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Mvuvi Boutique Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools

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Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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East Coast, Kiwengwa, 2698
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Signature Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Makuti Garden View (2 rooms with shared balcony)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Mnara (3 rooms with shared patio)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 3 King Beds and 5 Twin Beds

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Superior Mnara Family (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Mnara (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Suite (3 Rooms with shared external corridor)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 3 King Beds and 7 Twin Beds

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Suite (2 rooms with shared external corridor)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Suite Family (2 rooms with shared external corridor)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 6 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Mnara (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Makuti (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

Beachfront retreat .At this Kiwengwa resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Pongwe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 17 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 57 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 57 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wok - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yako - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

4-star beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. At Mvuvi Boutique Resort you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a hot tub, a garden, and a terrace. A complete renovation of Mvuvi Boutique Resort was completed in July 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kiwengwa resort.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
Mvuvi Boutique Resort offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Snorkeling
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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 April 1 and May 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 5.00 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, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mvuvi
Mvuvi Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Resort
Mvuvi Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Resort Zanzibar/Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort
Mvuvi Boutique Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Resort
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Resort Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mvuvi Boutique Resort to the airport?

Mvuvi Boutique Resort is 28.2 mi (45-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort have an airport shuttle?

Mvuvi Boutique Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Mvuvi Boutique Resort to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort offer free breakfast?

Mvuvi Boutique Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort have a pool?

Mvuvi Boutique Resort features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and ocean views.

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Mvuvi Boutique Resort to downtown Kiwengwa?

Mvuvi Boutique Resort is 0.1 mi away from Kiwengwa.

Mvuvi Boutique Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 181 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Irina, forest hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There is barely any pool at the property. Slightly bigger pool at the neighboring hotel. Food is really overpriced
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and grounds were very clean and well maintained. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emery

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

pascale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful, starting with impeccable service, staff is so attentive and make you feel so welcome. The location and the beach is stunning, the rooms are beautifully decorated and spacious, the restaurant has an excellent menu. I highly recommend! And I also loved the spa!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Boutique Hotel with a nearby 'sister' hotel. We took the half board plan (breakfast and dinner) and at lunch dined at some of the other near by resorts. The employees were extremely friendly and helpful everyday. The food was quite good at both resorts. The intimacy of this resort was great. Beach has some of the finest, softest white sand we've ever walked on. What a joy to stay here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel, ORLANDO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didnt stay, i move out to other hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Setting was lovely as were the staff. The food was very good but the room was very basic. Very small, no chair and nowhere to put luggage, only on the floor which was difficult and a trip hazard. Our outside space was great but our room was under the kitchen which was very noisy. Overall way too expensive for what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right on the beach! Great staff! Rooms are great but #9 was right by kitchen, so avoid that room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Evanston

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey Pratt

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying at Mvuvi if staying on the east side of the island! Staff was always attentive and made sure our stay was wonderful. Both restaurants were fantastic! It was easy to book all of our excursions through Mvuvi and made it super convenient. Overall, we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach was attended to each day in front of the property,but everything to the left and right had a lot of trash.The description of the property on Expedia was misleading,They failed to mention the two properties are about a 100 yards apart.The rooms were misrepresented,one property is actually called the Beach Lounge which is the newer of the two properties.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

Refreshing Quiet in Zanzibar

Gorgeous quiet resort owned by Italian couple that has provided a retreat on the Zanzibar coast. Delicious food and great service. I was here with a friend after a business conference in Dar es Salaam and very happy I chose this place of quiet and refreshment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Amazing hotel!

There were three of us who stayed here for 5 days over Christmas. Everything was fantastic, the food, the environment, the activities, the service. It was exactly what we were looking for and more. I would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

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

Brilliant a couldn’t have asked for more

Incredible service from the staff on every level was what made this place - as well as it being beautiful. Very quiet and relaxed, loved the food (most other restaurants couldn’t compete) and was impressed by the tours we did with them. The room was stunning and cleaned twice a day. A little bit of peace for a week was what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bibi

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lataryna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my best hotel stay in Zanibar. The staff was great and the dining service was so delicious! You can dine at both hotels. The body scrub massage is a must. The rooms was very clean and quiet. They accommodated my coconut allergies by going out buying me body wash, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Petter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I visit Mvuvi (July 2023). On the positive side the new hotel is very nice especially the new swimming pool. The food is unfortunately not the same standard as last year and inconcistent. Sometimes very good and sometimes disappointing. The service is also too slow. I also believe the prices for excursions and watersports are too high. We did all activities outside of the hotel at much lower costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond a beautiful setting, the staff and service make Mvuvi very special. Everyone is kind and helpful — including the drivers they use. They use a WhatsApp group to inform you of opportunities and activities. And a direct WhatsApp to organize transfers and answer questions. The breakfasts are delicious. I also loved the salt water pool. I stayed on the beach lounge side of the property in room 16 (up stairs) my colleague stayed in the room below (12) that had convenient walk out. Both had sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew Everard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most perfect relaxing holiday. I will refer people to visit this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can’t say enough wonderful things about my stay at Mvuvi. The facilities were amazing but the staff and their attention to detail was probably the best part. I felt pampered and so taken care of throughout my entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olesya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach Front Beauty. Lots of properties along the water, so tons of opportunities to try something new. Quite, relaxing, great, friendly staff. Beautiful accommodations and room is always well cleaned often.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024