Promised Land Lodge

3.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Kizimkazi-Zanzibar, Kizimkazi
  • Kizimkazi Beach
    19 min walk
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque
    8 min drive
  • Dimbani Beach
    21 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    64 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Bungalow, Multiple Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing

  • 12 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kizimkazi

Located in Kizimkazi, Promised Land Lodge is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque and Kizimkazi Beach. .This beach hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Jambiani Beach and 20 mi (32.1 km) from Paje Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Dimbani Beach - 21 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Mchangamble Beach - 27 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mtende Beach - 44 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪eden rock - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬66 min drive

About this property

Promised Land Lodge

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
Promised Land Lodge offers 16 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per person (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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Promised Land Lodge Kizimkazi
Promised Land Kizimkazi
Promised Land Lodge Hotel
Promised Land Lodge Kizimkazi
Promised Land Lodge Hotel Kizimkazi

Promised Land Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very relaxing place to stay and recuperate. We had a fantastic sea view to the front and side of the room. That did mean that when the storms came we also had a very wet floor as the front just has mesh panels and no windows (but we were very grateful for the refreshing breeze!) but this was quickly dried up with some towels. Housekeeping available everyday and excellent service. Room had a ceiling and a mosquito net over the bed. As it was hot and humid when we were there it could be quite difficult to sleep at night - not the fault of the hotel, just one of those things. The bathroom shower is not contained so be warned that the floor does get very wet and is slow to drain. The pool was great! Most guests don't seem to use it so it was pretty quiet most days. We loved it when the monkeys would come out and swing around the trees by the pool - it's a mini jungle paradise! Access to the sea is down some steps - the water is lovely and clear. Be aware that during load tied you will likely be approached by locals hiding behind rocks on the beach offering boat tours/taxi service etc. The same tours and services are offered by the hotel for a very competitive price so we preferred to book through Promised Land. Lovely bar and restaurant staff. Lovely food especially the Tanzanian fish curry! We stayed for 10 nights so menu was getting a bit samey but most people stay for much shorter period of time. Beautiful, remote location with lovely people to look after you.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walk through the gate - wow!
Approaching the lodge I wondered where on earth I was going as it down a long track but when I walked through the gates it was WOW! The whole place faces the beautiful blue ocean. The view from my room was stunning and the choice of hammocks, swings and loungers just scream relax! Perfect place to chill out with reggae vibes and friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just relax
Perfect place to relax and chill. Very inviting environment to do so, plus the staff is excellent. Hakuna Matata
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beachfront property with a laidback vibe. Reasonable restaurant. Good bar and cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Galit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
A piece of paradise at the end of the world that soothes the soul. The hotel is located on a cliff overlooking the sea. A spectacular spectacle of tides and stunning sunsets. A place with a lot of green, Spacious spaces and seating areas with meticulous decoration in the space. A special experience of living in nature in a bungalow with a balcony. The rooms are cozy and comfortable. Waking up in the morning with the birds chirping. Stunning bar, beautiful pool. Thank you to the lovely owner Shabi and all the lovely staff for a wonderful stay that will not be forgotten.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place - love it!
Beautifully situated lodge, quiet and peaceful with the best atmosphere and nice spacious rooms and huts. Staff are amazing, nice and helpful. Tasty breakfast and delicious food in the restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hidden jewel
Beautiful place, friendly hosts! Being able to use the kayak was amazing! Our room had a bit of a sour smell, but still a great experience overall☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away in the quiet, relaxing south end of the Island of Zanzibar, Promised Land is a beautiful escape from reality. Whether you’re lounging in the plethora of furniture: swinging beds, hammocks, or beach beds, taking a swim in the salt water pool, playing a pickup game of volleyball, or sending the kayaks for a beautiful sunset cruise, Promised Land offers it all. The newly built and furnished bungalows are pristine. With beautiful mock wood floors, a comfy bed, and an out door-y bathroom and shower, you are sure to stay feeling dreamy. The staff members are exceptional. They help you set up any adventure you plan on taking but also do not pressure you into trying anything you don’t wish to partake in. Tending to your every needs, as a guest I felt like I could ask for anything and they would try to see it through. Lastly, the food, specifically dinner (because it is all we took part in) was 5 star. Courses were of the utmost savory and well presented. 5/5 for Promised Land.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a treasure- clean, quiet, personable staff. Shout out to Mousa, Yumi, Rashi, and Ali for making my stay so memorable. Beautiful location away from the party life, and the restaurant food was great for every meal. Loved the breakfast. Highly recommend for those looking for a peaceful, clean hut on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jingshan, Beijing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
place is good enough
It's good but not the best season for traveling
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing, such a beautiful setting and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious too, all in all a great few days, I would definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Sanne Mussa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My forever go to place <3
My forever go to place. This is my fifth visit. Its just magical. Could be nice if the menu had more selection and if there would be snacks available to buy, as you really dont want to leave the place at all. The spa lady is very good - had a very lovely massage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephane

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favourite spot
Promised Land is a truly amazing place if you need a beautiful spot to relax, chill and regain energy. Huts are clean and spacious with comfortable beds, food is really good and everybody at the lodge are very friendly. This was our third time at Promised Land - and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisk område hvis man ønsker en avslappende og rolig atmosfære. Utrolig kult sted med hengekøyer rundt bar’n. Kommer gjerne tilbake.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Christophe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decevant
Même si le cadre est magnifique l’hôtel n’était pas à la hauteur de ce qui est annoncé. J’ai réservé un bengalow familial avec vue mer et j’ai eu une chambre quasi sans lumière à côté de vieux toilettes à l’odeur nauseabonde. Malgré ma demande aucun effort de changement. La piscine est vieillissante et sale. Sinon le restaurant est ok, la vue magnifique, le bar sympa et le personnel sympa. Si vous n’êtes pas exigeant niveau propreté et cherchez le calme c’est top. La sortie blue safari vaut le coup. Nb : rien de rien dans les alentours .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hôtel
Super hôtel pour se détendre et profiter à l'interieur mais la restauration est à améliorer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Joli endroit, attention aux vols
Hôtel très joli, calme et parfait pour le repos. En fin de séjour j’ai constaté la disparition de les AirPods d’une valeur de 200€ , ceux-ci n’ont jamais été retrouvés mais manifestement volés
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Maiken

Ok hvis man vil have absolut ro
Vi havde et fint ophold. Men man skal være opmærksom på at det ligger langt væk fra alting. Så man skal vælge dette sted for at komme væk fra alt, nyde roen, musikken fra anlægget, den lækre udsigt og den ok mad fra deres restaurant. Alt i alt et ok sted. Ville bare ønske vi havde vidst at der kun var saltvand i hanen kontra alle andre steder vi boede på turen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerard, Saint nazaire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La zenitude dans un cadre paradisiaque coupė du monde
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Karl-otto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig atmosfär
Trevligt rum med gott om plats, flera mysiga allmänna utrymmen, bra poolområde. När det gäller maten var det fasta tider och man var tvungen att beställa en timma innan den serverades, stora portioner men man tröttnade snart på menyn. Ca 20 minuters promemad till byn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un petit paradis ! personnel absolument adorable dans une ambiance décontractée.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fin utsikt men bristande standard
Trevligt men enkel standard (saltvatten i dusch och handfat, ingen AC). Fin havsutsikt men klippor, ej sandstrand. Minus för att ägarna har hundar och katter som springer fritt på området, inkl. i restaurangen. Vid några tillfällen åt hundarna även rester frn bordet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019