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.
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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 (618)
Anwer Dhalla
My stay at Aldiana Club Zanzibar Kwanza (formerly Kwanza Resort) was a peaceful and refreshing getaway. The Deluxe Swim-Up Room was an absolute treat, combining comfort with a touch of indulgence.
The food was amazing, especially on the first day—it felt like a gourmet live-cooking experience! Every meal after that was just as enjoyable.
The sunsets here are breathtaking, and the sports center kept things lively with plenty of activities to try. I even gave archery a shot for the first time (probably Zanzibar’s first archery range 🤷♂️) —a small setup but so much fun!
The F&B staff were fantastic—always smiling and happy to chat, which made the stay feel even more special.
Overall, it was such a relaxed and enjoyable experience, perfect for unwinding with a mix of fun and serenity. Highly recommended!
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.
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.
Tereza Zoumpalova
Amazing resort with kind and friendly staff, always really helpful and positive and happy to share more about their culture. The rooms are spacious and the whole resort is beautiful.
There are countless activities (yoga sessions were amazing, as well as volleyball, Swahili classes, painting classes and much more). Keep an eye out on the Daily Gazette (list of what's happening each day, you can find it on the restaurant's screen and on papers at the bar, or on the website) to learn about the activities, they're great but not advertised much, would be a shame to miss them as we did the first few days. The gym is also nice and offers classes.
The food at the main restaurant is very good, and we also had a nice dinner at The Cave restaurant.
I'd definitely highly recommend staying at Kwanza if you are coming to Zanzibar. It's very calm (yet with lots to do) and doesn't feel large and commercial but rather quite cozy.
Asante sana to the lovely staff!
Ish Wonder
We stayed at Kwanza as the last part of our trip, we arrived and was warmly greeted. There was an issue with our reservation so we was offered an upgrade, which was accepted. The room was tidy, although it had a musty smell, with the bathroom slightly dated. The water in the room appeared to be sea water, so we definitely used the bottle water supplied. They provided bathrobes, we had to ask 3 times for the slippers. Also had to ask 3 times for the swim up room pool to be cleaned, it was finally done the next day. We only had B&B, they provided a very good selection, they also provide free snacks and hot drinks for 4-6pm each day which was a nice touch. We didn't have dinner at the hotel, it was cheaper to go back to Paje each night, which was probably a good thing as 4 out of the 6 of us came down with a stomach bug.
The staff were great, all warm and friendly, if I returned to Zanzibar I wouldn't return here, unless you want resort life, there's not much to do in the surrounding area
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