Promised Land Lodge

Property class: 3
Kizimkazi beachfront hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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At Promised Land Lodge, you can spend time at the beach sipping drinks, plus activities like scuba diving and snorkeling are nearby. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, and mani/pedis. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$69 nightly
The current price is $86 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A room with two beds, a wooden door, and a woven rug.

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing

A four-poster bed with a canopy, wooden flooring, and a small bedside table.

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

A wooden deck with a woven bench and a hammock, overlooking a beach with clear turquoise water.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a small table with a lamp, a wicker chair, and a ceiling fan.

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Bungalow, Multiple Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a door, and a wall with a colorful painting.

Family Bungalow, Multiple Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kizimkazi-Zanzibar, Kizimkazi

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mchangamble Beach - 22 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 32 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 41 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Paje Beach - 43 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jetty - The Residence - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Sarabi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ngalawa Cocktail Bar - ‬66 min drive

About this property

Promised Land Lodge

  • At Promised Land Lodge, you can spend time at the beach sipping drinks, plus activities like scuba diving and snorkeling are nearby. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, and mani/pedis. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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
    • 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

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Promised Land Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The pool was great, quiet, and perfect for cooling down with a lovely view. (3 reviews)
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Verified review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location. Pros: - nice pool - activities - laundry service (not expensive) - inexpensive great massages Cons: - no AC - almost no water pressure in shower - only 1 very mediocre restaurant with nothing really near by
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Utterly great!

Absolutely beautiful place to spend 5 days. Utterly clean, great food, cold drinks, very very cheap, free kayaks and paddle boards, good shower, friendly dogs, interesting wildlife, really friendly staff, loads of interesting places to sit and lay down in the communal area, can walk quite far out into the Indian ocean when the tide is out and it faces west so the view of the sun setting each evening is spectacular. I'll give it a 14 out of 10!!!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful and quiet place, perfect if you’re looking to truly slow down and unwind. Life here moves at a gentle pace, and it never feels crowded or rushed. The lodge isn’t always the most pristine or “perfect,” but that’s actually part of its charm. It doesn’t feel like a sanitized resort — it feels real and authentic, with character and soul. You feel like you’re staying somewhere genuine rather than somewhere designed to impress on paper. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming. From the moment I arrived, I felt at home, cared for, and relaxed in a way that’s hard to describe but easy to feel. The view is beautiful, especially at sunset. The tide isn’t always high enough for swimming in the sea, but the pool is perfect for cooling down and enjoying the surroundings. I would return to this place without hesitation — for the quiet, the authenticity of Kizimkazi, and the truly good vibes and beauty of this lodge.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

It delivers more than the name promises.

I had a great time. Internet connection was also good. Food was excellent and so was the service. I am sure I will be back in the near future to Promised land Lodge.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Virkelig dejligt flot og roligt sted maden er lidt primitiv men perfekt sted at starte en længere ferie på zanzibar
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Avslappnad, charmig afrikansk reggaeinspirerad stämning.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk område hvis man ønsker en avslappende og rolig atmosfære. Utrolig kult sted med hengekøyer rundt bar’n. Kommer gjerne tilbake.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified review

4/10 Fair

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 .
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Super hôtel

Super hôtel pour se détendre et profiter à l'interieur mais la restauration est à améliorer.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Just relax

Perfect place to relax and chill. Very inviting environment to do so, plus the staff is excellent. Hakuna Matata
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice beachfront property with a laidback vibe. Reasonable restaurant. Good bar and cocktails.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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
Verified review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

La zenitude dans un cadre paradisiaque coupė du monde
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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☺️
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Un petit paradis ! personnel absolument adorable dans une ambiance décontractée.
Verified review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.