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Sea Crest Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Kiwengwa Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Standard Double Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Junior Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio
View from property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, Kiwengwa, 738
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Room, Sea View | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Junior Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sea view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

Walk to the beach.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 Muyuni Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 50 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 54 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 54 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yako - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sea Crest Hotel

3.5-star beach hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Sea Crest Hotel. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kiwengwa hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sea Crest Hotel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 90

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • 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 40 per vehicle
  • Early check-in fee: USD 90 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Sea Crest Hotel Kiwengwa

Sea Crest Kiwengwa

Sea Crest Hotel Hotel

Sea Crest Hotel Kiwengwa

Sea Crest Hotel Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea Crest Hotel to the airport?

Sea Crest Hotel is 29.4 mi (75-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 Sea Crest Hotel?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Crest Hotel on May 24, 2026 start from $80, 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 Sea Crest Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Sea Crest Hotel offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 40 per vehicle.

How close is Sea Crest Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (19-min drive) from Kiwengwa Beach and 3.1 mi (16-min drive) from Mapenzi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Crest Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sea Crest Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sea Crest Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sea Crest Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 90 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Sea Crest Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sea Crest Hotel have a pool?

Sea Crest Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Sea Crest Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sea Crest Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sea Crest Hotel to downtown Kiwengwa?

Sea Crest Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Kiwengwa.

Sea Crest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

GRACE

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay was OKAy

Our stay was okay though I guess because of the location there are a lot of flies. Area need to be fumigated frequently. Also air conditions were not working properly otherwise wasn't that much bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent staff and service!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Greta

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

Good place to stay for a friend trip

The hotel is quite new but not taken care of properly and thus the standard is not maintained. There was corrosion and rust in the shower, the plaster was falling off in places, and there was some strange smell in the room. However, the location of the hotel is just 50m from the sea, you can see it from the property. It is in a safe neighborhood even though it looks suspicious at first sight. Personnel, room service, and restaurant waiters were super polite and always ready to help and provide what was needed. Breakfast had a basic selection but the kitchen ched always made eggs after request which were really good. Dinner was ok, so we chose to eat outside of the hotel. There were a couple of really nice places in the area. I would recommend this hotel for a friend trip or couples trip as it contains the necessities on vacation and has a good price ratio for 4-5 days.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima struttura, noi avevamo una camera vista mare e siamo stati soddisfatti della vista e dei servizi. Camere in buono stato peccato che mancava un mini frigo dove poteva essere di gran aiuto dato il super caldo della zona. Personale nulla da dire, i ragazzi della hotel molto disponibili e c è la mettono tutta per soddisfare ogni esigenza dell ospite. Noi siamo stati bene. Hotel Consigliato.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Anh Minh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing.

Probably my worst experience at a hotel ever. The hotel is not child friendly at all! Not friendly for the elderly. To get to the beach you have to walk past the pool and the no barrier stairs to get to the stairs to take you back and then the path way past the rubbish bins to get to the beach. There are no public toilets at the beach. - The pool is not cleaned and the paint rubs off - most likely because it has not been maintained. and I went into the pool and got paint stained to my body. When talking to the manager about it she said she was aware about the paint rubbing off but she didn’t give us any notice about it or warn us not to go in the pool. She then said she would put a sign not to go to the pool and it did not happen during our stay. In the bathroom there was rust pouring out from the taps. The teacups in the room were dirty. Where the toothbrush is made to put the decanter is filthy dirty. Poor communication between the manager and the staff. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The view is amazing and that’s about it. We are never coming back to this hotel and I recommend that no one else does.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Marketa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Příjemné

Hotel je na klidném místě, kousek od pláže. Personál je milý. Celkově byl pobyt příjemný. Je škoda, že u bazénu je jenom 5 lehátek a místo na pláži není označeno vůbec, takže pokud se nezeptáte nebo vás hned na začátku pobytu neprovedou, tak nevíte, kde to je. K snídani bych doporučila pořídit menu, co vše si mohu objednat. A vzhledem k tomu, že hotel nemá 24 hodinovou recepci, poskytla bych každému z hostů klíče a pořídila klasický zámek na dveře od pláže, aby se v případě návratu z této strany dostal host pohodlně do hotelu. Co se týče úklidu, občas mi přišel chaotický a přijde mi zbytečné i nepříjemné, aby mi k večeru chodil někdo zatahovat moskytiéru, navíc bez předchozího zaklepání.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019