The hotels compared
| Hotel | Type | Why pick it | Its limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel | 3-star beachfront, bandas and bungalows | on the full moon party beach; score 7.8 to 8.0 depending on the site | noisy on party nights; simple rooms |
| Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel | 4 stars, bungalows | score 8.1 on one site, 8.8 from 440 reviews on another | rate of 112 USD seen on one site only: confirm |
| Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa | villas and rooms, spa, large pool | breakfast included in the standard rate according to Booking | few reliable scores found |
| Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est | big all-inclusive, about 130 rooms with veranda | north end of the beach, sea view from every room | large resort, high prices |
| Kendwa Breezes Beach Resort | small quiet hotel | quiet mood according to one guide | little public information found |
Kendwa Rocks rates run from 67 to 177 USD depending on the site and date: these are one-off snapshots, not prices. Gold in detail: Gold Zanzibar Beach House.
The beach and the tide
Kendwa beach faces west: sunsets and deep water almost at any hour, see Kendwa beach and tides and swimming. Nungwi, on foot along the beach or by taxi, has more restaurants: Nungwi and Kendwa and where to stay in Nungwi.
Full moon parties
The Kendwa Rocks party is held every month around the full moon; sources differ on the exact Saturday, so confirm the date with the hotel. One guide gives entry at around 35,000 TZS and children admitted until midnight. Hotels nearby fill up fast on those nights: book early, or pick Kendwa Breezes or La Gemma for quiet. To compare rooms available on your dates, check Booking.
FAQ
Where to stay in Kendwa?
Kendwa Rocks for atmosphere and parties, Sunset Kendwa or Gold for comfort, La Gemma for an all-inclusive.
Can you swim at low tide in Kendwa?
Almost always: the water stays deep near the shore, according to guides.
Kendwa or Nungwi?
Kendwa for calm and the full moon party, Nungwi for restaurants and the village.
