Clove Island Villas & SPA offers a peaceful oceanfront escape with hot stone massages and fine dining. Enjoy an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a rooftop terrace with ocean views, and complimentary continental breakfast. Guests love the attentive staff.
Located in Makunduchi, Clove Island Villas & SPA is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Salaam Cave Aquarium and Kite Centre Zanzibar are also worth visiting. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Makunduchi travel guide
Makunduchi Beach, Makunduchi, Mkoa wa Unguja Kusini
What's nearby
Jambiani Beach
12 min drive - 13.3 km
Makunduchi Beach
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Kizimkazi Beach
20 min drive - 21.5 km
Kite Centre Zanzibar
21 min drive - 23.0 km
Paje Beach
22 min drive - 24.1 km
Getting around
Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
65 min drive
Restaurants
Coco Beach Hotel & Restaurant
11 min drive
Zanzistar
10 min drive
Lost Soles
12 min drive
Blue Reef Restaurant
11 min drive
Zanzistar Beach Bar
10 min drive
About this property
Clove Island Villas & SPA
Upscale hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Clove Island Villas & SPA and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a firepit and a garden. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, aromatherapy or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and coffee/tea in reception
Multilingual staff, a gift shop and outdoor furniture
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Designer toiletries and hairdryers
32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
Kitchens, a personal chef and full-sized fridge/freezers
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Library
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchen
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
In a regional park
On the beach
On the boardwalk/promenade
On the waterfront
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Accessibility
No lift
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Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Chef service
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Free stocked minibar
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Kitchen
Limited room service
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Free daily newspapers
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.
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 5.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Clove Island Villas Spa
Clove Island & Spa Makunduchi
Clove Island Villas Apartments
Clove Island Villas & SPA Hotel
Clove Island Villas & SPA Makunduchi
Clove Island Villas & SPA Hotel Makunduchi
Frequently asked questions
Does Clove Island Villas & SPA have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Clove Island Villas & SPA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Clove Island Villas & SPA?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Clove Island Villas & SPA?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Clove Island Villas & SPA?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Does Clove Island Villas & SPA provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.
Where is Clove Island Villas & SPA located?
Located in Makunduchi, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk, steps from Makunduchi Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jambiani Beach and Mtende Beach. Dimbani Beach and Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Reviews
Clove Island Villas & SPA Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Amazing stay!
Me and my parents enjoyed our stay, and we would recommend this to anyone! Some highlights:
- Peaceful location
- Healthy and delicious food
- only 10 rooms
- Amazing staff
-The only minus was the wifi and drive to the location
Great hotel that lived up to our expectations. Very nice and spacious rooms with fantastic view. Super nice staff. Very quite place with few tourists. Perfect hotel if you look for a cosy and quite place to stay.
Very friendly and great service. Small but delicious menu with soup, catch, dish, dessert and cocktail of the day. Fresh-made ice tea and limonade.
Very clean apartment.
If you are looking for beautiful and calm place, I really recommend Clover Island!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The pool and beach were amazing and relaxing and the staff was also very friendly and caring. The breakfast became a bit repetitive over a few days, but the rest of the menu was pretty varied, and food was good. We also did an activity which staff was able to sort out for us, along with transfers in and out of the hotel, which was very useful.
I really enjoyed my stay at the Clove Island. The food and drinks were fantastic and the staff were amazing and very friendly. They were readily available to help and answer any questions we had during our stay. When it came to booking transportation to get around Zanzibar, they made the process easy. The property is nice, if you are looking for a cozy, quiet place secluded from the hustle and bustle, stay here. Also steps away from the beach and safe.
Absolutely incredible place to stay if relaxation is your goal. All the staff were amazing, friendly, helpful and a joy to be around. Hosts were very generous with their knowledge and advice surrounding the area and the island in general. Definitely coming back at some point in the near future.
This is the perfect place to stay if you want to relax as there is not much to do in the surrounding area. There are not a lot of villas on the property which makes it really personal and nice. The rooms look even better than the photos and the place is very clean. The whole villa area was beautiful. The food was great and so were the massages. The staff was also wonderful and always very helpful and welcoming. I definitely recommend staying here.
The property was very nice and the villas were wonderful. It is small with limited villas, which makes it very personal. The food at the restaurant was tasty as well. More options for breakfast would have been nice. The only downfall was the beach, it is really not very user friendly. We went to another beach. The pool was wonderful. Thanks for an amazing stay.
The host, May was very friendly and helpful. When we arrived, the air condition in the room has issued so she told us upfront and gave us options of either relocating us to another hotel or get free lunch whiles they work on it. Of course, we took the free lunch and the air condition was fined by evening time.
The place came as advertised 👍
I can’t recommend Clove Island highly enough. The setting is stunning, right on a super quiet beach and so relaxing and zen. The design of the apartments is gorgeous, so much attention to detail, it felt like a serene beach house. The staff are all amazing, the manager really took time to make sure everyone enjoyed their stay, and all of the staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was gorgeous, and the rooms are immaculate - as well as the pool area. The location is probably not for everyone as it is very quiet with nothing really happening around. This was just what I was looking for but if you’re looking for something lively then another part of the island may suit better. The beach is not really for swimming I wouldn’t think, due to the tide. But great to watch all the locals fishing in the morning while the sun is rising. If you’re looking for relaxation and a little Island escape then there is no better place to do it, I’d book again in a heartbeat.
On arrival the Polish owner welcomed us. He seemed a genuine enough guy but we had hoped our money would have gone to people of Zanzibar - not a foreign owner.
The accommodation was amazing - a bedroom and lounge/kitchenette. I think all the other accommodation are a similar set up. It was immaculately clean and decor was modern.
The staff are amazing. Wonderful women who cleaned the rooms and came in every evening to spray for mosquitoes (was not bitten once!). Bar and kitchen staff could not do enough to help. Even made us a fish coconut curry (a favourite Swahili dish) on our last day.
The food in the restaurant is good but could be improved with more local dishes, after all you’re in Zanzibar not Italy or England.
Was a little disappointed to see female manager counting the money from the tip box at the bar and disappearing into the office with it. I sincerely hope the tips go DIRECTLY to staff. My advice - tip staff directly yourself. That way you know they get it.
The beach is a little stony but when the tide is up it’s past the stones and swimming is great. Don’t worry about the seaweed. It won’t hurt!
Internet is intermittent. But we were not interested in keeping in touch with the outside world constantly. Sit by the pool, take long walks on the beach, talk to the staff, they are connected to the island and its culture.
This hotel gets a 7 out of 10.
Hassina
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Jorgen
3 May 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fin service av personalen och mycket vänliga. Lägenheten städades dåligt hela tiden. Möblerna stora och tunga i trä och tog upp stort plats i lägenheten. En stor fåtölj gick inte att sitta i. Möblerna gjorda från gamla träbåtar. Clove Island ligger lite isolerat och en plats man stannar på bara några dagar. Fyra dagar för oss var en dag för mycket. Bra service i restaurangen och trevlig personal, men varierande kvalitet på maten. Bra frukost!
Tout le personnel est au petit soin, des petits détails qui rendent le séjour encore plus agréable, lit ouvert et moustiquaire mise en place avant le coucher ainsi que fermeture des rideaux.
Tout est fait pour qu’on ne remarque rien et que tout soit toujours parfait.
C’était un séjour très reposant.
Les chambres sont très spécieuses il s’agit d’ailleurs de suites.
Je recommande
Die Unterkunft inklusive Mitarbeiter ist super! Wir hatten die Jungle Villa und uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Essen war sehr gut. Alle waren äußerst bemüht.
Einziges Manko: Das Meer zieht sich bei Ebbe sehr weit zurück. Dann ist es zwar spannend die ganzen Einheimischen beim Fischen und generell Arbeiten zu beobachten, schwimmen ist aber nur eine kurze Zeit möglich. Denn wenn das Wasser wiederkommt, ist erstmal Algenschmutz angesagt. Wir hatten das so nicht am Radar, das hat sich aber auch nicht negativ auf unseren Urlaub ausgewirkt.
: Superbe hôtel, la villa est magnifique. Le personnel est agréable. Les managers sont au top et à votre écoute. Zone calme.
- : Le petit déjeuner peut être amélioré en buffet continental par exemple ou bien une carte différente chaque jour.
La zone autour de l’hôtel présente peu de choses à faire, seul un restaurant est disponible à pied (5min).
Nous recommandons cet hôtel
Wir hatten das Glück unseren Honeymoon im Clove Islands Villas & Spa verbringen zu dürfen. Alles war fantastisch! Der perfekte Ort, um Urlaub zu machen.
Es ist eine unglaublich schöne, saubere, gepflegte und ruhige Anlage. Das Personal ist zuvorkommen und für alle Fragen, Anliegen und Wünsche jederzeit mit einem herzlichen Lächeln für einen da.
Die Appartments Bzw. Villas sind modern und ästhetisch mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Jedes Zimmer hat Ausblick auf den Ozean. Der Reinigungsdienst kommt zweimal täglich. Auch das Essen ist klasse! Es gibt verschiedene Spa-Anwendungen, die man auf der Dachterrasse mit Blick auf den indischen Ozean genießen kann.
Wir haben uns die ganze Insel angeschaut und glauben, dass es keine bessere Hotelanlage für einen Urlaub auf Sansibar gibt! Wir wünschten, die Flitterwochen hätten kein Ende genommen. Absolute Oberliga!!! Sollten wir nochmal nach Sansibar kommen, werden wir definitiv wieder dort buchen.
Leider können wir nur 5 Sterne vergeben….wenn wir könnten, würden wir mit 100 Sternen bewerten!
Danke danke danke an das komplette Clove (Love) Island Villas-Team! Ihr seid großartig!
Tout était magnifique ! Les chambres sont très belles et confortables, la vue de la baie vitrée est magnifique, il y a un spa, une piscine et un accès direct à la plage qui est déserte !
Le petit déjeuner est très complet et délicieux. La nourriture est variée et bien cuisinée. Le personnel est aux petits soins et toujours souriant. Le petit chaton de l’hôtel est adorable!
Dieses kleine aber sehr schicke Hotel ist Perfekt um sich zu erholen und den Alltag zu vergessen. Die Anlage generell ist sehr gepflegt und das Personal sehr freundlich.
Makunduchi ist eine eher ruhigere Gegend auf Zanzibar und daher etwas abseits vom geschehen (Tourismus, Party, Verkäufern am Strand usw.). Für uns war dies Perfekt! Falls man doch mehr Action wollte lassen sich die nahegelegenen Ortschaften wie Paje schnell mit dem Taxi erreichen.
Essen: wie so oft ist das Essen (leider) im Hotel an die europäischen Standards und Bedürfnisse der Gäste angepasst und das auch preislich. Es gab gute und weniger gute Gerichte. Aber das war absolut okay. Wir mussten auch ab und an Speisen zurückgehen lassen, da es kalt war, nicht durch oder einfach ein Teil vergessen wurde. Für richtig gutes und schmackhaftes lokales Essen lohnt es sich in den Städten oder Dörfern zu essen. Das Essen dort ist der wahnsinnig...
Service: Das Personal ist überwiegend sehr freundlich und versucht keine Wünsche offen zu lassen. Sie sind sehr engagiert und aufmerksam. Eine kleine Ausnahme gibt es beim Service an der Bar. Während einige super Aufmerksam und auf Zack waren, gab es aber auch welche die eher morgen als heute die Bestellung aufnehmen 😉 Halb so wild...Auch die Besitzer waren hier sehr hilfsbereits in Bezug auf late Check Out, Empfehlungen für Aktivitäten usw... Wir haben sogar auf Wunsch eine Kokusnuss erhalten :)
Villa: Wahsinns Ausblick und Einrichtung ist ideal. Sauberkeit ist OK😁
Det var et super skøn og dejligt ophold. Fint værelse, rent og i orden. Maden var god og et virkelig sødt og i møde kommende personale.
Stedet er et stille sted, men man kan tage diverse ture og få en på opleveren.
Le Clove Island est un bel établissement avec une belle piscine, bien entretenu avec un personnel local chaleureux et très serviable. Les managers sont aussi très réactifs et toujours à l'écoute pour répondre aux différentes demandes.
On est ici dans un petit cocon car il y a peu de chambres/lodges et disons assez isolé de tout en étant situé dans un village. La mer est juste à côté mais pas praticable pour les baignades et la nage. Pour palier à ces inconvénients, des excursions sont proposées et des jeux de société sont à disposition tout comme un bar restaurant à l'intérieur.
Le petit-déjeuner y est bon et de qualité mais les plats du restaurant sont en revanche en dessous et pourraient être améliorés tout comme les desserts.
We cannot say enough about the staff at Clove Island!! Management is on top of everything and service staff are outstanding. EVERYTHING is taken care of - all we had to do was enjoy our vacation. Very clean, food is great, and always felt safe. WIFI a little slow in the room, but faster in the restaurant. All units look onto the beach and the property is directly on the beach. You cannot go wrong booking here. We can't wait to return, staff felt like family after 10 days!