Beachfront hotels in Kendwa

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Kendwa. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Kendwa, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Located on Kendwa Beach, the oasis of luxury that is Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers guests stylish, individually decorated accommodation with a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean or garden. It features a restaurant, bar and an outdoor pool with tropical garden surroundings. The air-conditioned rooms and suites are decorated with modern furnishings and feature a TV, wardrobe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk and room service. A buffet breakfast is served daily. The 2 restaurants at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa serve an array of international and local à la carte and buffet-style cuisine. The 2 Bars serve a variety of cocktails and beverages throughout the day. Guests can sunbathe poolside or on the sun terrace, surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the beach. Relax with a choice of Spa and massage treatments and for the sports minded guests, there is a dive centre and gym. Local activities include snorkeling, windsurfing and canoeing. The Masingini Forest and Zanzibar International Airport are within a 1-hour drive away by car. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $568.

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• 2 Kendwa Beach BnB Kendwa, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Located in Kendwa, Kendwa Beach BnB offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Kendwa Beach and provides various facilities, such as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. 2.8 km from Royal Beach and 40 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, the hotel features a private beach area. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room includes a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at Kendwa Beach BnB also offer a sea view. At the accommodation each room includes air conditioning and a safety deposit box. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. You can play darts at Kendwa Beach BnB. Mangapwani Coral Cave is 46 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 59 km from Kendwa Beach BnB. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $93.

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• 3 Zuri Zanzibar Kendwa, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Situated in the Kendwa Beach district of Kendwa, Zuri Zanzibar offers accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace and a bar. All the rooms have air conditioning and are fitted with a wardrobe, a desk and a flat screen TV. All the units also have a seating area while some have pool views and a garden view. Zuri Zanzibar serves a continental breakfast daily. Maischa Restaurant that is located within the property specializes in Middle Eastern cuisines. Snorkelling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Zuri Zanzibar. Coral Reefs Snorkel is a 9-minute walk from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $665.

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• 4 Kendwa Rocks Hotel Kendwa, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Located on Kendwa Beach and surrounded by lush gardens, Kendwa Rocks Hotel offers rooms and suites with views of the Indian Ocean or the garden. Zanzibar Town is 1 hour drive away. Featuring local furnishings, all rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, a fan, en-suite bathroom, digital safe box and mosquito nets. The double and twin rooms are located upstairs and offer balconies, looking towards the sea. The more spacious suites have a seating area and a verandah with sea views. There are also some rooms with a view to the garden. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is served in the morning. Kendwa Rocks also has a restaurant serving Swahili and International cuisine. A variety of exotic cocktails and refreshments can be enjoyed at the Mermaid Bar. On selected evenings, the hotel offers live music and evening entertainment. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving, volleyball, snorkelling and canoeing. Kisauni Airport is 60 km away and airport shuttles can be arranged on request for a fee. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $124.

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• 5 Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort Kendwa, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Kendwa and features a garden, terrace and bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The hotel has an indoor pool, karaoke and room service. At the hotel each room has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort provides certain rooms with pool views, and the rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort you will find a restaurant serving African and French cuisine. Vegetarian, gluten-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Nungwi Beach is 800 metres from the hotel, while Royal Beach is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 59 km from Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 6 Ndiro Beach House Kendwa Kendwa, Tanzania

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Set a few steps from Kendwa Beach, Ndiro Beach House Kendwa offers a terrace, and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Royal Beach is 2.8 km from Ndiro Beach House Kendwa, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 59 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $40.

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• 7 Mocco Beach Villa Kendwa, Tanzania

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Located on the beachfront in Kendwa, Mocco Beach Villa features free WiFi in the restaurant. The property boasts an on-site restaurant and free private parking is available. Each room at Mocco Beach Villa has a free toiletries and towels are provided. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with mosquito nets. Guests can enjoy traditional Zanzibarian cuisine in the restaurant overlooking the ocean, making use of using organic ingredients and fresh seafood. Mocco Beach Villa has a private beach area, and water sports facilities and bicycle hire are available on-site. Snorkelling and scuba diving are popular activities in the area. Zanzibar City is 56 km from Mocco Beach Villa, while Nungwi is 4.5 km from the property. Zanzibar International Airport is 63 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $48.

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• 8 Tropicana Kendwa Beach Hotel Kendwa, Tanzania

  

  Bed and Breakfast. With Kendwa Beach reachable in a few steps, Tropicana Kendwa Beach Hotel offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge. The bed and breakfast features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There is a private bathroom with bidet in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Asian options. A terrace is available on site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of Tropicana Kendwa Beach Hotel. Royal Beach is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 59 km from Tropicana Kendwa Beach Hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $50.

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• 9 Sky-top Villa with Beach-View - Mimosa Villas Kendwa, Tanzania

  

  Villa. Boasting a balcony with sea views, a garden and a private beach area, Sky-top Villa with Beach-View - Mimosa Villas can be found in Kendwa, close to Kendwa Beach and 2.9 km from Royal Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa. If you would like to discover the area, fishing is possible in the surroundings and the villa can arrange a car rental service. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 40 km from Sky-top Villa with Beach-View - Mimosa Villas, while Mangapwani Coral Cave is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 59 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $158.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!