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Our 3-star Villa Vanilla Kendwa hotel is located 300 meters from the most beautiful and largest beach in Zanzibar, Kendwa Beach. It offers a variety of amenities, balconies with a great view of the ocean, WiFi, a garden where you can relax on a deck chair, and a restaurant on the terrace with a stunning view of the city and the ocean. Our restaurant offers local and European cuisine, our chefs cook exclusively from fresh products. Each hotel room is air-conditioned, has a private bathroom, a wardrobe and a large double bed. Some rooms can accommodate three people. Near the hotel there is a supermarket, a pharmacy, a small local bazaar with local fruits, and souvenir shops. There are also services that the hotel staff can arrange for you for a fee: transfer, excursions, boat trips, car/motorcycle rental, diving or snorkeling, etc. The owners of the hotel are Ukrainians. We will be glad to meet you at our hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.1
High score for Kendwa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Casian
    Romania Romania
    The host is amazing. He accommodated us early in the morning at 5:30 AM, even though we did not have payed a room for that night. He did not ask any money for this. He was really nice and helpful during our stay. The accommodation is few minutes...
  • Rutex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and safe. Staff present 24/7 and are very friendly and helpful. Fantastic rooftop restaurant and bar overlooking the ocean. We had a fantastic experience. Duka the barman was a great guy.
  • Panayiotis
    Cyprus Cyprus
    - Location - right by Kendwa beach, the most beautiful beach in Zanzibar - Friendly staff including the owner - Value for money - Nice breakfast/restaurant view

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Villa Vanilla Zanzibar
    • Cuisine
      African • American • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Facilities of Villa Vanilla Kendwa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili
  • Ukrainian

House rules

Villa Vanilla Kendwa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 10:00 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

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

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Villa Vanilla Kendwa 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.

FAQs about Villa Vanilla Kendwa

  • Room options at Villa Vanilla Kendwa include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Villa Vanilla Kendwa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Horse riding
    • Themed dinner nights

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

  • Yes, Villa Vanilla Kendwa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Villa Vanilla Kendwa has 1 restaurant:

    • Villa Vanilla Zanzibar

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Villa Vanilla Kendwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Villa Vanilla Kendwa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Villa Vanilla Kendwa is 150 yards from the centre of Kendwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.