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Sunset Kendwa

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge on the beach, near Kendwa Beach

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On the beach, scuba diving, snorkeling
Property grounds
In-room safe
International cuisine, beach views
Lobby
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is $130
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

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Kendwa Beach, North Cost of Zanzibar, Kendwa
  • Popular LocationNungwi Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMnarani Natural Aquarium9 min drive
  • Popular LocationKendwa Beach13 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)90 min drive

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8/10 Good

Wilderness First
Jun 12, 2023
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Deluxe Bungalow | In-room safe

Deluxe Bungalow

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (Courtyard)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kendwa

Located in Kendwa, Sunset Kendwa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 7 min drive
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 8 min drive
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 9 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 13 min drive
  • Mnemba Island - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Promenade Main Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • M&J Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Ginger Bar - 18 min walk
  • Nungwi Inn - 7 min drive
  • Mangi's Bar - 7 min drive

About this property

Sunset Kendwa

Upscale lodge near Nungwi Beach
Kendwa Beach is located near Sunset Kendwa, which provides an airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and scuba diving. The on-site restaurant, Sunset Restaurant, features international cuisine and ocean views. Guests can also expect to find a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, ceiling fans, and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sunset Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and January 10.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kendwa Sunset
Sunset Kendwa
Sunset Lodge Kendwa
Sunset Kendwa Lodge
Sunset Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Beach Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Bungalows Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Kendwa Lodge
Sunset Kendwa Kendwa
Sunset Kendwa Lodge Kendwa

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Kendwa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Kendwa?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Kendwa on Jun 2, 2024 start from $130.43, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sunset Kendwa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Kendwa?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunset Kendwa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sunset Kendwa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 60 one-way applies.

Where is Sunset Kendwa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kendwa lodge is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kendwa Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 98 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wilderness First

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Initially when I attempted to check in they overbooked me and did not have a room for me. They were able to shift me around and accommodate me, moving me 3 rooms in 3 nights. Staff was very friendly and helpful with the process, and apologetic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay!
It was a wonderful stay! The staff was friendly and very helpful. The hotel is right off the beach with an awesome pool. Food was good but was hoping for more traditional plates but you can walk out of the hotel area to find restaurants and shop.
Bungalow
Pool
Beach
Morning beach views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A good Hotel But some things where old and broken like the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location, but nothing special
The overall stay was nice. Check-in and Check-out were very quick and straightforward. The room was nice and comfortable with both ventilator and AC, a small minibar. The wardrobe was only a hanger section, so no shelves for you to put you clothes but it wasn´t a big deal in my case. The bathroom had a leak and kept getting wet, but they fixed it throughout my stay. There was no wifi in my room, so because I had to work while there, I had to go to the restaurant area to use the wiFi. The food was decent and with good prices. The service from the beach staff and the bar were very good and friendly. cocktails were ok and the prices were a bit on the highside. It is a nice choice of stay if you want to relax in a big hotel with decent facilities, but if you´re looking to enjoy more the bach and what the island has to have and use the room basically to shower and sleep, you might consider a slightly cheaper accommodation, since this one despite being good, has nothing special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The upper unit was very spacious, comfortable and spotless. The management and staff are very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is good and the others meals were very good including great pizza. We extended our stay as we liked it so much. Unfortunately, the beach (all hotels) has a litter problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach paradise
I had a fantastic stay. Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach front.... Beautiful The rooms are clean and pretty too...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Fredy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visit To Zanzibar- Sunset Kendwa
Our stay was very pleasant. The rooms are very clean and the staff is very friendly. The beach is also clean and sublime. We only had one night but will definitely want a long stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
NIce property but there really isn't anything to do within the property. No swimming pool when you can't swim in the ocean because of too much algea and jelly fish espevcially when it is too hot. Water temperature not well controlled. Could not get colder water for shower even if the hot water is turned off. No free drinking water provided in the room when their water is not safe for drinking. You have to buy yur water even at the restaurant. Restaurant food hit and miss. Breakfast selection not good. Only has egg for protein. They linit the amount of fruits ( ony 1 banana, LOL!) I wont recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Kay, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay
Large room and a lovely balcony with views of sea in distance. Great bar and restaurant area which did get quite noisy at night due to visiting tour groups. Easy to get a sunbed or hammock. Turquoise sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorena, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location in whole Zanzibar
This hotel has large clean rooms right on the best beach in the island. Other hotels are far from the sea but this one has the best sunbeds in town with amazing views and an awesome non-expensive bar. Staff super friendly. No WI-Fi in rooms, but u got it at the beach/bar area. We def recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beach, but needs some attention to service
THE GOOD Lovely location on gorgeous wide beach Nice rooms with a bit of local character THE NOT SO GOOD - Food at the beachside restaurant is pretty poor and overpriced - why they don't fix the service and menu and make it great I can't understand. I'd recommend going next door to Kendwa Rock. - Internet is available at the restaurant and beach (not rooms), but it is painfully slow and essentially useless if more than a few people are using it. Certainly don't rely on it being available. Again, a relatively easy thing to fix to keep customers happy, but the management doesn't seem to care. - Service not particularly good or attentive - They often run out of beach towels - need to sort that issue - Beds are really quite firm to be that comfortable - the fan didn’t adjust (one speed only) - reported at the time - the phone didn’t work either - also reported (and known about but not fixed) - the shower not sealed and flooded the bathroom (reported) Basically the management need to take a good hard look and fix some issues with service, rooms, food and wifi to make it a great place and one of the best locations on Zanzibar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Deep

Stay was ok
The stay was fine. There was no power when we arrived. Things were eventually sorted but when in Africa everything is pole pole which means slowly slowly! So be patient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Best location
Amazing Beach right in front of hotel. Breakfast wasn’t so good

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Good location
Location very good!! Beautiful Beach right in front of hotel. Breakfast needs to be improved

8/10 Good

Melina, Hungary

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The best beach in Zanzibar belongs to Sunset
The location and beach area is the best. Not crowded, pleasant sunbeds and umbrellas. Wonderful garden. We stayed in building Lulu, which is one of the oldest in the development, therefore a bit worn down. Yet, beds were confi, room spacious, great segregated balcony with fantastic view to the Indian Ocean. Cleaning was okay, we even had an old AC, but did the job. Good value for money.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location but Terible service and cleanliness
The location is very good, but that's pretty much it. I know it is rated as a 3 * hotel, but i guess even these ones should have at least minimum of cleanliness and services. The room was not cleaned properly and the shower and the sink had visible disgusting salt/calcium deposits and the bed sheets were full of stains. Regarding the service, sometimes it was good and some times deplorable. We didn't used the sunbeds provided most of the time because of our busy schedule, but the one day that we went and asked for 2 beach towels ( which are included in the hotel facilities) the guy in charge of that told us that there are not anymore available. Here i try to explain him that is our last day and we wanna take a swim in the sea and we need 2 towels and his answear was: "well we don't have anymore...what are you gonna do about it?!" Which i think in any culture this is called a deplorable service.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great position
Everything works despite itself, food very average, but this doesn’t matter because it has the best position on an internationally fabulous beach. Also very fair price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

sunset kendwa
good location good for price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laureline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in paradise
Amazing hotel on a paradise beach! The setting is simply perfect. The hotel and room were beautiful, especially for the price - comfy bed, AC, great shower, even the cutest patio directly on the beach. The Staff could improve by: - preventing hosts to book recliners in the early morning and not using them (sometimes for almost the entire day) while other hosts would like to use them - adding music to the bar/restaurant area - Kendwa rocks does it really nicely - helping with booking snorkelling days. Instead, you have to go through beach boys.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable, comfortable, private
Sunset Kendwa was a great place to spend the weekend. The private beach area is beautiful, with a few steps to the water. There are beach boys and salesmen, of course, but they're much less pushy than in Mombasa or other Kenyan beaches, and are happy to take "no" as an answer and leave you be. The restaurant is tasty and affordable, with solid seafood options including curries, fresh coconut dishes, and my favorite, the lobster kebab. Breakfast is a little limited, but you get a choice of eggs with fresh fruit and toast. The Sunset is next door to a 5-star PADI dive shop, Scuba-Do, which was why we chose the property. The diving was scenic, the water warm, and the weekend memorable. Kendwa is far from Stone Town and the other stuff in Zanzibar, but the resort offers a bus ride there each morning. There are other resorts right along the beach you can walk to if you want to eat elsewhere, try other watersports, or just get a change of pace.

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Bathroom Cleanliness
Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0