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Zan View Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect seaside retreat at this coastal haven where they can unwind by the pool or explore the area on rental bikes after a day of adventures

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Located by the ocean, Zan View Hotel welcomes families with a cooked-to-order breakfast and beach bar. Guests cool off with poolside relaxation, get active with racquetball/squash courts and cycling opportunities, or simply soak up sunshine on the terrace.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Triple Room, Patio | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Sea View | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kiwengwa, Zan View Hotel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Traveling with kids? Consider Kidichi Spice Farm, or check out an event or a game at Simba Padel. With kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Kairo Village, Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, 0095

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 54 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 54 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wok - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yako - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Zan View Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Consider a stay at Zan View Hotel and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy fishing, cycling, and racquetball/squash at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Zan View Hotel offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

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 front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Zan View Hotel Kiwengwa
Zan View Kiwengwa
Zan View
Zan View Hotel Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
Zan View Hotel Hotel
Zan View Hotel Kiwengwa
Zan View Hotel Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Zan View Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Zan View Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zan View Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zan View Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10 (subject to availability).

Does Zan View Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zan View Hotel located?

This family-friendly Kiwengwa hotel is located by the ocean, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Pongwe Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Zan View Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tutti gentilissimi
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Soumia

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

Excellent / Parfait séjour

Nous avons passé 15 jours avec ma femme au Zan view hôtel , ce fut notre meilleur séjours car l’hôtel est génial , face à la mer splendide , proche du village et le personnel est adorable et au petit soin chaque jours. Grand merci aux hôtes ( qui parlent français et anglais) qui sont juste super également, possibilité de booker toutes les activités avec un chauffeur ! En bref It was Amazing Nous reviendrons! Hakuna Matata
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kadiatou

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

Génial!

Le séjour était super! Le personnel était chaleureux, attachant et professionnel! Le repas excellent! Nous sommes parties de là satisfaites avec nostalgie. La seule chose que nous avons regretté c’est de ne pas être restées plus longtemps. Nous recommandons et nous reviendrons très sûrement. Kadia et Asta.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

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

Amazing stay!

Our stay at Zan View was amazing! We had decided to take a few days in Zanzibar after our busy week safari and I came across this hotel. The staff are wonderful and super friendly. They always greet you with a smile and nothing is too much trouble for them. The management team are also so so nice! We were shown around the hotel and how to access the beach bar when we arrived which I’ve never really experienced before and it was so lovely and welcoming. They also plan events you can take part in on the evenings such as bingo night, food specials, uno tournament etc. The hotel itself has a small pool and restaurant area, with an upstairs mezzanine overlooking the village and beach. To access the beach you walk through a small local village (no more than 5mins) which is a lovely way to interact with the locals. You pass by 2 small craft shops and I highly recommend having a chat with the men who own them and encourage you to buy something! They are wonderful friendly and trustworthy gents. The beach bar is also great! The food from both restaurants was really good! I especially liked the Spag Bol! The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Air con is a must in zanzibar! And all the rooms have this and a fan. The beds are huge and have mosquito nets (also a must!) The showers are fine, I don’t think you will find super great showers in Tanzania anyway!. Overall this hotel is great! And good value for money too! Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely small hotel,with a beautiful pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alaa

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

Parfait

Excellent séjour, l’équipe est vraiment au petit soin. Une ambiance chaleureuse, super accueil, traitement VIP pour tous sans exception. Un vrai coin de paradis. Un grand merci à l’ensemble de l’équipe
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Elzbieta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zdjecia lepsze od rzeczywistosci
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Graz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice tiny place away from all the big complexes of club facilities in the surrounding area
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Itai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in zanzibar by far
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
E' un hotel che rispecchia le caratteristiche locali e ben diverso dalle strutture dei grandi villaggi. Piccolo, accogliente, pulito, ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo per la ristorazione, soprattutto quello sulla spiaggia. Se devo fare un appunto, arricchirei la colazione.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing is good. Photos are very misleading. No direct access to the beach. you have to walk through the local village to reach the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an unforgettable stay in Zan View hotel. It was super located with a fantastic beach right in sight. The staff was extremely helpful, cordial and courteous. Also the day trips organized by the hotel were very nice. Many thanks to all who made our holiday so wonderful.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marloes

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

Super hotel

Lækkert sted God service Venlig personale God mad
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Joshua, Vancouver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked through Expedia.ca which said that it was on the ocean and steps from the beach.... the hotel itself is actually up a hill and on the opposite side of a village from the beach. The property did not match the description that I had booked under from the .ca website (though it appears other countries have a better description). The staff were VERY kind, and the hotel is great... I had just booked it in order to be ON the ocean and STEPS from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Reinard

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

Rustig hotel met vriendelijke sfeer

Zeer prettig team die je zeer welkom laat voelen. Het is een klein hotel en erg rustig gelegen. De bedden zíjn wat aan de korte kant voor iemand van boven de 1 meter 90 en uit de kraan en douche komt zoutig water. Het hotel ligt vlakbij maar niet aan het strand.

8/10 Good

wei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店在桑岛的北部，离海边走路三四分钟，价格相对周边的酒店要实惠，刚到酒店管理人员送上鲜榨饮料，很好喝，客房很宽敞，床很舒服，但是不知道是因为我们是中国人，还是因为我的英语不太好，离店结账的对账单上把别人用餐的费用加到了我们的账单上，并且早餐给我上的鲜榨饮料是加水的，与后来来吃饭的其他国家的游客喝的鲜榨饮料在颜色上就能看出来是不一样的（早餐喝的鲜榨饮料是固定的，酒店提供的，不是随便点的），我在这里只针对一些服务人员，管理人员还是不错的
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Skønt hotel

Skønt hotel, god beliggenhed, meget hjælpsomt og imødekommende personale.

8/10 Good

Daniel, Milano

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

Buona struttura a Kiwengwa

Buona struttura, ben curata, avevamo prenotato una camera doppia, al nostro arrivo ci hanno assegnato una camera enorme con due letti matrimoniali e letto singolo. Buoni servizi, ottima la ristorazione, prezzi non economici per zanzibar, ma onesti per gli standard europei, cena con due hamburger e patatine, pasta ai frutti di mare, gamberi con aglio e tartara di tonno e avocado, acqua grande, 55 dollari in due. A brevissima distanza dalla spiaggia di Kiwengwa. Consigliato!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Christer, Tyresö

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

Trevligt mindre hotell.

Bodde fem nätter i februari.Hotellet har en restaurang som serverar bra mat.Poolen är inte så stor ( ser större ut på bilden främre poolen i förgrunden är en liten barnpool) Vid avtagsvägen ner till hotellet finns en liten ” butik” som säljer frukt och dricka även öl. Om man badar när det är högvatten behövs inte några strandskor. Fin balkong med havsutsikt där man kan inta kvällsdrinken.Bra personal. Ner till stranden går man genom en lokal by.Vill man ge en liten flaska vatten till barnen är det mycket uppskattat.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel in buona posizione, basta 2min x attraversare il villaggio e sei davanti al mare....il personale molto gentile, il padrone di casa sempre disponibile per aiutarti ad organizzare le gite, sono rimasta delusa della stanza anche se vedevo parzialmente il mare ma eravamo in 3 e la stanza un po' piccola ma nel rapporto qualità/prezzo ci può stare.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Claudine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hôtel sympa mais hélas pas de plage privée pour pouvoir venir s'y allonger et admirer les paysages ! Aussi, peu satisfaite de mon séjour car tous les jours , panne d'eau et d'électricité pendant pas mal d'heures ! Douches impossibles , climatisation arrêtée .... des déboires qui ont quelque peu gâché mon séjour . Aussi pas de coffre fort dans la chambre . Toutefois personnel charmant et toujours souriant .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

trop cher

Dans l'ensemble séjour moyen, hotel coincé dans le village sans acces direct à la mer et pas d'autres restaurant que celui de l'hôtel qui pratique des prix vraiment prohibitif, pas en rapport avec ce qu'il y a dans l'assiette. Première nuitt très courte car la chambre etant proche des cuisines beaucoup de bruit très tard et très tôt, deuxième nuit bien après avoir obtenu un changement de chambre mais encore assez proche des cuisines (chambres et commodités très regroupés) donc même problèmes Dans l'ensemble pasun bon rapport qualité prix.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bitns, Seoul, South Korea

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

가성비 뛰어난 호텔! - Cozy and charming place to stay

한국분들을 위해서도 한글로도 리뷰 남겨요! 진짜 호텔 가성비에 비해 뛰어나구 방도 깔끔하고 편안하구 공동 시설도 아프리칸느낌이 물쓴들면서 편안했어요. 작지만 그래도 풀장이 있고 호텔에서 뒷문으로 2-3분만 걸으면 바로 해변이 있어서 편리해요. 다만 호텔 주면에 다른 리조트나 레스토랑을 가려면 꽤 걸어야되기때문에 호텔에서만 밥을 먹었는데 식사비가 저렴하진않아요. 한끼당 20불정도는 필요합니다. 그래도 음식은 맛있어서 아깝진않아요:)) 잔지바르 east coast에서도 지내고 싶으신 분들에게 정말 추천합니다!! The room and facilities are clean enough, also they are modern african style at the same time. The mini pool is also good, and 2-3-minute walk to beach is comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful all the time. Other resorts and restaurants are pretty far from the hotel so that it is to a little bit hard to access to other places. Overall, I recommend this hotel for low cost and cozy clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel, very good food, but...

Very nice hotel, room clean and comfy, staff awesome, restaurant food outstanding, but you should buy your alcohol and buy taxi service elsewhere because they overcharge everything on the spot. Also, bring USD because they don't take shillings (or they change it to a disadvantageous rate).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

rafael, ft lauderdale fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average

The family room was spacious and clean. Wifi was very good. The staff friendly and helpful. The hotel is very small and the restsutant and breakfast are not good. Must go through steep stairs and a "village" to get to beach. This allows the locals to harrass you to buy stuff or make you feel unconfortable. It is probably ok to stay for a few days but no more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017