Zuri Zanzibar

5.0 star property
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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Beach bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Off Nungwi Road, Kendwa, Unguja Kaskazini Region
  • Kendwa Beach
    20 min walk
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    6 min drive
  • Nungwi Beach
    6 min drive

Room options

Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kendwa

Located in Kendwa, Zuri Zanzibar is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. .This beach hotel is 16 mi (25.8 km) from Muyuni Beach and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Mapenzi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 39 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Zuri Zanzibar

Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Kendwa Beach
Zuri Zanzibar offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Maua Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 46-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Upendo Restaurant, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the poolside bar or one of 4 bars/lounges, or 2 beach bars.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Upendo Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Peponi Bar - This bar overlooks the garden. Open daily.
Maisha Resto & Bar - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Bahari Grill & Bar - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Dhow Bar - This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Arabic, Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 beach bars, 4 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Upendo Restaurant
  • Peponi Bar
  • Maisha Resto & Bar
  • Bahari Grill & Bar
  • Dhow Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 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

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 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Zuri Zanzibar Hotel Kendwa
Zuri Zanzibar Hotel
Zuri Zanzibar Kendwa
Zuri Zanzibar Hotel
Zuri Zanzibar Kendwa
Zuri Zanzibar Hotel Kendwa

Zuri Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was EXACTLY as it appeared on the website. Beautiful grounds, including the spice garden. HUGE bungalows and being surrounded by beautiful foliage. Clean beach and easy access to the ocean. Great staff. Two blue monkeys resident in the trees. GIANT African snails all over. The food was so good. Menus changed often and I was there for one week. Accommodating staff make arrangements to see things away from the property such as tours of Jozani Forest, Stone Town and Prison Island to see the giant tortoises.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a gem but not the paradise it could be.
Top quality result with understated but top quality accommodation, excellent food and outstanding customer service from all members of the team. I could not rate it overall a top score because one element spoilt the total experience for us. The beach is white sand, with clear waters, but certainly not relaxing much of the time. With good reason the beach is not private. Given that it is one of the best on the island, therefore there are a lot of passing visitors. The hotel does restrict them from coming in to the property. The issue is the conveyor belt of hawkers trying to sell. They stand looking at the guests on the sunbeams, and as soon as you go for a swim, pounce on you. Add to this, impromptu african dance routines (again looking for tips), and jet skis. A great beach for people watching, but not the best a lot of the time for total relaxation and to enjoy the beauty. Not, I would stress the hotels fault. We felt that the whole threat of over tourism is a big problem on the island and needs to be addressed urgently by the Government.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, delicious food, great service, and an absolutely perfect beach. It was an ideal place to relax for a few days after safari.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Absar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Rui

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is top notch. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hamad

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meck

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Place Too expensive beverages!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jhojan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem
Good experienc, it sets the expectations HIGH 1for other places where its hard to compare
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Osama

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

takeshwarsingh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing and unhygienic
Zero hygiene at the breakfast kitchen. They handle eggs with used gloves , and their ‘clean ‘ plates had broken egg shells stuck to them. Service is slooooowwwwww. If you ask for milk, sugar and coffee - that’s 3 trips for the waiter .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor service great facilities
Service was not great. Requests were often not understood by staff or ignored. Facilities and food was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
JUST INCREDIBLE IN EVERY WAY!
Zuri Zanzibar is INCREDIBLE!! 5 Star service, stunning setting, perfect beach, wouldn't go anywhere else in Zanzibar, we have done other resorts, with both incentive groups and privately, This is by far the best resort in Zanzibar! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful resort worth every penny
I couldn't rate this place highly enough - the pictures online don't do it justice! Everything from the rooms, restaurants, pool and beach are designed beautifully and we loved how each cabin is really secluded in it's own little jungle. The food was delicious - especially in the a la carte dinner restaurant and overall the service was great. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tropical paradise!
Very, very nice! I've seen a fair share of high-end resorts and I can attest with confidence that Zuri truly is awesome! We stayed in a bungalow - it is very comfortable, clean, spacious, the terrace is lovely - facing the ocean and situated on a hillside so you catch the ocean breeze. The outside shower is amazing - you can see an attention to detail at every step. The resort has an abundance of tropical vegetation - a veritable garden of Eden! The food is pretty good but can get a bit boring after the 3rd day or so. The beach is very nice - just like in the pictures! The difference between high and low tide is small so you can swim all day. Overall - very nice and worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the natural set-up, everything felt organic and in harmony with nature vs other more imposing resorts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019