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Clove Island Villas & SPA

4.0 star property
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Front of property
Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View | View from room
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Makunduchi Beach, Makunduchi, Mkoa wa Unguja Kusini
  • Makunduchi Beach
    2 min walk
  • Jambiani Beach
    12 min drive
  • Mtende Beach
    26 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    65 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Lobby sitting area

Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Exclusive Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Makunduchi

With a stay at Clove Island Villas & SPA in Makunduchi, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Makunduchi Beach. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Paje Beach and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Mtende Beach.

What's nearby

  • Makunduchi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Paje Beach - 23 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 24 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Mtende Beach - 26 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Soles - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪eden rock - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Clove Island Zanzibar Resort Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Reef Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Reef Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Clove Island Villas & SPA

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Clove Island Villas & SPA offers 7 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered 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 pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 32-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Restaurant, a beachfront fine-dining restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Restaurant - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Chef
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 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 available for USD 50.0 per day

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 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Clove Island Villas Spa
Clove Island & Spa Makunduchi
Clove Island Villas Apartments
Clove Island Villas & SPA Hotel
Clove Island Villas & SPA Makunduchi
Clove Island Villas & SPA Hotel Makunduchi

Clove Island Villas & SPA Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Clove Island. The food and drinks were fantastic and the staff were amazing and very friendly. They were readily available to help and answer any questions we had during our stay. When it came to booking transportation to get around Zanzibar, they made the process easy. The property is nice, if you are looking for a cozy, quiet place secluded from the hustle and bustle, stay here. Also steps away from the beach and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hassina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival the Polish owner welcomed us. He seemed a genuine enough guy but we had hoped our money would have gone to people of Zanzibar - not a foreign owner. The accommodation was amazing - a bedroom and lounge/kitchenette. I think all the other accommodation are a similar set up. It was immaculately clean and decor was modern. The staff are amazing. Wonderful women who cleaned the rooms and came in every evening to spray for mosquitoes (was not bitten once!). Bar and kitchen staff could not do enough to help. Even made us a fish coconut curry (a favourite Swahili dish) on our last day. The food in the restaurant is good but could be improved with more local dishes, after all you’re in Zanzibar not Italy or England. Was a little disappointed to see female manager counting the money from the tip box at the bar and disappearing into the office with it. I sincerely hope the tips go DIRECTLY to staff. My advice - tip staff directly yourself. That way you know they get it. The beach is a little stony but when the tide is up it’s past the stones and swimming is great. Don’t worry about the seaweed. It won’t hurt! Internet is intermittent. But we were not interested in keeping in touch with the outside world constantly. Sit by the pool, take long walks on the beach, talk to the staff, they are connected to the island and its culture. This hotel gets a 7 out of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad, Little Rock

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice secluded place right on the beach. Great staff and very very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and the villas were wonderful. It is small with limited villas, which makes it very personal. The food at the restaurant was tasty as well. More options for breakfast would have been nice. The only downfall was the beach, it is really not very user friendly. We went to another beach. The pool was wonderful. Thanks for an amazing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sumayya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Absolutely incredible place to stay if relaxation is your goal. All the staff were amazing, friendly, helpful and a joy to be around. Hosts were very generous with their knowledge and advice surrounding the area and the island in general. Definitely coming back at some point in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host, May was very friendly and helpful. When we arrived, the air condition in the room has issued so she told us upfront and gave us options of either relocating us to another hotel or get free lunch whiles they work on it. Of course, we took the free lunch and the air condition was fined by evening time. The place came as advertised 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing holiday spot
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The pool and beach were amazing and relaxing and the staff was also very friendly and caring. The breakfast became a bit repetitive over a few days, but the rest of the menu was pretty varied, and food was good. We also did an activity which staff was able to sort out for us, along with transfers in and out of the hotel, which was very useful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beerose

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

JAMAL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secluded and very quiet compared to other places in Zanzibar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager(s) and staff was friendly and helpful, good quiet location. Much recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Jiri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SO SO Great!
We cannot say enough about the staff at Clove Island!! Management is on top of everything and service staff are outstanding. EVERYTHING is taken care of - all we had to do was enjoy our vacation. Very clean, food is great, and always felt safe. WIFI a little slow in the room, but faster in the restaurant. All units look onto the beach and the property is directly on the beach. You cannot go wrong booking here. We can't wait to return, staff felt like family after 10 days!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem In south Zanzibar
If you’re looking for peace and tranquillity Cloverland is the place to be in Zanzabar
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Avesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Clove Island
Most amazing stay. A 10/10 accomodation. Villas are 6 months old overlooking a turquoise beach. Rooms and bathrooms are beautifully designed, clean and neat. Staff and management are friendly, efficient and very helpful. Gave us a personalised service, regularly interacting with the guests and proving advice and guidance. Their command of the English language is very good. Breakfast and dinners were well prepared, very tasty meals. Location is perfect for couples and family. It is located is quiet Makunduchi, away from the crowds and bustle of touristy locations. The beach was quiet for enjoyment and relaxation.The island is not very large, so visiting the tourist spots was not a hassle. The stay at Clove Island was a key factor to a most enjoyable and beautiful island holiday.
Clove Island Beach
Clove Island Villas and Spa - turquoise water
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice well kept clean property.Managers are amazing,went above and beyond to make you feel home.Food is fantastic and personnel is nice and polite.Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel!
Amazing atmosphere! The staff and managers are very friendly. They welcome you with a beverage and a smile. The hotel is very clean and beautiful. All the staff is very friendly and polite. We stayed their for 3 days with our ten year old son and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality Modern Comftable hotel.
Amazing new hotel with the best showers and a gorgeous pool. Staff were great and lovely food. Only downside for me was i was with a friend so felt a little isolated from the rest of the Island. Would be perfect for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aadam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brand New Beach Villas
Clove Island far exceeded our expectations, in fact we felt sad after we had left despite our next hotel being a big resort with loads more facilities, if i'd had done it again, i'd have spent more time in the impeccably designed, beautiful beach resort that was Clove Island. - Food was the best by far, best prawns i've ever tasted. - Spa was an indulgent experience on the rooftop of one of the villas overlooking the ocean and reasonably priced at that! - Maria the Manager was nothing short of amazing, super helpful, friendly, understood her guests specific needs, always took the time out to find out if we were okay - Catered to our Halaal requirements - One of the most reasonable transport services on the island - Kitchenette was perfect as we travelled with our 2 babies, so needed a stove etc, for milk, noodles, etc - Bathroom was beautiful - The complimentary cot even matched the decor of the room, attention to detail was beyond compare :) Well Done Clove Island, I see big things for you guys going forward! All the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and very well designed hotel in unique place Makunduchi. Hotel has everything what You need to spend your time in the best way you can do. Reataurant offers you fresh and tasty dishes in normal prices. Clove Island is located almost at the beach, so you can enjoy beautifull view from your apartment. Very helpful staff, they organize turist trip or live music jam sessions. If you looking high quality, safe and beautiful place for holiday you should visit Clove Island.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danilio, Vienna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel located in very nice place, I was really enjoy every moment of my holiday. Perfect dishes, tasty and big portion. Stunning design of interior, and nice views from apartment. Only few steps from ocean. You can also use swimming pool and fully relax
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Amazing! Hotel is brand new so everything is super clean and in perfect condition. Villas are very stylish, design is stunning, the same as a views from rooms. You can grab a coffee and enjoy watching beautifull ocean. It realy nice. Tasty food is another reasone to choose this place for holiday, fresh meals are very yummy :) Plus for a perfect service, if you need any help, they gonna help you for sure
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teo, Tbilisi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to have relax in real paradise, nice staff and very delicious food. Looking forward to have next visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019