VOI Kiwengwa Resort

Hotels
8.3 (97 reviews)
P.O.Box 2703 Zanzibar 2703 , Kiwengwa , tz

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent food
Good value / price
Well-appointed rooms
Entertainer / animation team
Cons:
Limited evening entertainment
Limited English / language not international

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
7.8
Mixed: animators and some staff praised, but language skills (English) were limited.
Location
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
9
Rooms and furnishings described as very good ('ĮRENGIMAS LABAI PUIKUS').
Amenities
6.5
Entertainment offerings were lacking in the evenings, especially for younger guests.
Value for Money
9
Guests noted a great combination of price and services; considered good value.
Food and Beverage
9
Food described as excellent/amazing ('MAISTAS TIESIOG PUIKUS').
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall very positive (headline 'NUOSTABU') though some shortcomings like limited evening entertainment and language were noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 00:22

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Stay

Outdoor Pool and Italian Dining
Experience the ultimate relaxation with our outdoor swimming pool overlooking the beach. Indulge in delectable Italian cuisine at our on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar.

Comfortable Rooms with Balconies
Each room at VOI KIWENGWA RESORT offers a private balcony with a stunning garden view. Enjoy modern amenities such as air conditioning, a desk, and a well-equipped bathroom for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Amenities and Activities
From the 24-hour front desk to airport transfers, kids' club, and free WiFi, we ensure a seamless experience for our guests. Explore Kiwengwa Beach just 500 meters away or visit the Peace Memorial Museum nearby.

Book your luxurious stay at VOI KIWENGWA RESORT now for a memorable beachfront getaway!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 5% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express etc) credit card.

Please note that the Garden Pizza Restaurant could be closed some days, because it is open at the discretion of the owner.

"Please note that there is a 5% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express etc) credit card". Please add "no payments on the spot with smartphones or payment Apps)."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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 97 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Tania • family_with_children • it
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ke
10
I enjoyed my stay at Voi Kiwengwa Resort. Everything met my expectations.
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Vida • family_with_children • lt
10
NUOSTABU
Pros:

VIEŠBUTIS LABAI LABAI GERAS. MĖGSTAMAS EUROPIEČIŲ, YPAČ LENKŲ. MAISTAS TIESIOG PUIKUS. ĮRENGIMAS LABAI PUIKUS. PUIKUS KAINOS IR TEIKIAMŲ PASLAUGŲ DERINYS. VERTAS DĖMESIO ITALIŠKAS VIEŠBUTIS. LABAI PATIKO ANIMATORIŲ KOMANDOOS PASIRODYMAS.

Cons:

PRITŪKO VAKARO PRAMOGŲ. YPAČ JAUNIMUI.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Johar • solo_traveller • tz
8
Pros:

Food was amazing

Cons:

Language was not international (English)

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Flavia • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Ayoub • solo_traveller • nl
4
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Urszula • couple • pl
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • family_with_children • fr
4
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Casper • couple • za
8
Mentioning 3 small problems I still recommend this resort highly, it really is a gem in paradise, amazing staff, Alberto
Pros:

Paradise in Zanzibar.. amazing staff, neat and super clean property, great pool, awesome beach, loads of food

Cons:

When I have such a good time it’s hard mentioning the negatives…. But it has to be done in order to help the next guests prepare for a trip…

1. EXTREMELY hard bed and pillows.. normally not a fussy sleeper but just couldn’t manage this time.. had to request pillows twice.

2. No coffee station (kettle, coffee, sugar) provided in the room

3. All inclusive in my years of traveling, this was the most limited I have had. Basically local vodka, Gin, rum and local beer… coffee at extra cost, cocktails at extra cost

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Katrin • extended_group • de
10
Atemberaubend
Pros:

Tolles Hotel, tolles Hotel und der Strand ist ein Traum! Jederzeit wieder.

Cons:

-

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Federica • couple • it
8
2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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angelinka • couple • it
8
Pros:

Resort bellissimo, ben curato.. camere pulite e sempre in ordine.. cibo molto buono, spiaggia in ordine.. lo staff puliva sempre le alghe a riva e teneva lontano i masai dai lettini

Cons:

Staff un pelo invadente, il primo giorno ci hanno letteralmnte preso le valige di forza per portarle in camera per poi chiedere la mancia.. avrri preferito che la luce sul terrazzo potessi spegnerla io.. letto scomodo
Per il resto tutto ottimo

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Caron • couple • fr
8
Pros:

super

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Edoardo • couple • it
8
Pros:

Servizio in spiaggia, disponibilità personale, struttura, presenza di giovani, spiaggia con palme che fungono da ombrelloni naturali

Cons:

I Masai in spiaggia sono pesanti, le maree e tante alghe

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Michele
8
Pros:

Struttura bella,con alcuni accorgimenti potrebbe migliorare..
Punto a favore la presenza di defibrillatori semiautomatici...

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Patrycja • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent mainly thanks to staff and beach and sea! Enjoyed it thoroughly
Pros:

Beautiful grounds, gorgeous beach and outstanding staff, especially Seif the animator, Malik at reception and Ali from the beach. They are assets for the hotel , very good service and food

Cons:

The rooms needs upgrading, old pillows, sheets and mattresses need to be replaced, there should be a kettle in the room otherwise no issues at all

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Francesc • couple • es
2
UNA PESADILLA PARA TUS VACACIONES. HOTEL VIEJO E INCOMODO
Cons:

Se trata de un hotel muy antiguo y eso se nota en todos los rincones. Las camas son muy viejas e incomodas, las almohadas también y hace imposible descansar bien por la noche. Ni siquiera en la zona “confort” del hotel donde se supone que son mejores, cumplen con los estandares minimos para un hotel asi. Despertarse cada dia con dolor de espalda y cervicales durante tus vacaciones, es inaceptable.
La comida, a pesar de la abundancia es de escasa calidad.
El personal, salvo alguna excepción, especialmente el room division manager, destacan por su escasa amabilidad.
Siempre me he guiado por la puntuaciones de Booking, pero en este caso me parece el hotel mas sobrevalorado en el que he estado.

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Alisha • couple • za
7
guys, please note that this is a very Italian focused hotel! It's still great tho
Pros:

The hotel has a fantastic location—right on the beach and centrally placed on the island. The design is stunning, and the facilities are great, with options like padel, pickleball, table tennis, and a pool. The buffet offers plenty of variety (though it’s mostly Italian with some local dishes), and overall, the food is really good (however, the one night we had a food rush (guest after guest waitingin line for pasta), and the chef in a panic just started dishing out undercooked pasta).

Cons:

This hotel primarily caters to Italian-speaking guests, which should have been clearly stated in the hotel information. The food options are heavily Italian-focused, and the entertainment team (Bravo Team) conducts activities almost entirely in Italian. While they occasionally make announcements in English, the activities themselves are in Italian, making it difficult for non-Italian speakers to participate.

The "all-inclusive" package is misleading—only local alcohols are included, and I didn’t see options like cappuccinos available. The coffee quality was also disappointing.

Additionally, the front desk staff were unwelcoming and, at times, hostile. When we arrived in the evening, they aggressively rushed our shuttle driver to leave, even though we took less than five minutes to exit and there was no one waiting behind us. The Maasai greeter also acted strangely and was reluctant when we asked him for a simple photo of us and our tour guide. Very strange and unpleasant.

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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STEPHANE • couple • fr
9
Très bonne expérience
Pros:

Hôtel situé sur la plage.
Personnel aux petits soins et toujours souriants
Petit déjeuner varié et copieux (buffet)
Dîner varié et copieux (buffet) avec des soirées thematiques

Cons:

Matelas et oreiller un peu mous

2025-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • it
8
Pros:

La spiaggia bellissima

Cons:

Non poter mangiare determinati alimenti perché rischi che ti venga la gastroenterite

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee