Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE

Property class: 5 and above
Kizimkazi beachfront resort with 3 restaurants and beach bar

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Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and sailing. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Jua, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 poolside bars, a free kid's club, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$179 nightly
The current price is $219 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a decorative wall piece.

Bungalows

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Jacuzzi Room

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a pool area, a wooden desk with a mirror, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a small round ottoman.

Deluxe Jacuzzi Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Junior Swim-Up Suite +16

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of a pool and greenery.

Junior Swim-Up Suite +16

  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Jacuzzi Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a large window.

Premium Jacuzzi Room

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Sea Front Swim-Up Suite +16

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with a view of a pool and palm trees.

Sea Front Swim-Up Suite +16

  • Partial sea view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Swim-Up Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a round mirror, and a view of a swimming pool.

Deluxe Swim-Up Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a balcony with a view of the surrounding area.

Junior Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Bungalows

A room with a bed, a wooden partition, a bench, and a hanging chair.

Family Bungalows

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Duplex Villa

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the sea.

Duplex Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 1238 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Ocean Villa

A wooden deck with a pool and seating area overlooking the ocean.

Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Swim-Up Room

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden table, two chairs, a small round table, a ceiling fan, a large mirror, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

Premium Swim-Up Room

  • Ocean view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Zanzibar Island, Kizimkazi, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Salaam Cave Aquarium - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dimbani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Paje Beach - 37 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jetty - The Residence - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sarabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ngalawa Cocktail Bar - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE

  • Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and sailing. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Jua, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 poolside bars, a free kid's club, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 151 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Free children's club

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered a variety of good food options, with many staff members providing excellent service. (9 reviews)
  • The pool area offered a variety of activities, including live music and dance performances, and was a lovely feature of the hotel. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food, great staff and great services.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience and good times. Great service and people ate very kind
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved this property. The staff was very nice and helpful throughout my entire stay. They have many food options at the resort and they have different activities for free, painting on Mondays and Fridays were my favorite.
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8/10 Very good

Good property

The property is good , staff are welcoming. Good for holiday with family , food is good , thanks to Edson at Jua restaurant, his service is excellent and he made sure my family is comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and the staff were great. However, the prices on site are very exaggerated. The location of the resort is exploited a little. Would still vacation there again anytime.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Experience
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay at Kwanza was amazing, stayed here for my honeymoon and my wife really loved the resort. We stayed in one of the swim up rooms which was a nice added feature. The only thing I could fault this hotel is the drainage system in the shower and sink is a bit slow to go down the drain other than that everything is 5 star. I would definitely stay here again and the staff were all amazing and accommodating.
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8/10 Very good

The resort is stunning, and our swim up, ocean view rooms (we were upgraded) were fantastic. The hotel is brand new, and was quiet whilst we were there, the food was variable, but largely good, and all the staff were lovely, and could not do enough for you. The resort itself is quite remote, but still perfect for a relaxing break with a choice of several restaurants and bars on site, as well as a spa, gym and yoga area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay here was amazing! Beautiful resort and staff. Everyone is so nice and friendly. The buffet style food was fresh and good. The rooms were clean and kept cool. We enjoyed the outdoor shower. Great views for pictures and videos if you’re a content creator or just enjoy doing so. I would definitely recommend this resort.
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay was definitely what I would describe as a paradise resort, great food and entertainment and the staff are very friendly.With the only slight feedback being they had a lot of power cuts through the stay and water cuts occasionally but it was fixed once reported. A slight bit of maintenance needs to be done with regards to rust but is very difficult with the type of climate in Zanzibar but overall I would recommend this as a 5 star location in Zanzibar, thank you.
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10/10 Exceptional

Jewel of the South

We learnt Kwanza is “the first” in Swahili language, and in reality it was. Our experience was amazing. From the comfort of our chalet to the pristine landscape and exterior and the dining variety, it could not have been any better. The daily show by the poolside was an extra add-on that kept our daughters waiting for it every evening.. from live music, to local dance it was very original and engaging. Many thanks to all the staff for being so attentive, friendly and welcoming.. Mr. Riyab, Mr. Rajabu, Ms. Mariam and all the other members were so kind and helpful.
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6/10 Good

A very beautiful property. Super nice staff. Very over priced and underwhelming with Meal options. Buffet style without meal plan is $45 per person per meal per a day! I do a lot of traveling and thats the most ridiculously price I have ever had. When checking out, additional $70 was added to the final bill. Once again, highest taxes I have experienced within my time of traveling. Will definitely visit Zanzibar again, but will prefer another hotel!!
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s an amazing place,I will recommend kwanza to anyone who wants to have a quiet and peaceful get away, it’s unique, the staffs are very welcoming,the food is nice, What I didn’t like was the payment process during reservation, I had clicked payment upon arrival, but I was debited immediately I keyed in my account details. That didn’t seat well with me. But apart from that, kwanza is very nice place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and would recommend
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8/10 Very good

Great small but nice resort.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a good stay
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2/10 Poor

The beach views and the aesthetics were beautiful
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views for sunset 🌅

Very nice resort.. little expensive if you dont have all inclusive
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

Awesome hotel.. AHMED AND KELVIN WERE AWESOME
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a fabulous place and wish I spent more time there. Two days was just not enough. I loved their activities and will definitely stay there again and again.
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10/10 Exceptional

A perfect getaway resort, relaxing and perfect for honeymooners and couples. The hotel is new so it is well maintained. They have a doctor which helped us with my kid. All staff are smiling, welcoming and helpful sometimes the service is slow but they are doing their best
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8/10 Very good

I loved this resort , all the staff were so friendly and welcoming . I was worried about the food but the food there was amazing every day a new dishes to try and I loved the way the really embrace they own cuisine . Foods were so good , I loved the cocktails as I have bee in so many resort and the cocktails weren’t good but in Kwanza all drinks were amazing just takes long . To Ibrahim , Lucas , Mwansuda and Mercy thank you so much for making our staying better
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4/10 Fair

Disappointed

Zanzibar is a beautiful island, however Kwanza doesn’t live up to its 5 star rating. Food - terrible, food was stale, rehashed from the day before and the same food nearly every day. Service - not great, we had a few issues, like a flood into our room - which were very poorly handled - overall they just didn’t seem to care about much. If we were paying $250 per night, there would be no complaints but they are asking the same rates as Dubai with nowhere near the same level of service or hospitality.
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6/10 Good

Honest review

The hotel was generally good but the pool area lacked something and I’m not sure. Could do with cleaning more as today it had a lot of flies/wasps and bits gathering at the steps, water didn’t look a great colour. Bathroom in my room smelt of sewerage, did not improve after calling reception. My daughter had raw/undercooked chicken in her chicken wrap and she ate some of it without realising. Spoke with the management but it didn’t seem to matter. Not the best experience and some staff were slow to bring drinks, today I waited 20mins and there was no one else at the pool
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2/10 Poor

I recently came to stay at the kwanza resort by sunrise in Zanzibar. While a beautiful location and most welcoming stay, I experience some bad service, that of which I didn’t expect for the money I paid for the hotel. My main issue was the waiting time for everything from the coffee in the mornings to the room service in the evenings, at one point even had to wait over 2 hours for a cup of coffee, which is ludicrous. Also, I had a discount code because I booked with Expedia, which was not honoured and the individual I spoke to, was extremely rude about, he made an arrange to meet at the reception to discuss my bill and what he can do and then didn’t come and then was extremely rude to me on the phone. There was a cockroach in one of the rooms and the air conditioning was not working in another. It was getting ridiculous. I left with a sour taste, also my sister, who came on the trip is a journalist, she has written for ELLE, Vogue, Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar was planning on featuring the resort, is now quite disappointed. The best time were the staff who were incredibly accommodating and worked super hard to make our stay the best it could be