We have created a list with amazing luxury hotel suites in Kiwengwa, Tanzania. We have also included hotels with wonderful terrace suites and junior suites. 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 Sara Lind & Lars Nyberg. Updated March 2024.
Elegant room with balcony. Opened September 2021. This double room has a balcony, air conditioning and sea view. 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
Historic property junior suite with nice views. 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
Elegant room with balcony. This double room has a balcony, sea view and iPod dock. 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
Unique suite with sea view. 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
Cosy room with sea view. 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
This might be the most peaceful boutique hotel in Kiwengwa.
Charming room with nice views. This spacious superior room features a furnished outdoor terrace with garden views. It is decorated in a bright, modern Swahili style and has an en-suite bathroom, shower and bidet.
It can accommodate up to four 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
Small room. This double room features air-conditioning, a mosquito net, sofa and wardrobe. It includes a refrigerator. 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
Room with balcony. This quadruple room has a balcony, minibar and patio. About the hotel: 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
Small cool room with balcony. This traditional-style African hut features a spacious seating area with flat-screen TV and views of the Indian Ocean from your furnished balcony. With an oceanfront location, the suite includes modern décor and a large private bathroom.
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: 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
Small stylish room with nice views. This double room has a patio, air conditioning and a bathroom with shower. The beds are draped with a mosquito net. 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
Small villa. This room is positioned on the beachfront and it features a spacious private patio. It comes equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a minibar.
The spacious bathroom has a walk-in shower and free toiletries are provided for guests to make use of during their stay. About the hotel: 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
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