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Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

3.0 star property
Escape to sun-kissed bliss by day and lively nights by the bar. Enjoy activities on site or nearby with easy access via an area shuttle.

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Located near Kiwengwa Beach, Sipano Beach Lodge offers a beachside retreat with a private beach and stunning views. Relax at the beach bar or explore the garden; enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, express check-in, an area shuttle and free self-parking.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Beach view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kiwengwa, Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mapenzi Beach, while Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Kite Centre Zanzibar are popular area attractions. Kendwa Beach and Old Fort are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Kiwengwa travel guide
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53 Kiwengwa 52c, Kiwengwa, Unguja Kaskazini Region

What's nearby

  • 👍🏻👌🏻
    Kiwengwa Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort
    Old Fort
    47 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Panorama of Zanzibar shore with sandy beach,luxury resort and thatch stilt house restaurant at sunset. Summer travel in Zanzibar, Africa,Tanzania.
    Kendwa Beach
    57 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Nungwi Beach featuring a bay or harbor, outdoor eating and a beach
    Nungwi Beach
    57 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Mapenzi Beach
    12 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spice Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • The Wok
    5 min drive
  • Namaste Indian restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Yako
    6 min walk
  • Gabi Beach
    6 min drive

About this property

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Located close to Mapenzi Beach, Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa provides a beach bar, a garden, and a library. With amenities like a private beach and a beach shuttle, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • An area shuttle, a free beach club on site, and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free beach club
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sipano Beach Lodge Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Sipano Beach Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Mobydick Lodge
Sipano Beach Lodge
Sipano Beach Lodge Zanzibar
Sipano Beach Kiwengwa Kiwengwa
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa Hotel
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa Kiwengwa
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Is Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa located?

This Kiwengwa hotel is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Old Fort are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa Reviews

7.0

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Close to the beach

The beach is amazing and the beach lodge is nice. The room was clean and the water is hot. The staff was amazing they are friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

LORENO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto molto bello
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
I love location of this hotel -on the beach.Staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfeat meniu could have more variaty,it was so borring to eat pancakes and donuts with watermelion and pineapple for 2 weeks. The first room ,which we stayed was in the terrible condition -couldnt flush toilet,no hot water and later even cold.Then we moved to the room -closer to the beach ,which was much better.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sulla spiaggia vista mare persone gentili prezzo economico camera spaziosa colazione buona
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Igazi afrikai hangulat

Igazi afrikai szálláshely. A szobák és főleg a fürdőszobák alacsony igényszintűek. Légkondi nincs. Viszont a személyzet nagyon kedves. A hangulat nagyszerű. A partmenti elhelyezkedés és a nagyon kedvező árak mindenképpen mellette szólnak. Hippiknek és lélekben hippiknek nagyon ajánlott. Mi imádtuk.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
ubicazione eccellente, personale disponibile, le camere fronte mare gradevoli, le altre poste nel retro della struttura non adeguate alle temperature del luogo. Riteniamo segnalare che la descrizione della struttura proposta non corrisponde assolutamente alla realtà.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

bellissima vacanza All insegna della semplicità

Sono stata bene al sipano è un ambiente familiare nn il solito villaggio qua vivi l Africa Le ragazze molto carine ottima la colazione Non è il solito villaggio di lusso ma bisogna anche calcolare che costa pochissimo...comunque X me bella esperienza
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Siamo arrivate in 3 domenica 16 febraio, abbiamo trovato una camera da 2 persone senza finestre e molto sporca. Dopo lunga discussione lunedì pomeriggio siamo riuscite ad avere una camera x 3 comunque piccola e comunque sporca. In tutta la settimana non è mai stato fatto il check in. Il proprietario e responsabile quasi sempre assente
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Struttura sul mare in stile zanzibarino con camere pulite. Ottima accoglienza. Soldi ben spesi!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La posizione direttamente sulla spiaggia. Gestito da locali. Per conoscere e adattarsi alla vita del luogo
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Déçue pour le prix! Nous avions une chambre face à la mer, mais extrêmement bruyante, impossible de dormir avant 2/3h du matin, réveil à 6h maximum.. Eau de récupérateur d’eau de pluie, donc pas de douche quand nous avons envie. Wifi qui marche 1h/jour à peine. Personnel peu souriant, et ménage fait 3 fois sur 9 jours.. Excursion avec le guide de « l’hôtel » hors de prix.. Je dirais plutôt que c’est une guest house et non un hôtel 3 étoiles! Par contre petit déjeuner top, varié et très bon. Et repas très bon!! Et transat + hamac vue mer très jolie!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, our room was sold a second time, I heard that there is no room where we paid for a delux room. Not nice service, no contact with the management or the owner, I did not even hear sorry. I had to look for another hotel ...!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer sehr einfach aber für den günstigen Preis absolut ok. Das Personal iat super nett. Der Chef Peter ist sehr hilfsbereit. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hingehen. Man kann auch tolle Trips mit Guide vom Hotel aus buchen.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly amazing staff,location is also nice...a few minutes from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Der Chef ist super nett und hat immer ein offenes Ohr. Auch die Angestellten waren sehr freundlich.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rart sted.Gamlet og slidt,men god beligenhed.værelser hvar ikke som på Expedia`s hjemmeside.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Camilo

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

Me gusto mucho

Es un hotel low budget pero con playa privada y con muy buena atencion. Me gusto mucho, 5 dias en sipano, sin dudarlo volveria.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Velmi doporučuji.Jsem tu podruhé a nikde jinde bych nebydlela.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was a good one but too short, I wish I stayed a bit longer. Please give me a good discount so that I can be able to come back in November or December this year
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very noisy

The premises next door played thunderous house music until 2am. Impossible to think, let alone sleep. Staff uninterested in providing any service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sono arrivata alle 1:30 e nn ho trovato le camere prenotate ho trascorso la notte in spiaggia cn marito e 2 ragazze il proprietario Peter nn era reperibile fortunatamente ho incontrato 2 italiane che cn contributo mi hanno dato una camera... È da eliminare da Expedia... Il Sipano vende ciò che nn esiste...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Eccellente la premura la gentilezza di tutto il personale e la loro disponibilità impeccabile davvero ci si sente tranquilli e sicuri L'unica cosa che ovviamente è un ambiente molto Spartano semplice e forse stile africano ma va da sè che comunque c'è un buon rapporto prezzo qualità Dipende cosa uno cerca sono Cerca un ambiente stile africano va bene se uno vuole un ambiente tutto preciso forse anche con una struttura e le condizioni stile occidentale Non è forse questo è l'ambiente adatto
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lo mejor del lugar sin duda son sus trabajadores, te hacen sentir como uno más de la familia y lo peor por decir algo la ducha del cuarto de baño
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
L'emplacement est excellent. Seules les chambres avec vue sur l'ocean sont agreables.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rummet var trasigt i både väggar och tak. Det fanns inget rinnande vatten trots flera påtalningar om detta till personalen så gjordes inget åt problemet. Maten var hemsk och dyr. Personalen lämnade oss aldrig ifred när vi ville vara på stranden och sola och bada. Vi stod ut i ca 24h sen bokade vi ett nytt hotell i nungwi istället. Rekommenderar ingen att bo på Sipano faktiskt.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019