We have created a list with the best hotel suites in Kiwengwa, Tanzania. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Tim Costa. Updated December 2023.
Offering partial ocean views, this unit has a sofa, tea/coffee maker and air conditioning. It offers a private terrace and garden with outdoor bathtub or shower. The room is decorated with natural materials found in the island. About the hotel: Located on the coast of Kiwengwa, Zanbluu Beach Hotel offers ocean and garden views. The property offers an infinity pool with views of the ocean, as well as a pool bar. Some rooms have a private swimming pool. Most rooms feature sea views and each unit is equipped with air-conditioning, a flat screen TV and a tea-and-coffee making facility. While some rooms are fitted with bath or an outdoor shower on the terrace or garden, all rooms have a private bathroom with extras such as a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy international cuisine and Mediterranean specialities at the on-site restaurant. They can also have a drink at the bar or at the pool bar. Activities such as hiking, water sports and cultural visits can be arranged. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a 48 km away.Show full description
This spacious deluxe room features a furnished outdoor terrace with garden view. It is decorated in a bright, modern Swahili style and has an en-suite bathroom, shower and bidet.
It can accommodate up to three people and includes wireless internet access, ceiling fan, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, safe and hairdryer.
All rooms are cleaned and serviced daily.
Please note prices may differ, depending on the number of guests and services rendered (half board vs. full board). About the hotel: This resort overlooks a white sandy private beach area, and is located 39km from Zanzibar. Each is decorated in a bright, modern style and has an en suite with a shower. Guests can swim or snorkel in the nearby reef or relax at the hotel bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at Mvuvi Resort all feature a patio with garden views. Some come with four-poster beds. Breakfast is served daily and the resort’s restaurant and bar have a range of local and international offerings. Guests can make use of a number of facilities, including kitesurfing hire, tour booking, and an airport shuttle. Zanzibar Airport is 46km from Mvuvi Resort, and Stone Town is 39km away.Show full description
The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds. About the hotel: Situated in Kiwengwa, La Base B&B offers beachfront accommodation 39 km from Peace Memorial Museum and features various facilities, such as a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This bed and breakfast offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. The rooms are fitted with a balcony with garden views. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. At the bed and breakfast, the restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails and specialises in Italian cuisine. Guests at La Base B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kiwengwa, like walking tours. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 13 km from the accommodation, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 41 km from La Base B&B, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This room features a a mezzanine with access through wooden stairs. the room also has a safe and a refrigerator and the bathroom includes a sink, a toilet and a shower cabin. There is an additional outdoor shower. About the hotel: Marafiki Bungalows is located on the beach in Kiwengwa,overlooking the ocean.Zanzibar International Airport is a 1 hour drive away. The rooms are housed in traditional bungalow units, featuring local Zanzibari architecture and dried palm leaves for roofing. The furniture is locally crafted and the interiors are complemented with ocean-coloured overlays created using traditional looms. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom and a shower at the terrace. Guests can enjoy local and European cuisine at the restaurant, followed by a drink at the bar, both overlooking the ocean and infinity pool. The area offers plenty of various activities, including snorkeling, diving or kite surfing.Show full description
Featuring a terrace with Indian Ocean views, these very spacious junior suites include outdoor showers.
Each is set in a thatched bungalow in a private area of the resort, around 30 metres from the beach.
Offering very large, four-poster beds, they include wooden beams on the ceiling, a walk-in dressing room and a seating area with sofas.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies. About the hotel: Featuring a terrace with Indian Ocean views, set by sandy Kiwengwa Beach, the 30-acre site includes a spa, pool and sports facilities. The spacious rooms and suites have a walk-in dressing room and seating area. Some are in a private area and have an outdoor shower. Overlooking the pool and ocean, Makuti Restaurant serves international cuisine. The Beach Bar and Restaurant offers light meals and drinks, while seafood and steak dinners are available at exclusive Bahari Grill. The pool bar also provides drinks. Land activities include tennis, table tennis and a gym, while diving, pedal boating and windsurfing are among the watersport options. For children there is a playground and paddling pool. The multilingual staff can book tours and arrange car or bike rental. Stone Town is 40 km from Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, and Zanzibar International Airport is 46 km away.Show full description
Opened September 2021. The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. About the hotel: 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. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Zanzibella Hotel & SPA features certain units with sea views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Zanzibella Hotel & SPA. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 15 km from Zanzibella Hotel & SPA, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened September 2021. This apartment's standout feature is the pool with a view. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment is comprised of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The apartment features a terrace with outdoor furniture and sea views to relax in after a busy day. The unit offers 3 beds. About the hotel: 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. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. Z-Lodge Zanzibar offers certain rooms with sea views, and the rooms are equipped with a patio. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. At Z-Lodge Zanzibar you will find a restaurant serving American, Indian and Japanese cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for snorkelling, and car hire is available at the hotel. Peace Memorial Museum is 42 km from Z-Lodge Zanzibar, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 43 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guests will have a special experience as this double room features a pool with a view. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed. About the hotel: 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. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with a sea view. At Melia Zanzibar, each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The property has a selection of 5 restaurants that specialize in international, Mediterranean and local cuisines. The property has a sauna. The area is popular for canoeing, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Languages spoken at the reception include German and English. Zanzibar International Airport and Stone Town are less than a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
Opened January 2022. This double room's standout features are the pool with a view and hot tub. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds. About the hotel: Situated in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Seashore Villa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel offers a hot tub and room service. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. Seashore Villa provides some rooms with sea views, and the rooms include a patio. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kiwengwa, like cycling. Speaking Arabic, English, Spanish and Italian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Peace Memorial Museum is 40 km from Seashore Villa, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 42 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. About the hotel: Boasting a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and free bikes, Stone Resort can be found in Kiwengwa, close to Kiwengwa Beach and 40 km from Peace Memorial Museum. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. All units at the guest house come with a seating area. The guest house offers some units that feature sea views, and the units include a private bathroom and a desk. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in African cuisine. Guests at Stone Resort can enjoy darts on-site, or cycling in the surroundings. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 14 km from the accommodation, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 42 km from Stone Resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This double room's standout feature is the spa bath. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a terrace and a private bathroom are featured in this spacious double room. The unit offers 1 bed. About the hotel: Set in the Kiwengwa Beach district of Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa Beach Resort is 10 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve and a 3-minute walk from Obama Beach Club Zanzibar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has an outdoor swimming pool. The resort has a garden and provides a terrace. At the resort, every room has a wardrobe. Kiwengwa Beach Resort offers certain units that have sea views, and the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bath. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A continental or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Kiwengwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kiwengwa, like cycling. Staff speak Arabic, English and Italian at the reception. WiFi is available at a charge and free private parking is available. The Zanzibar Airport is 45 km away.Show full description
This cottage is air-conditioned and includes a main bedroom on the ground floor and the children's bedroom with a ceiling fan in a loft space. There is a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy sea views from the patio. About the hotel: Shooting Star Boutique Hotel is located at the beach in Kiwengwa. Surrounded by tropical gardens with stunning views across the Indian Ocean, the lodge features an outdoor pool and spa. The rooms at the Shooting Star Boutique Hotel have air-conditioning, a patio and a private bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries. The lodge has a restaurant and beach bar. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including snorkeling, scuba diving, and kite surfing. Zanzibar International Airport is a 45-minute drive away and airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge.Show full description
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