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Surfescape Zanzibar

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront apartment near Kiwengwa Beach

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View | Private kitchenette
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa, Mkoa wa Unguja Kaskazini
  • Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pongwe Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mapenzi Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View | Private kitchenette

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | Living area

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Double Room | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View

  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

On the beach.A stay at this apartment places you within half a mile (1 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Pongwe Beach. Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 19 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surfescape Zanzibar

3.5-star beachfront apartment near Kiwengwa Beach
Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Surfescape Zanzibar.

This 3.5-star Kiwengwa apartment is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Surfescape Zanzibar offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Kiwengwa apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Chef service
  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

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 only accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 only accepts cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surfescape Zanzibar to the airport?

Surfescape Zanzibar is 28.5 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 Surfescape Zanzibar?

As of Jun 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surfescape Zanzibar on Jun 30, 2025 start from $64.39, excluding 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 Surfescape Zanzibar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surfescape Zanzibar.

How close is Surfescape Zanzibar to the beach?

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

Does Surfescape Zanzibar offer free breakfast?

Surfescape Zanzibar offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Surfescape Zanzibar?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Surfescape Zanzibar?

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

Is there free parking at Surfescape Zanzibar?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Surfescape Zanzibar have a pool?

Surfescape Zanzibar does not have a pool.

Does Surfescape Zanzibar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Surfescape Zanzibar to downtown Kiwengwa?

Surfescape Zanzibar is 0.7 mi away from Kiwengwa.

Surfescape Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Imranali

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025