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Reviews of Kendwa Rocks Hotel 4 stars

Kendwa Beach, 3939 Kendwa, Tanzania

#13 of 16 hotels in Kendwa

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Review score

Based on 622 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.6

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  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Nicely renovated room, perfect beach and sunset and friendly bar and restuarant staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We went to the nightclub, and maybe we are too old for that kind of thing, but a bit loud and dingy not able to talk. But maybe for young ones drinking, they will enjoy that sort of thing.

    I have stayed before a year ago, and stayed in the forest room this time, which was renovated and so fresh and slick inside. The beach is amazing at low and high tide, and those magical sunsets. The staff down in the restaurant and bar are amazing so attentive and friendly and that bar on the beach is lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None.

    The room was impressive and massive. We loved it very much. The stuff itself were so hospitable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pool Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor wifi

    Friendly staff, great location, beautiful beach area and great rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast and foods. insufficient diversity

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The attitude of the receptionist at the front desk was very poor. No patience.

    The attitude of the receptionist is very impatient. A special girl. Not suitable for service. Everything was fine, which affected the attitude of the waiter.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Overall a pleasant stay, I hardly think to visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool Bungalow
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is not really 4*, rather 3*. Not much entertainment variety rather local people using the public beach as their stage for preforming and asking for tip. Invading ravens stealing the food from the table inside restaurant serving areas. Applying 3% additional fee for any card payment purchase.. that's a lot. Oil and Diesel smell on the beach

    Cleaning staff was really great and strived for excellent service. Swimming pool was great. Pleasant staff for most of the time. Breakfast was average, not really for a 4* hotel level.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Kendwa rocks has everything that would make for an amazing hotel, if they got good management for especially the restaur
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was not interesting. Too many choises of food that wasn’t good. That’s not unusual for Zanzibar. The eggs/omelet was almost the only thing worth eating. I’d prefer 3-5 well prepared options and good coffee and a glass of freshly made juice. The instant coffee was better than the brewed coffee. The service in the restaurant was slow, even for Africa, the waiters are nice but the experience is that of poor management. Not that the staff is bad, they just don’t seem to know what they should do.

    I loved the location and the general hotel area. The beach is beautiful and there is a great beach bar area and places to lounge in the sun

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed sheets were changed every day! There were sunbeds and umbrellas available for all the guests and more. The buffet was amazing and the staff always smiling and great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pool Bungalow
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, Staff and facilities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Non Sea view Theme King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant staff need a lot of training

    Reception staff are excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very beautiful hotel!! Will come back again!! And it’s family friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything!!

    I loved everything about this place!! You can do so many activities at kendwa rocks!! Will come back!!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service seemed a bit uncoordinated. People were nice, but most of the times when we ordered whatever (drinks, or food, or even just water) we had to wait for more than 1 hour even though the hotel was obviously not packed with people. In the meantime we were approached by new waiters asking for our order (?). We had quite a lot of ants in our room. Room Service put insect repellent which made it a bit better. Hope we don't bring them home with our luggage.

    Situation at the beach is nice you can really nicely relax in the beach chairs. We also liked the room and that towels for the beach were provided.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    7.0
    however, I will still visit and recommend to friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Non Sea view Theme King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Disappointed about limited lunch options on weekends from 3pm...was just burgers and pizzas

    The beach was awesome Satisfying enough breakfast Awesome room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    High-quality hotel in the north-west of Zanzibar, with amazing beach and sea!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Beach beds are too close with each other. People on the beach are too pressy, trying to sell stuff (not related to the hotel). Bar/restaurant service are a bit slow, as the standard in Zanzibar (Hakuna matata)!

    The beach of Kendwa is super cool, as in general north-west of the island, and the hotel is well positioned. Staff is cool and available to satisfy your needs. Our room was always clean and everything was working perfectly. The hotel is the perfect choice if you want a mix between party with a bit of relax. Ultimately, above the average in terms of quality.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    One of the best beaches I have ever been to!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Non Sea view Theme King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be slightly better, even though it was just fine the way it was, because they replenish it regularly.

    Everything! Staff is nice, location is great, food is good. Right place for some relax time :)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    good value, lively resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Non Sea view Theme King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lots of steps !!

    beach very close

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    9.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Non Sea view Theme King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the pool closed at 18h00.

    Everything was good. The manager was very accommodating. We even got a parking close to our room as my husband had a moon boot. Kumar was excellent in making sure our stay was comfortable. Facilities are well looked after. Staff are friendly. Location is also great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Great, beachfront
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Pool Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was old

    The location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The "green band/day visitors" try and dominate the beach loungers and can be rather noisy. Plastic bottles on the beach and rocks.

    This was our 3rd time back to Kendwa Rocks. Since our last stay in 2021 there have been many changes which makes it a very commercial big resort now. We love the beach and the location. Our room was refurbished but a little on the small side we thought. Major improvements to the food and menu since our last stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mocktails at the restaurant could use some improvement. Also the hotel should provide some evening entertainment like live music or something

    Good breakfast and great views

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Non Sea view Theme King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    wifi is slow

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good could be better

    Clean rooms, beautiful pool and beach

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice place to stay, hospitality is basic and not very satisfactional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar and restaurant manager was not friendly nor welcoming, making it a bit uncomfortable for guests to feel free and welcome. This also made it very hard for some of the waiters and waitresses to execute great hospitality.

    The beach area and view were amazing, and the sitting spots were amazing. The hotel rooms were very nice and comfortable too. Some waiters and waitresses were very welcoming and willing to go an extra mile. You checked if you were comfortable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    it’s a spot for fun. central location which make its convenient to move around.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Non Sea view Theme King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the massive size of the resort.

    the location. proximity to the beach and other spots.

    Stayed in October 2023

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