The room was spacious, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The staff, led by the director, Mr. fanck, were amazing and provided exceptional service. The...
  • H
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Amazing staff, hotel has a beautiful garden and nice pool

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Zan View Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • British • French • Indian • Italian • Seafood
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Zan View Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Squash
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Romanian
  • Swahili
  • Chinese

House rules
Zan View Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
US$15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests need to convert cash into local currency as there are no ATM's in Kiwengwa.

Please inform Zan View Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Zan View Hotel

  • Guests staying at Zan View Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

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

  • Room options at Zan View Hotel include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Triple

  • Zan View Hotel is 1.5 miles from the centre of Kiwengwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Zan View Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Zan View Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Squash
    • Evening entertainment
    • Hair cut
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Beauty Services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Foot massage
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Back massage
    • Cooking class
    • Manicure
    • Game drives
    • Hand massage
    • Walking tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Happy hour
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Hair treatments
    • Head massage
    • Pedicure
    • Neck massage
    • Full body massage

  • Check-in at Zan View Hotel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Zan View Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Zan View Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Zan View Restaurant