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. Featuring local furnishings, all rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, a fan, en-suite bathroom, digital safe box and mosquito nets. The double and twin rooms are located upstairs and offer balconies, looking towards the sea. The more spacious suites have a seating area and a verandah with sea views. There are also some rooms with a view to the garden. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is served in the morning. Kendwa Rocks also has a restaurant serving Swahili and International cuisine. A variety of exotic cocktails and refreshments can be enjoyed at the Mermaid Bar. On selected evenings, the hotel offers live music and evening entertainment. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving, volleyball, snorkelling and canoeing. Kisauni Airport is 60 km away and airport shuttles can be arranged on request for a fee.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Buffet

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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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
7.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
6.5
Low score for Kendwa
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  • Kuwani
    Germany Germany
    Friendly staff, great location, beautiful beach area and great rooms
  • P
    China China
    the restaurant of the hotel is the best one among the nearby hotels
  • Irena
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Everything was fantastic! Amazing beach, very beautiful. The service in the hotel was very good. Nice people, everything was perfect. The breakfast was delicious.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant 1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Asian
  • Restaurant 2
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Asian

Facilities of Kendwa Rocks Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Swahili

    House rules

    Kendwa Rocks Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 10:30

     

    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.

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Kendwa Rocks Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

    A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation .

    There is no ATM at the property therefore cash withdrawal before arrival is advisable.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Kendwa Rocks 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.

    FAQs about Kendwa Rocks Hotel

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

    • Yes, Kendwa Rocks Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Kendwa Rocks Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Bungalow
      • Family
      • Twin

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

    • Kendwa Rocks Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Neck massage
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Private beach area
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Hand massage
      • Beach
      • Spa facilities
      • Walking tours
      • Couples massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Entertainment staff
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Steam room
      • Happy hour
      • Foot massage
      • Bike tours
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Live music/performance
      • Full body massage
      • Back massage
      • Head massage

    • Kendwa Rocks Hotel is 250 yards from the centre of Kendwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kendwa Rocks Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant 2
      • Restaurant 1

    • Check-in at Kendwa Rocks Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

    • Guests staying at Kendwa Rocks Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet