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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Garden
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, 0000
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room with Balcony Pool & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room with Patio, Sea view & Walk-in Pool

  • Sea view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite with Balcony, Pool view & Sea view | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite with Balcony, Pool view & Sea view

  • Sea view
  • 605 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with Patio, Sea View & Walk-in Pool

  • Sea view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room with Patio, Sea view & Private Walk-in Pool

  • Sea view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room with Jacuzzi & Garden view

  • Garden view
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room with Patio, Sea View & Private Walk-in Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room with Balcony, Pool & Sea view

  • Sea view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort places you adjacent to Kiwengwa Beach. This 95-room, 4.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 3 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Slave Market - 46 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • Nakupenda Beach - 47 min drive - 28.0 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 57 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 57 min drive - 24.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yako - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪the kokosnuss - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Wok - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

At Tembo Kiwengwa Resort, guests enjoy 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
50-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, minibars, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Farming classes
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (71 inch wide door)
  • Hospital bed
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

This hotel is located in Kiwengwa, just steps from Kiwengwa Beach. You'll also find Mapenzi Beach and Pongwe Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort on May 16, 2026 start from $356, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is available on request, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Is a spa located at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages.

Are there luxury amenities available at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and deep-tissue massages at this hotel.

Does Tembo Kiwengwa Resort feature a casino?

No, Tembo Kiwengwa Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a restaurant and 3 outdoor pools with some guestrooms featuring a private pool.

Does Tembo Kiwengwa Resort have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tembo Kiwengwa Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Tembo Kiwengwa Resort serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Tembo Kiwengwa Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort.

Does Tembo Kiwengwa Resort have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

The closest major airport to Tembo Kiwengwa Resort is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 28.1 mi away (73 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort comes with a balcony/patio and some offer sea and garden views.

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel , frindly staff , Thx for Mr amin for his hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mundhir

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haider

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just returned from an incredible stay in Tanzania, and I'm still thinking about it. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was exceptional. The housekeeping team cleaned our room twice daily, twice!, and left everything pristine each time. It's the kind of attention to detail that makes you feel genuinely cared for. Speaking of care, the staff here set a new standard. Throughout the day, someone was always checking in to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. It never felt intrusive—just warm and attentive in a way that's increasingly rare. The dining experience was a pleasant surprise. Every meal was a buffet with a wonderful variety, and at $20, it's remarkable value. We never left hungry or disappointed. Now, the view. I don't say this lightly: it's so stunning you'll wonder if it's real. Whether from our room or the dinning area, I found myself stopping just to take it in, over and over again. And if you like to stay fit even on vacation, there's a gym and paddle court you can use use, neat and descently equipped. And for anyone who worries about safety while traveling, the security here put us completely at ease. And as the locals will say - Hukuna matata - Guards are stationed at the beach area, which added an extra layer of comfort that let us fully relax and enjoy ourselves. Tanzania stole my heart, and Tembo was a big part of why. I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hôtel très propre avec un personnel au top, souriant, et très avenant. Je recommande.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the best hotel resort I ever been to, the food was delicious and the room was so luxury and good service despite it was new opens, one negative thing was the hotel was alcohol free but there was a lovely bar on the beach right beside the hotel 20 meters
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026