Zuri Zanzibar (Kendwa): review, rooms, beach and alternatives
Zuri Zanzibar is a 5-star beachfront hotel in Kendwa on the north-west coast, about 50 km from the airport according to one reseller. Listings mention around fifty rooms (55 on one of them) split between bungalows, suites and villas, with an infinity pool, water sports and several restaurants. Its main asset: it sits on Kendwa, one of the few beaches on the island where you can swim at almost any hour (see Kendwa beach). Check before you book: the meal plan (one listing seen in October 2026 is room-only, not all-inclusive) and the price for your dates, because no reliable rate grid is published.
Highlights
Kendwa beach
White sand and a wooden pier: the setting of the beach where the hotel stands. The sea stays deep at almost any hour, so you do not have to watch the tide.
Sunset on the west side
The beach faces west: in the late afternoon sunbeds and bars turn towards the sun.
The rooms
According to resellers: bungalows of about 61 to 70 m² with air conditioning and a safe, an oceanfront suite of 121 to 150 m² and a two-bedroom villa of more than 200 m². The minibar is charged.
For couples and honeymoons
Several listings mention a free bottle of sparkling wine, a discounted couples' massage and a beach dinner; the minimum stay required varies (3 or 4 nights depending on the source), so ask for it in writing.
Practical info
Tips
- Who it suits: couples and travellers who want an upscale hotel on a beach where you can swim all the time. Less suited if you want a party (the Kendwa bars and the full-moon party are close by: Kendwa Rocks) or a tight budget: see where to stay in Zanzibar. For families, compare with family hotels. Stars and ratings differ from one site to the next: read recent reviews and check whether meals are included. The information comes from resellers, not the hotel's own site; the hotel must confirm rooms, meals and rates. To get out on the water from Kendwa, see the Mnemba trips.
How to get there
Allow about 1 to 1.5 hours by road from the airport (guidebook estimate). The simplest option is a pre-booked transfer, see from the airport to your hotel.
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