Marafiki Bungalows is located on the beach in Kiwengwa,overlooking the ocean.Zanzibar International Airport is a 1 hour drive away.
Mayvees
Tanzania
Perfekt place to get away from the hustle & bustle of the city and relax in nature. The room was large and spacious (Family room) We loved the Aesthetic interior in the rooms and outside. Enjoyed a great time at the beach (at low tide). Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Amazing breakfast, very tasty food… we loved the Tuna steak.
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Zan View Hotel is located in the village of Kairo in Kiwengwa. It features a garden, a restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour front desk.
Justyna
Poland
The stay at Zan View Hotel was an amazing experience. View to the ocean from the 1st floor is amazing, the food is delicious, however, the best part of this object is its staff, especially the manager Frank :) Highly recommand !
Surrounded by lush vegetation and offering a private beach area, Bahati Villa is situated on Kiwengwa beach. The small hotel offers a restaurant and bar and a tour desk.
H P
Netherlands
The location to the beach, the quietness and not to touristic. It has potential but it can still improve.
Set in Kiwengwa, Ayla Beach House offers beachfront accommodation 40 km from Peace Memorial Museum and offers various facilities, such as free bikes, a terrace and a bar.
michelle
United Kingdom
All staff were super kind and friendly, delicious breakfast. Lovely calm and quiet location, easy access to the beach. Gorgeous African art throughout
Located in Kiwengwa, 41 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar.
rania
Qatar
Everything was perfect the staff was so friendly and helpful specially the Russian lady from the management she was so kind and so helpful big thanks for her and for her amazing team hope to see you again soon
Set in Kiwengwa, 11 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Melia Zanzibar has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Guests can make use of the fitness centre at the property.
Thompson
United Kingdom
Friendly and attentive staff. Light, large and well equipped suites.
Located in Kiwengwa, 39 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Asili Nyumbani Residence provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Cherie
United Kingdom
Great host, who went above and beyond to ensure that I had a great stay. Nice location. Walking distance to the beach. The room has both a fan and AC, which helps with keeping the place nice and cool.
Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Z-Lodge Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Awesome views, delicious food, friendly staff... Thank you Z-Lodge
Set in Kiwengwa, Ayla Beach House offers beachfront accommodation 40 km from Peace Memorial Museum and offers various facilities, such as free bikes, a terrace and a bar. 14 km from Kichwele Forest...
Location and is quiet place and close to restaurants.
Facing the beachfront, Veraclub Zanzibar Village offers 4-star accommodation in Kiwengwa and has a garden, restaurant and bar. 40 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 14 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve,...
Posizione, struttura molto bella, pulita e ordinata.
Surrounded by lush vegetation and offering a private beach area, Bahati Villa is situated on Kiwengwa beach. The small hotel offers a restaurant and bar and a tour desk.
The breakfasts were lovely fresh fruit and other options.
FAQs about hotels in Kiwengwa
On average, 3-star hotels in Kiwengwa cost £48 per night, and 4-star hotels in Kiwengwa are £151 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Kiwengwa can on average be found for £278 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Kiwengwa this weekend is £71 or, for a 4-star hotel, £125. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Kiwengwa for this weekend cost on average around £228 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £71 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Kiwengwa for tonight. You'll pay on average around £126 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Kiwengwa will cost around £225 (based on Booking.com prices).
Kiwengwa is a perfect place to spend time with the family.
Kiwengwa is a perfect place to spend time with the family. Exquisit nature, kind people and the best food. Boat trips, beach activities, village strolls, getting to know the culture of local people who are very knowlegeable about the natural agriculture and extreemly kind and nice. We loved every minute of our stay at Kiwengwa.
Marija
Croatia
10
Scored 10
Paradise.
Paradise. Very long and large beach, friendly local people, very calm and quite place. We loved it. Its very save even in the nightwalks on the beach. There are some restaurants, coffee places where you can drink fresh, cocktails or snacks.
Anelia
Bulgaria
8.0
Scored 8.0
I loved the colour, clarity and temperature of the water.
I loved the colour, clarity and temperature of the water. The sand was so soft and almost white. I didn't like the hassle on the beach though. It was easier to stay at the hotel to avoid it. But that's not why you visit another country!
Melody
Switzerland
10
Scored 10
Quiet part of the island with beach among the nicest.
Quiet part of the island with beach among the nicest. That meant fewer people and tranquility which was what I was looking for during that trip. The hotel was also exactly what I need. All the facilities (gym, massage, sports activities) + excellent food at a reasonable cost. And Fatma the day manager was great. A wonderful person and soul
ERINNA
United States
10
Scored 10
Wonderful place. I fell in love.
Wonderful place. I fell in love. My favorite place was the Z lodge, they had supper friendly staff who helped me at any time around the clock. It is easy to get around since Z lodge has in house vehicles and great drivers. Would visit again
Ashley
Kenya
10
Scored 10
Front Office led by Victor was outstanding and exceeded our...
Front Office led by Victor was outstanding and exceeded our expectations
The restaurant and other staff were extremely courteous and helpful in all circumstances.
The Food and Beverager Manager Zablon is a kind and focused man, results oriented.
Location is fantastic with direct access to the beach, the staff was amazing, I felt being part of a family and not staying in a hotel. They had an answer to all of my requirements, extremely kind, helpful, supportive and patient. Good fun and conversations. Food at the hotel restaurant is excellent, some of the best dishes I tried in Zanzibar.
I can’t wait to be back in this location and enjoy everything once again.
Thank you for making my holiday in Zanzibar simply unforgettable.
We were the first guest in this hotel.All the staff and the owners were very kind ,friendly and unbelievably polite and helpful.The pool was with amazing view to the ocean ,extremely clean and there was a great bar inside the pool.Our room was very spacious and very clean.The food in the restaurant was definitely the best in Zanzibar.The breakfast was also the best in Zanzibar with plenty of food.We definitely recommend this hotel. Thank you Zanzibella for the great time !
Unlike most other resorts this one is right on the beach, there is no barrier between you and the ocean. And since it’s a small place the beach vendors (who are everywhere on every beach in Zanzibar) tend to focus on the beach stretches of the bigger resorts. This is a huge advantage.
Food is great, staff is friendly and welcoming.
Walking up and down the beach it was super evident that this is the best place for kilometers both up and down the beach.
it was small & beautiful, decorated in Zanzibari style, clean & great air conditioning! It’s on the east side of the island, much quieter & secluded than Stone Town. the staff was wonderful & respected our privacy. The food was excellent—- Italian chef cooked great dishes ( I wish he wouldn’t have yelled at his staff so much!)
They were helpful with taxis & excursions. We have no complaints at all & really enjoyed our time there, we also felt very safe!
My wife and I stayed at this hotel in August 2023. We enjoyed almost everything, except for the tides, but they're pretty much everywhere except the busy beaches of Zanzibar, which we didn't want to go to. About the hotel: it's secluded, peaceful, with stunning nature and sunrises. The rooms are spacious and clean, the staff is attentive, and the restaurant serves delicious food. Funny nocturnal creatures similar to lemurs also visited the restaurant.
Excellent property and Alice from the Zanzibar Houses Office management was very easy to deal with. Suleyman was accessible throughout the stay and Sule (the stay-in security guy) was also respectful of our requests for privacy as a family. Rahmah the cleaning lady was amazing and the property was super clean everyday. Chef was also accommodating of our requests and made some excellent pancakes. If you like sunsets, it is a dream come true! :-)
Perfect Start for our Trip around the island. small Hotel, authentically runned in Perfect Spot directly by the Beach. staff is very friendly and Helpful but without being pushy.
Special thanks to Arnold for his excellent service. Always having a smile for all of the guests and helping with his straight tips.
Food was delicious - we Recommend trying the local specialities.
If we travel to zanzibar again, we will Come back!
I stayed in la base for 5 and the experience has been great. The place is really clean and comfortable. The restaurant is located right in front of the beach so you'll definitely have a relaxing time while enjoying your meal and drinks. Thanks to the hosts Cris and Luca. They were really cool. This place is a must when you're in kiwengwa.
Fantastic, great value little hotel right on the beach. Clean simple bungalow rooms which open right onto the sand. Rooms are very well set up for travellers with numerous universal power points and good Wi-Fi throughout. Great tasting breakfast and other meal options. Laura, Ania and the rest of the staff were amazing.
The Beach, Friendly Staff.
Melia Zanzibar is a beautiful resort, however, for the price charged rooms needs to be of a better standard.
We have also requested for an airport pickup, which was confirmed bu the hotel. When we arrived no driver was waiting for us in the airport. hotel number wasn’t working!
very nice staff in the hotel and an exceptional host which helps you with every question or problem! fresh friuts of their own garden. the chef cook is open for wishes like special zanzibar dinner. a very nice, clean and quiet place to chill after a kite surfing or tour day without screaming kids.
The dinner was delicious every night, lovely staff, specially Estrella from the reception!! Thank you for the lovely hospitality! Kiwengwa beach hotel felt comfortable like home. Beach side was so wide, lots of sunbeds, variety of pools… just amazing stay!! Recommend 100%%
The place gives off a Greece vibe and it’s so peaceful.Gibson was so helpful , he helped us with whatever we needed.
The place is next to the beach and their breakfast is so nice .
I definitely recommend this place and will always come back if I ever come to Zanzibar
It was such a wonderful stay of my life, the customer care was top notch. Victor the front office manager makes a lot of difference at Kiwengwa beach.Always available to assist.
Because of such people we cannot think twice but confirm another visit soon.
I opened the curtains and the beautiful sunrise greeted me in the morning. The area was nice and calm and relaxed and the hotel staff was very responsive especially as I had some diet related issues related to my recently finished safari trip.
It is a small oasis in Zanzibar!
We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights, but really wished we could stay more. Staff was superfriendly and helpful, food was amazing and the location is truly a gem! 100% recommend!!!
During our vacation we booked 3 different hotels for the same price per night, Marafiki was the best in terms of comfort, facilities, staff and restaurant.
Definitely recommend!
Waking up to a view of the ocean from the foot of our bed, the cool pool vibe and incredible food and service made this one of our favorite stays in Zanzibar!
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