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Aya Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa services

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset) | Terrace/patio
Signature Villa, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area
By the ocean, Aya Beach Resort offers a serene escape with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and rejuvenating spa services. Enjoy activities like beach volleyball or unwind by the firepit; take advantage of in-room WiFi and an on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €101
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Outdoor pool

On the beach

This Mediterranean-style hotel is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the white sand beach. Experience the magic of beachfront dining with a special meal at the restaurant. Some on-site activities to enjoy while you're visiting include beachside massages and beach volleyball. Notable activities close by include snorkelling and windsurfing.

Lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine, beach views
Gym
What guests liked about the beach

The property is located on a quiet, beautiful, and peaceful beach with breathtaking sunsets.

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View, Garden Area (Chwaka Bay)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Garden Area (Tumbatu Island)

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Garden Area (Tumbatu Island)

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Garden Area (Tumbatu Island)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Villa, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom

Signature Villa, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset)

Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset)

Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Kizimkazi, Unguja

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dimbani Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mchangamble Beach - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 29 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 60 min drive

About this property

Aya Beach Resort

Hotel by the ocean, remodelled in 2022
Consider a stay at Aya Beach Resort and take advantage of a terrace, a firepit and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining and beach massages. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and a TV in reception
  • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture and beach umbrellas
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 kilometres
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 15 buildings
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Aya Beach Bungalows Hotel Kizimkazi
Aya Beach Bungalows Hotel
Aya Beach Bungalows Kizimkazi
Aya Beach Bungalows
Aya Beach Resort Hotel
Aya Beach Resort Kizimkazi
Aya Beach Resort Hotel Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Aya Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Aya Beach Resort?

As of 28 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aya Beach Resort on 1 Sept 2025 start from €94.47, 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 Aya Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aya Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aya Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aya Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Does Aya Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Aya Beach Resort located?

Located in Kizimkazi, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kizimkazi Beach, Dimbani Beach and Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. Mchangamble Beach and Makunduchi Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Aya Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was very beautiful, the staff was super friendly, the food was delicious, and the pool was great. You could book activities directly from the hotel. All in all, it was an amazing stay and we would definitely come back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nasser

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Soso
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I could’ve stayed longer. Aya Beach is a perfect place for a relaxing getaway. I was only able to stay for 2 nights on a solo trip, but will try and return with family for a longer stay. The room was excellent and well maintained, with a comfortable bed. The shower had good water pressure and warmed very quickly. The service was excellent as well, with friendly and attentive staff at reception, restaurant and bar. I really appreciated the beachfront gym facility and the pool was perfect for cooling off. The stairs down to the beach were very handy as well. Highly recommended.
Unit #3, cozy and very comfortable.
The resort grounds.
Fish curry for lunch.
An idyllic spot to exercise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place at Zanzibar?

Fantstic place by a beautiful beach with limited number of other resorts. We had the luxury of staying at the Sunset Villa just by the sea and beautiful sunsets. The Aya Beach team treated us as royals and always with a smile. Special thanks to Salim, Ireme, Juma, Flora and Julian!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really a nice place with amazing staff. The beach is the best we tried on Zanzibar. Great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet nice beach front oasis!

Really quiet nice place. Good beach for swimming to be Zanzibar! Charming villa with outdoor bath - wich was a bit unpractical when the rain season was starting those days. But worth the stay! Plenty of food for fullboard .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngadhnjim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It deserves the 5 stars! Everything was just as good as it can be! The rooms super clean and with a very nice vibe! The Pool so welcoming. The many sitting and laying possibilities in a wonderful garden adds to it. Speechless! To top it all, it was the People! The staff where amazing! So friendly and always with a smile, ready to help you on anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, absolutely loved our stay. The only exception was the very slippery floor in our room, but apart from that it was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and restaurant
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

best resort on the island…

it was a very nice stay there! we booked it few days later again. food is like heaven! salim, our waiter read every wish from our eyes… had a lot of fun…whole stuff is smiling and friendly… we‘ll come again for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Our stay at Aya Beach Resort was absolutely amazing and I loved everything about it! This hotel has the best vibe, food, staff and resort area overall. I really recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really beautiful place. Probably the best location in Kizimkazi, right on the most beautiful white beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay here

has the best view, very good service, very good staff especially the manager Mohammed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best week imaginable!

Thank you so much Aya Beach Hotel for a wonderful week. Staff has been so friendly and helpful, food delicious and room clean and comfortable. We are so happy!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

BOGDAN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very chill environment, no noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Relaxed

Very relaxing. Very quiet. Beautiful beach in front of property. Slightly understaffed in restaurant / bar, but food well priced and very good. If you want to relax, i would strongly reccomend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aya and the surrounding beach were incredible! The facilities were more than I could have hoped for and the staff top notch. I underestimated how remote and underdeveloped Kazimkazi was- while I felt safe, so many people trying to sell me something made me not want to leave the hotel. (There is no ATM in town!) An unexpected highlight were the Maasai staff! Absolute pleasure having the opportunity to get to know more about that community. I would absolutely recommend and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aya Beach Stay

Aya Beach resort is a really lovely and quiet hotel tucked away in the corner of the beach. It has direct access to the beach and when the tide is up, you can go from the stairs to the ocean and have a swim. The food was really tasty and had good sized portions, they have specials that change daily which is a nice touch. If you fancy changing it up a bit, there is a really amazing local restaurant about 5 minute walk down the beach, called Sunset which serves amazing seafood at a good price. The beach is hard to relax on when the tide is up, but around the pool is full of sand so it gives you the vibe you are sitting on the beach anyway. The one negative, which is not Aya’s fault is the beach is full of beach boys trying to drag you in for a chat to sell you an excursion, which after a while becomes really annoying! You just need to tell them no and ask them to leave you alone. Stay away from a person called Mr Cool, he will not give you a nice experience and will not pay the local people their deserved money if you pay him. Overall, a lovely stay and we would recommend to others if staying in Kizimkazi.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein kleines Paradies. Wir waren rundum zufrieden. Toller Service, nettes Personal, liebevoll gestaltete Anlage, Essen sehr lecker. Ruhig und sehr erholsam. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alberte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Berkin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Toller Strand, sehr wenige Verkäufer am Strand. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, professionell und zuvorkommend. Die Qualität der Speisen war in Ordnung. Wenig Auswahl für Vegetarier. Nichtsdestotrotz kann man die Küche auf weitere vegetarische Optionen ansprechen. Zimmer und Pool-Anlage haben sicherlich schon bessere Tage gesehen. Dennoch war alles sauber.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

FATHIA KALIF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdallah

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yagmur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen! Die Sonnenuntergänge während des Abendessens waren atemberaubend, und wir hatten das beste Thunfischsteak unseres Lebens. Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und aufmerksam. Einziger Nachteil war, dass das Zimmer leicht feucht und modrig gerochen hat.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025