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Sunset Kendwa

4.0 star property

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On the beach, scuba diving, snorkeling
Bar (on property)
Interior
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Kendwa Beach, North Cost of Zanzibar, Kendwa
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Simba Padel
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room (Courtyard)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kendwa

Kendwa Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sunset Kendwa while other popular attractions such as Nungwi Beach are within 3 miles (5 km). This 50-room, 4-star lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Tazari Caves - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Simba Padel - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kulinarium - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sunset Kendwa

At Sunset Kendwa, guests have access to features like laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 60 one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. This beach lodge also has a garden.
Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, ceiling fans, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sunset Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and January 10.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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: noon—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Kendwa Sunset
Sunset Kendwa
Sunset Lodge Kendwa
Sunset Kendwa Lodge
Sunset Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Beach Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Bungalows Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Kendwa Lodge
Sunset Kendwa Kendwa
Sunset Kendwa Lodge Kendwa

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sunset Kendwa?

Sunset Kendwa offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Kendwa?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Kendwa on Jun 27, 2026 start from $135, 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.

What is there to do around Sunset Kendwa?

This lodge is located in Kendwa, just steps from Kendwa Beach. You'll also find Nungwi Beach and Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Sunset Kendwa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Sunset Kendwa feature a casino?

No, Sunset Kendwa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sunset Kendwa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sunset Kendwa?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including a beach, an ocean-view restaurant, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Sunset Kendwa?

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

Does Sunset Kendwa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Sunset Kendwa doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sunset Kendwa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Sunset Kendwa.

Are there connecting rooms at Sunset Kendwa?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Sunset Kendwa?

Yes, every guestroom at Sunset Kendwa comes with a balcony and some offer ocean and garden views.

Sunset Kendwa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 142 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well situate on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ylva

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Super crowded, there were no sun-beds for us. After 1h the staff managed to find two sun-beds which was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zanzibar 2025

Great place to stay. Service at the bar was great. The young men who assist with the baggage were awesome and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tauseef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelvin

Amazing beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and big. Restaurant has excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It' was beautiful. Food and drink was superb beach was outstanding. Staff were polite and attentive. A must see if in Zanzibar. Recently renovated pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zanzibar gem

Amazing hotel, wonderful beach and the perfect staff. It was so good that we checked out after day 2, to go to stay in another hotel which was terrible n returned back at Sunset after 1 night!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay. It was spacious with beautiful palm trees at the lower area where my room was. English breakfast was served and the food orders took max 30 minutes. It was quiet, serene and the beach beds were not as crowded as the neighboring hotels. It has the best beach area that forms a beautiful pool during the high tide and it was never crowded. Staff were very helpful and payments were paid with card or cash in USD and TZS conveniently. WiFi was a bit weak in the room but overall was accessible across the property and beach area. The room was big enough with all amenities. Pictures don’t do justice to this beautiful and leafy hotel. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Initially when I attempted to check in they overbooked me and did not have a room for me. They were able to shift me around and accommodate me, moving me 3 rooms in 3 nights. Staff was very friendly and helpful with the process, and apologetic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klaudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great holiday, thank you to all friendly and good people at Kendwa. This beach hotel Is a little paradise. The restaurant is at the beach- you dine and watch the waves and boats. The beach life is colorful and interesting; acrobats perform, people passing by, also some sellers but everybody is respectful, without pressure! The days at the beach were peaceful and nice. The area of Kendwa Hotel is great, Sand and many Palm trees. Very peaceful and clean place. Wifi mainly in the restaurant area.Most delicious is the food. We had half board and got a buffet dinner quite many times. The food was really delicious. People from other hotels came for dinner to Kendwa. The staff is always helpful- Zena and her team: asante sana! We highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

shuk

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel stuff didn't give us good customer service. They gave us an expensive price for the room.later we found out that others got it for much cheaper price. The wifi cost money. The rooms are overall nice and the area is amazing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the bungalows close to the beach, which I would highly recommend. The rooms up near the reception would require walking a steep set of stairs each time you wanted to use the pool, beach, bar or restaurant. Our bungalow was very nice with a front porch to sit on. The front desk staff was helpful with arranging boat tours and taxis. The beach in front of the resort is beautiful and very swimmable. There are great shaded chairs and beds to use while lounging near the beach. The swimming pool was large enough, but could use better maintenance. Many tiles are missing and the stairs do not have a handrail. I slipped on the slippery tiled steps and injured my head and leg.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms need to be checked before check in . My room phone did not work so could not inform them of other things missing not working right away. Safe not working, AC not working for hours one day, missing no disturb sign. Needs a bedside lamp very dark at night. Hot water only last 5 mins. Love the property but these aould be easily fixed if checked
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

An overpriced disappointment

Apart from the broken mosquito net in my room, the non existing Internet service along with the incredibly mediocre breakfast which was included contributed to making this stay a complete waste of time to a high price. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone when there are so many incredibly nice hotels and resorts next door and it is definitely worth to pay the extra 10 USD to stay at a place with class instead of the dump which is Sunset Kendwa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sisser

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing setting. Service improvement potential.

Kendwa Sunset is very well located by a beautiful beach. Hotel is well kept and with a cosy feel. Green garden feel in first part of the hotel and beach vibe at the bungalows located as an extended part of the beach. Room was good with nice beds, clean and with nice size bathroom. Beach area is large with more space between chairs than many other hotels. Pool had great clear view over the beach and ocean. All this would give a 9-10 rating. However service was clearly the worst we experienced among the 5 places we visited in Zanzibar. Seemed to be a mix of Language challenges, care and pure skills. So bring a lot of patience and Hakuna Matata in order for it not to destroy your experience. During 4 days (ehere we also ate elsewhere) we experienced a meal that did not arrive until we were ready to pay, rarely being able to order what we preferred (more than other places) but the challenge was not so much ‘sold out/not in stock’ but lack of knowledge among servants on what was available so ordering was a cumbersome and time consuming process, incorrect order when food arrived and attempt to make us order things we did not want ‘because we have already put x in the system so could you not have y instead’. Likewise for beach towels where ‘sold out/not available right now and not able to find out when we could get a towel or if we could use our rooms towels instead until we went to the reception. However the day the little lady in the restaurant was in, all went smooth 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

PRISCILI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A estrutura do hotel e a comida sao excelentes,realmente fica nabeira da praia e a piscina é uma delicia. Porem o quarto fica o dia todo sem arcondicionado com a desculpa q o gerador deles nao serve pro arcondicionado. A noite quando o arcondicionado funcionou ele nao gelava o quarto. Na segunda noite faltou energia de nov na cidade(vive acontecendo) e o gerador quebrou,ficamos no escuro e calor nem o ventilador funcionava,eu acho q se voce oferece arcondicionado e o cliente paga por isso,e na cidade vive sem energia, oseu gerador tem q dar conta de ligar os arcondicionados dos quartos,e o aparelho tem q ser capaz de gelar o quarto. Nunca indicaria nem voltaria nesse hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consiglio vivamente i bungalow deluxe vicinissimi alla meravigliosa spiaggia di Kendwa,che in questo punto ha la giusta larghezza x raggiungere comodamente il mare.I bungalow sono nuovi enormi e il letto enorme.Cibo vario ed eccellente anche per una clientela italiana.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ABDELLAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hôtel pour profiter de la merveilleuse plage de Kendwa. Les bungalows sont très spacieux et confortables. Bonne restauration et petit déjeuner très varié. Grand hôtel, mais assez bien intégré dans l’environnement. Bon rapport qualité/prix pour séjourner à Kendwa où il y’a beaucoup d’énormes hôtels horribles et bruyants
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevligt hotell

Jättetrevlig personal överlag! Var en receptionist som var otrevlig samt en kille på stranden som var på oss hela tiden. Missade även ala våra samtal och meddelanden om Airport-transfer, och försökte skylla det på oss. Annars bra!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bonne expérience

Service un peu approximatif, mais chambre très propre, spacieuse, quelques coupures de courant le soir mais je ne sais pas à quoi cela était dû. La wifi extrement nulle. Les repas du soir et petit dej très corrects. Une bonne expérience, la plage est magnifique, transats pour tout le monde.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

EVELYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel est situé en bord de mer. Le village est facile d'accès à pied La restauration est bonne et variée.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abbiamo soggiornato al Sunset Kendwa per 2 notti con sola colazione inclusa. Struttura molto bella, curata e accogliente. Camere molto pulite e confortevoli, anche l’aria condizionata funziona perfettamente. Cibo buono, con molta varietà a colazione, da segnalare l’estrema lentezza del servizio pranzo, nonostante sia una struttura grande con la presenza di molti camerieri. Inoltre una sera ci siamo presentati alle 22:30 per poter mangiare qualcosa ma ci è stato detto che non era possibile nonostante la chiusura del ristorante fosse alle 23 (essendo Kendwa una zona tranquilla non abbiamo trovato nessun altro posto per mangiare). Fantastica la possibilità per i clienti di usufruire dei lettini direttamente in spiaggia. Per concludere, ci torneremmo e consigliamo assolutamente di alloggiare in questa struttura
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Flinke og hyggelige ansatte/servitører
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Strandnära hotell med fint hotellområde.

Uppskattade att hotellet låg vid stranden och hade ett fint hotellområde med tre pooler och gym. Hotellet hade en mycket bra frukostbuffé. Det jag upplevde mindre bra var utbudet av mat för lunch och middag när vi inte hade valt till lunch- och middagspaketet. Hotellet ligger lite utanför Nungwi och vägen dit på kvällen kändes lite osäker att gå när det är mörkt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025