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Zuri Zanzibar, hotel in Kendwa

Located in the Kendwa Beach district of Kendwa, Zuri Zanzibar offers accommodations with a private beach area and free WiFi. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace and a bar.

By far this is the nicest hotel in Zanzibar. The best part is the water is roped off so boats, jet skis etc can not go through the area keeping the water calm . It makes all the difference because we stayed at a hotel right next door that wasn’t roped off and all the boats, jet skis, horses and crowds make it not as calm and serene. They also have security so they don’t allow anyone to lay out or solicit especially when the tide is high. People can walk down the beach but it doesn’t allow people onto the property unless you are staying there so keeps it nice and private . I believe they only have 100 rooms also . The bungalow is perfect and service was impeccable. Design was gorgeous! They also offer different options like booking cooking classes, yoga , ping pong , night bonfires with amazing local dancers performing . Many options for variety if you choose.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
426 reviews
Price from
$1,100
per night
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, hotel in Kendwa

Located on Kendwa Beach, the oasis of luxury that is Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers guests stylish, individually decorated accommodations with a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean or garden....

The grounds are beautifully maintained, the room is spacious with a large balcony. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The Gold restaurant is exceptional and we enjoyed many meals and drinks here! Special mention to Chef Warren and the lovely wait staff who always made us feel welcome. Try the catch of the day if you visit - delicious! Would like to mention the lovely Nicole (customer relationship manager) she is an absolute gem and ensured any issues were resolved quickly and we left feeling we had the 5 star experience we were hoping for. We were lucky enough to experience the lobster dinner on the beach front which was wonderful! The spa is exceptional! Highly recommended spending some time here during your stay.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
352 reviews
Price from
$504
per night
The Mora Zanzibar, hotel in Kendwa

Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar offers 5-star accommodations in Matemwe and has a garden, terrace and bar.

Definitely recommended for all families who wants spend time in a beautiful resort . Special thanks for the manager !!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,066 reviews
Price from
$475.15
per night
Diamond White Resort, hotel in Kendwa

Diamond White Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi.

We had an amazing stay. From the pool to the food, everything was amazing. There is a small restaurant on site which serves delicious food at a fair price. The owner and her team went above and beyond with passion and a smile. We visited multiple places across Zanzibar and this was our favorite spot.
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$41.25
per night
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco, hotel in Kendwa

Located on a sandy beach on the northern tip of Zanzibar, this Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco offers luxurious rooms with views of tropical garden, pool and the Indian ocean.

The staff was courteous, especially the manager - Mohammed, who was very helpful and accomodative. Since we were a big Group - 19 people (and vegetarian), he really tried his best to accomodate our request
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,201 reviews
Price from
$200.60
per night
Mnarani Beach Cottages, hotel in Kendwa

Mnarani Beach Cottages overlooks the northern coastal beaches of Zanzibar, 0.9 mi away from the quiet fishing village of Nungwi.

It’s hard to put into perspective what we experienced at Mnarani; I mean, everything was amazing, from the staff to the food and location. My wife and I had an amazing time there and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to enjoy their holidays. Special thanks to Mr. Mahmoud, in charge of excursions and activities, for being such a champ and patient with us and also for being a true brother; much appreciated and may he keep being the person he is. Mnarani Beach Cottages is undoubtedly the place to stay if you’re in Nungwi.🥂
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
601 reviews
Price from
$95
per night
Essque Zalu Zanzibar, hotel in Kendwa

Overlooking the Indian Ocean and located next to a lush forest, Essque Zalu Zanzibar- Life's Perfect Sometimes - Life's Perfect Sometimes in Nungwi features a large outdoor pool and a spa.

The hotel is gorgeous and staff is so friendly, villas have very beautiful view and very clean and neat.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
392 reviews
Price from
$291.60
per night
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, hotel in Kendwa

Right on a white sandy beach with a coral reef, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort has tropical gardens with 4 outdoor pools and water-sports facilities. Guests can also relax with a massage at the Spa.

The staff was exceptional! I celebrated my honeymoon here with my wife and every single day the staff made sure to make it special! I genuinely felt like I was family while staying here. I even extended my stay! Thank you to the staff for the genuine attention and magnificent effort to go above and beyond for The Pattersons!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
248 reviews
Price from
$480
per night
BamBam Bungalows Zanzibar, hotel in Kendwa

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, terrace and views of pool, BamBam Bungalows Zanzibar is located in Nungwi, a 8-minute walk from Royal Beach.

The location was good. Close to multiple beaches. The room and the property was clean and well maintained. Yoyo, Haruna and rest of the staff were the best. All of them were very hospitable. They made sure we had everything we need and were suggesting us places to try. Haruna even walked us to the beach the first day and gave us few tips to maneuver through all the hagglers. The delicious breakfast provided always made us feel homely and ready for the day.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
15 reviews
Price from
$65
per night
Tanzanite Beach Resort, hotel in Kendwa

Tanzanite Beach Resort provides beachfront accommodations in Nungwi. Among the various facilities of this property are a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool.

Great resort! Such a beautiful place! The staff was next level amazing! Such sweethearts, super friendly and caring! The food was also really delicious. Would definetly recommend.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
208 reviews
Price from
$177.62
per night
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Resorts That Guests Love in Kendwa

  • Avg. price/night: $70
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 412 reviews
    Located a stone's throw from the prestigious Kendwa Rocks & Gold Zanzibar hotels and the beach waterline SunSeaBar Beach Resort is a hidden value gem. Ample room space for a couple, hot water, cold aircon. I recommend the "USA" room with unobstructed view of the sunset over the beach from the balcony. Bonus review: Gold Hotel (10 minute walk along the beach) nightly (starts at 1930) H.U.G.E. multi-culinary cuisine buffet (with entertainment) is a must dine at 45USD/person.
    Johnny
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 294 reviews
    Great mid-size hotel at the end of Kendwa beach but close enough to be able to easily walk along to other areas/restaurants. The beach here is lovely to swim in nearly all the time as is safe from the extremes of tides that you see elsewhere. Lots of sunbeds as well. The staff were brilliant and as it was our honeymoon we were upgraded to all inclusive and the staff also organised a meal on the beach for us which was very kind. The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable.
    Holly
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 294 reviews
    The room and the resort was beautiful. Very clean. Aesthetically pleasing Great views.
    Kellisha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $600
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 352 reviews
    We took the all inclusive deal. The place is beautiful and the staff are great. The food is a big buffet with seafood and on-the-spot cooked steaks, really high quality stuff. Yet we suffered from stomach issues. Though I’m not sure if it started there or just continued there. Ended up eating rice for the remainder of the stay. The massage was good
    Aviv
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $142.50
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,165 reviews
    The location is great and the beach / pool area is beautiful. We spent almost every evening in the lounge area watching the sunsets, overlooking the beach. Staff were very friendly and the food was really good. Nassor was amazing and helped organise all our trips and travel. Kendwa is definitely more of a resort hotel area in comparison to Nungwi.
    Alice
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 294 reviews
    We had a brilliant stay at Sansi Kendwa Beach resort. All the staff were friendly and welcoming, and Joseph the manager was exceptional. Our room was clean and comfortable with all the facilities we needed. The food was fresh and of very good quality. The hotel has a stunning beach with plenty of sun loungers and beautiful clear water to swim in. A particular highlight was an amazing dinner on the beach at full moon, thank you to all the staff for arranging this.
    Dan
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 294 reviews
    we really enjoyed our time at Sansi Kendwa beach resort. The staff were so friendly and made an amazing family and fun atmosphere - it was impossible to not be in a good mood around them. Mohammed from the reception went the extra mile to make our stay as smooth and enjoyable at possible. We really enjoyed the food and activities. We would love to come back and definitely recommend it if you visit Zanzibar! Thank you for everything!
    Borja
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 525 reviews
    Kendwa beach resort was a big tick on location, ambience, cleanliness and facilities. Right on Kendwa beach, where the sunsets are gorgeous. Our room came with a great sea view, and was very clean and spacious. We had a lovely time here!
    Shweta
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 525 reviews
    Our stay at Kendwa Beach Resort was amazing. The food was excellent and entertainment at night complimented the setting. Well done and we will see you soon.
    Settle
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 525 reviews
    Amazing experience! The staff at the hotel made our holidays unforgettable, the best staff ever. So kind and nice, perfect. The restaurant at the hotel - Essence was also GREAT! food is amazing, prices are very good, wide selection of dishes, and staff is the best. My son had a birthday and they organised the best celebration on the beach. The rooms are spacious, very clean and the view is amazing from every room. I would definitely recommend and we will come back 100%. Thank you Kendwa beach resort!
    Neli
    Family with young children