Sunset Kendwa

Property class: 4

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A short walk from Kendwa Beach, Sunset Kendwa provides an airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Sunset Restaurant, features international cuisine and a beachfront location. Enjoy onsite activities like scuba diving and snorkeling. Guests can also expect to find a bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is P8,479
P10,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, a small table, and a chair.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Courtyard)

A room with a bed covered by a canopy, two blue sofas, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Double Room (Courtyard)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden nightstand, a small table, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

Deluxe Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kendwa, Sunset Kendwa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Baraka Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kendwa travel guide
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Kendwa Beach, North Cost of Zanzibar, Kendwa

What's nearby

  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Tazari Caves
    6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Simba Padel
    7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    9 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Restaurant Kendwa Rocks
    8 min walk
  • M&J Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Promenade Main Restaurant
    18 min walk
  • Che Bar Zanzibar
    7 min drive

About this property

Sunset Kendwa

  • Upscale lodge near Nungwi Beach
  • A short walk from Kendwa Beach, Sunset Kendwa provides an airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Sunset Restaurant, features international cuisine and a beachfront location. Enjoy onsite activities like scuba diving and snorkeling. Guests can also expect to find a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
    • A billiards/pool table, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All 50 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like safes and free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Balconies, ceiling fans, and housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Kendwa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Kendwa?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Kendwa on Nov 9, 2026 start from P8,479, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Kendwa?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunset Kendwa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sunset Kendwa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 60 one-way applies.

Where is Sunset Kendwa located?

Situated on the beach, this lodge is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kendwa Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Nungwi Beach. Simba Padel and Tazari Caves are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Sunset Kendwa Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on Kendwa beach was the best! Beautiful swimming, restaurant with beach view and stunning sunsets right from your beach chair. You can walk to other restaurants and the beach was safe for walking. Patrols also ensured beach merchants did not get too close. Wifi was spotty at times. Room was comfortable, though sometimes AC would go out due to spotty electricity issues which is all over zanzibar so not the property. A wonderful and easy stay after safari!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zanzibar 2025

Great place to stay. Service at the bar was great. The young men who assist with the baggage were awesome and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Super crowded, there were no sun-beds for us. After 1h the staff managed to find two sun-beds which was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and big. Restaurant has excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It' was beautiful. Food and drink was superb beach was outstanding. Staff were polite and attentive. A must see if in Zanzibar. Recently renovated pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Sunset Kendwa. My double room was incredibly spacious, and everything worked perfectly; from the hot water to the air conditioning. The resort itself has a great atmosphere, with direct beach access, plenty of activities, and delicious food. African Night was a highlight, with an amazing buffet, Maasai performances, and an acrobatic show that made for a memorable evening. There were just a couple of things that could be improved. Because I had the “Do Not Disturb” sign on my door, my room wasn’t sprayed for mosquitoes one evening, and I wasn’t aware this was part of the evening service. I also couldn’t find a phone number to reach reception, so my only option would have been to walk there, which wasn’t ideal. My biggest suggestion would be around dining hours. Breakfast and dinner ended quite strictly, and if you missed them, there were very limited alternatives. I think it would greatly improve the guest experience if there were an all-day menu available outside the standard meal times, especially for guests returning from excursions or activities. Overall, I had a wonderful stay and would happily recommend this resort. The positives far outweighed the negatives. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay. It was spacious with beautiful palm trees at the lower area where my room was. English breakfast was served and the food orders took max 30 minutes. It was quiet, serene and the beach beds were not as crowded as the neighboring hotels. It has the best beach area that forms a beautiful pool during the high tide and it was never crowded. Staff were very helpful and payments were paid with card or cash in USD and TZS conveniently. WiFi was a bit weak in the room but overall was accessible across the property and beach area. The room was big enough with all amenities. Pictures don’t do justice to this beautiful and leafy hotel. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great holiday, thank you to all friendly and good people at Kendwa. This beach hotel Is a little paradise. The restaurant is at the beach- you dine and watch the waves and boats. The beach life is colorful and interesting; acrobats perform, people passing by, also some sellers but everybody is respectful, without pressure! The days at the beach were peaceful and nice. The area of Kendwa Hotel is great, Sand and many Palm trees. Very peaceful and clean place. Wifi mainly in the restaurant area.Most delicious is the food. We had half board and got a buffet dinner quite many times. The food was really delicious. People from other hotels came for dinner to Kendwa. The staff is always helpful- Zena and her team: asante sana! We highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the bungalows close to the beach, which I would highly recommend. The rooms up near the reception would require walking a steep set of stairs each time you wanted to use the pool, beach, bar or restaurant. Our bungalow was very nice with a front porch to sit on. The front desk staff was helpful with arranging boat tours and taxis. The beach in front of the resort is beautiful and very swimmable. There are great shaded chairs and beds to use while lounging near the beach. The swimming pool was large enough, but could use better maintenance. Many tiles are missing and the stairs do not have a handrail. I slipped on the slippery tiled steps and injured my head and leg.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Kendwa Beach. In case you are staying on a Wednesday, book including the dinner. There is an excellent dinner and show on every Wednesday
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well situate on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amazing beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zanzibar gem

Amazing hotel, wonderful beach and the perfect staff. It was so good that we checked out after day 2, to go to stay in another hotel which was terrible n returned back at Sunset after 1 night!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Initially when I attempted to check in they overbooked me and did not have a room for me. They were able to shift me around and accommodate me, moving me 3 rooms in 3 nights. Staff was very friendly and helpful with the process, and apologetic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel stuff didn't give us good customer service. They gave us an expensive price for the room.later we found out that others got it for much cheaper price. The wifi cost money. The rooms are overall nice and the area is amazing.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

An overpriced disappointment

Apart from the broken mosquito net in my room, the non existing Internet service along with the incredibly mediocre breakfast which was included contributed to making this stay a complete waste of time to a high price. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone when there are so many incredibly nice hotels and resorts next door and it is definitely worth to pay the extra 10 USD to stay at a place with class instead of the dump which is Sunset Kendwa.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms need to be checked before check in . My room phone did not work so could not inform them of other things missing not working right away. Safe not working, AC not working for hours one day, missing no disturb sign. Needs a bedside lamp very dark at night. Hot water only last 5 mins. Love the property but these aould be easily fixed if checked
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing setting. Service improvement potential.

Kendwa Sunset is very well located by a beautiful beach. Hotel is well kept and with a cosy feel. Green garden feel in first part of the hotel and beach vibe at the bungalows located as an extended part of the beach. Room was good with nice beds, clean and with nice size bathroom. Beach area is large with more space between chairs than many other hotels. Pool had great clear view over the beach and ocean. All this would give a 9-10 rating. However service was clearly the worst we experienced among the 5 places we visited in Zanzibar. Seemed to be a mix of Language challenges, care and pure skills. So bring a lot of patience and Hakuna Matata in order for it not to destroy your experience. During 4 days (ehere we also ate elsewhere) we experienced a meal that did not arrive until we were ready to pay, rarely being able to order what we preferred (more than other places) but the challenge was not so much ‘sold out/not in stock’ but lack of knowledge among servants on what was available so ordering was a cumbersome and time consuming process, incorrect order when food arrived and attempt to make us order things we did not want ‘because we have already put x in the system so could you not have y instead’. Likewise for beach towels where ‘sold out/not available right now and not able to find out when we could get a towel or if we could use our rooms towels instead until we went to the reception. However the day the little lady in the restaurant was in, all went smooth 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel senza grosse pretese in riva al mare, ma estremamente pulito e con personale oltremodo disponibile. Avevamo la camera deluxe n. 47, una delle due rivolta verso il mare e più isolata dal resto del complesso. Silenzio assoluto. Ottima la colazione e la cena africana il mercoledì sera a 25 dollari a testa. Consigliato!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos gustó la ubicación frente a la playa y la flexibilidad al hacer el check-on, ya que nuestro vuelo se retrasó y acabamos llegando de madrugada. No nos gustó: El estado de las instalaciones, bastante viejas y descuidadas. La electricidad se iba todos los días al atardecer, y no podíamos encender el calentador de agua para la ducha ni el aire acondicionado. Nos dieron una habitación que no correspondía con la categoría que habíamos pagado. El personal de limpieza ignoró el cartel de “no molestar” en dos ocasiones, entrando a la habitación sin nuestro permiso. Vimos a dos niños orinar en la zona de la piscina (en el bordillo) y ninguno de los empleados hizo nada por detenerlos. El personal de seguridad de la playa era muy pasivo. Los vendedores ambulantes nos molestaban continuamente para vendernos cosas (incluyendo a una persona que nos ofreció marihuana)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Deluxe bungalow er ikke deluxe. Null utsikt (trur eg ingen rom har) sleten restaurant og interiør. Strand og service utmerket, men her trengs en oppsussing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A estrutura do hotel e a comida sao excelentes,realmente fica nabeira da praia e a piscina é uma delicia. Porem o quarto fica o dia todo sem arcondicionado com a desculpa q o gerador deles nao serve pro arcondicionado. A noite quando o arcondicionado funcionou ele nao gelava o quarto. Na segunda noite faltou energia de nov na cidade(vive acontecendo) e o gerador quebrou,ficamos no escuro e calor nem o ventilador funcionava,eu acho q se voce oferece arcondicionado e o cliente paga por isso,e na cidade vive sem energia, oseu gerador tem q dar conta de ligar os arcondicionados dos quartos,e o aparelho tem q ser capaz de gelar o quarto. Nunca indicaria nem voltaria nesse hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consiglio vivamente i bungalow deluxe vicinissimi alla meravigliosa spiaggia di Kendwa,che in questo punto ha la giusta larghezza x raggiungere comodamente il mare.I bungalow sono nuovi enormi e il letto enorme.Cibo vario ed eccellente anche per una clientela italiana.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026