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title: "Kwanza Resort, Zanzibar: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hotel · Sunrise Hotels
# Kwanza Resort

Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Zanzibar, Tanzania

8.8 ·  Excellent 73 reviews ·  #25 #25 of 162 in Zanzibar ·  2.5 Location score
## About Kwanza Resort

Kwanza Resort is a hotel in Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 73 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, free breakfast, bar, free parking, 24-hour room service. The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 37 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:59

- **Rooms:** 153

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2023

- **Last renovated:** 2026

- **Chain:** Sunrise Hotels

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

Kusini Unguja, South Kizimkazi

## How Kwanza Resort scores

Better rated than 83% of hotels in Zanzibar

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **2.5**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **9.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**

Zanzibar average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaFree breakfastBarFree parking24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Hot tub
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">37 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">83 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zanzibar</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">77 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Kwanza Resort: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Experience the wonders of Zanzibar with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hotel's tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at Kwanza Resort. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Concerned about your dining preferences? Fret not! Kwanza Resort offers an assortment of culinary varieties featuring halal choices, catering to all tastes. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Kwanza Resort. During your stay, the hotel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at massage, hot tub, salon, steam room, spa and sauna for a memorable experience. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. At the hotel, enjoy a laid-back beverage experience by the poolside bar, sipping on a soothing cocktail. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

### Compare

## Compare Kwanza Resort with nearby hotels

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-   [Mandarin Resort Zanzibar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mandarin-resort-zanzibar-zanzibar/) Hotel ★★★★ 1.1 km away
    
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## Questions about Kwanza Resort

### How do guests rate Kwanza Resort?

Kwanza Resort has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 73 reviews, which is better than 83% of rated hotels in Zanzibar.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Kwanza Resort?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:59.

### Does Kwanza Resort include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does Kwanza Resort have a pool?

Yes, Kwanza Resort has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Kwanza Resort?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Kwanza Resort from the airport?

The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 37 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Kwanza Resort have?

Kwanza Resort has 153 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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