KIWENGWA HOTELThe perfect place to unwind and relax!Leave the commotion of the city behind and unwind on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Situated in the North East coast of Zanzibar, Kiwengwa beach resort is a 5* gem in the middle of the Indian ocean. The resort is a 40 minute drive from Stone Town and 45 km from the Zanzibar international airport. Here you can swim, snorkel or just lie back and relax in the sun. The fauna and flora will take your breath away, you can swim with dolphins and shoals of fish or enjoy the powdered white sand beach and pristine crystal clear waters.
FeesMandatory FeesYou'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 95Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 47.5 (from 3 to 11 years old) New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 120New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 60 (from 3 to 11 years old)A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Optional Fees Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 15.00 per week (1-device limit, rates may vary)Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per person (one way)Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per nightRollaway bed fee: USD 90.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. PoliciesKnow Before You Go One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Read More
Room
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Read More
Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area
1 King Bed344-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closetComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableSmoking And Non-Smoking
1 King Bed344-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closetComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableSmoking And Non-Smoking
SWIM-UP GARDEN VIEW BUNGALOW
1 King Bed775-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, furnished patio with garden viewsLayout - Separate sitting areaRelax - Swim-up room accessInternet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed775-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, furnished patio with garden viewsLayout - Separate sitting areaRelax - Swim-up room accessInternet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
Superior Room, Partial Sea View
1 King Bed30-sq-foot room, furnished patio with partial sea views Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed30-sq-foot room, furnished patio with partial sea views Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
SWIM-UP
1 Queen Bed366-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, furnished patio with sea viewsInternet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed366-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, furnished patio with sea viewsInternet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
Deluxe Room, Pool View, Beachside
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds32-sq-foot room, furnished patio with pool views Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds32-sq-foot room, furnished patio with pool views Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
Superior Double or Twin Room
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin BedsFurnished patio with garden viewsInternet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin BedsFurnished patio with garden viewsInternet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
Family Room
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds366-sq-foot room, furnished patio with pool views Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closetComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds366-sq-foot room, furnished patio with pool views Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closetComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing
1 Double Bed452-sq-foot room, furnished patio with sea views Layout - Bedroom Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed452-sq-foot room, furnished patio with sea views Layout - Bedroom Internet - WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (stocked with some free items), 24-hour room service, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking
dining
Dining Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort's dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. Relax with your favorite drink at a beach bar or a poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM. Read More
Recreation
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a nightclub and a health club. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). Read More
Location
Situated in the North East coast of Zanzibar, Kiwengwa beach resort is a 5* gem in the middle of the Indian ocean. The resort is a 40 minute drive from Stone Town and 45 km from the Zanzibar international airport. Read More
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Reviews
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tracy s
Loved it
Fantastic staff, so helpful, friendly and welcoming. Sanjay the manager was absolutely great. It’s a beautiful hotel, great food and great location. Rooms are lovely, fresh towels and cleaned...
DayTrip775020
Super friendly & helpful staff … (from UK)
Super friendly happy staff, inc Nuhu Latifa manager Sanjay alway attentive, Note to beach staff Frank Very happy stay!
Darek H
Wow wow and wow
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