Hotels in Kiwengwa

The location. Is beautiful. The food was delicious but what made it were the staff. They are all so genuinely friendly and looked after us so well. They are an asset to Bluebay Beach resort

The resort is beautiful, set on the beach in beautifully manicured gardens, and has a lovely large pool and smaller one nearer to our room. The beach front location was a great spot to lay on the sunbeds and watch the beach life carry on. Every meal I had with them was 'my favourite yet', and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Free use of the watersport equipment was also a good...

We spent a week at Blue Bay in June 2023 as a family of four with two small kids and absolutely loved it! The hotel has a beautiful garden and great views, is very clean, and located directly at one of the best beaches of Sansibar. The meals are delicious with fresh and high-quality ingredients. One evening, the hotel's cook filleted a 2 meter long Blue Marlin (which he personally caught the night...

Really nice getaway with amazing included meals at 2 different beachside restaurants overlooking the pool and water. Great guest entertainment at nice and beachside water sports included in your stay at the resort! Not the best location if your plan is to tour around Zanzibar, ie. new towns, local life, Stone Town or other beaches, as the location is remote and minimal transport availability. Overall...

Truly a ethereal experience after a Tanzania Safari....blue green waters on white sands....words or pics can't capture the feel. Bluebay services top class....privacy and efficiency r top notch

One of the best beach resort i hv ever stayed. Excellent staff. Chef is good. The beach area is well maintained. Rooms are good

I absolutely loved the experience at Kiwengwa Beach Resort. The resort is beautiful, the staff is friendly, the food was good, the pizza was the best & the Pina Colada is a must try. They had entertainment every evening, which was so much fun but so relaxing at the same time. And if you want to relax & just lay in the sun on the beach, the resort was 20 steps away from the beach. I loved being so close...

We were here for a 4n stay. The resort is superbly located. It has 3 pools of which one is sea water pool. Several categories of rooms from standard to pool villa are available. Casual place. Huge sitting area to chill and have a drink and enjoy eve programs. Outdoor single seater jacuzzi is great! Beach is clean. Seaweed in some places. But no garbage as such. At high tide the ocean is superb! Small...

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating our wedding at Kiwengwa Beach Resort, and the experience was nothing short of spectacular. The staff exceeded our expectations at every turn, making our special day even more extraordinary. The location's beauty was matched only by the stunning decor and the hotel's dedication to customer service. The arrangements were seamless, the rooms were of high quality...

Great time with family. It as an amazing resort, very well suited for family. Friendly staff from all the departments from front desk, housekeeping, pool and beach attendants as we all 3 restaurants staff within the resort.

We spent a beautiful holiday here. We loved the authenticity of the place, the atmosphere, the service. Special thanks belong to the Food & Beverages Manager - Nestory Ezekiel. His communicativeness, friendly approach and professional service on daily basis made the experience wonderful. Our youngest son celebrated his birthday there, so we had asked for a cake. We loved how it was presented! The manager...

Your experience here will be an unforgettable one. We stayed here approximately four nights, we experienced the resort like no better place we ever visited. The staff are outstanding, they smile and welcome you all the time, they know how to make you happy and welcomed. Special thanks to Said & Stella in the reception, and Zabron, Mousa and Said in the restaurant. They made our stay a wonderful one...

We were at the hotel at the end of April 2024. It was our honeymoon, we had the Romantic room. Unfortunately, throughout our vacation we called the experts to fix something. Why couldn’t this have been done before our arrival? so, we went into a rather cramped room. One of the advantages is a panoramic view of the ocean. One of the minuses is that the toilet is separated from the shower by a transparent...

The resort is beautiful with spacious rooms...green with scenic views...the staff is absolutely amazing which friendly and always going above and beyond to assist...the food was not the best but you could tell it was made with love and passion which represents the culture of Zanzibar...I would definitely recommend this hotel and the team that handles the activities there...really impressed 😀

The resort overall is good but old. The service was the best, staff were friendly and welcoming, especially Issa he took care of us and managed our requests professionally. The location is good almost near to where we wanted to go. However the room is a bit old and the bed wasn't not comfortable but they immediately changed the mattress which I liked about them. Food also is good and well-diversified

This was my second stay in this amazing hotel. We were in a bungalow, the room was spacious. The breathtaking view. Regarding F&B, everything was perfect! A great culinary experience. The choices were varied. The teams were very smiling and welcoming. Thank you all and particularly Nicolas, Rishi and Daniel.

Nice hotel with everything one would require. We booked this hotel after our safari on the mainland. Unfortunately the standard of this five star hotel is below what is offered on the mainland. The rooms are quite spacious and the bed comfortable, however you can see that the rooms might need remodeling. The water smells like sulfur, which is not very pleasant. Although the provide drinking water...

Beautiful resort with amazing food and staff. Special thanks to Danny who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We would love to come back next year.

Had a truly wonderful time in this gorgeous little resort! From the minute I arrived, it was obvious how caring & kind the staff are. They treat you like family ♥️ I booked the Tinga Tinga room, which despite being for singles, was so spacious and beautifully decorated. It was perfect for just me & I slept like a log every night! 🤩 The pool & gardens were lovely, making it feel like a real tropical...

Amazing and exceeding my expectations.. I enjoyed everything in this hotel rooms service and sepcially the staff made my stay even better they are friendly and excellent service starting from the GM I would like to give big thanks to Jumaa the pool guy and Mubarak the chef also to Zainab and all of the team thank you for making our holiday memorable 😊

What an amazing place.. heartwarming and friendly people. Beautiful and clean Boutique Hotel and very professional staff. A big thank you goes to Mr. Urfi for being so helpful with the arrangements.

This little remote boutique hotel was a lovely find. They only have 8 rooms/villas, giving it a lovely homely feel. Highlights: a) They accommodated my early check in b) Friendly and attentive staff c) My room (Masai villa) was HUGE, and so beautifully decorated. Really clean. d) amazing food - especially Swahili night. The chefs did a great job. They also provided a packed breakfast the morning I...

This hotel is a gem in Zanzibar and we would have extended our stay had we not other prepaid plans. Come here if you want to a hidden tropical experience. Middle of the forest with cute huts. Staff 5/5, really thoughtful and friendly. Mr. Juma knows around the reef and is a jolly joker when it comes to local knowledge. Food superb, wide variety of cocktails. This is also probably the cleanest hotel...

A lovely place on the beach. I dined here twice and both times it was great. The food is very good and the staff is very friendly and professional. They also organise romantic dinners on the sand.

Back home, we would like to thank the staff of the Mvuvi hotel. Grace and all the team. This place is close to paradise. I am not exaggerating. Thank you for welcoming us, and giving us the opportunity to discover your beautiful island and part of your culture in such a perfect manner. Most of all, thank you for your kindness (in addition to the fantastic food!). You are a fantastic team. Du fond...

We had such a fantastic one-week stay at Mvuvi Boutique Hotel. Everything was beyond our expectations! The location is perfect, as it is directly on the beach, but the hotel has a small swimming pool with relaxing swing beds and incredible views. The food is tasty, and the vibes are good! I cannot highlight enough the excellent service and staff. We can't wait to come back again very soon! You made...

Wonderful place ! The hotel, the staff, the food, everything was great. The people at the hotel are adorable, they take care about every details, the room is always clean, the food they propose at the restaurants is quality and tasty. The view from the hotel right on the beach is perfect. You feel like home with a family, in a quiet and lovely place. Once again to all the staff you made our stay memorable...

We have just enjoyed the holiday of our lives in Zanzibar. Aside from it being a beautiful island with lots to do, the main reason that fuels our motivation to return is the hospitality of Grace and her team at this beautiful hotel. They went above and beyond at every opportunity and we could not be more grateful for this. Thank you Mvuvi for bending over backwards to accommodate us.

We tried the restaurant only. The place is simple, elegant with very nice presentation just in front of the sea. And the food is simply what we expect from a place like this… great. We went 2 times and every time it was really really good.

I will start from a big issue. Hotel is offering your own safe in the safe room that is nearby reception, in hotel lobby. Unfortunatelly ALL KEYS FITS ALL SAFES! BEWARE OF YOUR BELONGINGS BECAUSE ANYONE CAN ACCESS IT! There is no safes in the room. Now lets make a list: Pros: -Staff is fantastic, always smiling when spoken to, always helpful, always kind. Great people. Special greetings to Emi! -Beautiful...

Amazing hotel with an amazing atmosphere. Really great food and amazing staff. Our room got upgraded just because they had better rooms available. For those who go for the 'All-inclusive' package - get ready for great Italian pizzas all day long!

We slept 10🌙 nights at Voi,the beach is amazing with a lot of palms 🌴 unfortunately the water is full of algs but still is wonderful 👌, the staff is really cool! Maria from the bar 🍸, Carlo from the kitchen, Kali from restaurant, Omar also, very friendly, the food is ok in specially the fish 🐟 is really nice taste 👌, the rest of the food seems old a little bit, if you want to book excursion, please...

We spent Christmas at VOI Kiwengwa and I must admit that it was amazing! The service and animation team organized many attractions and activities during the day. On Christmas Eve, we were served a special Christmas buffet and surprised by a spectacular show followed by the visit of a Santa Claus. Really, huge applause for the management team which takes care of the guests and introduces a warm and...

We spent here our honeymoon! Our room had a sea view. Food here is ok, a lots of Italian cuisine. Hotel service is so helpful and nice. Wide, clean and peaceful beach, plenty of sunbeds available. I recommend it!

Amazing experience. The resort has a strong Italian culture, which was a very great experience. The Bravo team (the activities team) kept us engaged with beach sports, shows, beach party hopping and yoga. I would definitely recommend this beach to anyone wanting an amazing island experience.

The staff went above and beyond. Food was delicious, location Amazing and felt sooo safe.

Fantastic hotel in Zanzibar! Very good food and cocktails at All inclusive! Entertainment show every night!The bungalows are very beautiful! All the hotel staff is excellent but especially the lady Aliyah in the reception!

Very nice resort, comfy rooms, if your lucky you'll get a visit from a bushbaby. Go for a walk when it's dark and you'll see hermit crabs, giant African land snails, lizards and more. There is entertainment each evening, and different dinner themes.

Staying there with my husband in April, there is a very good and friendly place. It's smaller hotel than BlueBay but there is more comfortable and quieter place for visitors which would like to stay in quieter place. The food was very tasty and exelent - thank to local quisine. Although we had the small complication with accomodation, they solved the problem very quickly and there was nice place for...

Rooms were good apart from the very firm mattresses. We changed mattress to get some sleep better than sleeping on a bench. Food was generally good, with fresh fish, curry nights with smiling waiters including Rose. Drinks were better than most hotels that we have stayed at and a special mention for Robin and Happy. Super location, but with daily pestering from beach sellers if venturing onto beach...

Words are nothing, you must see this place is a dream beauty, directly on the Indian Ocean. The rooms are amazing, the food is good and the people are friendly. But, as the turist , when you go outside of the hotel, negociate for everything that you buy! For the best trips ever and to see amazing places around, i recomand you this guy, is a tourist guide( the best),you can conect him on facebook:...

We stayed at a different beach hotel 2 miles away but we discovered the Marafiki restaurant. We had a wonderful lunch yesterday and then we went back for dinner tonight. The selection is varied but heavy on the seafood. We were very happy with the meal (as well as the price). My husband had a tuna steak and I had tuna tatake (a smaller portion) and we both really enjoyed our meal. Additionally we...

Beautiful resort set in a mature garden. Quiet and peaceful set right on the beach. Easy walk into Kiwengwa along the beach. Management and staff are amazing - couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. Everything was perfect

Had a fantastic stay during New Year's Eve. Wonderful hotel with beutiful bungalows. Bush babies live around, was exciting to look for them every day. Very relaxing vibes in the hotel, thanks to the caring crew. Felt like home during the whole stay. NY Eve's party was so much fun, with delicious food and dancing. Loved the menu and service! Speacial Thanks to Esther & Michael for for such unforgettable...

I had such an incredible experience staying at this resort. It was a pleasure to relax by the pool and enjoy the ocean view. I also enjoyed using the kayaks to paddle out to sea and catch a few small waves. The food was delicious and the staff are very helpful and friendly. The hotel helped me organise tours at good prices and I only had to pay the hotel during check out. The pool was refreshing and...

Chilled out and in the midst of ultimate relaxation

Very nice place to spend your holiday family rooms also available

Very nice hotel.

Had the most beautiful stay! Great hospitality and superb estate. So green and feel so authentic. Absolutely love their buffet of guest engagement gigs. Gracias Veraclub!

We had a 3 night stay, half board, family 2 adults and 2 kids, we absolutely loved it and highly recommend it.

It's a very nice place. Beautiful rooms and delicious food. The staff very polite.

This place reminded me of coming home. Highly recommend!

I ordered Kachumbari and Meat Pilau, but they didn't come out after 40minutes, and when I asked the staff, they finally came out 10minutes later. I know Pilau takes a long time for make, but Kachumbari just cuts vegetables and sprinkles with lime and salt…Beer and starter bread were relief for hunger. Meat Pilau had a quirky taste and didn't like the taste. Kachumbari was very good! Staff are friendly...

Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing lodge. We spent three lovely days at Simba Beach lodge. The hosts were so lovely and they have two adorable daughters who were the sweetest ever. It is right by the beach so it was great to walk out from the room directly to the sea. The place is clean and the breakfast was nice. Very serene place - highly recommend it to anyone going to zanzibar.

One of the few places with rooms directly on one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. Italians and families especially will love it but great for all. Minor irritations like flies after my food and a bit grumpy male manager and no air conditioning . But the female boss is fantastic and the service attentive. Excellent quality overall for the money

Nice, quite and cozy place located on stunning Kiwengwa beach. You can feel at home. Rooms are very comfortable and clean. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Nice place to stay due to possibility to walk around the beach and enjoy beautiful sunshines. Within few minutes walking on the beach Kiwengwa is plenty of restaurants, bars, kitesurfing spots and schools. I recommend Simba's restaurant as well...

Simba Beach is an amazing place, very clean and right by the beach. We loved hearing the waves all throughout the night and in the morning we'd wake up to a beautiful sunrise. The host, Chantal, is great and all the staff are amazing and kind people. Highly recommend!

Friendly staff, wonderful food and themed evenings. The beach villas are located right on the beach with a lovely view

The location of the hotel is good, quiet and safe area. Hotel has good security measures applied. The accommodation was very good, clean and comfy. Quality of food was very good and they have wide selection of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel staff was always there for us, super friendly and helpful.

Having spent 7 nights at this hotel I can tell that the place is really nice, friendly staff always available to help you out. They were very kind with our children. Staff do a very hard and good job all time, they do their best to service you. Facilities are well maintained and clean. Asante sana!

We loved our 10 nights stay at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach! It is a nice hotel with a great African vibe! The highlights were definitely the food (breakfast, lunch and dinner), drinks, beach, rooms and great staff! We loved our bungalow with ocean view, so peaceful and calm. The gym is small but very nice and we were most of the times alone, so really private feeling! We read a lot of comments that the...

Beautiful resort and location. Seems short staffed permanently so service is very slow at the bar/s or the restaurant even reception. The cleaners do a very good job and are very friendly. Lacks good entertainment unfortunately as well. The food good but a bigger variety would be awesome. I say employ more people form the island and train them well, maybe add another pool area, some good music and...

We have not felt so comfortable in a hotel for a long time. The hotel is very well maintained, the staff is so incredibly friendly and helpful that you feel like you are among friends. The food is very good and with many highlights, there is nothing to criticize. I would especially like to mention Mr. Hombo (or similar), a gardener who gave my wife a small but lovely bouquet of flowers tied by his...

Great resort, with good food and easy beach access. Some of the staff however are extremely rude, making it very obvious they personally do not want to serve you, no matter how friendly you try to be. Most of the staff are great though. Management is really helpful, friendly and tries to accommodate and assist wherever they can. Primarily focused on Italian clients, as the resort name suggests, but...

Excellent & helpful staff!!! Clean hotel rooms, lots of entertainment!!! Had a lovely stay!! Enjoyed the food!!

We have spent great moments în Bravo Club Kiwengwa Resort. The garden looks gorgeous, the fine sandy beach is amazing and the pool is just what you need for a wonderful day.

A beautiful resort. Such friendly staff. Even tho we didn't speak Italian they were very accommodating. Beach access, clean pool and so many activities throughout the day. Not that we have kids but the daily programme for children kept them entertained most of the day. The food was amazing, freshly prepared, well presented and delicious.

Private accommodation, landscaped garden, rooms worse, does not work properly toilet, water in the shower flows very weak. The possibility of using the kitchen, but the stove did not work, after 1 day it was repaired. Breakfast included toasts and papaya, every day. If you want others, you need to negotiate. Beach 200m, unmaintained, sea in the daytime. For swimming you need to walk about 2km higher...

Perfect place for vacation

Great holiday villa! 3 rooms with large beds, each with a separate bathroom. Beds with mosquito nets. Shared kitchen and huge dining room. From the open veranda offers stunning views of the ocean. If you wake up early, you can watch a gorgeous dawn. Very quiet and cozy place, and the owners Denis and Eugene will help and tell where to buy, what to see and how to get. In 5-7 minutes walk along the beach...

Lovely helpful people. Ocean views and a short walk to the sea. AC and nice rooms. Outside of the tourist zone but they let you use their kitchen.

Very hospitable managers Denis and Jane, self catering units with everything you can think of, or compete villa if/when available.. Highly recommended for families or groups, close to the beach and child friendly. Asante Sana

Beautiful accommodation, lovely grounds, excellent food and, most importantly, superb friendly staff. Special call out for Wilson who was amazingly helpful and thoughtful.

A chilled, friendly, homey place that is great value for money. MC and Ricarda were very helpful. 10/10

I had a brilliant time at the Lazy Beach House. The hosts were incredibly helpful and accommodating, as well as knowledgeable about the local area. The breakfasts were fresh and delicious, served right on the beach. I can’t recommend enough.

Amazing place with beautiful view and the greatest host ever. He responds quickly on any questions of guests as well as he provides anything the guests need. Local people make this place even more cozy. The room service cleans very properly every day. I enjoyed a lot staying at Lazy Beach House. It is perfect for escape from big city life and to have nice chilling time. I recommend this place for everyone

We had a last minute booking for the villa at the lazy beach house. The villa is in very good conditions and you have everything you need for a wonderful stay. - 2 double bedrooms (in case you need an additional bed, they will organize it for you) - two bathrooms (one shower) - a kitchen with the most imported stuff - a lovely living room - in the garden in front of the house you have sunbeds, also...

Beautiful place with the most beautiful people! The rooms are lovely and have everything you need. The views are amazing. It is peaceful and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Thank you for the amazing hospitality ?

Absolutely fantastic place! The room, the staff, the food, the ambience, were all just lovely. Outside shower for the suite was a very nice touch that we truly enjoyed. Only downside to consider is that the beach is not so accommodating for swimming especially at low tide.

After staying in budget hotels in Zanzibar, Zanbluu was definitely a right choice for our last days on the island - you can feel the luxury from the very beginning. We ate really delicious food, from breakfast to dinner, and enjoyed cocktails all day long. Hammock by the ocean, infinity pool with the ocean view...And WiFi with good speed and connectivity (it was not easy to find a good internet connection...

perfectly stay! everything Wonderful, from breakfast to dinner you feel welcomed and pampered, super friendly staff, great food and wonderful rooms, clean and equipped with all services. Enjoy the beauty of the view directly from the window of your room before a nice swim in the pool. definitely recommended for a regenerating holiday for body and soul!

Stayed here for a couple of nights! It was a nice accommodation. Rooms were very nice but the AC in our room was fairly weak. Food was good. There is no access to a nice beachfront from this location but the pool made up for it! Very friendly staff except for my weird experience with the restaurant staff telling us to move seating 2 times when we tried to sit by the tables overlooking the pool. They...

The place is amazingly beautiful. 1. The food is so damn good 2. Hospitality is way next level 3. The environment is generally cool, clean with guaranteed privacy 4. Crews are loving and caring Trust me, you will love the place!

I had an amazing time while staying at Bahati Villa. The staff were incredible. Was the perfect vibe for our chill hang in Zanzibar. Saied was such a gracious host the whole time. He helped us find things we wanted to do and connected us with people to make it happen. Even when I got injured on the island he went out of his way to make my time comfortable at his place. Ali, Leo and the rest of the...

Very comfortable rooms (although not directly on the beach) with birds and bush babies in the trees. The staff are very friendly and the place is always kept clean. Absolutely delicious breakfast!

We were in Kiwengwa 5 days and this restaurant was for sure the best in the area. Fresh sea food done really correct way, amazing coctails and nice staff. Really the best food in the area with reasonable prices

Bahati villa is located on beach in Kiwengwa. The village is still developing and it still feels very remote and virgin. The owner is Italian and has a great chef with impressive skills in the kitchen. The sea food pastas are very good. The rooms are clean, spacious, tastefully decorated, and reasonably priced for what’re getting.

Room very large and beautiful! a fantastic breakfast. courtesy and professionalism staff. sea view wonderful! Paradise in Zanzibar. kisses

Our stay at Zan View Hotel was great! It is a real experience to live in this hotel! It s not on the beach, but even so it s a 2 min walk through local village! Good Luck and his team did everything to make us feel welcome! The food in the restaurant was great, and if you have any special requests the chef is willing to accomplish your wishes! And, not to forget, it was spotless clean with great wi...

Service exceptional, everyone very pleasant and helpful. Rooms superb. Have to walk down steep steps and through a village to get to the beach.

Wonderful View and beach! The food was excellent, friendly stuff. Clean Room!! Amazing Virginia & Ilias!!

Our stay at zan vie hotel was excellent!!! The hotel is located on one of the best beaches of the island. The rooms are always clean, the food excellent, the staff always smiling and willing to serve. It is a small hotel with a local character, quiet, family and with a magnificent view. At the beach bar you can enjoy the nicest cocktails as well as food by the sea. Virginia and Ilias, thank you very...

Virginia and her staff are amazing! so accommodating and kind. The beds were comfy. the food was great, i could've eaten the chicken curry for every meal. It's not waterfront, although you can see the ocean. it's a 2 min walk through the village to the shorefront bar. Locals were friendly and not pushy when it came to selling their wares and tours. The low tide goes out you can wander to find starfish

Plate of the day: octopus pasta🐙👍🏻💛

Wonderful place ! The hotel, the staff, the food, everything was great. The people at the hotel are adorable, they take care about every details, the room is always clean, the food they propose at the restaurants is quality and tasty. The view from the hotel right on the beach is perfect. You feel like home with a family, in a quiet and lovely place. Once again to all the staff you made our stay memorable...

We have just enjoyed the holiday of our lives in Zanzibar. Aside from it being a beautiful island with lots to do, the main reason that fuels our motivation to return is the hospitality of Grace and her team at this beautiful hotel. They went above and beyond at every opportunity and we could not be more grateful for this. Thank you Mvuvi for bending over backwards to accommodate us.

We tried the restaurant only. The place is simple, elegant with very nice presentation just in front of the sea. And the food is simply what we expect from a place like this… great. We went 2 times and every time it was really really good.

Wow! What a gorgeous property. We stayed at Mvuvi for only a couple of nights, but could have stayed forever. Heaven on earth. Thank you Mvuvi for your exceptional attention to detail, safe and serene environment and thoughtfulness. They went above and beyond. Cannot recommend enough!

Absolutely adorable and unfussy place on the beach perfect for sunrise! I love the clean and spacious room that feel boutique and personal instead of mass produced. The service is top notch and the friendliest ever. The food exceeds the expectations of high end resorts around the world. My only regret is that I only had time for one night so I plan to return some day soon as I long for a sun lounger...