Zan View Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (472 reviews)
Village of Kairo , Kiwengwa , tz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Clean amenities
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Average food quality
Access challenges

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness due to maintenance issues (e.g., broken toilet, holes in mosquito nets).
Service
10
Staff is consistently praised for their friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
9.43
Location is generally favorable, with mentions of a beautiful view and proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
8.97
Some guests found the rooms to be clean and comfortable, but there were reports of multiple maintenance issues.
Amenities
9.92
Positive comments on pool and beachfront access, though some guests mentioned practical access issues.
Value for Money
8.95
Expected better quality food compared to the price; some older facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Food quality described as average and not worth the prices by several guests.
Overall Experience
9.96
Overall satisfaction remains high despite some negative aspects, particularly in service and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 14:21

Property Description

Breathtaking Ocean Views: Experience stunning views of the Indian Ocean from Zan View Hotel in the charming village of Kairo.

Local Cuisine and Activities: Indulge in delicious local cuisine at the on-site restaurant and enjoy a variety of activities such as snorkeling, wind surfing, and horse riding.

Comfort and Convenience: Relax in spacious rooms with sea and garden views, equipped with shared terraces and modern amenities. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk and assistance with airport transfers.

Book your stay at Zan View Hotel now to enjoy a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure!

Important information:

Please inform Zan View Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests need to convert cash into local currency as there are no ATM's in Kiwengwa.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

9.2
Based on 472 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 10
Location: 9.43
Room Quality: 8.97
Amenities: 9.92
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 9.96
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Karsten1977 Couples Berlin
10
Welcome to Paradise - Great Price Value
Pros:

We have known this property since the early beginnings. First time was in 2015. We saw several managers come and go.

This month, the hotel was reopened by a lovely British/Tanzanian couple and they are here to stay.

It has only 12 rooms and you have a great view. Garden is beautiful and chickens are running around. This is a place where you can really relax.

The rooms are big and clean. Aircon is working well and you have a fridge in the room. The pool area is just fantastic. The new staff is very friendly.

Breakfast is very good. You have a lot of different options you can choose from.

Chicken curry and enchiladas are highly recommended for lunch or dinner. The South African white wine for 25 bucks per bottle is excellent. Local beers cost 4 bucks.

Compared to other nearby accommodations, it has a very good price/value ratio. The best Italian restaurant in the whole of Zanzibar is also just 150 metres away.

Kiwengwa Beach is amazing and it is a short walk to the sandbank when there is low tide.

The hotel will be renamed shortly and is not on booking dot com yet so if you want to explore this paradise yourself, drop them an email or WhatsApp.

Highly recommended by frequent travelers.

2026-01-24 via Tripadvisor
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amaher563690 NONE Calgary, Alberta
2
Do not go!
Pros:

Arrived to find hotel closed. The operating skipped out…talked to the owner of the property and he offered for us to stay with no staff onsite, but we rebooked immediately into the near by Melia.

2025-10-01 via Tripadvisor
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ikippi807755 NONE Cape Town, Western Cape
6
Service aside, it left a lot to be desired
Pros:

The staff are amazing and provide really good service + clean everything regularly and thoroughly! Pool area was beautiful and restaurant staff always very polite and accommodating. Manager was always helpful and polite - very approachable and involved.

The hotel itself was disappointing: toilet seat was broken and the actual toilet was loose from the floor. Mosquito nets around the beds and at the windows had holes in it. Some of the lights were missing light bulbs. Barely any closet space. Food at the restaurant was average and not worth the prices.

We are from South Africa and are familiar with loadshedding, but we had not expected to experience it overseas too - at least not in a hotel that you're paying to stay at.

2025-09-15 via Tripadvisor
B
B9576HEbrians Family
10
5 fantastic days in heaven
Pros:

Thanks for a fantastic holieday in heaven.we enjoyed the friendly staff especialy Frank the daly manager who was very charming.the rooms vhere clean and comfertable. The view are amazing and the pool was clean and nice.we enjoyed everything.we are already planning our next holieday there.

2025-09-08 via Tripadvisor
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Shih-Han couple tw
8
Pros:

早餐好吃~位置離沙灘不遠,雖然不是在第一排但走路五分鐘左右會到
員工十分友善,值得推薦

Cons:

房間偏小,但還可接受

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Tine Van Roy family_with_children be
6
Pros:

Het was er proper

Cons:

Het water was steeds koud.
Om aan thet strand te komen moet je via een stijle trap en de sloppenwijk gaan.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
F
Faheemah family_with_children gb
8
2025-09-01 via Nuitee
G
Guillaume couple fr
4
Pros:

The view, the behavior of the employees

Cons:

The breakfast (poor, only one choice per person, quality of the food very medium), the bathroom, the environment around the hotel

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Enrico family_with_children it
10
Tutti i comfort in un piccolo hotel!
Pros:

L'hotel ha poche camere molto ampie estremamente pulite e curate. La nostra era vista mare con letti immensi. Lo staff è gentilissimo, il direttore anticipa ogni richiesta con cortesia e sollecitudine. La piscina è molto pulita, la spiaggia privata si raggiunge con una scalinata, è dotata di grandi lettini in legno e asciugamani forniti dall'hotel. È possibile ordinare e consumare all'ombra dei tavolini anch'essi in legno e paglia.

Cons:

Nulla

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Sa'ad family_with_children om
1
I do not recommend anyone to book in this hotel
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

A lot
Very old furniture
Corroded stuff
Towel drying out on top of the building
Poor buffet
Ect

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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david couple it
8
Pros:

Abbiamo soggiornato in questa struttura dal 13 al 19 agosto.Struttura bella,con bel giardino,a circa 2-3 minuti dal mare. Piccolo bar sulla spiaggia con lettini disponibili per gli ospiti. Colazione buona anche se poco varia.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Paun family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

L’accueil et le personnel, très à l'écoute, ils ont tout fait pour qu’on passe des beaux moments et aussi la piscine et l’environnement tranquille.

Cons:

La cuisine qui reste à améliorer.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Wairimu family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Very good hospitality and friendly staff. Manager Frank was especially attentive to our needs.

Cons:

Although the hotel is close to the beach, the stairs provided are not very practical and could be challenging for some guests.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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dshapi349578 NONE
10
אירוח מעולה
Pros:

The hospitality was excellent. We received help with everything we asked for, we received recommendations even without asking. There was a warm and respectful attitude. I highly recommend the hotel for both the price and the service we received.

2025-08-16 via Tripadvisor
D
Doron family_with_children il
10
Pros:

נקי , יחס חם ומנומס.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
A
Alessandra family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Struttura accogliente, camere spaziose e curate, ottima pulizia e disponibilità dello staff. Buona scelta per la colazione. La struttura è localizzata nel villaggio, discesa alla spiaggia privata con breve passeggiata tra le case del villaggio. Ottima posizione per camminare con la bassa marea.verao la barriera corallina

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
M
Maria family_with_children au
9
Pros:

Room, ocean views, location, friendly staff, food

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
Y
yonie76 Solo travel Rosh Haayin, Central District
10
Wonderful time!
Pros:

It was wonderful!! Top class service from frank, the hotel manager, and the staff were very friendly and polite and helpful.
Any problem we had was solved in no time.

2025-08-13 via Tripadvisor
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Mathilde couple fr
5
Pas à la hauteur de ce que nous imaginions.
Pros:

Nous ne sommes restés qu’une nuit car l’hôtel ne correspondait pas à nos attentes, mais le temps où nous sommes restés nous avons apprécié l’amabilité et la gentillesse du personnel.

Cons:

Le plus gros bémol pour nous était de devoir traverser un village et marcher à pied pendant quelques minutes pour se rendre à la plage. Nous nous sommes sentis mal à l’aise de devoir traverser pour rejoindre l’océan.
La nourriture n’était pas à notre goût, et le lit n’était pas très confortable. Il y a des petites bêtes sur la moustiquaire.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Philipp family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Herzliches Personal und sehr schöne gepflegte Anlage, unsere ganze Familie hatte einige sehr schöne Tage im Zan View, vielen Dank dafür!

2025-08-08 via Nuitee