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Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Property class: 5 and above
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Kiwengwa Beach

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A beach with white sand, palm trees, and thatched umbrellas.
A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a pathway leading to the beach.
A resort with a central pool, surrounded by palm trees and beach views.
A rooftop terrace with white furniture, palm trees, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, 0000
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room with Balcony Pool & Sea View

A modern hotel room with a four-poster bed, a bench, a chair, and a small table.

Double Room with Balcony Pool & Sea View

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

View all photos for Twin Room with Patio, Sea view & Walk-in Pool

A modern hotel room with a four-poster bed, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

View all photos for Family Room with Garden View

A hotel room with four four-poster beds, a ceiling fan, large windows, and a tiled floor.

Family Room with Garden View

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

View all photos for Suite with Balcony, Pool view & Sea view

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, two armchairs, a small table, and a door leading to another room.

Suite with Balcony, Pool view & Sea view

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

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

A modern hotel room with a four-poster bed, a balcony with a view, a seating area with a table, and a decorative chest.

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

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

View all photos for Twin Room with Patio, Sea view & Private Walk-in Pool

A modern hotel room with a four-poster bed, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

View all photos for Family Room with Jacuzzi & Garden view

A hotel room with four four-poster beds, a ceiling fan, large windows, and a tiled floor.

Family Room with Jacuzzi & Garden view

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

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

A modern hotel room with a four-poster bed, a bench, a chair, and a small table.

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 wired internet

View all photos for Twin Room with Balcony, Pool & Sea view

A modern hotel room with a four-poster bed, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a flat-screen TV.

Twin Room with Balcony, Pool & Sea view

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

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

Oceanside stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and 25 miles (40 km) of Kendwa Beach. Mnemba Island and Nungwi Beach are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 19 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 47 min drive - 28.0 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 59 min drive - 26.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar @ Melia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪pool bar @ blue bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Tembo Kiwengwa Resort. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kiwengwa hotel.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 50-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kiwengwa hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

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
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

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
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (71 inch wide door)
  • Hospital bed
  • Null
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all 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
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
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 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tembo Kiwengwa Resort to the airport?

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort is 28.1 mi (73-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 Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

As of Nov 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort on Nov 7, 2026 start from $208, 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 Tembo Kiwengwa Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort.

How close is Tembo Kiwengwa Resort to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Kiwengwa Beach and 4 mi (18-min drive) from Pongwe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tembo Kiwengwa Resort offer free breakfast?

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

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

Is there free parking at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tembo Kiwengwa Resort have a pool?

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort features 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Tembo Kiwengwa Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Tembo Kiwengwa Resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Tembo Kiwengwa Resort to downtown Kiwengwa?

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort is 0.3 mi away from Kiwengwa.

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE RESORT WAS AMAZING AND I WOULD NOT MIND GOING BACK AGAIN
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, mostly helpful. Property was wonderful, swim up room was very unique. No alcohol on premises though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I’ll stay at this resort again and again, it’s just the best!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort is amazing, hotel is very clean and staff are caring and helpful. This is place is actually 100/10 rating. I have no words to add. The hotel itself is a vacation. Towels were a little musty, just bring your own towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They had super clean rooms, good infrastructure and kind staffs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel , frindly staff , Thx for Mr amin for his hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was just on point. I think everyone should experience this!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the Elephant House proceeds itself. The view is remarkable the staff is spectacular & no matter the request the service was immediate and impeccable. We booked this resort because of the walkout pool but enjoyed all aspects of the resort. From the welcoming hibiscus juice, to the handcrafted doors and framing throughout the property, all of the delicious fresh and local fruits, the picture perfect white sanded Beach with local artesian crafts sold at prices that beat any gift shop. The kitchen staff were very attentive and accommodating throughout the breakfast and dinner buffets and a la carte lunch on the beach. So unexpected but very appreciated were the nightly bed turned downs. We are very particular about clean rooms and this was one of the places we stayed we did not wear slippers in the shower. The beds and pillows were so comfortable. We have no complaints about this resort. We urge you to visit the fourth floor where there is a pool that many don't know about with one of the best views on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is very nice and well kept. The staff were also great! The pool is nice but a little deep at 1.4m but I’m just short. They do need to do a better job of food safety and covering food from flies. If I didn’t make it right at buffet opening, everything was covered in bugs! Also it wasn’t clear enough that this was a no alcohol resort when booking (I don’t drink that much anyways) and I understand it’s Ramadan but other resorts still had activities and entertainment, this one was SILENT.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't really stay in resorts so I don't have much to compare. The grounds, facilities and rooms were immaculate and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The view from my room was stunning and the beach was also immaculate. Some things did come up that made my stay a little less enjoyable. This is an alcohol free resort, this was my fault for not realizing but there were restaurants nearby that served alcohol We left our previous hotel to catch a flight to Zanzibar at 4am. We arrived at the hotel starving. Unfortunately it was in between breakfast and lunch so no food options. We were advised that there were restaurants that serve all day which was not the case for us. We went door to door and were told 12:30. We finally found one and it took 1 hr and 15 minutes for our food which was past 12:30! We would have been fine with a premade sandwich Other minor things, we could not have 2 keys for our room so my friend and I couldn't really do our own thing without one of us being locked out. It also would have been helpful to have an ATM nearby. We wanted to leave tips but ran of of cash
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique hôtel, tout neuf avec un personnel très très accueillant et très gentil avec les clients Le petit déjeuner est très copieux en buffet La plage est magnifique devant l’hôtel et bien sécurisé Je recommande à 1000 %
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’hôtel est exceptionnel, je n’ai pas assez de mot pour décrire le voyage que j’ai passé, tout était formidable !
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel é novo, com uma estrutura de piscinas muito bom, lindo. A praia é maravilhosa também, água cristalina e com boa estrutura, com caiaques a disposição. Tem também uma quadra de padel. O quarto é grande, cama confortável. Tenho apenas algumas sugestões para o hotel, deixar mais explicito que o hotel não possui bebidas alcoólicas para a venda, sendo que vc pode beber, mas tem que adquirir nos hotéis ao lado e assinar um termo de compromisso. Melhorar o menu a la carte, pois tem poucas opções, a gente que é do Brasil teve uma dificuldade um pouco com as comidas, e melhorar também a academia, as esteiras não estavam funcionando e poucos pesos. Gostaria de agradecer aos funcionários, super prestativos, principalmente os do restaurante, se sentimos muito bem acolhidos, Khalid e Sampson principalmente.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freundlichstes Personal von allen Hotels die wir waren👍
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto perfetto
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alle var veldig vennlige. Flotte rom. Nydelig utsikt
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vi hadde en kjempe fin uke på Tempo hotell. Stor og fint hotell med god utsikt. Stort basseng og kjempe fin strand. Hotellet har buffet og à la carte til lunsj og middag. Anbefales og en spesiell takk til Hamida som gjorde restaurant opplevelsen kjempe hyggelig.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Her bakımdan çok başarılı bir otel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in May 2026