Beachfront hotels in Kizimkazi

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 Kizimkazi. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Karamba Eco Boutique Hotel Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Situated on a private palm fringed beach, Karamba lies on the South West coast of Zanzibar in the Kizimkazi Dimbani Village. The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, bar and restaurant. Individually decorated bungalows are equipped with a seating area, mosquito net and a fan. Each unit offers a terrace or a patio with sea views and the en-suite bathroom has an outdoor shower. Karamba restaurant overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers local and international cuisines comprising of Mediterranean, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Guests can enjoy a selection of cocktails and beverages at the bar. Karamba also features a solarium and sun terrace. A variety of activities including fishing, snorkelling and diving can be arranged upon request. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Jozani Forest is within 28 km and Zanzibar Airport is a 60-minute drive from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $100.

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• 2 Kusini beach bungalows Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Located in Kizimkazi, 1.2 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Kusini beach bungalows provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at the hotel also offer a sea view. At Kusini beach bungalows each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a à la carte or a continental breakfast. At Kusini beach bungalows you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kizimkazi, like cycling. Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach is 2.8 km from Kusini beach bungalows. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $98.

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• 3 Aya Beach Resort Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Aya Beach Resort features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Kizimkazi. With a terrace, the property also has a restaurant, as well as a bar. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, certain units at Aya Beach Resort also have a sea view. At the accommodation, all rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. A buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available every morning at the property. Aya Beach Resort offers a children's playground. Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach is a few steps from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $80.

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• 4 Maua beach Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Located in Kizimkazi, a few steps from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Maua beach provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. An indoor swimming pool and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, every room has a patio with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Maua beach also provide guests with a sea view. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $50.

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• 5 COCO REEF ECOLODGE Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Situated in Kizimkazi, 1 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, COCO REEF ECOLODGE features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a balcony. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some units at COCO REEF ECOLODGE also feature a sea view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and gluten-free options. You can play darts at COCO REEF ECOLODGE, and bike hire and car hire are available. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $87.

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• 6 Promised Land Lodge Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Located on the South Coast and 1 km away from the village of Kizimkazi Mtendeni, Promised Land Lodge faces the sea and is surrounded by a tropical garden. The rooms at this traditional Zanzibarian lodge come with locally crafted furnishings. The beds are draped with mosquito nets and there is an open-air bathroom. Most of the rooms have an outdoor seating area and sea views. Promised Land Lodge has a restaurant with a small menu, focusing on local Zanzibari cuisine and seafood. Drinks can be enjoyed at the beach bar. Guests can relax on beach beds or hammocks at the private beach area, overlooking the ocean. Activities on site or in the surrounding area include snorkelling, cycling, fishing and diving. Staff can assist with the organisation of trips. Jozani Forest is about 30 km away and Stone Town can be reached within 1 hour by car. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $72.

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• 7 The Residence Zanzibar Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Set on its own stretch of white sand beach, The Residence Zanzibar is a 55-minute drive from Zanzibar City. The property boasts a garden and offers free WiFi to its guests. Adults can enjoy a relaxing drink at the Jetty Lounge Bar. Each villa at the property comes with views of the gardens and the pool while some have ocean views. The units also feature air conditioning and each has its own private pool and flat screen TV with satellite channels. You will also find a minibar and coffee maker in each The Residence Zanzibar villa. The units also have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy an American breakfast served daily at the property. There are also two restaurants on site as well as butler service on request. The accommodation also boasts a glass walled swimming pool spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre. Area activities include snorkeling, visits to the Jozani Forest Reserve and dolphin safaris. The village of Kizimkazi is only 20 minutes away by car. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is set 57 km from The Residence Zanzibar. The property offers airport shuttle service upon request. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $587.

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• 8 Bella Vista Resort Zanzibar Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Facing the beachfront, Bella Vista Resort Zanzibar offers 4-star accommodation in Kizimkazi and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. With a restaurant, the 4-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the resort, every room includes a patio with pool view. Bella Vista Resort Zanzibar offers some rooms with sea views, and rooms include a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. You can play darts at this 4-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach is 2.4 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $81.

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• 9 Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Nestled between a nature reserve and the sea, Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar is located in Mchangamle. The rooms and villas at the resort offer sea views and the hydrotherapy pool is open to all guests. Decorated in Zanzibari style with makuti roof and local furnishings, the accommodation will provide you air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV and a minibar. Each bed is draped with a mosquito net. The luxurious and more spacious villas have their own private pool. The resort's main restaurant is overlooking the pool and serves breakfast as well as dinner options, ranging from Mediterranean to local cuisine. Snacks, drinks and cocktails are available at the pool bar or in the lobby. The Sunset Beach Club at the property has a beach bar and lobster restaurant. At Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar you will find a man made beach area, an outdoor pool, meeting facilities and a shared lounge. The jungle spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Guests can also work out in the fitness centre or play table tennis. Water sport activities such as diving, snorkelling, kite surfing and fishing can be arranged in the surrounding areas. The resort is 57 km away from Stone Town and Zanzibar International Airport. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $210.

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• 10 Sarabi Zanzibar Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Located in Kizimkazi, 500 metres from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Sarabi Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Providing a private beach area, the property is located within 1.8 km of Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach. The hotel has a terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at the hotel also offer a sea view. At Sarabi Zanzibar each room has air conditioning and a safety deposit box. The accommodation offers a à la carte or continental breakfast. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $67.

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• 11 Mama Root Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Guest house. Located in Kizimkazi, a few steps from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Mama Root provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a private beach area. The guest house also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at the guest house also offer a sea view. Mama Root offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast. Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach is 2.4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $60.

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• 12 Mawingu lodge Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Situated in Kizimkazi, Mawingu lodge features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy free bikes, a garden and a terrace. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. The bed and breakfast offers a à la carte or vegetarian breakfast. At Mawingu lodge you will find a restaurant serving African, Brazilian and French cuisine. Vegetarian, kosher and halal options can also be requested. Hiking and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach is 500 metres from the accommodation, while Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach is 1.8 km from the property. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $30.

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• 13 Tayana place Kizimkazi, Tanzania

  

  Homestay. Set in Kizimkazi, Tayana place offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a terrace and a bar. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Guests at the homestay can enjoy an American breakfast. At Tayana place you will find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. A bicycle rental service and a private beach area are offered at the accommodation. Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach is 200 metres from Tayana place. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $35.

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