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Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel, hotel in Kendwa

Located on Kendwa Beach in Nungwi, the Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel offers spacious rooms and bungalows. It features a dive centre, a restaurant and 24-hour front desk.

The hotel is at the best beach location. Long walk on the beach in front of many other hotels is possible unlike at other parts of Zanzibar. Many cute little local shops are near just a minute away. All kinds of fantastic water activities and boat tours are right in front of the hotel. The beach is clean and can swim any time, unlike in other areas where you have to wait for high tide not to hurt yourself on the corals. The hotel pool is also very pleasant.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,055 reviews
Price from£117.56per night
Kendwa Rocks Hotel, hotel in Kendwa

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.

Every thing were okay
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,331 reviews
Price from£117.16per night
Adventurevilla, hotel in Kendwa

Located in Kendwa, 400 metres from Kendwa Beach, Adventurevilla provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Peaceful private place hidden between village and sea. Willing and helpful owner and staff (manage anything what you want, good fast communication, P.S: thank you for help me find my forgotten running vest :)). Nice view and spacious terrace. Outside breakfast (fruit and eggs) with the sea view. Beautiful green garden with the turtles :)
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
6 reviews
Price from£42.69per night
Kilindi Zanzibar, hotel in Kendwa

Nestled in a tropical garden along a secluded beachfront on the north-west coast, Kilindi Zanzibar features pavilion-styled luxury accommodation, spa facilities, and an infinity pool.

Amazing hotel, large villas with 2 pools, big bathroom, resting area located in bush garden. Very well maintained landscaping. Very clean.Terrific service with private buttler, excelent food. The best place to take the rest.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
138 reviews
Price from£985.44per night
Villa Vanilla Kendwa, hotel in Kendwa

Our 3-star Villa Vanilla Kendwa hotel is located 300 meters from the most beautiful and largest beach in Zanzibar, Kendwa Beach.

Enjoyed interacting with the staff. Few minutes walk to the beach. Great breakfast and bathroom facilities.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
176 reviews
Price from£82.25per night
SunSeaBar Beach Resort, hotel in Kendwa

Offering a barbecue and water sports facilities,Varadero Zanzibar is situated in Kendwa.

The panoramic ocean view
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
261 reviews
Price from£56.17per night
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort, hotel in Kendwa

Facing the beachfront, Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Kendwa and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace.

The rooms were cleaned well, the poster bed was made up in the evenings. The hotel is located on the far end of Kendwa beach, so can provide quiet atmosphere
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
256 reviews
Price from£128.60per night
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, hotel in Kendwa

Located on Kendwa Beach, the oasis of luxury that is Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers guests stylish, individually decorated accommodation with a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean or garden.

Great food and facilities. Kids loved the pool. Room was good size and extra bed gave us plenty of room for family. Beach was nice for a walk.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
349 reviews
Price from£303.33per night
La Fontana Restaurant & Bungalows, hotel in Kendwa

Featuring a garden and views of sea, La Fontana Restaurant & Bungalows is a recently renovated guest house located in Kendwa, 300 metres from Kendwa Beach.

The staff, the rooms, and the breakfast are great! I'd definitely stay here again.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
157 reviews
Price from£108.04per night
Furaha B&B Kendwa, hotel in Kendwa

Boasting garden views, Furaha B&B Kendwa features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 300 metres from Kendwa Beach. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio.

I love the place with its chill vibes. The boss is a sweet and polite woman. The accomodations are comfortable, the position is amazing, it's really close to the beach. I passed here 4 days 🙏❤️ I recommend it
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
41 reviews
Price from£23.43per night
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  • Kilindi Zanzibar
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 138 reviews

    Nestled in a tropical garden along a secluded beachfront on the north-west coast, Kilindi Zanzibar features pavilion-styled luxury accommodation, spa facilities, and an infinity pool.

    La sérénité du lieu Le confort La gentillesse du personnel

  • Natural Kendwa Villa
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 326 reviews

    Natural Kendwa Villa has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kendwa. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

    We really liked this hotel. We recommend to others.

  • Varadero Zanzibar Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 50 reviews

    Varadero Zanzibar Hotel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kendwa. Featuring a private beach area, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

    We enjoyed our stay there. We highly recommend it.

  • Kendwa Beach BnB
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 335 reviews

    Located in Kendwa, Kendwa Beach BnB offers beachfront accommodation 100 metres from Kendwa Beach and provides various facilities, such as a restaurant, a bar and a private beach area.

    Very good location, very helpful staff. Great breakfast.

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What guests said about Kendwa:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    In general, the hotel was okay, with an excellent location.

    In general, the hotel was okay, with an excellent location. However, there were some issues to address: The breakfast had a good variety of food, but unfortunately, warm items were cold. When I requested my sausages to be reheated, they were returned cold, accompanied by a surprised question about wanting them hot. It would be better if the staff anticipated the preference for warm breakfast items. The bed was so uncomfortable, causing back pain every morning. I tried all sides of mattress, and anyways there was a pit regardless of the position. This might be specific to only my bed, but it needs attention. The restaurant offers good food at reasonable prices, and the waiters speaks good English and are polite ( except trainees) Cleanless! Room was clean and tide, but there were several diferent bugs around, but its Africa, you just need to ask to spray your room for bugs (i asked but they never did) and you need to ask for wc paper and ask for clean towels. Water pression in the shower and hot water was very good. Unfortunately AC didnt wor for last 2 nights. I guess a gas just finished, but noone came to check on it, just excuses about low voltage. Well, when voltage was low even fridge was not working, bet when voltage restored AC and fridge worked excellent. Water got frozen in the fridge in 1h - so thats not a low voltage at all. Despite the issues, I tought I would consider to come back, but after last 2 nights struggles, I doubt about it. Particularly I would suggest a room with a sea view and small private pool, keeping in mind that perfection may not exist in every aspect, especially in a place like Zanzibar.
    Iveta
    Zambia
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    The internet is going to tell you Kendwa has the most...

    The internet is going to tell you Kendwa has the most beautiful beach in Zanzibar....it has not....not at all....yes, the beach is nice and wide and white.....but there is no vegetation at all, it's full of sunbeds and umbrellas from the resorts/hotels....way to many traders and not much to offer than going up and down, only to then retreat to your hotel or some place with shade....if you come here for drinks or a party, fine, but don't waste all of your vacation here, when there are many other cheaper and more beautiful places on the island...
    Dave211
    Germany
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Kendwa beach in its self is one of the best I have been too...

    Kendwa beach in its self is one of the best I have been too and I have been a regular beach traveller worldwide for the last 40 years. The only advice I would suggest would be to vet the hotel thoroughly as sunseabar was not upto standard it advertised. Go out into local restaurants we tried 4 different ones all were superb so far superior to the hotel
    john
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Serene grounds, welcoming staff and very courteous to...

    Serene grounds, welcoming staff and very courteous to clientele. Food was good (seafood) and the rooms are superb ( got an ocean view facing the tennis court. Need more African entertainment for guests at night though!
    Lillian
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Clean, small and quiet guest house right on the beach!

    Clean, small and quiet guest house right on the beach! They welcome you with a delicious fresh tropical juice! It is nice to see local people and fishermen living just next door. In the other hand thou, the front sea is full of boats that make swimming a bit complicated. The staff is very kind. Rooms are sober but clean and furnitures are nicely wooden. Breakfast is in range(no buffet, no choice) but good. Very much recommended place. I would definitely return there.
    Arianna
    Italy
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kendwa is the perfect beach holiday.

    Kendwa is the perfect beach holiday. This is the only area bot effected by tides. The beach is wonderful and offers great places to eat. Kendwa rocks offers a great BBQ with live entertainment on Saturdays.
    ben
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kendwa

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 525 reviews
    Very large property with amenities such as volleyball playground. Staff was brilliant. Many beach beds to choose from. European room standards - very good ventilation, isolating materials. I’ve stayed in a couple other hotels in Zanzibar for 100$ a night which looked more authentic, more African, but after a while one could feel a humid and conversations of neighbours. That was only hotel I slept well. That’s nice to see wooden huts on the beach, not necessarily staying in overnight 😇
    Greg
    Poland
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews
    The apartment is spacious. Ceiling fans in kitchen area and bedroom keep the temp comfortable. Amos checked on us every day, answered all our questions promptly, and occasionally left us a gift of fresh papaya from his trees. The apartment is situated away from the major tourist hotels, more in the "regular people" part of town, which we really liked. It was a brief walk to shops for food and a brief walk to the beaches, which are LOVELY!
    Cindy
    United States
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 60 reviews
    This Hotel was good for 3 reasons: * Mustafa - what an absolutely nice host and excellent manager. He went above and beyond and was available via whatsapp to answer questions about literally everything. Great guy, Thank you, Mustafa. * Air Conditioning - Zanzibar is hot. HOT! And the much need air conditioning is there for you. It is very powerful and had no outages. What a blessing. * Security - I felt rather safe inside the building.
    Elias AT
    Austria
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 138 reviews
    Everything everything everything. The location, the villa, the pool, the beach, the food. The customer service rated as 10 stars. Special thanks to Haleluya the best staff ever. She treated us as friends. She is very professional and always try to make our stay unforgettable. I will come back to the place especially for her. I highly recommend the place for every one. Special thanks to Clay, Andree, Mousa (housekeeper) and Dawood (chef)
    Dalal
    Kuwait
  • From £497.53 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 349 reviews
    The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming and lovely with the kids. We loved the kids club, though small and fully outdoors, it offered nice activities for the kids including evening movie nights. The food selection was great. The beach is by far the most beautiful of Zanzibar, with stunning blue, deep, waters, and no sea urchins. The rooms were pretty and well appointed.
    Antoine
    Angola
  • From £32.10 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews
    Good hotel with good facilities. The man in charge is wonderful at helping you with every need and all the staff is so friendly and fun! Great place for the full moon parties at Kendwa Rocks as it is a very short distance to the beach. It is included sun beds and pool at the beach which is a big plus! Stayed there two times already in a month, will definitely come back!
    Oliver Hansen
    Norway
  • From £32.10 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews
    We really enjoyed our stay at Varadero Zanzibar Hotel & Restaurant! The rooms was clean, food was excellent and offered a nice variety, and the staff were so friendly and it was easy to communicate with them in English and French. The hotel's closeness to the beach was the major perk! The beach was fabulously clean and quiet. We can't wait to be back next year!
    Ahmad
    United States
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 336 reviews
    We really liked the quiet & serene location of the hotel on Kendwa beach. Would definitely go back. The breakfast was our favourite meal of the day!! Comfortable and adequate rooms. Karim, Farooq and the hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating. Families, solo travellers and couples...all seemed to comfortably stay there!!
    Killerkohiman
    India
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 335 reviews
    the staff are super nice, well trained and friendly and actually seems as if they like working there which is important to me and not my experience at most other hotels I have stayed at in Zanzibar ( I have stayed a lot of different hotels) I would definitely stay there again if I have the budget to do so.
    Michell Besser
    Denmark
  • From £215.70 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 256 reviews
    Very friendly, helpful and amazing staff with an interest in clients (in the restaurant Gift, Laurent, Edina, Emmanuel and in the kitchen Michael), perfect location with good access to the sea, clean room, comfortable bed. If we visit Zanzibar again we would stay at the same hotel. Thanks for everything.
    Jiří
    Czech Republic
  • From £497.53 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 349 reviews
    The hotel is located on the best stretch of beach in zanzibar, not affected by high or low tides. Service is 5 star. The general manager tuan and his staff all make a tremendous effort in ensuring you get the best service possible. 5 star hotel, 5 star service, 5 star food, 5 star location.
    BILAAL
    Zambia
  • From £121.98 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,055 reviews
    We liked this hotel a lot. The beach is great, the best on Zanzibar. The rooms are spacious, clean, quiet and romantic with a balcony and palms in front. Very close to the beach. The restaurant at the beach is fine, tasty food and quite a good choice. Everybody speaks English.
    Oksana Manzia
    Ukraine
  • From £375.16 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 511 reviews
    Amazing peace of paradise in beautiful Zanzibar. One of the most beautiful beaches that we visit so far. The staff is helpful and always smiling. We were there with two babies and we had a great time. Highly recommended.
    Nemanja
    Serbia
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 336 reviews
    in general all is excellent , the hotel located on the best beach in Zanzibar , service was good and food was delicious , big resort , nice place to relax , lovely breakfast and friendly staff .
    e
    elias
    Tanzania
  • From £70.62 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 559 reviews
    The hotel is located on the beach front with comfortable beachsun beds. Front office staff very friendly and helpful such lovely 2 wonderful ladies.
    Pepe
    Kenya
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 326 reviews
    Clean, spacious, a lot of investment in interior and exterior is obvious. Balcony very nice. Friendly staff. The property can use Kendwa Rock beach.
    Ema
    Qatar
  • From £64.20 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 783 reviews
    Breakfast spread is good. Rooms are clean and staff is friendly. Cool place within budget at Kendwa beach, Zanzibar
    Vasudev Singh
    Rwanda
  • From £375.16 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 511 reviews
    Zuri has one of the nicest beaches in Zanzibar. The rooms are nice, clean with a cool private balcony.
    Maya
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £130.55 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 157 reviews
    Really friendly staff! The breakfast was amazing, the best we have had in Zanzibar.
    Fiona
    Sweden
  • From £109.14 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,331 reviews
    We had such an amazing time we felt we can’t leave .. best place at kendwa beach
    MOHAMED
    United States

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