Sea Crest Hotel

Hotels
8 (43 reviews)
Kiwengwa , Kiwengwa , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Internet issues
Accessibility problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Some issues noted with cleanliness, based on reviews mentioning problems.
Service
8.93
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
7.47
Location had mixed feedback regarding the accessibility and beach quality.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms are spacious, as noted in reviews, but some issues with access.
Amenities
7.45
Some amenities like internet had issues, affecting the overall perception.
Value for Money
7.91
Positive feedback on the food quality and pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Food quality received consistent praise across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall experience was largely positive despite some noted drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:19

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Sea Crest Hotel, located in Kiwengwa just steps away from the beautiful Kiwengwa Beach, offers a luxurious stay with modern amenities. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing experience for guests.

Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at Sea Crest Hotel with a restaurant serving delicious African cuisine. Guests can also request vegetarian and halal options, catering to various dietary preferences and needs.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind and recharge at Sea Crest Hotel's indoor pool or take a stroll in the garden. With a private beach area and a terrace to enjoy the stunning views, guests can truly experience a tranquil getaway.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and relaxation at Sea Crest Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable vacation by the beach.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for US$35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 43 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 7.47
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
K
Kudzaishe • extended_group • ae
9
2025-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Jacky norton • couple • gb
10
would deffo stay again
Pros:

waslovely place nice riendly staff

Cons:

acon no working properly

2025-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • family_with_children • fr
8
on ne retournera pas à Zanzibar qui ne présent aucun interet marin ou escursion,
Pros:

l’accueil formidable, le personnel au petit soins et d'une amabilité et disponibilité remarquable , cuisine délicieuse et variée ( merci au chef cuisinier) rapport qualité prix parfait, literie parfaite.
L’hôtel est en train de faire peau neuve, je le conseil vivement au petit budget qui recherche la tranquillité et qui fuit les gros "Resorts" et de toutes les manière, c'est la même plage pour tout le monde.
Encore mille merci à Jacqline, Jaffarih, Ester et Gabriel

Cons:

Concernant l'hotel rien à dire,
Concernant Zanzibar il ne faut pas y aller pour se baigner dans la mer, car tout autour de l'ile c'est quasi impossible à marée basse , même haute.
l'eau y est certes turquoise mais aucun poisson, et snorkling impossible sauf si on paye un bateau

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
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MARLENE • family_with_children • be
9
Notre séjour était fabuleux!
Pros:

Gabriel et toute son équipe sont aux petits soins des clients et très attentionnés.
Gabriel est très serviable et se rend disponible pour répondre à nos besoins quelque soit l'heure.
Les plats sont délicieux et chaque jour, on recevait un délicieux jus frais bio !
la vue sur la mer est magnifique !
les chambres sont très spacieuses.

Cons:

on avait des problèmes d'internet pendant quelques heures le soir mais nous avons pris une SIM locale! Et Gabriel nous a surpris en prenant à sa charge le crédit internet, Il est d'une grande générosité . . .
Le terrain est accidenté, notre bâtiment n'était au même niveau du restaurant. Il fallait monter des escaliers pour se rendre au restaurant mais cela nous a permis de faire de l'exercice !!!

2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Virgilio • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

Amabilidad del personal, desayuno y cena.
Cercano a la playa

Cons:

Las escaleras de acceso a la playa,falta de electricidad en determinadas horas,falta presión en el agua y el agua del baño es algo salada.

2025-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Pia • family with young children • dk
8
Very good
Pros:

It was my second visit at Sea Crest Hotel. This time I stayed in their new Beach House, direct on the beach. It was great.

Cons:

Unfortunately they got a new chef in their restaurant. The food was terrible and even more expensive than in the restaurants on the beach. Im travelling alone and for me its important that I dont have to go outside in the evening to eat. After a couple of days I began to go outside the hotel for a late lunch and had some fruit in the evening. I would love to come back to Sea Crest Hotel but only if they find a Chef who can cook.

2025-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • family with young children • za
9
Breath of fresh air!
Pros:

We had a great time at the hotel.The staff was very supportive. We had delicious meals at the restaurant.We had memorable excusions thanx to the help of the hotel manager. I wish them all the best.

2025-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Lindiwe • group • za
5
Stay was good but ai their aircons where not working, sometime no water, middle of the night power.
Pros:

Breakfast not satisfying at all.

Cons:

Their fruits, coffee, the ways eggs where done.

2025-02-20 • via Nuitee
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Gamaliel • young couple • tz
10
wonderful experience. great service. nice and clean rooms. friendly staff
Pros:

breakfast was exceptionally good!

Cons:

Salty water for bath

2025-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Marco • with friends • it
4
Disappointing
Cons:

We were a group.
A lot of humidity and dirty walls. Nasty rooms.
Broken air condition leaking water in the bedrooms.
Personnel tried to solve the situation but never found a proper solution, with a lot of complains by my guests.
Our stay in Zanzibar was awful and I definitely reccomend to go somewhere else.
Wondering how they can have such a high rate!

2025-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Ubah • solo traveller • gb
9
Fabulous stay @sea crest!
Pros:

I liked all the facilities, staff are exceptional! Jackline ( domestic) , Asunta @ reception, Esther @ the restaurant. And head of reservations & Hillary the driver. Exceptional! This guys plus other staff made my stay extremely enjoyable. With broken femur, the support was overwhelming! Thank you! What I liked:
• Rooms cleaned
• Tooth brush.
• clean towels.
•Dustbin.
•WiFi
• Food.( excellent!)
• swimming pool.

Cons:

Nothing! But, the slope / stairs going down to the beach is not disabled friendly and not for the elderly. Having said that, the hotel arranged for me to be taken down by staff and the driver so that I did not miss out on Zanzibar beach experience. Thanks once again.

2025-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Olga • solo traveller • cz
3
Bad location
Cons:

Very far from the village, nothing to do around..poor bathroom- toilet did not work properly. Pool not clean, local houses everywhere around.
Not enough sunbeds near the beach. Good for 1 night maybe.

2025-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Stanford • review category business travellers • tz
10
Best experience
Pros:

The staff was very friendly with good customer service s and I am a resident but I was treated very excellent,I didn't regret my stay,can't wait to be there again.

2025-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Tshilidzi • family with young children • za
8
It is a good place to rest and unwind
Pros:

The staff from reception, front desk, cleaning, and restaurant were good always going out of their way to accommodate me. I will definitely visit again.

Cons:

Their breakfast was not so varied. It was almost the same food every second day. They can diversify their breakfast and have both hot and cold and pastry.

2025-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Victor • young couple • tz
7
General the place is good and I will be back again and again and will recommend it to other people
Pros:

The environment is good...the food is good

Cons:

Shared balcony
My Room.was not sea view thougj I booked for a sea view Room.. instead I was shown to a common sea view balcony

2025-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Nedfed • family with young children • ke
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The hotel is close to the beach.

Cons:

The room was very substandard for the amount charged.
The Ac was not working. Even at the reception.
The food at was a bit pricey at the restaurant.
The photos of the hotel and the beach are misleading. (This is not a beach front property)

2025-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Ange • solo traveller • bi
7
It was a good stay,the staff was kind,very nice restaurent and good location. Room and bar not good!
Pros:

The breakfast was very nice staff very kind

Cons:

They change my room when I arrived and I didn't like the new room , is not ready to receive costumer they can clean or use the room regularly I think

2025-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo traveller • gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The manager was really helpful and the staff were really amazing I really enjoyed it was the best .

2025-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Taimi • family with young children • na
7
Good
2024-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Lucky • young couple • za
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The staff are friendly and helpful

2024-12-30 • via Nuitee