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Zan View Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Kiwengwa Beach

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Family Room, Sea View | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Boating
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kairo Village, Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, 0095
  • Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mapenzi Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Muyuni Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite, Pool View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Sea View | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Sea View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Patio | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

Oceanside stay.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach with a stay here. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Pongwe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 17 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Zan View Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Zan View Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Zan View Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Zan View Hotel was completed in June 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kiwengwa hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Zan View Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, Danish, English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

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 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

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)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Zan View Hotel Kiwengwa
Zan View Kiwengwa
Zan View
Zan View Hotel Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
Zan View Hotel Hotel
Zan View Hotel Kiwengwa
Zan View Hotel Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zan View Hotel to the airport?

Zan View Hotel is 28.8 mi (47-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Zan View Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Zan View Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Zan View Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (10-min drive) from Kiwengwa Beach and 3.4 mi (12-min drive) from Mapenzi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zan View Hotel offer free breakfast?

Zan View Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Zan View Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Zan View Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Zan View Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Zan View Hotel have a pool?

Zan View Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Zan View Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zan View Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Zan View Hotel to downtown Kiwengwa?

Zan View Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Kiwengwa.

Zan View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

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

Amazing stay!

Our stay at Zan View was amazing! We had decided to take a few days in Zanzibar after our busy week safari and I came across this hotel. The staff are wonderful and super friendly. They always greet you with a smile and nothing is too much trouble for them. The management team are also so so nice! We were shown around the hotel and how to access the beach bar when we arrived which I’ve never really experienced before and it was so lovely and welcoming. They also plan events you can take part in on the evenings such as bingo night, food specials, uno tournament etc. The hotel itself has a small pool and restaurant area, with an upstairs mezzanine overlooking the village and beach. To access the beach you walk through a small local village (no more than 5mins) which is a lovely way to interact with the locals. You pass by 2 small craft shops and I highly recommend having a chat with the men who own them and encourage you to buy something! They are wonderful friendly and trustworthy gents. The beach bar is also great! The food from both restaurants was really good! I especially liked the Spag Bol! The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Air con is a must in zanzibar! And all the rooms have this and a fan. The beds are huge and have mosquito nets (also a must!) The showers are fine, I don’t think you will find super great showers in Tanzania anyway!. Overall this hotel is great! And good value for money too! Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely small hotel,with a beautiful pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kameko

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Graz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice tiny place away from all the big complexes of club facilities in the surrounding area
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Itai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in zanzibar by far
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Joshua, Vancouver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked through Expedia.ca which said that it was on the ocean and steps from the beach.... the hotel itself is actually up a hill and on the opposite side of a village from the beach. The property did not match the description that I had booked under from the .ca website (though it appears other countries have a better description). The staff were VERY kind, and the hotel is great... I had just booked it in order to be ON the ocean and STEPS from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel, very good food, but...

Very nice hotel, room clean and comfy, staff awesome, restaurant food outstanding, but you should buy your alcohol and buy taxi service elsewhere because they overcharge everything on the spot. Also, bring USD because they don't take shillings (or they change it to a disadvantageous rate).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

rafael, ft lauderdale fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average

The family room was spacious and clean. Wifi was very good. The staff friendly and helpful. The hotel is very small and the restsutant and breakfast are not good. Must go through steep stairs and a "village" to get to beach. This allows the locals to harrass you to buy stuff or make you feel unconfortable. It is probably ok to stay for a few days but no more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

tiffany, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just be careful when ordering at the restaurant it took a long time to be served but food was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Avoid absolutely. This is scam

You pay in advance, then you discover your jail cell. It is small, dirty, in bad condition, the light and furniture are depressing, the windows are facing walls. But moreover, there's no phonic insulation at all, and our bed was 3 metres away from the reception desk, only separated by a door with space around and a keyhole you can watch through. Also, the "resort" is located in some kind of ghost village. If you want to find a shop, bar, or restaurant you have to work one or two kilometers, so that the hotel can sell you everything at 4 to 10 times the actual price (water, food etc). When we said we didn't like the place we have been proposed a bigger room, in an even poorer condition. We didn't want to stay and we have never been refunded the 6 nights we paid. This place could be considered an acceptable"backpacker" solution if it was 10/15 USD per night, although two far from real life. We stayed in six different places in Zanzibar, all of them were cheaper than this one and definitely nice. We were just trapped. We lost our time, money and good mood there.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The best place to CHILL

Excellent accommodations .we would definitely return .

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tutti gentilissimi
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Soumia

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent / Parfait séjour

Nous avons passé 15 jours avec ma femme au Zan view hôtel , ce fut notre meilleur séjours car l’hôtel est génial , face à la mer splendide , proche du village et le personnel est adorable et au petit soin chaque jours. Grand merci aux hôtes ( qui parlent français et anglais) qui sont juste super également, possibilité de booker toutes les activités avec un chauffeur ! En bref It was Amazing Nous reviendrons! Hakuna Matata
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kadiatou

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

Génial!

Le séjour était super! Le personnel était chaleureux, attachant et professionnel! Le repas excellent! Nous sommes parties de là satisfaites avec nostalgie. La seule chose que nous avons regretté c’est de ne pas être restées plus longtemps. Nous recommandons et nous reviendrons très sûrement. Kadia et Asta.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alaa

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

Parfait

Excellent séjour, l’équipe est vraiment au petit soin. Une ambiance chaleureuse, super accueil, traitement VIP pour tous sans exception. Un vrai coin de paradis. Un grand merci à l’ensemble de l’équipe
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Elzbieta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zdjecia lepsze od rzeczywistosci
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
E' un hotel che rispecchia le caratteristiche locali e ben diverso dalle strutture dei grandi villaggi. Piccolo, accogliente, pulito, ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo per la ristorazione, soprattutto quello sulla spiaggia. Se devo fare un appunto, arricchirei la colazione.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an unforgettable stay in Zan View hotel. It was super located with a fantastic beach right in sight. The staff was extremely helpful, cordial and courteous. Also the day trips organized by the hotel were very nice. Many thanks to all who made our holiday so wonderful.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marloes

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

Super hotel

Lækkert sted God service Venlig personale God mad
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Reinard

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

Rustig hotel met vriendelijke sfeer

Zeer prettig team die je zeer welkom laat voelen. Het is een klein hotel en erg rustig gelegen. De bedden zíjn wat aan de korte kant voor iemand van boven de 1 meter 90 en uit de kraan en douche komt zoutig water. Het hotel ligt vlakbij maar niet aan het strand.

8/10 Good

wei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店在桑岛的北部，离海边走路三四分钟，价格相对周边的酒店要实惠，刚到酒店管理人员送上鲜榨饮料，很好喝，客房很宽敞，床很舒服，但是不知道是因为我们是中国人，还是因为我的英语不太好，离店结账的对账单上把别人用餐的费用加到了我们的账单上，并且早餐给我上的鲜榨饮料是加水的，与后来来吃饭的其他国家的游客喝的鲜榨饮料在颜色上就能看出来是不一样的（早餐喝的鲜榨饮料是固定的，酒店提供的，不是随便点的），我在这里只针对一些服务人员，管理人员还是不错的
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Skønt hotel

Skønt hotel, god beliggenhed, meget hjælpsomt og imødekommende personale.

8/10 Good

Jana

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

8/10 Good

Daniel, Milano

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

Buona struttura a Kiwengwa

Buona struttura, ben curata, avevamo prenotato una camera doppia, al nostro arrivo ci hanno assegnato una camera enorme con due letti matrimoniali e letto singolo. Buoni servizi, ottima la ristorazione, prezzi non economici per zanzibar, ma onesti per gli standard europei, cena con due hamburger e patatine, pasta ai frutti di mare, gamberi con aglio e tartara di tonno e avocado, acqua grande, 55 dollari in due. A brevissima distanza dalla spiaggia di Kiwengwa. Consigliato!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018