Families find a welcoming retreat at Kiwengwa Beach Resort, just steps from the shore. Travelers relax with spa massages or spend afternoons by the outdoor pool. Three restaurants serve international dishes, and guests can grab coffee before heading to the private beach area.
Located in Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa Beach Resort is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Siso Spice Farm and Kidichi Spice Farm. Visit our Kiwengwa travel guide
You can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop at Kiwengwa Beach Resort. With amenities such as a private beach and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
An outdoor tennis court, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Luggage storage, wedding services and massage treatment rooms
Concierge services, tour/ticket information and beach towels
Room features
All 120 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
34-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and ceiling fans
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
3 bars/lounges
3 restaurants
A beach bar
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Health club
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Steam room
Family friendly
Children's pool
Free supervised activities for children
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
5 treatment rooms
Couples treatment rooms
Prenatal massages
Accessibility
No lift
Tile flooring in room
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Laptop workspace
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 April and 31 May.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 110
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 55 (from 3 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 62.5 (from 3 to 11 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 15.00 per week (1-device limit, rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per person (one way)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Kiwengwa Beach Resort
Kiwengwa Beach Resort Zanzibar Island
Kiwengwa Beach Resort Resort
Kiwengwa Beach Resort Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa Beach Resort Resort Kiwengwa
Frequently asked questions
Does Kiwengwa Beach Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Kiwengwa Beach Resort?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kiwengwa Beach Resort on 16 Mar 2026 start from €277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Kiwengwa Beach Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kiwengwa Beach Resort?
This resort doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Kiwengwa Beach Resort?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at Kiwengwa Beach Resort?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Kiwengwa Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per person applies.
Where is Kiwengwa Beach Resort located?
This Kiwengwa resort is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pongwe Beach and Mapenzi Beach. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Kiwengwa Beach Resort Reviews
8.4
Very good
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We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was fantastic! This resort was very clean and exceeded our expectations! The food and drinks were great. The staff was very friendly. We would recommend to anyone! We used the spa as well and it was 100% worth it.
Amazing service and kind people. Very clean !!! Good pool and vibe
Manuela
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
1 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Uncomfortable bed but other than that a nice hotel if you like big resorts. They’d did some renovations during our stay and I believe the new rooms looks nice!
All the staff is super friendly!
The staff and grounds of this hotel are absolutely amazing! The buffet is perfect! Every dish is delicious! The main pool is clean and deep with a shallow lounging area. We didn’t visit the other 2 pools… why leave perfection! I wish we could have stayed longer. Two daisy was not enough!
The food was excellent in the the african restaurant and the seafood restaurant. The main one was all in all mediocre. The breakfast was also dissapointing. The fruits were good!
We booked a swim up room 117 and it was wonderfull. All the swimming pools are extreamly clean and more than big enough for all the guests. We booked only breakfast which was good with enough options. Staff are very friendly and all the service done with a smile. We hope to visit you again. Asante
A wonderful hotel. Personally welcomed by the general manager Angela. Beautiful beach on your doorstep. Went to La Base Kite for lunch. Some points of interest:
Cleaning fitness room and equipment. A number of devices are also broken. Follow-up of reported malfunctions is not yet well developed
Remy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Mikael
1 Jan 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort but not perfect
Great facilities. Rooms, pools, etc, etc top notch and a beautiful place.
Food looked good, but really rather bad. Not sure I’ve ever seen somebody mess up grilled crabs or lobster to the point they were inedible. Would not recommend all inclusive and all meals here. Indifferent service relative to anywhere else we went I. Kenya and Tanzania. Resort largely caters to European tour operators and little in it I guess for staff or management to provide anything but bare minimum service.
We have just had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The hotel itself is huge but so tastefully done and built in a way that if you want to find quiet you can, if you want beach you can, if you want activties there are many on offer, it has something for everyone. The rooms are lovely and it is incredible to believe that you are in a country where so many people do not have power in their homes or running clean water and yet this hotel has 3 beautiful and immaculate pools, as well as numerous rooms with a swim up pool. We were fortunate to have one of these and loved it, it was so lovely. The staff need a special mention, nothing is ever too much trouble, they are just the lovliest of people and then there is the super animation team providing water aerobics, beach parties and volleyball for those who seek something to do. The hotel seems to be a destintaion in particulalry for French and Polish tourists and so there were both French and Polish speakers in the animation team, as well as English of course. This was a brilliant hotel.
Excellent family holiday. Staff is friendly. Room by the pool with balcony very comfortable. Good variety of food. Spa was such a great spoil. Overall highly recommended.
Was ok hotel but Not 5 stars hotel, we paid everything included but anything you ask is extra charge even bottle water, espresso coffee,,and the food was under average..
I travel a lot. This was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in. Our suite was full of mould, smelled awful throughout the stay. It stank of mould and old urine in which the smell was coming out from
The shower drain. Cleaning was substandard and some parts hadn’t been touched at all.
Food was awful. Bland, poor quality and repetitive. We had to go out to other areas to eat 3 times and we paid for half board. You have to pay for expresso coffee- only instant available on half/ full board.
I saw one of the waitresses hit one of the kittens that roam the resort in its back with a serving tray! She scurried into the kitchen before I could even call out!
Beach is full of seaweed and the tide often very low. We never swam which was disappointing. On the beach you are constantly harassed by the local “Masai” men selling something. They literally try to call you whilst sunbathing and disturb your peace. We had to go to Nungwi and Kendwa to enjoy actual beach time with beautiful waters.
Nothing to do nearby and not a walkable area to explore.
Even the medical centre at the resort were pushy for money when insurance were taking care of a claim for a sick relative.
I spent almost £3000 for our stay and I would not recommend at all. I complained when there to the customer care manager. She did not seem interested and did not offer any kind of solution for recompense. Best thing there was the spa treatments and the staff there who were from Egypt. They were wonderful.
ELIZABETH
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Edward
30 Sept 2024
Disliked: Amenities
The ac in the room is pretty ancient and super loud; difficult to sleep with the AC one. The whole place need an update and the all you can eat Buffett food was sub quality.
Property is some what quieter than the other beaches around the coast. Very limited restaurants options around the area. Food at the buffet was very basic and underspiced on many of the days. Nevertheless, we liked the location and how quiet the beach was. Was amazing taking walks without feeling surrounded by many people. Staff were great, friendly all the time and very helpful.
Beautiful and clean grounds but watch your bill!!!
The property and grounds were very very nice on an amazing beach. The food was average and a large crowd whenever dinner was opened up. Tip: wait until 8:00pm to eat dinner!
Also, most employees, management included, do not even know what's going on. For instance: there were signs all over for Free Pizza Maragarita, 2 sangria drinks, and 2 vegetables free for all guests except those on Bed and Breakfst plan. I tried to order it several times and no one knew what I was taking about or was charged every time for it. Even when checking out, and the sign was right AT the reception desk, no one knew and said it wasn't valid. Why have the sign!?!?! I was charged $28 for something advertised as FREE.
I liked the property a lot and loved the very very clean grounds and beautiful beach. But until management changes I won't be coming back. No one seemed to know their job.
If you have booked, rebook. If you are thinking about booking, rethink. I must issue a warning as this might ruin your vacation.
This is a disco-club hotel for age 60+ and nothing else.
We have never left a hotel early before, this was a first. At first glance, it looks like a 5-star resort, nice environment but rooms are ok but not what you expect for the price.
We booked the swim-up suite ocean view. Small strip of water which is not connected to any of the main pools. Clean though, I’ll give them that.
Arriving here was one of the worst hotel experiences of our lives.
Our problem was the constant dance music. During daytime there is a DJ screaming in the microphone (not the good kind) nonstop, so no relaxing wherever you are on the premises.
Our room was 150 meters away from the bar but we heard everything with doors closed.
The music is extremely loud constantly, and we tried to sleep at 9.30 pm with earplugs, that didn’t help. The music kept pounding through earplugs, and it sounded like a techno-festival (which we at times enjoy but not at a 5 star resort). At 10.45 pm we called the reception and asked about the volume, they apologised and said “we will check”. 11.15 pm I went there to see what was happening and the bar (close to the reception) had 30 people screaming to ABBA and they said “sorry we will close shortly”.
This would be absolutely fine if they actually mentioned this on hotels.com.
So we feel obliged to issue a warning about it.