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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
563 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
398 reviews
Price from$58.97per 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 terrace.

Love the boutique style hotel managed by women. The owner was lovely and the staff amazing.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,128 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
125 reviews
Price from$181.44per 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
675 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
166 reviews
Price from$340per night
Asili Nyumbani Residence, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, 24 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Asili Nyumbani Residence provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Very beautiful property that is very close to the beach as well as nearby restaurants. Yusuf was of great help showing us around and helping us with our needs.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
10 reviews
Price from$50per night
Seashore Villa, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Seashore Villa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Seashore is a lovely quiet boutique hotel made up of rustic beach bungalows a stone’s throw from the beach and a short walk to the main town. The main strip is plagued by sellers so it was so lovely to come back to the peace and tranquillity of Seashore.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
98 reviews
Price from$108per night
Kiwengwa Beach Resort, hotel in Kiwengwa

Set in the Kiwengwa Beach district of Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa Beach Resort is 6.2 mi from Kichwele Forest Reserve and a 3-minute walk from Obama Beach Club Zanzibar.

Staff was very welcoming and best choice in Kiwengwa. the restaurant manager prepared some local dishes based on request. The beach was nice and less touristy considering the nungwi. It is almost in the center of island very accessible to all others destinations. My family really enjoyed the stay in the hotel.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,589 reviews
Price from$279.30per night
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Budget hotels in Kiwengwa

  • Z-Lodge Zanzibar
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,280 reviews

    Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Z-Lodge Zanzibar provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Amazing sea view ! Very nice swimming pool ! Staff very friendly and helpful !

  • 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.

  • VOI KIWENGWA RESORT
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 167 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, VOI KIWENGWA RESORT offers 4-star accommodations in Kiwengwa and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

    vert clean, staff are amazing, helpful and friendly

  • 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.

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What Guests Said About Kiwengwa:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kiwengwa is a perfect place to spend time with the family.

    Kiwengwa is a perfect place to spend time with the family. Exquisit nature, kind people and the best food. Boat trips, beach activities, village strolls, getting to know the culture of local people who are very knowlegeable about the natural agriculture and extreemly kind and nice. We loved every minute of our stay at Kiwengwa.
    Marija
    Croatia
  • 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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kiwengwa

  • From $420 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,589 reviews
    The resort is on a lovely stretch of a long beach on the east of Zanzibar. It has two lovely pools (one a salt water pool), has security watching the hotel from the beach, preventing hagglers coming up to you, a range of eating and drinking areas, plus nightly shows and daily activities such as water polo and beach volleyball. All set in nice gardens and well designed. The rooms are very good, albeit we moved into a second room that had a slightly strange odour and the door handle to the bathroom fell off! Other than that, very good.
    Thomas
    Hong Kong
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 158 reviews
    Poa Poa is very small and intimate, which creates a homely and relaxed atmosphere. The staff work very hard to provide a spotless and cosy environment just steps from the beautiful beach. The bungalows are discreet and harmonious, and the pool is a good size for a small hotel. Meals are served in the lovely beach bar with good food and occasional live music. Zanzibar is not a cheap destination but we loved the fact that Poa Poa has a sense of intimacy and style that makes it a special place to stay.
    Andrin
    Switzerland
  • From $507 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 675 reviews
    The facilities are great - The gym is large and comprehensive, the pools are great and the shuttle to the beach is efficient with great availability (almost every couple minutes). The hotel looks amazing and well designed, almost every frame of the hotel looks like a Windows wallpaper. The room is well decorated with a nice bathroom. The is a verity of restaurants in the hotel with great food. The staff and service are very welcoming and nice. The hotel is very clean.
    Eden
    Israel
  • From $182.79 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 709 reviews
    The Zanbluu Beach Hotel is a wonderful place to stay in Zanzibar. You can enjoy a very good breakfast in the morning and a good Dinner in the evening at the Main Hall which has a great view on the sea. The Facility was great and good managed. The quality of the food is very high and the kitchen has a lot of potential albeit minor mistakes to fix to realize this potential. The staff as well as the managers were very friendly.
    Philip
    Germany
  • 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
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,280 reviews
    Velue for money for sure! The staff is amazing and always helpful and thoughtfull. Ive never had such good care in no other western hotel. This is a true jam. Special thanks for receptionist Dida! Such welcoming, always smiling and gives her 120% at all times. Thank you kitchen team, bar team, house keeping and just everyone. Will definitely come back to this place, full of great energy and love.
    Tslil
    Israel
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 88 reviews
    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.
    Karen
    United States of America
  • From $154 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,128 reviews
    Amazing team, comfy and modern rooms and an own nice Restaurant. The Bar on the Pool is fantastic and the beach nice and quiet. At the reception they are very keen to help you with day trips and even as a couple if you want to see a club/bar in the area, the hotel-team takes you with them to have a good time. An 11 of 10!
    Andreas
    Germany
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,280 reviews
    Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food with fresh ingredients and something for everyone on the menu (including veggie options). You can walk from the hotel to Kiwengwa without ever leaving the beach, or to Pongwe in the opposite direction if you have a bit more time and the tide is out.
    James
    United Kingdom
  • From $108 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 98 reviews
    The staff at this place are amazing. Very friendly, very humble, very helpful. You'll fall for them and miss them when you leave. They made my zanzibar trip worth while and shared memories for life. I will definitely visit again. Enjoyed the day bed a lot, lovely location right on the beach.
    Elvis Maggz
    United Kingdom
  • 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
  • From $108 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 98 reviews
    Seashore is a lovely quiet boutique hotel made up of rustic beach bungalows a stone’s throw from the beach and a short walk to the main town. The main strip is plagued by sellers so it was so lovely to come back to the peace and tranquillity of Seashore.
    Diana
    United Arab Emirates
  • From $154 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,128 reviews
    Atmosphere in the hotel is amazing thanks to very friendly and smiling staff. The best breakfast offer in Zanzibar and delicious local cuisine. Scooter trip on the beach was great experience. I highly recommend.
    Lucy
    United Kingdom
  • From $176 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 61 reviews
    Staff was very friendly, invorment was nice, hotel's beach was clean and very cosy, on the beach there were hotel's bar, is this bar work several guys, there are very kind, friendly and professional.
    Tornike
    Georgia
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 167 reviews
    Beautiful Resort on one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. Phillipo is a great manager, welcomed us, upgraded our rooms for us and offered us all inclusive for an additional fee which we accepted.
    Annie
    South Africa
  • From $110 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 563 reviews
    During our vacation we booked 3 different hotels for the same price per night, Marafiki was the best in terms of comfort, facilities, staff and restaurant. Definitely recommend!
    Nikolai
    Turkey
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 428 reviews
    The workers were so friendly, the food was good and it was so peaceful. Me and my wife are definitely coming back to this hotel during our next trip in Zanzibar.
    Ismail
    Netherlands
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 66 reviews
    The hotel is right on the beach, our room was really nice with an amazing view. The staff and owners are really friendly and accommodating.
    Thuresha
    France
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews
    Everything was amazing, the team there, the hotel.
    Mohamed Aziz
    Tunisia
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 218 reviews
    Great beach and hotel.
    RAI BUSINESS
    Romania