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Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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This beachfront property offers a peaceful getaway with amenities like a poolside bar and garden. Enjoy meals at the Asian restaurant, go scuba diving, or relax on sun loungers by the outdoor pool. The hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and arranges local tours.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 706
AED 841 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Pool Bungalow

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pool Bungalow | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Pool Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kendwa, Kendwa, 0000

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 51 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Hotel near Nungwi Beach
A short walk from Kendwa Beach, Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site Asian cuisine restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Kendwa Rocks Beach
Kendwarocks Bungalows Hotel Zanzibar
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Hotel
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Kendwa
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Hotel Kendwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kendwa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kendwa Beach and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

darius

Clean room, spa and beach
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

YURI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in staff were rude, 'going through the motions', not very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room door died twice. It was fixed once and the next time the door beeped all night because no one was there to fix it. Otherwise, the rooms ans grounds were great. The beach views were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay and the staff was very hospitable

10/10 Excellent

Herish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top service and super comfortable! Many thanks to Damian, Josepha, Halima, Angela and many more for the kindness in any aspect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefania Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, food, the beach, rooms everything is excelent,
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great value resort with lovely staff right on a beautiful stretch of beach. The spa is amazing. The food is a bit hit and miss but we still dined here every night so it’s not terrible. The photos don’t really do it justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
For the price, we think this property could be better maintained. We had a leak in our sink that was unable to be fixed during our stay. The room could have been cleaner overall. However, the location was great on the beach and the food at the hotel was delicious and reasonably priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kubilay

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

Great Service, Excellent Location

We booked an executive suit for three. The room was cleaned on daily basis. All amenities were functioning properly and we had a pool that was also cleaned everyday. The includes breakfast was satisfying and had everything we need. The beach was very close, the service in the beach was super fast. The prices in the restaurant is not cheap but also not too high to complain.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keidra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WiFi was a bit spotty but other than that, we had an excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javon

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

Great Stay at Kendwa Rocks!

I had an incredible stay at this hotel. Very beautiful rooms, facilities and pool. The staff were so friendly, helpful and accommodating. The food was very good. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful general location and facilities. Nice accommodation. But the room cleaner only came once the whole time we were there. Very poor indeed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is the beach resort experience we were looking for! Palapas, to lay under looking out over the beautiful sea, white sand, a pool and very friendly staff! The morning breakfast buffet had a lot of variety, the regular menu had plenty to choose from, and did I mention the staff was so pleasant! We stayed in the least expensive rooms bc we weren’t planning to spend much time there, they were more than sufficient with a comfy bed, cool AC and hot shower! It is a long walk from the rooms to the beach with a lot of stairs, we enjoyed the walk but it is not ADA friendly. We used the spa for a great haircut with Ali and lovely massages from Nuru, my son went sky diving with JJ, we booked an ATV tour with OSSELICHE Quad Tours and had a great time with Junior and crew. We had great service from Neha, Haji, Malele, Naheem, Frank and many others. And we enjoyed live entertainment, live music and bonfires at night. There may be more luxurious places but for our family with teens, it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had wonderful holiday at Kendwa Rocks. Our villa was amazing and looks way better then on photos. The Full Moon Party is a great experience although I'd love to hear more international music. Beautiful beach with lots of entertainment options. Hope to be back one day! Thanks for having us.

10/10 Excellent

Nihad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have travel to many beach resorts. By far this was the best place I have stayed at. What made the stay fun and enjoyable was the staff. Every employee was friendly and outgoing. The front desk was very helpful. Answered any question and was helpful. I could name people but it would be to many, everyone was great. Would love to come back one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Overall good stay.

Kendwa Rocks was a nice place for us to stay a few nights. We stayed in a balcony room and I think after snooping around this was the best choice or room as others, especially those with a personal swimming pool were really exposed and not very private. They are undergoing building work and our building seemed fairly new which was nice. The restuarant and bar served good food that was reasonably priced which we appreciated as theres not really much else around. Its a nearly a brilliant place to go but attention to detail is not quite there yet. But you get what you pay for especially in that area and we enjoyed. It does have a backpacker feel to it as well which was fun but not expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Handy for Full Moon Party -wouldn't pick otherwise

Pros: - Great to stay onsite for Full Moon Party and be able to nip back to room during the night - Full moon party was fun and ticket price was included in stay - Beach is nice with plenty of sunloungers - nice to have regular staff service for food & drinks at sunlongers - easy location to get a taxi to CoccoBello for another party night Cons: - Shower water was only lukewarm so couldn't properly enjoy a shower - asked to have it fixed and it was not done - got the impression that it couldn't be improved? - wifi was almost useless - no wifi coverage in bedroom and again was told this was normal and it doesn't stretch to cover all rooms - wifi very intermitted and bad even in communal areas - room smelt musky / bad throughout - breakfast was quite basic / limited for such a big resort and more expensive cost of stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gialma

La piscina era sporca e non finzionava
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura un po’ datata ma con camere confortevoli. Un po’ troppa disorganizzazione e lentezza al ristorante ma camerieri sempre disponibili. La spiaggia è molto bella e la struttura offre lettini ed ombrelloni agli ospiti. In generale non si ha la sensazione di essere in una spiaggia zanzibarina perché è davvero sovraffollata e piena di venditori di oggetti ed escursioni (nella porzione di mare davanti ai lettini sfrecciano moto d’acqua e barche con musica ad ultimo volume e c’è addirittura una costruzione di gonfiabili in mezzo al mare che deturpano parecchio il paesaggio!) Per chi vuole godersi la bellezza di Kendwa beach ma in un’atmosfera più rilassata e autentica forse sono consigliabili strutture nel tratto di spiaggia un po’ più a nord. Per chi cerca invece musica, confusione e intrattenimento Kendwa rocks è perfetta. Nel complesso, la valutazione della struttura è comunque positiva.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeneho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un séjour incroyable ! L’accueil a été exceptionnel, surtout grâce à Fred et Neha qui ont été formidables du début à la fin. Toujours souriants, disponibles et aux petits soins, ils ont vraiment fait la différence et rendu notre expérience inoubliable. Merci encore pour tout, nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kendwa Rocks: un buon villaggio! Abbiamo alloggiato 10 giorni in una camera tipla molto bella e con giusti spazi (due bagni ma uno con solo doccia e lavabo e uno con solo wc e lavabo), segnalo solo la mancanza di un armadio in cui riporre le cose. La zona ristorante è bellissima e soprattutto alla cucina VOTO 10, il cibo è buono e fresco e la scelta è molto ampia (sushi, pizza, italiano, locale ecc), il personale è gentile e disponibile ma i tempi di attesa sono troppo lunghi! La zona spiaggia invece, non è molto curata ed i lettini sono molto vicini tra loro (alcuni anche sporchi o rovinati). Non c’è un gruppo di animazione nel villaggio, ma alcuni giorni organizzano spettacoli, tutti i sabati c’è la festa in spiaggia con buffet e musica ed a giorni alterni è aperta la discoteca all’interno del villaggio (carina, musica prettamente locale). Voto complessivo 9!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cintia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La propiedad es hermosa y con todas las comodidades, la playa es increíble. Nos encantó la amabilidad del personal
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel excelente com bom restaurante e com uma praia fantásticas, das melhores de Zanzibar. Recomendável.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaëlle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un super séjour dans un cadre magnifique avec un personnel très sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023