Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel

Hotels
9 (39 reviews)
Zanzibar, Kendwa , Kendwa , tz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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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
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 39 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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Choolwe solo_traveller zm
6
Clean rooms but could use better facilities
Pros:

Clean and neat room

Cons:

The location doesn't give "relaxing holiday".
Didn't like the location - I would book something closer to the beaches. But you can take local transportation to get around (tuk tuk or motorbike).

I didn't like that there were no sunbathing areas - this would give the place a great boost.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Ekaterina solo_traveller ru
10
Расширения вашего чудесного места!
Pros:

Это классное место. Очень комфортное и безопасное. Очень уютно, чувствуешь себя как дома. До пляжа минут 7 пешком спокойным темпом. По пути есть магазинчики, массаж, удобно что то купить. Было очень чисто, уборка каждый день с заменой полотенец и так далее. Красивая территория и терраса для завтраков и ужинов. Завтраки просто отличные- всегда были фрукты, несколько вариантов блюд на выбор. Так можно было отдельно поужинать с местным вкусным пивом. Повара готовили отличные блюда по разумным ценам, экономнее чем в кафешках у пляжа. Курица, карри, рыба, осьминог, на завтрак даже как то приготовили яичницу по моему рецепту. В номере каждый день добавляли 2 бутылки воды. Фото соответствуют реальности. Все вопросы решались быстро. Спасибо команде Юнис, Семени! Вы такие классные!

Cons:

Все супер

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Wesley couple us
8
Small quiet resort. Became good friends with the staff. Clean and comfortable. Would absolutely stay there again!
Pros:

Quiet, off the beach. Super friendly staff!

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Signor Hossam solo_traveller tz
9
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in Kendwa. It is a great choice for anyone looking for comfortable accommodation at an affordable price.
A special thanks to Hanice, who was incredibly gracious, welcoming, and hospitable throughout my stay. She made me feel at home and was always ready to help with a smile.
The entire staff were friendly, professional, and attentive. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Overall, the hotel offers excellent value for money, and I would definitely stay here again.
I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Kendwa

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Christabell couple zw
10
I had a wonderful stay and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The staff were exceptional—professional, welcoming, and alw
Pros:

Amazing staff,Aisha was very friendly and Semeni.The food was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Maria couple es
10
Amazing Experience and Wonderful Hosts
Pros:

The accommodation was very well located, just a 5-minute tuk-tuk ride or a 10-minute walk from Kendwa Beach.

The staff were incredibly friendly, and the owner was absolutely lovely. She kindly allowed us a late check-out since our flight was departing at night, which we really appreciated.

She helped us organize activities and found options at local prices, making our stay even more enjoyable. The property also offers tuk-tuk services and scooter rentals, and the team is always willing to help with anything you need.

The rooms were excellent, the surroundings were peaceful and quiet, and everything was spotless. The rooms were cleaned daily, and fresh towels were provided every day.

The breakfast was plentiful and absolutely delicious.

I would definitely stay here again without any hesitation and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Mauricio solo_traveller us
8
Overpriced but nice grounds.
Pros:

The grounds and the staff

Cons:

A bit over priced.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Bojana Kiršić couple hr
10
Pros:

Jako drago,uslužno i gostoljubivo osoblje uvijek nasmijano.Super je sto imaju uslugu pranja rublja i restoran kao i generator pa se ne ostaje bez struje navecer.

Cons:

Sve je bilo dobro 🙂

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Tycho extended_group nl
9
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Ljubodrag solo_traveller rs
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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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