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SunSeaBar Beach Resort, hotel in Kendwa

Offering a barbecue and water sports facilities,Varadero Zanzibar is located in Kendwa.

Great location and decent value.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
468 reviews
Price from
$76
1 night, 2 adults
Varadero Zanzibar Hotel, hotel in Kendwa

Varadero Zanzibar Hotel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kendwa. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

Small private pool
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
74 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel, hotel in Kendwa

Located in Kendwa, a 5-minute walk from Kendwa Beach, Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$61.75
1 night, 2 adults
Kilindi Zanzibar, hotel in Kendwa

Nestled in a tropical garden along a secluded beachfront on the north-west coast, Kilindi Zanzibar features pavilion-styled luxury accommodations, spa facilities, and an infinity pool.

A beautiful experience jaw dropping
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
157 reviews
Price from
$1,314
1 night, 2 adults
Villa Vanilla Kendwa, hotel in Kendwa

Our 3-star Villa Vanilla Kendwa hotel is located 984 feet from the most beautiful and largest beach in Zanzibar, Kendwa Beach.

I like the location, and it close to the beach, clean and neat with nice view. Caring stuff. <3
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
218 reviews
Price from
$74.25
1 night, 2 adults
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort, hotel in Kendwa

Facing the beachfront, Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodations in Kendwa and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace.

Incredibly friendly staff! The manager was also very attentive and personable. The entertainment on Saturday was excellent. I really liked that they served a fair amount of local cuisine for dinner. I was pleasantly surprised as most hotels stick to American/European. Neema is an amazing masseuse, and I highly recommend booking a session with her.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
313 reviews
Price from
$133.66
1 night, 2 adults
Kendwa Rocks Hotel, hotel in Kendwa

Located on Kendwa Beach and surrounded by lush gardens, Kendwa Rocks Hotel offers rooms and suites with views of the Indian Ocean or the garden. Zanzibar Town is 1 hour drive away.

Best beach in town. Clean, spacious, AC worked great. Area felt very comfortable and safe. Great staff!
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
1,284 reviews
Price from
$136
1 night, 2 adults
Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel, hotel in Kendwa

Located on Kendwa Beach in Nungwi, the Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel offers spacious rooms and bungalows. It features a dove center, a restaurant and 24-hour front desk.

Location, beach is amazing , food & bar were good but expensive
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
1,201 reviews
Price from
$142.50
1 night, 2 adults
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
407 reviews
Price from
$1,100
1 night, 2 adults
Kendwa Carletto Style, hotel in Kendwa

Kendwa Carletto Style features air-conditioned rooms in Kendwa. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Lovely staff, very positive vibe, clean, comfortable beds&bathroom.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
142 reviews
Price from
$56.25
1 night, 2 adults
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What Guests Said About Kendwa:

  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    In general, the hotel was okay, with an excellent location.

    In general, the hotel was okay, with an excellent location. However, there were some issues to address: The breakfast had a good variety of food, but unfortunately, warm items were cold. When I requested my sausages to be reheated, they were returned cold, accompanied by a surprised question about wanting them hot. It would be better if the staff anticipated the preference for warm breakfast items. The bed was so uncomfortable, causing back pain every morning. I tried all sides of mattress, and anyways there was a pit regardless of the position. This might be specific to only my bed, but it needs attention. The restaurant offers good food at reasonable prices, and the waiters speaks good English and are polite ( except trainees) Cleanless! Room was clean and tide, but there were several diferent bugs around, but its Africa, you just need to ask to spray your room for bugs (i asked but they never did) and you need to ask for wc paper and ask for clean towels. Water pression in the shower and hot water was very good. Unfortunately AC didnt wor for last 2 nights. I guess a gas just finished, but noone came to check on it, just excuses about low voltage. Well, when voltage was low even fridge was not working, bet when voltage restored AC and fridge worked excellent. Water got frozen in the fridge in 1h - so thats not a low voltage at all. Despite the issues, I tought I would consider to come back, but after last 2 nights struggles, I doubt about it. Particularly I would suggest a room with a sea view and small private pool, keeping in mind that perfection may not exist in every aspect, especially in a place like Zanzibar.
    Iveta
    Zambia
  • Scored 4.0
    4.0

    The internet is going to tell you Kendwa has the most...

    The internet is going to tell you Kendwa has the most beautiful beach in Zanzibar....it has not....not at all....yes, the beach is nice and wide and white.....but there is no vegetation at all, it's full of sunbeds and umbrellas from the resorts/hotels....way to many traders and not much to offer than going up and down, only to then retreat to your hotel or some place with shade....if you come here for drinks or a party, fine, but don't waste all of your vacation here, when there are many other cheaper and more beautiful places on the island...
    Dave211
    Germany
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Kendwa beach in its self is one of the best I have been too...

    Kendwa beach in its self is one of the best I have been too and I have been a regular beach traveller worldwide for the last 40 years. The only advice I would suggest would be to vet the hotel thoroughly as sunseabar was not upto standard it advertised. Go out into local restaurants we tried 4 different ones all were superb so far superior to the hotel
    john
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    Serene grounds, welcoming staff and very courteous to...

    Serene grounds, welcoming staff and very courteous to clientele. Food was good (seafood) and the rooms are superb ( got an ocean view facing the tennis court. Need more African entertainment for guests at night though!
    Lillian
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    Clean, small and quiet guest house right on the beach!

    Clean, small and quiet guest house right on the beach! They welcome you with a delicious fresh tropical juice! It is nice to see local people and fishermen living just next door. In the other hand thou, the front sea is full of boats that make swimming a bit complicated. The staff is very kind. Rooms are sober but clean and furnitures are nicely wooden. Breakfast is in range(no buffet, no choice) but good. Very much recommended place. I would definitely return there.
    Arianna
    Italy
  • Scored 10
    10

    Kendwa is the perfect beach holiday.

    Kendwa is the perfect beach holiday. This is the only area bot effected by tides. The beach is wonderful and offers great places to eat. Kendwa rocks offers a great BBQ with live entertainment on Saturdays.
    ben
    United Kingdom

See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Kendwa

  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 518 reviews
    Very large property with amenities such as volleyball playground. Staff was brilliant. Many beach beds to choose from. European room standards - very good ventilation, isolating materials. I’ve stayed in a couple other hotels in Zanzibar for 100$ a night which looked more authentic, more African, but after a while one could feel a humid and conversations of neighbours. That was only hotel I slept well. That’s nice to see wooden huts on the beach, not necessarily staying in overnight 😇
    Greg
    Poland
  • From $104.40 per night
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 218 reviews
    The location is excellent , right next to the best beach in Zanzibar . There are several cheap local restaurants and a liquor store next to the hotel. Spacious rooms with a fridge. European style bathroom. Very clean. Nice helpful service. It's very safe here. Breakfast served on the top floor in the hotel restaurant is sufficient (fruit, tea, coffee, juice, eggs). The owner is friendly and communicative. You can pay by credit card. Wifi works flawlessly.
    Wojciech
    Poland
  • From $200 per night
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 59 reviews
    The stay at Pumzika was perfect for us, we had an amazing week. The house is just a 2 minute walk from the Kendwa beach, and many good restaurants nearby. Mustafa was an excellent host helping us get the most out of our time in Zanzibar. Thank you!
    Jonatan
    Norway
  • From $152 per night
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,201 reviews
    Location in the best beach in Zanzibar 😊 The room is ok… a bit far away from the beach, but ok. The room is good, clean, but we were missing in bathroom some hangers for towels and things. Food in Restaurant is very good and tasty.
    Michaela
    Czech Republic
  • From $136 per night
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,284 reviews
    The location is great - best position of Zanzibar.
    Giovanni
    Italy