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Sunset Kendwa

4.0 star property
Beachfront lodge for sun and fun

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On the beach, scuba diving, snorkelling
Standard Double Room | Garden view
International cuisine, beach views
Property grounds
International cuisine, beach views

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Bungalow | In-room safe

Deluxe Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (Courtyard)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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 Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sunset Kendwa

Upscale lodge near Nungwi Beach
A short walk from Kendwa Beach, Sunset Kendwa provides an airport shuttle, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and scuba diving. The on-site restaurant, Sunset Restaurant, features international cuisine and ocean views. Guests can also expect to find a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as safes and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, ceiling fans and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sunset Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 10 January.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunset Kendwa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Kendwa?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunset Kendwa?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Sunset Kendwa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 60 one-way applies.

Where is Sunset Kendwa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kendwa lodge is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kendwa Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Sunset Kendwa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 123 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tauseef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelvin

Amazing beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and big. Restaurant has excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klaudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

shuk

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jarle

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kajsa

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms need to be checked before check in . My room phone did not work so could not inform them of other things missing not working right away. Safe not working, AC not working for hours one day, missing no disturb sign. Needs a bedside lamp very dark at night. Hot water only last 5 mins. Love the property but these aould be easily fixed if checked
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nos dieron una habitación que no correspondía a lo que se había pagado, encima no tenia agua caliente y el aire esrtaba malo, fue muy difícil para que nos cambiaran de habitación
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible el trato, la habitación no le servía ni el aire ni tenía agua caliente, habíamos escogido la más cara y fue una decepción y costo mucho que nos cambiaran a otra habitación, que tampoco fue la que habíamos pagado,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen desayuno. Buena estancia en general.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024