Kendwa Rocks Hotel

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8 (1789 reviews)
Kendwa Beach , Kendwa , tz
+255 774 415 475

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Limited food variety

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Rooms smell of mold; ventilation issues noted.
Service
9.05
Staff is friendly and efficient.
Location
9.09
Beautiful beach front location.
Room Quality
7.04
Rooms are large but issues with AC and space limitations.
Amenities
8.57
Nice pool and beach facilities, activities offered.
Value for Money
8.03
Adequate value corresponding to overall quality.
Food and Beverage
7.58
Breakfast options limited; some food safety concerns reported.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall enjoyable stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Exquisite Furnishings and Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of air conditioning, a fan, en-suite bathroom, digital safe box, and mosquito nets in all rooms and suites. Choose between a balcony overlooking the sea in double and twin rooms or a spacious suite with a seating area and verandah boasting sea views. For those who prefer a garden view, there are rooms available as well. The bathrooms are elegantly equipped with a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Culinary Delights and Entertainment
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and savor Swahili and International cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Unwind with exotic cocktails at the Mermaid Bar and enjoy evenings filled with live music and entertainment.

Exciting Activities and Convenient Location
Embark on adventures with diving, volleyball, snorkeling, and canoeing. Conveniently situated on Kendwa Beach, with Zanzibar Town just an hour's drive away, Kendwa Rocks Hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Book now to experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Kendwa Rocks Hotel!

Important information:

A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation .

There is no ATM at the property therefore cash withdrawal before arrival is advisable.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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1789 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 7.58
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Victoire • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons séjourné dans les villas de cet hôtel, la chambre était très confortable et nous avons passé un sejour inoubliable.
Le personnel était au petit soin pour nous, il y a un très large choix d'activité et de festivité dans l'hôtel.
Merci pour tout

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ibrahim • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Agnes • solo_traveller • ke
10
Pros:

The lady called Mariam was just a gem. She made my stay so good. When you get there ask for her.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jonas • couple • se
10
Mycket bra standard. Fantastisk strand.
Pros:

Väldigt fint hotell. Bra kök och mycket trevlig personal. Vi tittade runt på ön och Kendwa har utan konkurrens bästa stränderna på ön.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Madina • extended_group • kz
4
Не рекомендую
Pros:

Пляж

Cons:

Все кухня, еда очень скудная и номера

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Federico • couple • it
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Eimear • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Centini • couple • it
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Lora • couple • br
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • ng
4
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • solo_traveller • gb
7
A beautiful beach and amazing sunsets, but overall the experience didn’t offer the level of quality
Pros:

The breakfast and food options were really good — I’d give the food a 10/10. The idea of the bungalow villa was lovely, and having a pool was a nice touch. The beach was beautiful, and the sunsets were amazing. I also really enjoyed the live DJ, he was fantastic and created a great atmosphere. If you enjoy a busy, lively, Butlins-style resort, this could be perfect for you.

Cons:

For the price I paid, the property did not meet my expectations. I was without a toilet for six hours despite following up several times, once I ditched calling and visited reception to raise my dissatisfaction with Mariam this was swiftly resolved, but should not have taken that long or all the effort I had to make. First day, room not cleaned until after 3pm, despite entering the room, opening mosquito nets and leaving cleaning items outside my door for several hours. It was just okay. The bungalow villa looked lovely in concept, but the reality didn’t match the photos. The interiors weren’t as aesthetically pleasing as they appeared online. The private pool was also more of a plunge pool, and it didn’t feel particularly private as it's in the open and people walking past could see into it. The restaurant service was disappointing as I often had to call for attention while other guests were being served. A large percentage of the crockery, plates, bowls and cups, was chipped, not what you expect from a 4*. The location has a lovely beach but is very busy. After my first three resorts, this experience simply didn’t meet my expectations, and I wouldn’t stay again.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Beáta • couple • hu
10
Csodálatos
Pros:

Kendwa az egyik legszebb része a szigetnek, gyönyörü széles , vakítóan fehér homokos parton van a hotel. A bungallónk a privát medencénkkel , fantasztikus élmény volt. Pár lépésre a parthoz, az étteremhez , a bárokhoz.Tisztaság, figyelmesség, biztonság még a parton is megvolt. Kiváló, változatos reggelik. Nem kértünk félpanziót, így ott vacsoráztunk ahol éppen kedvünk tartott. A hotel étterme, bárja kiváló ételeket kínált egész nap, akár a parton a nyugágy mellett elfogyasztva is. Egyedül a Moonlight partin volt nagyon sok idegen túrista, de ezt tudtuk előre.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Gaya • extended_group • it
10
Un sogno !
Pros:

Struttura pulitissima,mare stupendo e Staff super accogliente!

Cons:

Nulla tutto perfetto

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
Максим • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Отличный номер для двоих. Завтрак разнообразный (омлет, оладьи, фрукты). На выбор соки, питьевая вода. До пляжа идти минут 5, не более. Вход в океан удобный, чистый, вода прозрачная, отливов и приливов не бывает. Лежаки и полотенца для проживающих бесплатно. У каждого лежака на стойке зонтика меню, можновызвать бармена и заказать закуски и (или) коктейли. Пляж охраняется, озрана не дает приставать различным торговцам, т.е. не пускает её на территорию пляжа

Cons:

Бассейн немного обветшал, хотелось бы, чтоб его обновили

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • it
9
Un soggiorno da sogno . Stanza bellissima ottima posizione molto grande. Spiaggia la più bella di Kendwa. Ottimo risto
Pros:

La posizione le stanze il personale i servizi la spiaggia

Cons:

Tanta umidità ma non dipende dalla struttura

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Maram • couple • kw
10
Pros:

the staf was very helpful especuially Mr.francis he was very helpful during our stay and to make it happen for us. the hotel vibes is the best of best in Zanzibar, the beach is causy and vibing, We dont like quite ones, they have DJ mid of week, also on saturday it was a nice night party, there was a club in in one day but we coulndt attend. All the reception staff without exception were very helpful. Thanks Kendwa for this happen, our Zanibar experience was exceptional :) :)

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Silvana • couple • gb
4
Bad
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Breakfast is bad
Not much facilities
Very expensive
Beach not great
Food needs improvement
No proper entertainment

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Alona • family_with_children • il
9
We really enjoy our staying in this hotel. We also reserved two activities from the hotel desktop and both were performe
Pros:

Ecxellent hotel, nice beach, large and clean room, very helpful and friendly staff, good breakfast

Cons:

The wi fi is defenetly not good and need improvement

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Magenta • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • gb
3
Very disappointing
Pros:

The Full Moon Party is lively and entertaining.

Cons:

The hotel staff are arrogant and rude. The restaurant is infested with wasps (no indoor dining options). The beach activities that are sold directly by the hotel are overpriced and some such as kayaking are advertised misleadingly. The beach boys are somehow even ruder than the hotel staff. My dark-skined girlfriend was told to cover herself in the restaurant by a receptonist who then allowed a light-skined woman in a bikini to enter just minutes later. When altering the front-desk to problems with the WiFi, the receptionist replied "yes the WiFi is down, please don't call again", before hanging up. Guest relations were notified of all these issues and offered absolutely nothing in the way of compensation.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee