Kendwa Beach, 3939 Kendwa, Tanzania
#13 of 16 hotels in Kendwa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 622 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomWe 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
Ibrahim
UgandaNone.
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
Kuwani
GermanyPoor wifi
Friendly staff, great location, beautiful beach area and great rooms
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Ali
Turkeybreakfast and foods. insufficient diversity
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Joanna
TanzaniaThe 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
Catalin
Saudi ArabiaHotel 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
Maria
DenmarkThe 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
Carolina
MaltaThe 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
James
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Location, Staff and facilities
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Siima
NetherlandsRestaurant staff need a lot of training
Reception staff are excellent
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Uthayla
BelgiumLoved 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
Marianne
SwitzerlandThe 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
Hadija
United KingdomDisappointed 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
Gianluigi
FranceBeach 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
Marina
QatarBreakfast 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
Janet
United Kingdomlots of steps !!
beach very close
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Roxzaan
NamibiaThat 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
Micael
FranceThe room was old
The location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Annie
South AfricaThe "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
Kampamba
ZambiaThe 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
Uma
United Stateswifi is slow
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Samiyah
United KingdomGood could be better
Clean rooms, beautiful pool and beach
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Kondwani
ZambiaThe 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
Hayat
Ethiopiathe massive size of the resort.
the location. proximity to the beach and other spots.
Stayed in October 2023
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