Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel

Hotels
9 (32 reviews)
Zanzibar, Kendwa , Kendwa , tz

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Tour desk
Car hire
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Hard beds
Confusing location

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Rooms were reported as spotless with daily cleaning.
Service
9.75
Staff mentioned as kind and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.25
Some reviews noted a short walk to the beach but indicated the need for better directions.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were generally described as clean and comfortable, though some found the beds hard.
Amenities
8.75
Standard amenities for hotel type, with some suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
9.25
Positive sentiments regarding pricing for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Food was generally praised, although a few found it could be more varied.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall experiences reported as very positive with repeat visits considered.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style in our rooms featuring elegant decor and modern amenities. Enjoy stunning garden views from your own private balcony.

Convenient Facilities
Relax in our garden, take advantage of free parking, and unwind on the terrace. Our 24-hour front desk, tour desk, and currency exchange services are here to cater to all your needs.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Discover beautiful beaches like Royal Beach and Nungwi Beach, or venture into Kichwele Forest Reserve and Mangapwani Coral Cave. With our paid airport shuttle service, your adventures are just a ride away.

Book now to indulge in a peaceful getaway at Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 32 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Süleyman solo_traveller tz
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple it
10
Pros:

Abbiamo soggiornato al Crystal Coast dall’11/02 al 24/02 e siamo stati molto bene. Ambiente tranquillo e confortevole. Camere pulitissime: cambiavano tutti i giorni asciugamani e lenzuola, letti comodissimi.
La colazione è molto abbondante e varia con un piatto di frutta locale.
Dista circa 15 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia.
Se dovessi tornare a Zanzibar sceglierei di nuovo il Crystal Coast.
Grazie a tutto il cast!

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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sarah couple no
8
Value for money with a more local feel
Pros:

Lovely staff. Very good airconditioner with bar fridge. Quiet. Generator to cope with power cuts. Veranda .

Cons:

Initially the walk down to the beach but I grew to like this more authentic experience of being in the village rather than the beach hotel area and got the hang of the local tuc tucs

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
Александра couple bg
10
Цена-Качество Топ
Pros:

Мястото е в непосредствена близост до Kendwa beach. Приятно съм изненадана,че абсолютно всеки ден ни почистваха стаята и всичко беше подредено.Стараеха се на закуска постоянно да на угодят. Персоналът беше приветлив.Организираха ни транспорт и таксита. Имаше WiFi и тераска. Препоръчвам.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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rettler couple ua
7
Pros:

Small, modern room, though it misses some furniture and places to hang clothes. It gets very hot during the day and stays hot at night, as you can get fresh air only by opening the door (there is no separate window). Very pleasant hotel staff and an extremely well-maintained, comfy garden. The road to the beach feels somehow sketchy in the evening with lots of locals hanging around, but we had no safety issues.

Cons:

Unfortunately they didn't have room we booked available. But they offered us simpler room without AC, but with a decent discount. Not ideal, but fair enough.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Egger extended_group it
10
Alles super. Würde nochmal kommen.
Pros:

Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Abwechslungsreiches Frühstück und gutes Essen. Gute Lage zum Strand.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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giorgio couple it
10
Unforgettable.
Pros:

It's hard to find the right words to describe our 6-night stay at the Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel. The tranquility of the setting and the kindness of the staff made our vacation unforgettable. Iunes, I hope the name is correct, the hostess was so thoughtful she even changed the mattress that was too hard for my back. Chatting with her about the life of the Zanzibari people was truly pleasant and interesting. As everyone has said, the rooms are spotless, the breakfast is typical and good, and the beach is a 15-minute walk away, along a slightly bumpy road but full of local life.
Thank you very much for everything.
(For an umbrella and two sunbeds, at the end of the road there's the Sunset restaurant, where you spend $10, which you can then deduct for food.)

Cons:

I know that will be a sign in front of the door and on the street, so nothing.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Lea couple at
10
Traumhaft
Pros:

Das Frühstück und Essen war überwältigend. Es gab ausgesprochen viel Obst und auch der Rest war abwechslungsreich und immer mehr als sättigend. Die Zimmer wurden jeden Tag geputzt, es war wirklich seeehr sauber.

Cons:

Das Bett war sehr hart.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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celegato family_with_children it
5
Annullamento arbitrario da parte della steutt
Pros:

Hotel ha annullato soggiorno la sera prima creando non pochi problemi. Prenotazione effettuata mesi prima.

Cons:

Comportamento inammissibile, probabilmente dovendo pagare in struttura si sono sentiti liberi di cancellare.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Davide couple it
9
Great choice.
Pros:

Staff is very kind and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Kendwa beach is just a 10 minutes walk.

Cons:

The hotel is not very easy to find: some indications could be helpful.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Sare couple cl
9
Bonita estancia y lo mejor de todo su personal!
Pros:

El personal fue super amable, nos ayudó con todo en todo momento. El desayuno buenísimo. Calidad precio muy bueno. La verdad que nos encantó alojarnos aquí.

Cons:

La cama era dura, un topper podría mejorar mucho.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Samira couple fr
10
Exceptionnel
Pros:

La chambre était spacieuse, le cadre intimiste avec chacun sa petite maison
Le petit déjeuner était délicieux et copieux
Le personnel toujours aux petits soins

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Abhay couple in
8
Pros:

Very comfortable rooms with good staff.

Cons:

Breakfast could have been better. They only had eggs, bread and fruits everyday. Location can be far from beach if you don’t have a car/ bike, .

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Christina couple gr
9
Pros:

Very calm and spotless clean accommodation with a cute garden. Delicious breakfast. The staff was very kind and helpful. Highly recommended if you want to escape the crowds of Kendwa.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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giustizieri couple it
8
2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple it
8
2025-08-12 via Nuitee
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Kikossi solo_traveller ru
8
The hotel is peaceful. The owners are really welcoming and friendly.
Pros:

The hotel is small and peaceful. Staff is friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed having fruits and coffee for breakfast. They also have a dining room, so there is a possibility to choose something from the menu. The owners put effort to make this place nice. My room was very clean.
I would highly advise everyone who visits Zanzibar for the first time to ask the hotel owners to guide you and give you some pieces of advice about the prices, restaurants, taxi and sightseeing.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
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Monica couple nl
9
Een goed gelegen hotel met mooie kamers, vriendelijk/bekwam en behulpzaam medewerkers. Het ontbijt en diner waren ui
Pros:

Keurig nette kamers en klantvriendelijk medewerkers. Het ontbijt en diner waren uitstekend. Een groot compliment voor de bediening tijdens alle maaltijden.

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
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Tatiana with friends ru
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Great hotel with amazing the staff. Good location, 15 mins by walk to the beach. Good food

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Alex solo traveller gb
9
10/10 breakfast - very big portions which is great! Hosts were amazing and friendly. Exceptional value for money for
Pros:

Property was great.
As described.

Cons:

I liked everything about the property!!!

2025-03-03 via Nuitee