The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Kiwengwa

Romantic. Lovely property. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Opened September 2021. 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

Elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Opened September 2021. 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

Resort. Comfortable beds. Surrounded by luxurious gardens with tall palm trees, Diamonds Mapenzi Beach is situated on the Kiwengwa shoreline on the east coast of Zanzibar. It features 3 restaurants, 2 bars and a spa. The rooms at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach are furnished in a traditional East Africa style. Each room has a spacious private patio and the bed is draped in mosquito nets. Ocean Reef, the main restaurant, serves a lavish breakfast, lunch and dinner and special theme nights are arranged weekly. Nakupenda Pizzeria serves fresh pizza and salads and Suli-Suli Restaurant serves an à la carte menu. Guests can lounge around the swimming pool or take part in water activities arranged by the water sports centre. Tours and excursions such as safaris to Tanzania can also be arranged. WiFi is available in the public areas of the resort. Stone Town International Airport is 45 km away. Show full description

Facing the beachfront, VOI KIWENGWA RESORT offers 4-star accommodation in Kiwengwa and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. At the hotel, each room comes with a balcony with a garden view. Rooms have a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms at VOI KIWENGWA RESORT have air conditioning and a desk. Kiwengwa Beach is 500 metres from the accommodation, while Peace Memorial Museum is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 41 km from VOI KIWENGWA RESORT. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. 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

Resort. Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. This resort overlooks a white sandy private beach area, and is located 39km from Zanzibar. 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. Each is decorated in a bright, modern style and has an en suite with a shower. 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

Highly elegant. 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

Great value. Located on the beachfront with views of the Indian Ocean, Sultan Sands offers traditional-style African huts with a balcony or terrace. It includes a buffet restaurant and bar overlooking the pool with terrace and sun loungers. Each air-conditioned accommodation is decorated with Zanzibar furniture. There is a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and private bathroom. Some huts are located at the ocean’s edge. Sultan Sands Island Resort offers 2 restaurants where guests can dine at the beach or by the pool. There is a daily buffet breakfast or an option to enjoy breakfast in your room. Guests can relax with a massage in the spa centre or for the more active, go snorkelling, windsurfing or play tennis. Bicycle rental and car hire is available from the tour desk. The historic old centre of Stone Town is situated 39 km away. Zanzibar International Airport is a 45-minute drive from Sultan. Show full description

Resort. Delightful property. Very stylish. Great views. Popular among women. Opened August 2021. Facing the beachfront, Imara Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Kiwengwa and has a garden, restaurant and bar. Located around a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, the resort with free WiFi is also 41 km away from Peace Memorial Museum. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. The area is popular for snorkelling, and car hire is available at Imara Beach Resort. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 15 km from the accommodation, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 43 km from Imara Beach Resort. Show full description

Resort. 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

Historic property. Great location. 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

Great location. Opened January 2022. 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