Kibanda Natural Kendwa Villa

Name: Kibanda Natural Kendwa Villa
Address: Nungwi Road kendwa, Kendwa, tz

Location: Nungwi Road kendwa, Kendwa, tz

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Luxurious Accommodation
Natural Kendwa Villa offers a luxurious stay in Kendwa with air-conditioned rooms featuring free WiFi and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace, along with delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Breathtaking Views
Each room at the 4-star hotel comes with a patio offering pool views, and some rooms even have balconies with stunning sea views. Safety deposit boxes and fridges are available in the rooms for convenience.

Exciting Activities
Located just 300 meters from Kendwa Beach, guests can also explore Royal Beach, 2.5 km away. For adventure seekers, the hotel provides opportunities for cycling and other activities in the area.

Book your stay at Natural Kendwa Villa for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important Information

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

Policies

Check-in: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage services
Packed lunches
Currency exchange
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Outdoor furniture
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
Access to health care professionals
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Face masks for guests available
24-hour security
Delivered food - securely covered
Mobile app for room service
Happy hour
Cooking class
Supervised childcare/activities
ATM/banking
Shopping on site
Television in common areas
Nightclub
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Scuba diving on site
Snorkeling on site
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Beach umbrellas
Free pool cabanas
Pool sun loungers
Beach yoga on site
Private beach nearby
Game drive nearby
Spa tub (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Concerts/live shows
Art gallery on site
Wine release events
Reception hall
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
Fishing nearby
Health or beauty spa nearby
Horse riding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water sports equipment
Hosted evening meal (reserve)
Beach toys
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Paddle boating nearby
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Suite with Spa Bath

This suite has the balcony with Gazebo , air conditioning and electric kettle. Please note that there are two luxurious separated rooms on the same floor with a view of the swimming pool.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Standard Double Room

The spacious double room offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Deluxe Room

Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a pool with a view. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Standard Triple Room

This triple room has a balcony, air conditioning and electric kettle. Please note that there are three separated rooms on the same floor.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
Standard Triple Room

This triple room features the balcony with a terrace, electric kettle and air conditioning. Please note that there are three separated rooms on the same floor.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
Luxury Triple Room

This triple room has the balcony with a terrace, air conditioning and electric kettle. Please note that there are three separated rooms on the same floor.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
Luxury Triple Room

This triple room features a balcony, electric kettle and air conditioning. Please note that there are two suites on the same floor.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
Luxury Triple Room

This triple room has a balcony, electric kettle and air conditioning. Please note that there are two suites on the same floor.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
Deluxe Suite With Spa Bath

This suite features a balcony, spa bath and air conditioning. Please note that there are two luxurious separated rooms on the same floor with a view of the swimming pool.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
Family Room With Terrace

This family room has a balcony, electric kettle and air conditioning. Please note that there are two separated rooms on the same floor.

Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
Apartment With Terrace

This apartment features a balcony, view and electric kettle. Please note that there are two separated rooms on the same floor.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
Family Room With Balcony

This family room's special feature is the pool with a view. The family room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
Luxury Triple Room

This triple room's standout features are the pool with a view, hot tub and spa bath. The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher

Guest Reviews

Oprea (9/5): - The food The brakefast
Madam Rama (9/5): -
Pili (9/5): Super - Oui top
Suresh (7/5): It was nice - Room was good spacious Price was high as compare
Stine (8/5): Veldig bra - Veldig pent og fint hotell! Beste frokosten vi spiste på turen! De hadde samarbeid med the rock, som gjorde man hadde tilgang til solsenger på stranden, kort spasertur! Store fine rom, stort bad og balkong Gode store senger! Når vi skulle bestille taxi fra hotellet fikk vi dobbel pris enn det vi fikk av en taxisjåfør rett utenfor hotellet! Litt mye palmer rundt bassengområdet så det ble litt lite sol ved bassenget Noe maur på rommet
alberto (6/5): -
Stephanie (9/5): -
Steve (8/5): Place was nice and peaceful! - Pool was nice, short walk to beach, TV would have been nice for the wife.
andre (7/5): Sympa - Le restaurant pas top, pas de paiement avec carte visa ni dans l hôtel ni dans restaurant… on est obligé d aller au distributeur. Pas de TV dans la chambre
Masego (7/5): - The location is great! A walking distance to Kendwa Rocks beach club with free access (day bed included). They could improve their breakfast offering.
Simone (6/5): -
Theri (6/5): Had few issues which were resolved. Staff is excellent - The staff were good. Tried to resolve issues that arose. Food is great too. Nice access to Kendwa beach Hygiene can be improved. Red towels, and not so clean room glasses and kettle. Lack of blanket and duvet.
Michael (6/5): -
Elisabeth (8/5): Une belle expérience ! - Calme. Personnel très agréable. Cadre joli et agréable. Très belle chambre. Service adapté à chacun.
zikba (7/5): Hakuna matata! - The staff was always really friendly and helpful. The room was nice, but I wasn't 100% clear that I booked a room that will have all 4 beds inside, because images on the site were a bit confusing. Restaurant is really nice, and has good food, it is convenient to eat there, especially when they bring tables out next to pool.A big plus for this hotel is that the guests can use beach and sunbeds on Kendwa Rocks beach which is nice and close, and very good for Kendwa - so it is almost like this hotel is "beachfront". I think they had some problems with the pool while we were there, so it was emptied out at times, filters didn't work at times - so it was barely usable - but you don't come to Zanzibar for the pool, heh. Also the power cuts are very often, but that doesn't have anything to do with the hotel itself.
Tanja (9/5): Excellent, si un jour je peux, j’y reviens!!!! - Tout était très bien. L’accès à la plage nous a été montré par le personnel de l’accueil. Petit déjeuner très bon, les repas sont excellents .piscine très agréable. Le repas du soir, pris au bord de la piscine, c’était tout simplement les cadre parfait!!! La clim dans la chambre est un peu bruyante. Mais surtout lors des coupures d’électricité, le bruit des groupes est un peu désagréable.
susan (5/5): - Poolen,massagen og den ældre man i restauranten Hotellet var uden strøm,den første dag næsten hele dagen og derefter mange gange om dagen,aften og natten under hele opholdet. Aircon kunne man kun skrue op og ned på ,ikke andet og ingen display så det graderne måtte man gætte sig til
Stefania (8/5): -
Maria (6/5): - Bra att kunna använda grannhotellets strandområde. Fint läge på strandrestaurangen som hör till hotellet. Aircondition trasig två kvällar och ibland inget vatten. Lite för mycket turister i Kendwa för vår smak.
Vincent (8/5): - La gentillesse du staff Le nettoyage journalier des chambres
Alessandra (10/5): - I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Kibanda in Kendwa and I can highly recommend it. The facilities are beautiful and well maintained, and everything is kept clean at all times. The staff is incredibly attentive, friendly, always smiling, and very warm. They are genuinely helpful, respectful, humble, and they work very hard to make sure every guest feels comfortable and welcomed. The location is also perfect. You can eat at the restaurant that is right in front of the hotel, and there are supermarkets, liquor stores, an ATM, and even a place to charge your phone nearby — all within walking distance. Everything you need is right there. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating throughout my stay. I even had a massage there and the massage therapist was very knowledgeable and professional. It was an excellent experience. I truly had a really, really great time at Hotel Kibanda and I can only recommend it to anyone visiting Kendwa. You will feel at home here.
Jens (10/5): Great place to stay when visiting Kendwa - Good location even if it was not beach front. Free access to sun beds at Kendwa rocks. Good size of the room. Staff were amazing and always available. The beds were very hard.
mannie (8/5): -
Per (10/5): - Fantastic staff! Beatiful hotel!
Sakine (7/5): - Lå super sentralt. Ikke en eneste dag kom de og vasket rommet eller byttet på håndkleet. Har bodd på hostel hvor de gjorde dette..
Deborah (10/5): Best friend pulled off a surprise birthday thanks to the hotel - I really loved this hotel. First and foremost the staff are very friendly and made me really comfortable during my stay; the breakfast was really amazing but what stood out for me the most was the hotel worked(secretly) with my best friend that stays in Canada to organize a surprise birthday celebration for me. They set up flowers in my room and made a cake and sang happy birthday with me. Being away from home and not having to spend my birthday by myself meant alot for me. I would definitely stay again. Love this hotel Honestly I have no complaints because even when the driver that was supposed to take me to stone town didn't arrive to pick me up they quickly organized transportation for me.
Tomáš (5/5): With some improvements in room maintenance, communication, and cleanliness, this hotel could offer a much better experie - Most of the staff were friendly, kind, and in a good mood, which we appreciated. The security presence seemed to be 24/7, which gave us some peace of mind, especially since our pool doors couldn’t be locked. Breakfast was fine — not a huge variety, but the food quality was okay. Room & Comfort: The air conditioning is locked to 20 °C, and you can only increase the temperature, not lower it. Even at 20 °C, the room felt quite hot, especially during the night. The blanket was torn in multiple spots, and the mosquito nets on the doors had large holes, making them ineffective. The doors leading to our private pool couldn’t be locked and were accessible from the outside, which didn’t feel safe. Cleanliness & Maintenance: The overall room cleanliness was below average. Beach towels were very worn out and didn’t look nice. After five days, we were told to leave our key at the reception if we wanted the room to be cleaned — this should really be communicated on the first day. Most hotels usually have a second key or a system for cleaning when guests are not in the room. The Wi-Fi in the room was also very slow.
Turky (7/5): - موقعه على افضل شاطئ في زنجبار المكيف في الغرفه لا يعمل جيداً وينزل منه ماء
Pavel (3/5): Номера совершенно не соответствуют фото на Booking. - Возможность пользоваться проходом через Рок отель на пляж и использование их зоны с лежаками и зонтиками Отдыхали в отеле семьей из 5 человек. Бронировали два четырехместных номера. Три человека в одном, и два в другом. Других вариантов на букинге не было. Очень важен был внешний вид номеров, этому уделяли особенное внимание. И в итоге нас заселяют в номера, совершенно отличающиеся от фото в карточке бронирования. Один номер дают четырехместный, но внешний вид- просто пещера. Освещения практически нет, на полу и стенах отваливается штукатурка.. Второй номер поновее, но маленький двухместный. Совершенно не соответствующий описанию при бронировании. В нем не было даже стола со стулом. А старшие дочки студентки- им нужно было заниматься онлайн и делать записи в тетради. На нашу просьбу поменять номера, на второй день проживания пришел старший менеджер мужчина, который очень высокомерно с нами общался, и в итоге предложил нам поменять только один маленький номер с доплатой за 4 дня в 200$. Причем поменять на номер, который и есть на фото при нашем бронировании. Первый раз с таким столкнулись. Было очень неприятно. Завтраки очень скромные, были на острове 3 недели, есть с чем сравнить. Пляжные полотенца практически все грязные, в пятнах. Было стыдно стелить их на лежаки. Единственный плюс- это пользование пляжными лежаками соседнего Рок отеля. Спасибо сервису Booking, уже по возвращению домой, он рассмотрел нашу жалобу и компенсировал 15% от стоимости за несоответствие номеров фото и описанию.
Stöcklein (10/5): -
Kim (7/5): Beautiful pool area and Friendly staff in a good location! - The location and use of beach chairs at Kendwa Rocks was very good. One of the nicest beaches!! The staff set up beautiful dinner tables around the pool with candles in the evening. The Deluxe Quadruple rooms are lovely and spacious. The serene pool and garden area is a relaxing escape. Friendly staff, especially Mr. Fred, and Merna, make this a stop worth considering. Unfortunately the hotel payment system did not follow what was written on Booking.com. and we spent over 45 minutes upon arrival trying to pay the total by credit card through PayPal only to find out that the room they placed us in was much smaller and without all the amenities that we had reserved which cost us more time to sort out. Apparently their reservation department made an error and there were no Deluxe Quadruple rooms left that matched the photos and Booking.com description. We spent the first of two nights in the smaller room and luckily, after having to spend time packing up, were finally moved into the beautiful Deluxe Quadruple room that we had paid for. Thankfully Booking.com arranged to compensate us with a Wallet Credit.
Lucia (8/5): - Ubytovanie bolo pekné a čisté personál nápomocný a milý Na Raňajky chýbala zelenina a syr a bol malí výber pečiva bol iba toust
Rachelle (8/5): - Location was great for the full moon party! It was quite cold and just having a sheet to keep yourself warm wasn’t enough. Having an in room option for a duvet cover would be fantastic!
Naidoo (3/5): Not 4 star - It was close to Kendwa Rocks. Staff friendly. They didn't have their own beach at their residence. Doesn't seem like a 4 star. Linen was old and some dirty. Not value for money.
VAN EEDEN (5/5): -
Tomasz (8/5): - Widok na ogród Pokój niezgodny z opisem, nikt nie sprzątał pokoju podczas całego pobytu, trzeszczące łóżko przy najmniejszym ruchu.
Watson (7/5): Good for someone who is on the budget - Breakfast was good. Staff friendly. Access to the beach via Kendwa Rocks and nearby pharmacies, stores and ATMs No television, sometimes there is no water. They don't have most of the food on their menu.
Ingvild (10/5): Wonderful - Beautiful oasis with wonderful pool and rooms. Good drinks and Close to the beach.
Bartosz (10/5): Great place to stay in Kendwa. Boutique hotel rather than a big one. - Good location, friendly staff Nothing
Michael (4/5): Certainly not 4 star value. - Very misleading - implies that you are on the beach (see pictures), but it’s about a 500m walk. The facility details are very misleading - most of what they say they have are not available. For example, ATM onsite, access to bicycles etc - incorrect.
Kay (8/5): Very good -
Bismark (8/5): Very good -
Tanya (7/5): Short walk to amazingly beautiful beach, access to Kendwa Rocks facilities, room too hot and maintenance issues - Property is located a short walk to the beach through Kendwa Rocks hotel, it was great having access to their facilities. The room was spacious. There was some broken wood which we reported that never got fixed, it was on the floor and we have a 6 year old so it was dangerous. The shower wouldn’t stay on it kept going off. The air conditioning didn’t work properly and it was very hot in there. We asked them to sort but they said it was on and working even though it wasn’t cool at all. Our son slept on the floor underneath it because it was unbearably hot. Beds were hard (but think that’s usual in Zanzibar as all beds every place we stayed were like this) and the towels smelt dirty. The pool looked dirty so we didn’t go in but the fact we could access Kendwa Rocks facilities was great. Although they asked us for wrist bands and even though we asked, our hotel didn’t give them to us until the last day which made it difficult for us every day we tried to access the hotel so make sure you insist on having them from day 1.
Benjamin (8/5): Good option close to the beach - Clean, well-kept. Nice decor in the pool view rooms Mattress was so firm it hurt my back
Pauline (8/5): Very good -
Charles (9/5): Comfortable and relaxing - Very pleasant and serene hotel, an excellent option for Kendwa Beach, as access to Lendwa Rocks facilities is given - excellent move. The staff were friendly and attentive and the rooms were very interesting and comfortable. Nice bed and nice pool. Reliable aircon and very few mosquitos. The hotel itself is a little old and starting to show its age, but it is not a huge deal and you will be spending most of your time at the beach.
Melissa (9/5): Good service. Clean and large rooms. Lovely pool. Easy and free access to beach through Kendwa Rocks Resort. Much nicer - Little oasis just up from the beach. No fault. The restaurant is unfortunately across the road from the generator of a big resort. So when the power goes out, which is regularly, the generator is loud. But no fault of hotel and no impact on rooms or pool area.
Tina (8/5): I loved it - Everything Breakfast
Hilary (10/5): Delightful relaxing stylish - Calm and secluded but with access to the beach facilities of Kendwa Rocks hotel. Great pool and breakfast Just advice to take cash to pay the balance as the weather affects the card payment machine which can cause delays so staff have instructions to collect payment on check in
Deepashree (9/5): Superb -
Oleg (7/5): Good - the food is delicious. The rooms are cozy. The staff is pleasant to talk to. Electricity goes out periodically. Bad internet. Beach towels stink. Small area, you have to go to the neighboring beach.
Laura (8/5): Very good -
Moshe (8/5): Very good - Great staff, minute walk from the beach
Bernard (9/5): Amazing hotel - The hotels staff where amazing and the great location. They went the extra mile to make out stay fantastic. Everything was good.
Ilies (8/5): Very good -
Simona (10/5): 10 points fully represent our staying at Natural Kendwa Villa! - 10 points fully represent our staying at natural Kendwa Villa! The food was delicious, The cleaning team was amazing and left lovely messages and decorations with flowers, spaces very well cleaned and free from mosquitos. Cool terrace with a view on the swimming pool. The Wi-Fi was good and all the staff very friendly. Very appreciated the collaboration with the Kendwa rocks hotel: access to the beach in 2 min walking, free Wi-Fi, sunbed and swimming pool. At the same time we enjoyed the relax and the peace of Natural Kendwa! The only thing that could be improved is the bed.. a bit hard in one of the two rooms we booked, but the overall experience was excellent!
Marie (9/5): Superb - The room was very big and beautifully decorated, very comfy bed, excellent house keeping, fantastic spa services, restaurant had a very good kitchen and great service, all staff was very friendly, polite and helpful!
Ciaran (9/5): Amazing hotel, ideal for relaxing and heading to Kendwa beach - The location was superb. The pool for a day where you needed quiet was lovely. Use of the Kendwa Rocks beach club was the highlight for us
Sylvia (9/5): Excellent place and staff - The best location for Nungwi because it’s Clause to everything None
Beth (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful pool area, fantastic breakfast and great location 5 mins walk to beach. Once on the beach you are able to use Kendwa Rocks facilities. This is a real bonus as it includes their sun loungers and umbrellas directly on the beach.
Heidi (9/5): Superb - Very beautiful place, friendly staff. The hotel is not really adjacent to the beach. Still the walk is not very long+ everything there works well too
Celine (10/5): Great - Nicest staff ever, especially in the restaurant. The whole property is clean, the bedroom big, comfortable and decorated with taste. The water pump outside but I had the same problem with every hotel. My ears are sensitive and my sleep is easily disturbed.
Patricia (10/5): Exceptional - I liked everything, the room, staff, breakfast and location. Although is not a beachfront hotel, we can use all facilities of the Kendwa rocks, so worked very well. Nothing to complain
Fatemah (6/5): Pleasant - The room I stayed at was really nice and huge called ( king ) the beach was about 3 mins walking as but beautiful The payment part was a nightmare as they kept rejecting my card due to my name and they made us pay extra 30$ per person although it wasn’t mentioned in booking.com
Thorsten (6/5): If you are ok to walk to the beach to the next property, - Some nice staff, lunch/dinner quality Breakfast, several times no water, kitchen good for nothing (no water), bed was large but I had real back problems after sleep, the place was advertised as 110 sqm, I would say it was maybe 70 sqm, the rooms very large but not put to productive use. Uncomfortable outdoor seating on terrace. All in all much too expensive
Rajiv (8/5): Staff is too bureaucratic and follow a beaten path and at times irritating - Swimming pool They advertise their property as that of a beachfront but actually you need to walk at least 500 meters to be at beachfront Also the rooms are too spartan and lack utilities
Diane (10/5): Fabulous - The staff were extremely friendly, attentive and anticipated our every need. Breakfast was delicious. Room was as big comfortable and the decor interesting not situated on beach but actually only 5 minutes away so Hahuna Mutata
Bushra (5/5): Passable - The place is nice, The room is big enough Cleaning is good Lack of electricity and AC does not suit the room size. The food was bad the breakfast was boor The payment way. They said only Visa card etc is accepted, so the amount rates dis not match that requested on booking while they could take cash
Dominique (9/5): Superb -
Tapiwa (1/5): Waste of money, left me feeling sick to my stomach and almost ruined my holiday - I never got to have the breakfast at the facility because the night we arrived we had dinner. Ordered some burgers and some salad. My friend had a big live maggot in her burger and she only saw it because she always opens it up. I had to throw up my food and the staff was asking us not to leave a review for this which makes me wonder how many people it has happened to! This left a bad taste to the mouth and you can imagine how this overshadows everything. We asked to speak to the manager since we could not eat at the facility and he had the nerve to offer us a massage even with the knowledge of him knowing that we had to leave for our ferry or 50% off our next stay, why would we stay there! This was the worst facility I have ever been to! Appalling service, if i could rate a 0 I would because I wouldn’t wish anyone to stay there. They even refused to pay for our breakfast for the two days that we ended up taking at the other hotel they are affiliated with. Everything
Janis (9/5): Superb - We really liked this hotel. We recommend to others.
Joseph (10/5): Exceptional - Was like a little oasis hidden from the crowed beach. Kendwa was full of tourists, some of which were not very nice and treated the staff dreadfully.
Natali (1/5): Bad - the location of the hotel is not suitable for tourists and is not specified correctly the road to the beach is through another complex through which you pass on the way to the staff (they throw out garbage, load and unload).Breakfast is all bread in varieties, no meat, no cheese.the price does not correspond to those offered by the hotel. I feel very cheated. also there is no water and electricity here all the time
Amina (8/5): Very good -
Edda (9/5): Superb - Quiet surroundings, nice staff, facilities were good, breakfast and lunch was nice Bit of building work on the road when we were there however that was not the hotels fault. We would definitely come back and stay
Maryam (8/5): Very good -
Sophie (10/5): Wonderful! - Absolutely beautiful property, set back off the beach but only a short walk to the private beach area. Great place to go back and relax by the pool after a day on the busy beach. Staff were so incredibly lovely, so welcoming and helpful with everything.
Shabana (6/5): No private beach. - The staff Very disappointed with the hotel. Not as described on booking.com , there is no private beach, they just give you a wrist band that allows you to enter kendwa rocks which is another hotel and use their beach. The rooms don’t have basic amenities like a TV or a properly functioning AC. The safe I’m my room did not work properly and the hotel kept losing electricty. Easily the worst hotel experience I have had. This is definitely not a 4 star hotel. Very disappointed.
Daiva (4/5): Accommodation that ruined our honeymoon entirely - The location is not on the beach but close to it so it’s only a few mins walk. Beach chairs and the other beach facilities are included (private and shared with Kendwa Rocks - there’s a restaurant, bar, pool etc on the beach itself). The breakfast was overall very good and plentiful, you just have to order it from the menu. Where do I start! Despite mentioning when booking that it was our honeymoon, we got what seemed to be a rather poor setup and nothing additional. The service was appalling, with mostly only a receptionist present who had no decision making power so every request took multiple asks, a lot of stress and a lot of time. They also tend to lie and present random almost funny reasons why something is not possible. ‘Apartment with terrace’ had only some wooden furniture on the terrace when all other rooms had soft couches or armchairs. A couch was eventually added only after multiple complaints. AC was leaking and randomly turning off, and same story, they ‘fixed’ it by making it worse until it stopped working entirely and eventually moved us to another room on the 3rd day so we got only one night’s good sleep. The pool is super shallow and impossible to swim. And coffee comes with an additional charge despite an already overpriced room! Never ever stay again in this place, and wouldn’t wish it to anyone!
Amanda (1/5): Overpriced and rude - The rooms were unusually large and the server at the restaurant was kind. Where do I begin?? The hotel is not at all as described. - No mosquito nets - Room smelled disgustingly of cat urine! - WiFi never worked- we asked 4 times for assistance with it to receive terribly rude customer service - The staff at night reception were rude and acted as though us being there was annoying to them - The beach is a long dusty dirty walk away - Major construction happening in front of the hotel which was loud and extremely dusty - VERY VERY VERY overpriced We ended up leaving after the first night because of the above mentioned.
Xiaoyu9090 (8/5): Nice place and near to skydive - receptionist is very helpful and friendly. helped us book airport pick up, and helped us book activities - sun set dowl. it was very nice. and the security helped us to sorve AC issue at the midnight. we booked this hotel because wanna do the skydive. and this is the only room can accommodate 3 adults. the bathroom and mirror is so big. 3 girls can make up together at same time. also very near to other nice hotels. we went to next door hotel for dinner, and very nice! hope the breakfast can be more choices. the pool looks a little bit old.
Tracy (10/5): Exceptional -
Miriam (7/5): Clean hotel with supernova staff. The facilities on the beach were excellent! - The facilities at Kendwa Rocks was superb The beds were hard and the power went off.
Anonymous (10/5): Simply Amazing! - The place is beautiful with lovely plants and flowers all around you. Quiet and pristine. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were not told how to communicate with the reception desk from the room. Since there is no phone in the room , I had to come out and talk to someone. We were later given a business card with the info. Please give this to the clients as you welcome them to the facility. Thank you
Μαρια (1/5): Bad - The hotel was placed in a fantastic place near to the beach. Just 5 min walk from the organize beach bars and restaurants We stayed 3 nights at the hotel and we didn’t have electricity and water in the room for about the most hours of the day. We couldn’t have shower and use Wi-Fi or charge our electric devices. The second day of our living we gave our clothes for laundry and some of them didn’t cleaned. When we made complaints at the manager of the hotel, he was apathetic and didn’t care about us. We asked for some refund or any free massage because of all these and he just gave us a small discount if we want to do massage. Only Amina a woman who works at reception spoke to us very kindly and apologize for all this.
Denise (9/5): Great stay! - We had a great stay at the Natural Kendwa Villa. Location is excellent and you can use a lot of facilities of Kendwa Rocks. Beach is 3-4 min walk on the property of Kendwa Rocks. The staff is friendly and very service oriented. Good security too. We had to leave early on the last day and they started the breakfast early for us.
Ahmed (7/5): Good -
Namakajjo (8/5): Very good -
Sahra (9/5): Great stay - Anna was really helpful at reception and the staff at Natural Kendwa Villa were amazing, organising taxis to Stone Town, giving restaurant/food recommendations, giving directions and facilitating requests. They really made me feel comfortable and I cannot thank them enough as I was initially nervous as a solo female traveller first holiday experience. Kendwa is a truly magical place that will forever have a place in my heart. Hot water for showering, good space, clean, good AC and provide a beach towel free of charge with good breakfast variety options and in such close proximity to the beach - 5 mins walk with sun loungers and umbrellas. I will definitely book again when I visit Kendwa in Zanzibar again Unfortunately if you would like to bring any friends/family into the hotel room despite booking an extra bed room (Double if you're a single person or family room if you're a single person), you must pay a $25 additional charge which was not explained until later. The electricity did cut out once for approx 20-30 mins, but this was only once.
Maddalena (7/5): Good - The staff is really nice and the area also is really nice. Beds are not so comfortable and in some rooms it’s just too small.
Martine (9/5): Very relaxing place to stay at, with great beach acces. - The villa was beautiful and very nice to stay in. It was clean and the location was great. Loved the amount of sunbeds around the pool as well. To access the beach you go through the gate of Kendwa Rocks and from there it’s just a short walk to the beach. Because it’s only for guests it felt very safe walking there at night. Also shoutout to Queen who gave me a very good and relaxing massage (full body scrub & massage). My body never felt so soft and it was a great way to completely relax. The breakfast is only from 8-10am, so that’s not the biggest time frame. Also, i wanted to do laundry but it was very expensive (24$ for like some pieces of underwear/socks/tshirt/shorts
Eva (8/5): Relaxing and fantastic sunset - Smaller hotel, staff service minded. just a couple of minutes walk to the beach. Great SPA treatment, Queen very good!! Easy to book activities, nice dolphine trip and snorkling! power outage a couple of times, AC and water not availablr then, but that is Africa.. hakuna matata 🤷🏼‍♀️
Aurora (9/5): Superb -
Asima (10/5): Exceptional - The Villa is made with style, a lot of plants, one big pool and infront of every room there is a jacuzzi. The rooms are comfortable, the stuff is friendly and the beach is only few minutes away.
Wendy (7/5): If it wasn’t for the use of facilities at Kendwa Rocks hotel we would have been very disappointed. - Friendly, helpful staff, very pleasant. Good breakfast included in price, however only certain items replenished once gone. Good massage in spa. Use of facilities at Kendwa Rocks hotel were well worth using. Room a little shabby and dark, in need of decorating. Few issues with balcony door and window not locking. The safe was not anchored to anything and could have been carried away. Uncomfortable mattresses. Tin roof and noise from birds walking on roof. Steep steps leading to room.
Mariana (10/5): Exceptional - I loved the design, the workers and the location, I certainly recommend it! The rooms have humidy, mainly the toilets, they could benefict from a profound cleaning.
Anonymous (3/5): Very bad - Location, relativly close to the beach Watch out for Bedbugs. Breakfast was old, they use same left overs every day. When i confront the lady she got mad. My husband got sick. Bread was old. Room was humid. Staff has dementia . They forget things everything , like arrange taxi or an order.
Omar (9/5): Superb - I have enjoyed every moment there everything there was very good and stuff was very kindly and professional The dinner was not as expected but it was okay
Eduardas (8/5): Very good -
Ema (7/5): All in all, very good option for stay in Kendwa at reasonable price. - Clean, spacious, a lot of investment in interior and exterior is obvious. Balcony very nice. Friendly staff. The property can use Kendwa Rock beach. Breakfast should be more diverse and better (add small spoons, small size plates, more choices etc). For the price (bed+breakfast package) proper buffet is expected. Also, adding small things like tissue box/few pieces of refreshing towels in the washroom.