Overview
A world of enchanting beauty and pure tropical bliss awaits on the shores of Zanzibar at the 5-star Kwanza Resort. Overlooking the glistening turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, this heavenly exotic haven has everything you need for a holiday to...
A world of enchanting beauty and pure tropical bliss awaits on the shores of Zanzibar at the 5-star Kwanza Resort. Overlooking the glistening turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, this heavenly exotic haven has everything you need for a holiday to remember in paradise. Laid back hours of relaxation can be enjoyed on the sands of the private beach, by one of three gleaming pools, or in the serene surrounds of the indulgent spa. A whole host of land and water sports are offered for those who like to stay active, along with a gym, kids club and an array of activities for children. When it’s time to unwind, the natural ambience of the resort’s living spaces create the perfect sanctuaries for rest and rejuvenation, while the choice of swim-up or Jacuzzi accommodation provides an extra touch of luxury. Guests are also treated to an excellent selection of enticing wining and dining destinations, with menus of African, Japanese and international dishes sure to tantalise the taste buds.
How far is the nearest beach?
Kwanza Resort has its own private beach.
Distance from the airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is approximately 65km away from Kwanza Resort.
![Pools]( "Swimming Pools")
Pools
![Restaurant]( "Restaurants")
Restaurant
![Bar]( "Bars")
Bar
![Gym]( "Gym")
Gym
![Beach]( "Private Beach")
Beach
![Spa]( "Spa")
Spa
![Wifi]( "Wi-Fi")
Wifi
![Kids Club]( "Kids Club")
Kids Club
![For Families]( "Family-Friendly")
For Families
Facilities
- Swimming pools
- Spa
- Gym
- Kids club
- Playground
- Children’s sports activities
- Children’s arts and crafts
- Children’s painting and cooking
- Live music
- Amphitheatre
- Diving centre (local charge)
- Snorkelling (local charge)
- Boat trips (local charge)
- Scuba diving (local charge)
- Volleyball
- Padel tennis
- Table tennis
- Multipurpose court
- Darts
- Yoga
- Sunset meditation
- Boccia
- Mini golf
- Billiards
- Beauty salon/barber shop
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Babysitting service (local charge)
- Clinic (local charge)
- Laundry service (local charge)
- Excursions and trips (local charge)
- Shops and boutique
- Room service (local charge)
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Guest service centre
- Parking
- Currency exchange service
- Butler service for suites (on request)
*Please note that charges may apply to some activities and for the use of some facilities.
All-inclusive
The Kwanza Resort all-inclusive concept includes the following:
- Breakfast in Jua Restaurant with local and international cuisine and coffee, tea, seasonal fresh juices, juices and water (7am to 11am)
- Early continental breakfast (24-hour prior reservation required)
- Buffet lunch in the Jua Restaurant (12.30pm to 6pm)
- Tea, coffee and chef selected bakeries, pastries and finger food (4pm to 6pm)
- Buffet dinner in the Jua Restaurant, with weekly international and theme nights dining concept (6.30pm to 10pm)
- Birthday, anniversary and honeymoon cake on special occasions
- Breakfast and lunch bags available for excursions (24-hour prior notice required)
- Beverages, including soft drinks, filtered water, sparkling water, hot and cold drinks, canned juice, selected spirits, aperitifs, wines and beer (subject to market availability)
- Lobby Bar (open 24 hours, with alcoholic beverages served from 11am to 10pm and chargeable from 10pm to 11pm)
- Minibar, including 2 bottles of water, 2 soft drinks and 2 cans of beer (any other items subject to extra charge)
- Mini bar for suite guests includes 2 bottles of water, 2 cans of Coca Cola, 1 can of Fanta, 1 can of Sprite, 2 cans of beer and 1 bottle of local wine (daily serving per person)
Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change without notice. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
4.5
Google reviews (589)
Juline Wilhelm
This place has the potential to be a 5 star hotel. However, there are some things that need immediate attention. For one, the staff is great but there seems to be a disconnect in the way they are trained. To have to call twice about getting the pool cleaned, to asking what kind of fish may be on the menu and not knowing, to some aggression with spa services. Also, the lack of entertainment was a disappointment. Beautiful people, great people, there just needs to be more training. I know this place is still relatively new. I hope to return one day and things have improved. More bars, more restaurants with more food options, more knowledge on things to do outside of this area will be helpful too.
Claudette Groenenstein
Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere.
Food was fine but not amazing.
Housekeeping staff only filled the mini bar on the 3rd and 6th day.
Toilet paper was only filled when asked
We arrived much earlier than check in time and the staff were amazing to get us into our room and sorted. Pool and pool areas were clean and lovely! Slightly concerned about the two sea turtles being kept in small concrete pools.
The electricity was off regularly and the water temperature and pressure was not good.
Our bathroom door didn’t close at all and we noticed a few things which were in disrepair in the resort
Christian Klein
FREE THE TURTLES
Overall, I would rate this hotel 3/5 stars. While there were some great aspects, there are also some areas that need improvement.
On the positive side, the food was excellent, and we had no issues with stomach problems. The sports facilities were also very good, although the surface of the paddle court needs to be replaced. Despite this, we were still able to play quite well. The drinks were good, and the selection in the all-inclusive package was sufficient, though some drinks required an additional fee.
However, there were some notable downsides. The whirlpool was broken, and the bathroom had a strong smell of sewage. Access to the sea was difficult and not very convenient. Additionally, there were ongoing construction works, though they did not disturb us much.
The biggest issue, by far, was that several turtles were kept in a pool that was far too small for them, which is entirely unnecessary and not suitable for their well-being. This was very upsetting and left a negative impression on our stay.
In conclusion, while there were some enjoyable aspects, the mistreatment of animals overshadowed the experience.
Aa Zy
Our stay was quite disappointing for several reasons. We were placed in a room next to ongoing construction, and while daytime noise was tolerable, it continued until midnight, disrupting our rest. Despite calling the front desk three times, nothing changed. There was sewage smell coming from the shower and tap water. Additionally, the bath drain was also clogged and was never repaired during our stay.
One night house keeping went on continuously knocking at our door at 10PM, to spray the insect repellent. Waking up all of us!
The service was inconsistent—some staff were very accommodating, but others were rude and unhelpful. Our dining experience was equally unsatisfactory, with seafood placed near chicken and beef, and serving spoons often mixed up, raising concerns. The same issue occurred with pork, which was alarming. Also, when we asked if the desserts contained alcohol, staff were unable to provide clear answers, which added to our frustration.
We also noticed that all the access points to the sea were damaged or broken, which limited our ability to fully enjoy the location.
That said, the hotel has great potential. The views are beautiful, and having pools right outside the rooms is a fantastic feature, especially for families with little ones, and the kids’ area was a hit, it’s a wonderful space for children to enjoy.
With better attention to service, maintenance, and food safety, this hotel could offer a much more enjoyable experience. We raised our concerns with management, but despite their acknowledgment, no changes were made during our stay. Overall, we didn’t enjoy much of our experience due to the lack of responsiveness.
For the price you pay, the hotel under delivers..
Meredith M
We loved our stay at Kwanza. The resort and our room were amazing. We had a good view and the jacuzzi on the balcony is great, though it does take a few hours to heat up. The main buffet restaurant has really good food, lots of choice and high chairs for babies.
The babysitting facilities were wonderful! It cost $10 per hour in the kids club and our 10 month old loved it. We took him a few times, Anita was absolutely amazing, we felt very comfortable leaving him with her! There were lots of toys, an indoor sandpit and an outdoor play area.
Diving cost €140 for 2 dives per person. We did 3 dives close to the resort which weren't great, and one dive I think at Aquarium which was nice with lots of fish. The water temperature was 26 degrees which felt very cold with shorties.
It would have been nice to get a bit more information at check-in. After downloading the app you can see what entertainment is on each day and book the restaurants which is great. It wasn't easy to see what drinks are included in the all inclusive though so that would've been handy. Also a snack bar where you can get food outside of meal times would be good, it was difficult trying to keep to a schedule and sometimes it would have been nice to just have a sandwich by the pool!
They also really need to get do not disturb signs you can hang on the door of the room. It seems the power kept tripping and turning off our do not disturb sign which we always turned on when we got in the room. Housekeeping woke up our baby on 3 separate occasions, once at 9 45pm!
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