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Mocco Beach Villa

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront hotel near Kendwa Beach

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Individually decorated, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, beach views
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Kendwa, Kendwa
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Double Room, Patio

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Patio | Individually decorated, bed sheets

Triple Room, Patio

  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room (Upstairs) | Individually decorated, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Upstairs)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Upstairs) | Individually decorated, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room (Upstairs)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Individually decorated, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Hill view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Terrace

  • Hill view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Individually decorated, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

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

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About the neighborhood

Kendwa

On the beach.You'll find Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Simba Padel and Tazari Caves are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 50 min drive - 19.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kulinarium - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Mocco Beach Villa

3-star beachfront hotel near Kendwa Beach
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at Mocco Beach Villa with activities like motor boating, rowing/canoeing, and volleyball.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kendwa hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Mocco Beach Villa offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Motor boating
  • Nightclub
  • Rowing/canoeing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 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 ahead of time 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mocco Beach Villa to the airport?

Mocco Beach Villa is 40.3 mi (92-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mocco Beach Villa?

As of Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mocco Beach Villa on Apr 24, 2026 start from $89, 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.

Does Mocco Beach Villa have an airport shuttle?

Mocco Beach Villa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Mocco Beach Villa to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mocco Beach Villa offer free breakfast?

Mocco Beach Villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mocco Beach Villa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mocco Beach Villa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Mocco Beach Villa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Mocco Beach Villa have a pool?

Mocco Beach Villa does not have a pool.

Does Mocco Beach Villa have a restaurant?

Mocco Beach Villa is home to Mocca Beach Restaurant, which features local and international cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Mocco Beach Villa have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, body scrubs, and mani/pedis.

How close is Mocco Beach Villa to downtown Kendwa?

Mocco Beach Villa is 1.8 mi away from Kendwa.

Mocco Beach Villa Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10 out of 10 it was perfect. Staff was also very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

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

Great value and friendly staff

The hotel is not glamorous and amenity wise it is what you would expect of a midrange hotel. However it has a perfect location right on the beach and easy access to local tours and attractions. It is very clean and well maintained. The hotel staff were so wonderful and accommodating. They made such a good effort to make a personal connection with me and as a woman traveling by myself they made me feel so safe. The breakfast is made to order and not buffet style, so the food is very fresh and had a lot of options for whatever you preferred that day.
The Restaurant
The sun beds on the beach
The grilled octopus
The exterior of one of the rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was mold in the hot plate pot used for water boiling in the room. All of the bathroom fixtures including toilet and areas in and around the shower were rusted, shiny slick tile on the bathroom floor (dangerous) and most of the tiles were broken. Concrete plastered on the walls. The shower water and room smelled of sewer. Ordered a whole fish (which I’ve done oin many countries) appeared to be rotten, or decompensated at best. I’m not sure the room had been fully cleaned from the last guest, there was still bathroom trash in the waste bin, and a folded hand towel on the floor in the bathroom. I heard a rodent scratching every night in the walls, ceiling etc. the air conditioning did work well and the water was hot.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Paseka

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

It’s ok but great service

The place is ok. I didn’t have balcony chairs however the staff explained that the ones for my room were in for repairs. The bed was too squeaky.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

riyaz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent beach, quite relaxing area for holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Julian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a place I’d recommend. The staff is nice and friendly but all the rest is horrible
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Sergii

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

8/10 Good

Sergii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A pleasent shelter during the epidemics

It is difficult to judge at the time being (Oct-Nov 2020) as the number of tourists comibg to Zanzibar has decreased sharply due to covid epidemics. But for me being among a few guests for a half of a standard price it was a very pleasing experience. If you can go to Zanzibar now.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amile

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

Perfect stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Mocco Beach Villa. Its location is perfect in idillic Kendwa Beach, rooms are basic but comfortable, food at the restaurant is very tasty. The cherry on the cake is its staff, so friendly and accommodating. Special mention to Said, asante sana rafiki! We highly recommend this property and will most definitely go back.
Our room lovely decorated with flower petals 🌺
Property building
Restaurant
Bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very pleasant little hotel. The rooms are nice, clean with strong AC (a must in the area). Comfy beds with a good mosquito net. They also have a fun monthly Friday beach bar! The staff are VERY friendly and helpful. In fact, I left something in my room and left the area. They contacted me and had it returned to a different party of the island. Excellent customer service!!!! They even let us check in early cause our rooms were ready.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff here are fabulous. It's a really nice and low key place to stay and much more chilled out than the other places in Kendwa. Pretty basic but lovely staff and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I'm being generous rating the hotel with 3 stars. The manager Shirleen was attentive and tried to make our stay as pleasant as possible. She is the main reason I'm not rating the hotel with less stars. The location is good and the room is clean. However, I would PAY ATTENTION to the cons: 1- the AC didn't work half the time we were there. We weren't the only ones complaining about this issue. For the price of this hotel, I would expect everything to be perfect. 2- the food at the restaurant was just OK and the portions were small. 3- the service at the restaurant was very slow. I do NOT recommend this hotel unless you are OK with dealing with those issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Nancy, New York

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, good value for the price. We stayed for 2 nights. Property on the beach as advertised! Staff was nice. The massages were our FAVORITE part! A must do! Just a few complaints: 1. No wifi in the rooms. You can ONLY get wifi in the restaurant. There's not even wifi near the front desk. Our room was relatively close to the restaurant, but as SOON as you leave the eating area the wifi could no longer be detected. So that was very inconvenient as we were using whats app as our main point of communication with our driver, family, and friends. So lots of late responses to messages. 2. The breakfast was good overall. Good variety. HOWEVER, there were flies flying all over. For some reason that was not AT ALL an issue for dinner, but the flies made eating breakfast nearly impossible. Had to throw away some parts of my food because of it. 3. This is likely just Kendwa beach itself, but there were a lot of vendors on the beach to the point that we were approached every 15 min. That took away from the quiet relaxing beach experience that I wanted to have. Having the shops nearby was convenient, but it's just the being constantly approached that i did not like. They would say "Jambo, where you from?" As SOON as you engage them, here comes the sales pitch! One was even like "give me five" as his opener. It got old pretty quick. 3. Only one restaurant on the property. It had some variety, so it wasn't bad for the price, but we had some snapper the 2nd night which was dry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Aminah Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's good. Exactly infront of the beach. 5' walking on the beach from Kendwa Rocks. Really calm hotel. People working there are very kind and helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice one!

Lovely service, the hotel is in a great location with basic standard but the service provided by the employee is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my 4th time back and I was very surprised to find that they have improved their guest services and added more rooms to the building. Madam Sofie looked after us really well and accommodated all our requests. We were given one of the new rooms that had just been completed which was lovely, it just needed a bit of shelving/cupboard space which probably hadn’t arrived yet. If you are looking for affordable accommodation right on the beach, this is the place to be in Kendwa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Shy, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Hotel on the Beach

Mocco Beach was brilliant, we were a group of 8 students that wanted somewhere to stay on the beach. The rooms met all our needs having mosquito nets, a.c., a fan, etc. The breakfast was included and was very yummy. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Kendwa is a beautiful place with a pristine beach. The private sunbeds for people staying there were handy. The wifi was not brilliant and we could not use it in the room but it was a good break and meant we were off our phones! For the price, it was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok hotell utan wifi och livade fester fr grannen

Wifi fungerar inte på rummet. Inte alls! Bodde en halvmeter ifrån routern men det gick inte. Personalen har ett wifi om man vill stå i receptionen. De har ett annat wifi (grannens) om man är i restaurangen. Men det funkar inte om du ligger i solbäddarna. Viktigt för mig då jag behövde internet hela vistelsen. Därav dåligt betyg. Halvslö service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lars Guldberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mikael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Slitet hotell

Fick först ett litet rum utan fungerande AC och med en toalett där man nästan satt i handfatet och grann hotellets generator precis utanför fönstret. Vi fick byta till ett rum med fungerande AC på kvällen. Plus är att det ligger nästan på stranden och de har gratis solstolar för de som bor där. I övrigt inte särskillt bra hotell, slitet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022