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Sunset Kendwa

4.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with restaurant, near Kendwa Beach

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Located near Nungwi Beach, Sunset Kendwa offers a serene beachfront escape with an on-site restaurant serving international cuisine and ocean views. Enjoy scuba diving, dry cleaning/laundry services, or play a game of billiards/pool table while taking in the sunset. Guests praise the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $96
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15

Room options

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Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room (Courtyard)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kendwa Beach, North Cost of Zanzibar, Kendwa

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 50 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 90 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kulinarium - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sunset Kendwa

  • At Sunset Kendwa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Sunset Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and offers a beachfront location. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Sunset Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 (one-way)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and January 10.

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Kendwa Sunset

Sunset Kendwa

Sunset Lodge Kendwa

Sunset Kendwa Lodge

Sunset Hotel Zanzibar

Sunset Beach Hotel Zanzibar

Sunset Bungalows Hotel Zanzibar

Sunset Kendwa Lodge

Sunset Kendwa Kendwa

Sunset Kendwa Lodge Kendwa

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Kendwa currently open?

The property is closed between December 24 and January 10.

Does Sunset Kendwa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sunset Kendwa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sunset Kendwa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sunset Kendwa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sunset Kendwa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunset Kendwa?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Sunset Kendwa and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. Sunset Kendwa also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sunset Kendwa?

Yes, Sunset Restaurant offers beachfront dining, international cuisine, and ocean views.

Does Sunset Kendwa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Reviews

Sunset Kendwa Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach area is beautiful, peaceful, and spacious with a lovely pool and colorful surroundings. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Beach
Room
Service staff
Food
Bathroom

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

Super crowded, there were no sun-beds for us. After 1h the staff managed to find two sun-beds which was very helpful.
Ylva, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Zanzibar 2025

Great place to stay. Service at the bar was great. The young men who assist with the baggage were awesome and very helpful.
Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are clean and big. Restaurant has excellent food
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It' was beautiful. Food and drink was superb beach was outstanding. Staff were polite and attentive. A must see if in Zanzibar. Recently renovated pool area.
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved my stay. It was spacious with beautiful palm trees at the lower area where my room was. English breakfast was served and the food orders took max 30 minutes. It was quiet, serene and the beach beds were not as crowded as the neighboring hotels. It has the best beach area that forms a beautiful pool during the high tide and it was never crowded. Staff were very helpful and payments were paid with card or cash in USD and TZS conveniently. WiFi was a bit weak in the room but overall was accessible across the property and beach area. The room was big enough with all amenities. Pictures don’t do justice to this beautiful and leafy hotel. Will definitely return!
Cecilia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great holiday, thank you to all friendly and good people at Kendwa. This beach hotel Is a little paradise. The restaurant is at the beach- you dine and watch the waves and boats. The beach life is colorful and interesting; acrobats perform, people passing by, also some sellers but everybody is respectful, without pressure! The days at the beach were peaceful and nice. The area of Kendwa Hotel is great, Sand and many Palm trees. Very peaceful and clean place. Wifi mainly in the restaurant area.Most delicious is the food. We had half board and got a buffet dinner quite many times. The food was really delicious. People from other hotels came for dinner to Kendwa. The staff is always helpful- Zena and her team: asante sana! We highly recommend this hotel.
Klaudia, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in one of the bungalows close to the beach, which I would highly recommend. The rooms up near the reception would require walking a steep set of stairs each time you wanted to use the pool, beach, bar or restaurant. Our bungalow was very nice with a front porch to sit on. The front desk staff was helpful with arranging boat tours and taxis. The beach in front of the resort is beautiful and very swimmable. There are great shaded chairs and beds to use while lounging near the beach. The swimming pool was large enough, but could use better maintenance. Many tiles are missing and the stairs do not have a handrail. I slipped on the slippery tiled steps and injured my head and leg.
Eileen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Well situate on the beach.
Fredrik, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay
Tauseef, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Amazing beach
Kelvin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Zanzibar gem

Amazing hotel, wonderful beach and the perfect staff. It was so good that we checked out after day 2, to go to stay in another hotel which was terrible n returned back at Sunset after 1 night!
Sabina, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Initially when I attempted to check in they overbooked me and did not have a room for me. They were able to shift me around and accommodate me, moving me 3 rooms in 3 nights. Staff was very friendly and helpful with the process, and apologetic.
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The hotel stuff didn't give us good customer service. They gave us an expensive price for the room.later we found out that others got it for much cheaper price. The wifi cost money. The rooms are overall nice and the area is amazing.
Verified

2/10 Poor

An overpriced disappointment

Apart from the broken mosquito net in my room, the non existing Internet service along with the incredibly mediocre breakfast which was included contributed to making this stay a complete waste of time to a high price. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone when there are so many incredibly nice hotels and resorts next door and it is definitely worth to pay the extra 10 USD to stay at a place with class instead of the dump which is Sunset Kendwa.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing setting. Service improvement potential.

Kendwa Sunset is very well located by a beautiful beach. Hotel is well kept and with a cosy feel. Green garden feel in first part of the hotel and beach vibe at the bungalows located as an extended part of the beach. Room was good with nice beds, clean and with nice size bathroom. Beach area is large with more space between chairs than many other hotels. Pool had great clear view over the beach and ocean. All this would give a 9-10 rating. However service was clearly the worst we experienced among the 5 places we visited in Zanzibar. Seemed to be a mix of Language challenges, care and pure skills. So bring a lot of patience and Hakuna Matata in order for it not to destroy your experience. During 4 days (ehere we also ate elsewhere) we experienced a meal that did not arrive until we were ready to pay, rarely being able to order what we preferred (more than other places) but the challenge was not so much ‘sold out/not in stock’ but lack of knowledge among servants on what was available so ordering was a cumbersome and time consuming process, incorrect order when food arrived and attempt to make us order things we did not want ‘because we have already put x in the system so could you not have y instead’. Likewise for beach towels where ‘sold out/not available right now and not able to find out when we could get a towel or if we could use our rooms towels instead until we went to the reception. However the day the little lady in the restaurant was in, all went smooth 😀
Sisser, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

A estrutura do hotel e a comida sao excelentes,realmente fica nabeira da praia e a piscina é uma delicia. Porem o quarto fica o dia todo sem arcondicionado com a desculpa q o gerador deles nao serve pro arcondicionado. A noite quando o arcondicionado funcionou ele nao gelava o quarto. Na segunda noite faltou energia de nov na cidade(vive acontecendo) e o gerador quebrou,ficamos no escuro e calor nem o ventilador funcionava,eu acho q se voce oferece arcondicionado e o cliente paga por isso,e na cidade vive sem energia, oseu gerador tem q dar conta de ligar os arcondicionados dos quartos,e o aparelho tem q ser capaz de gelar o quarto. Nunca indicaria nem voltaria nesse hotel
PRISCILI, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Super hôtel pour profiter de la merveilleuse plage de Kendwa. Les bungalows sont très spacieux et confortables. Bonne restauration et petit déjeuner très varié. Grand hôtel, mais assez bien intégré dans l’environnement. Bon rapport qualité/prix pour séjourner à Kendwa où il y’a beaucoup d’énormes hôtels horribles et bruyants
ABDELLAH, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Trevligt hotell

Jättetrevlig personal överlag! Var en receptionist som var otrevlig samt en kille på stranden som var på oss hela tiden. Missade även ala våra samtal och meddelanden om Airport-transfer, och försökte skylla det på oss. Annars bra!
Ella, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bonne expérience

Service un peu approximatif, mais chambre très propre, spacieuse, quelques coupures de courant le soir mais je ne sais pas à quoi cela était dû. La wifi extrement nulle. Les repas du soir et petit dej très corrects. Une bonne expérience, la plage est magnifique, transats pour tout le monde.
Lydie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

L'hôtel est situé en bord de mer. Le village est facile d'accès à pied La restauration est bonne et variée.
EVELYNE, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Abbiamo soggiornato al Sunset Kendwa per 2 notti con sola colazione inclusa. Struttura molto bella, curata e accogliente. Camere molto pulite e confortevoli, anche l’aria condizionata funziona perfettamente. Cibo buono, con molta varietà a colazione, da segnalare l’estrema lentezza del servizio pranzo, nonostante sia una struttura grande con la presenza di molti camerieri. Inoltre una sera ci siamo presentati alle 22:30 per poter mangiare qualcosa ma ci è stato detto che non era possibile nonostante la chiusura del ristorante fosse alle 23 (essendo Kendwa una zona tranquilla non abbiamo trovato nessun altro posto per mangiare). Fantastica la possibilità per i clienti di usufruire dei lettini direttamente in spiaggia. Per concludere, ci torneremmo e consigliamo assolutamente di alloggiare in questa struttura
Matteo, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Flinke og hyggelige ansatte/servitører
4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Strandnära hotell med fint hotellområde.

Uppskattade att hotellet låg vid stranden och hade ett fint hotellområde med tre pooler och gym. Hotellet hade en mycket bra frukostbuffé. Det jag upplevde mindre bra var utbudet av mat för lunch och middag när vi inte hade valt till lunch- och middagspaketet. Hotellet ligger lite utanför Nungwi och vägen dit på kvällen kändes lite osäker att gå när det är mörkt.
Marie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Das Areal des Hotels ist wirklich WUNDERSCHÖN mit den vielen Palmen und der direkten Strandlage. Ich habe es geliebt aus unserem Beach Bungalow rauszugehen und direkt auf Sand zu sein. Für unseren Urlaub hat es so absolut ausgereicht, um eine schöne Zeit zu haben. Das Personal war immer sehr bemüht, aber teilweise etwas planlos und vergesslich, was wir ihnen aber nicht übel genommen haben. Die Umgebung des Hotels ist leider sehr arm und für Alleingänge nur bei Tageslicht sicher.
Alina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ett magiskt ställe med fantastisk personal!

Oj vilket ställe! Vilken service nere på stranden och i restaurangen. Läget är perfekt, stranden är magisk. Det enda vi hade nån synpunkt på var att kanske lite mer kryddning i maten (och lite för stora portioner), samt att de låter gäster ”paxa” solstolar en halv dag innan dom kommer och nyttjar dom. Samt att wifi är väldigt svajigt. Annars är vi så nöjda att vi faktiskt ändrade om vårt sista hotell och ska bo vår sista natt hos dom igen. Magiskt!
Nina, 5-night trip