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Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel

Hotel in Kendwa

Set in Kendwa, 400 metres from Kendwa Beach, Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

g
giorgio
From
Italy
It's hard to find the right words to describe our 6-night stay at the Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel. The tranquility of the setting and the kindness of the staff made our vacation unforgettable. Iunes, I hope the name is correct, the hostess was so thoughtful she even changed the mattress that was too hard for my back. Chatting with her about the life of the Zanzibari people was truly pleasant and interesting. As everyone has said, the rooms are spotless, the breakfast is typical and good, and the beach is a 15-minute walk away, along a slightly bumpy road but full of local life. Thank you very much for everything. (For an umbrella and two sunbeds, at the end of the road there's the Sunset restaurant, where you spend $10, which you can then deduct for food.)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
US$85
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 dive centre, a restaurant and 24-hour front desk.

S
Spaska
From
Norway
Location: Excellent beach location. Few things to do or see in Kendwa village but this didn’t bother us. Room: Spacious room for a family of 3 and spacious bad. No wardrobe but this seems to be the standard for many hotels on the island. Excellent cleaning services and extremely friendly, polite and professional staff. Reception: Excellent service. They helped us order several trips and everything was excellent. Restaurant. We paid for half board: Breakfast: Almost the same choices each day. A bit boring but Ok, with freshly baked items each day, pancakes, omelets and fruit plates.The service is without doubt good. We had to pay 2$ pr. breakfast box that doesn’t include any drinks. Food and drinks during the day: Prices are in USD and are almost the same as in other similar places. We were happy with the service. Dinner: Menu with different choices every evening. The food is tasty and the portions are big. Good and quick service. Colleagues who stayed in the neighboring The Rock came to eat lunch and dinner in The Sunset hotel restaurant because they liked better both the food and the service. When we moved to Tembo Hotel in Zanzibar city we also got something to compare with and already miss the food from The Sunset. Overall a great hotel, with beautiful gardens, spacious rooms and great people. They need only to work out a good concept for any dinner events to avoid dissatisfaction among customers who have paid for half board.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,527 reviews
Price from
US$142.50
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.

G
Gillian
From
Germany
The beach was amazing and great , the staff is very friendly and nice. The breakfast was the best part of all meals.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews
Price from
US$184.50
1 night, 2 adults

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Hotel in Kendwa

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

A
Andrea
From
Serbia
The property is in amazing part of the island, rooms are very clean and all the staff is amazing and welcoming. My boyfriend decided to propose me there and with the help of the staff, they managed to organize full proposal in less than 24h without me having any clue. They made so much effort and it couldnt be done without them. Laurent, Peter, Jackson, Richard and the rest of the team were so amazing! We will be back soon to this amazing place with beautiful energy!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Price from
US$217.13
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Vanilla Kendwa

Hotel in Kendwa

Situated in Kendwa, 400 metres from Kendwa Beach, Villa Vanilla Kendwa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Mariana
From
Brazil
The room is very spacious, clean, new, exactly like in the pictures. You have sea view even from the ground floor. The staff is vey friendly. The breakfast is great and with amazing view from the rooftop. Just a few minutes walk to the beach. Highly recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
US$44.10
1 night, 2 adults

Boutique View Garden Kendwa

Hotel in Kendwa

Boutique View Garden Kendwa has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kendwa. Offering a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Kendwa Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$139.50
1 night, 2 adults

Sand and Sunset

Hotel in Kendwa

Situated in Kendwa, 100 metres from Kendwa Beach, Sand and Sunset features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

G
Gintare
From
Sweden
We stayed at Sand and Sunset and had such a wonderful experience. First of all, a huge thank you to the staff – they made us feel welcome and cared for from the very beginning. A young bartender and the lovely girl working at the bar were always kind, friendly, and full of positive energy. I also want to give special thanks to the pregnant woman at reception – she was incredibly caring and helpful when I had a wound and needed assistance. Her kindness truly meant a lot. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh, and everything in the restaurant was served with great attention to quality. The rooms were cleaned very thoroughly, and we really appreciated how tidy and well-maintained everything was. One small detail that could be improved was the toilet with a window facing another property, which felt like it lacked a bit of privacy. But honestly, this was a minor detail compared to everything else. I truly recommend Sand and Sunset, especially because of the amazing staff – their warmth and hospitality made our stay memorable. Thank you for everything! 🌴
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
US$48
1 night, 2 adults

Tropicana Garden

Hotel in Kendwa

Tropicana Garden features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and terrace in Kendwa. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

C
Catherine
From
Reunion
Amazing staff!! My sister at the reception, Saleem and Yohane, marafilki wangu so helpfull and friendly. ASANTE SANA !!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
US$33
1 night, 2 adults

Kibanda Natural Kendwa Villa

Hotel in Kendwa

Kibanda Natural Kendwa Villa has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and bar in Kendwa.

M
Mariana
From
Portugal
I loved the design, the workers and the location, I certainly recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

SunSeaBar Beach Resort

Hotel in Kendwa

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

K
Katerina
From
Bulgaria
Such a lovely place with friendly staff, excellent location, and very convenient! I would recommend it and definitely will come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 909 reviews
Price from
US$100
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kendwa

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
From US$117 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
From US$93.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
From US$64 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
From US$110 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
From US$1,442.45 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews
From US$105.73 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews
From US$121 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,838 reviews
From US$135 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews
From US$177 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 909 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,527 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Kendwa and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Situated in Kendwa, 100 metres from Kendwa Beach, Sand and Sunset features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

From US$64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

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.

From US$110 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting a terrace and a restaurant, The Var Zanzibar is situated in Kendwa, 300 metres from Kendwa Beach and 40 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve.

From US$220 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews

Kibanda Natural Kendwa Villa has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and bar in Kendwa.

From US$150 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews

Located on the beachfront in Kendwa, Mocco Beach Villa features free WiFi in the restaurant. The property boasts an on-site restaurant and free private parking is available.

From US$110 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Tropicana Garden features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and terrace in Kendwa. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 909 reviews

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

From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Featuring a balcony with pool views, an infinity pool and free bikes, Jambo Kendwa Villa can be found in Kendwa, close to Kendwa Beach and 40 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve.

From US$40 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Kendwa

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Pumzika Kendwa Villa is set in Kendwa, 70 metres from Kendwa Beach and 40 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve.

From US$65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Set within 700 metres of Kendwa Beach and 40 km of Kichwele Forest Reserve in Kendwa, Bamboo Garden B&B features accommodation with seating area.

From US$35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

600 metres from Kendwa Beach, Cocohut Zanzibar - Kendwa & Nungwi is a recently renovated property situated in Kendwa and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

From US$49 per night

Set 700 metres from Kendwa Beach, Zurgada kendwa 1 offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$55 per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, lake view and a balcony, Villa KipepeoO is located in Kendwa.

From US$379 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews

Located on Kendwa Beach, the oasis of luxury that is Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers guests stylish, individually decorated accommodation with a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean or garden.

From US$1,030 per night

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Zanzibat bungalow is located in Kendwa, 400 metres from Kendwa Beach and 40 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Boasting a balcony with inner courtyard views, a garden and a shared lounge, Kendwa Cool and Calm Hotel limited can be found in Kendwa, close to Kendwa Beach and 40 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve.

From US$49.50 per night

Budget hotels in Kendwa and nearby

Set within 600 metres of Kendwa Beach and 41 km of Kichwele Forest Reserve, DOGO E ILARIA Bed & Breakfast features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nungwi.

From US$108 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Set in Nungwi, 1.2 km from Kendwa Beach, Cappadocia Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Providing free WiFi, parking on-site and a garden, the recently renovated property of Swahili lodge nungwi, offers rooms in Kinyasini, 700 metres from Kendwa Beach and 41 km from Kichwele Forest...

From US$43.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Pineapple House is situated in Nungwi. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$80.10 per night

Amara Nakupenda Villa JJ is located in Nungwi and features a private pool and pool views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Set within less than 1 km of Royal Beach and 42 km of Kichwele Forest Reserve in Nungwi, Apartments Zanz J&J Nungwi provides accommodation with seating area and a kitchen.

From US$70.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Offering a bar and garden view, VICK Boutique Hotel with NEW power backup is situated in Nungwi, less than 1 km from Royal Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve.

From US$75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Nungwi, 400 metres from Royal Beach, Oasis Nungwi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$108.47 per night

FAQs about hotels in Kendwa

What guests said about Kendwa:

8.0

Kendwa beach was definitely the best beach compared to...

Kendwa beach was definitely the best beach compared to Nungwi, especially the south part. Even in low tide it was easy to take a swim. Also the beach here is wider and feel less crowded. As on the complete stretch there were many people trying to sell you stuff but on the south part not so many ”permanent” sales people other than the ones having sheds. The Maasai roaming around are friendly but just say no with a smile and most will not be persistent in their effort to sell you something..
Guest review by
Peter
Sweden
10

If you are looking for white sand beach with the best ocean...

If you are looking for white sand beach with the best ocean waters and minimal tides, Kendwa is the best place in Zanzibar. The beach is the most spacious and greatest on the island and the village provides all the necessities you would need. With many tours and water activities offered on the beach you would hardly need to move anywhere else. It is also a walkable distance to Nungwi during low tide if anyone is interested in a more bustily environment.
Guest review by
Lazarevska
8.0

The sea and beach with super soft and white sand are...

The sea and beach with super soft and white sand are absolutely fabulous and relatively clean. I got bitten by sand fleas on my legs because I spend a lot of time in the sea and walked barefoot. There is a lot of informal trade on the beach by locals trying to sell something. Maybe even more so if you are a woman walking alone.
Guest review by
Catharina
South Africa
8.0

The location is great, just a minute from the ocean, there...

The location is great, just a minute from the ocean, there are a lot restaurants both expensive and very local ones, no issues with electricity, hot shower and air-con and the safe box. Card and cash payment is acceptable. Very safe to stay and walk around even at night, the owner is very kind and trustworthy. Very basic breakfast but it OK, no TV and fridge in the room, internet is breaking so often especially in the room, but it works perfectly at the balcony. It is very budget friendly and highly recommend it.
Guest review by
RAHEL HAILU
France
10

Long walks on the beach, swimming even during low tide.

Long walks on the beach, swimming even during low tide. Some attractions are quite far and transport is expensive. Safari Blue Tour, Swimming with dolphins and turtles, Stonetown and the Serenity Spa were awesome. The trip advisor at the hotel assisted with bookings.
Guest review by
Andre
South Africa
10

Great location on the beach, very nice and friendly staff,...

Great location on the beach, very nice and friendly staff, large rooms, beautiful grounds with many coconut palms Unfortunately, there is a lot of small plastic waste and cigarette butts on the beach near the beach chairs. Noise, pollution and danger from reckless jet ski drivers. DANGEROUS & Pollution
Guest review by
Marie
Germany

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From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 909 reviews
Very nice location , good breakfast on the roof terrace. Good variety and possibility of different egg items. I opted for a room with private jacuzzi and enjoyed that very much. The beach bar restaurant was also nice after a day out or on the beach. I booket this hotel after being recommened from a friend and the fact that they have a generator as Zanzibar is famous for powercuts.
Guest review by
Lars Henrik C
Norway
From US$142.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,527 reviews
Staff were freindly, cooperative and helpful. location is perfect for sunset view and watersports. Breakfast boufet is rich, diverse, and delicious. Thier resturant couisines are delicious.It is the best one we tried in Zanzibar, but their prices are slightly higher, and, most of their couisine are western. It is a quite old hotel but facilities are in good condition.
Guest review by
Mohamed
Tanzania
From US$1,030 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
The hotel is located on the best stretch of beach in zanzibar, not affected by high or low tides. Service is 5 star. The general manager tuan and his staff all make a tremendous effort in ensuring you get the best service possible. 5 star hotel, 5 star service, 5 star food, 5 star location.
Guest review by
BILAAL
Zambia
From US$770 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
-Genuinely great hotel, nice beach, food and service. Quite like it actually and would return should I come to Zanzibar again -Suggest opting for an all-inclusive option - it is worth it and the guys here make great cocktails
Guest review by
E
Russia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
In general I like the property, it feels like I am child again and enjoying time in the Summer camp. It was close to the best beach in Zanzibar and Renate is really nice woman. Welcoming, friendly, full of positive vibe.
Guest review by
Marta
United Kingdom
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