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Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools
Bathroom
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
View from room
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Villa +16

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 115 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Jacuzzi Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Swim-Up Suite +16

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 65 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kwanza Villa

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 110 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sea Front Swim-Up Suite +16

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Jacuzzi Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bungalows

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 110 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Deluxe Swim-Up +16

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Premium Swim-Up Room +16

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Zanzibar Island, Kizimkazi, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 3 min drive
  • Dimbani Beach - 3 min drive
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 6 min drive
  • Mchangamble Beach - 17 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪eden rock - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE

Luxury family-friendly resort
At Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE, you can look forward to 2 poolside bars, a beach bar, and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and scuba diving. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a facial, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like sailing and snorkeling. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and beach umbrellas
  • Concierge services, a billiards/pool table, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 151 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 47-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar

Restaurants on site

  • Island Pool Bar
  • Jua
  • The Cave
  • The Hub Lobby Bar
  • The Japanese Hub

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 18 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2023
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kwanza Resort
Kwanza By Sunrise Kizimkazi
Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE Resort
Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE Kizimkazi
Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE Resort Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

Where is Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kizimkazi resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque, Dimbani Beach, and Kizimkazi Beach. Mchangamble Beach and Makunduchi Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 60 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adebayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Kwanza was amazing, stayed here for my honeymoon and my wife really loved the resort. We stayed in one of the swim up rooms which was a nice added feature. The only thing I could fault this hotel is the drainage system in the shower and sink is a bit slow to go down the drain other than that everything is 5 star. I would definitely stay here again and the staff were all amazing and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Collins

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach views and the aesthetics were beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Conroe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mesoma

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and would recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jadyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small but nice resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay was definitely what I would describe as a paradise resort, great food and entertainment and the staff are very friendly.With the only slight feedback being they had a lot of power cuts through the stay and water cuts occasionally but it was fixed once reported. A slight bit of maintenance needs to be done with regards to rust but is very difficult with the type of climate in Zanzibar but overall I would recommend this as a 5 star location in Zanzibar, thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this property. The staff was very nice and helpful throughout my entire stay. They have many food options at the resort and they have different activities for free, painting on Mondays and Fridays were my favorite.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kudzai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edidiong Archibong, Osu

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kadjatou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautiful property. Super nice staff. Very over priced and underwhelming with Meal options. Buffet style without meal plan is $45 per person per meal per a day! I do a lot of traveling and thats the most ridiculously price I have ever had. When checking out, additional $70 was added to the final bill. Once again, highest taxes I have experienced within my time of traveling. Will definitely visit Zanzibar again, but will prefer another hotel!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sam

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
Zanzibar is a beautiful island, however Kwanza doesn’t live up to its 5 star rating. Food - terrible, food was stale, rehashed from the day before and the same food nearly every day. Service - not great, we had a few issues, like a flood into our room - which were very poorly handled - overall they just didn’t seem to care about much. If we were paying $250 per night, there would be no complaints but they are asking the same rates as Dubai with nowhere near the same level of service or hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Musab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views for sunset 🌅
Very nice resort.. little expensive if you dont have all inclusive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an amazing place,I will recommend kwanza to anyone who wants to have a quiet and peaceful get away, it’s unique, the staffs are very welcoming,the food is nice, What I didn’t like was the payment process during reservation, I had clicked payment upon arrival, but I was debited immediately I keyed in my account details. That didn’t seat well with me. But apart from that, kwanza is very nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Manish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good property
The property is good , staff are welcoming. Good for holiday with family , food is good , thanks to Edson at Jua restaurant, his service is excellent and he made sure my family is comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lydia

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this resort , all the staff were so friendly and welcoming . I was worried about the food but the food there was amazing every day a new dishes to try and I loved the way the really embrace they own cuisine . Foods were so good , I loved the cocktails as I have bee in so many resort and the cocktails weren’t good but in Kwanza all drinks were amazing just takes long . To Ibrahim , Lucas , Mwansuda and Mercy thank you so much for making our staying better
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024