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Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE

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

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

8.6 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • All inclusive
    All inclusive
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Spa
    Spa
The price is P12,775
P15,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Room options

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Presidential Villa +16

Highlights

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

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Premium Jacuzzi Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Kwanza Villa

Highlights

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

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Sea Front Swim-Up Suite +16

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bungalows

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Swim-Up +16

Highlights

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

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Premium Swim-Up Room +16

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Zanzibar Island, Kizimkazi, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 3 min drive
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 22 min drive
  • Dimbani Beach - 29 min drive
  • Mchangamble Beach - 36 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 55 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪eden rock - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ngalawa Cocktail Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬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 manicure/pedicure, or a massage. 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), a billiards/pool table, and beach umbrellas
  • Outdoor furniture, beach towels, 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE?

As of Sep 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE on Sep 30, 2024 start from P 12,775.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 44 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

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

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

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Vontrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was amazing! Beautiful resort and staff. Everyone is so nice and friendly. The buffet style food was fresh and good. The rooms were clean and kept cool. We enjoyed the outdoor shower. Great views for pictures and videos if you’re a content creator or just enjoy doing so. I would definitely recommend this resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yasmin

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pretty but disappointing
The resort is beautiful but quite remote. The beach is not usable for watersports or sunbathing, although there is a man-made sandy area near the pool. The people are very friendly and welcoming, but the service is often slow and chaotic. We had to ask multiple times for drinks, often waiting over 30 minutes. The electricity failed many times during our stay, once for almost an entire day. The toilets didn’t flush during the power outages, which was unpleasant. It woke us up frequently during the night as the aircon would stop and restart. The shop does not take cards, although the reception below has a card machine. I was walked 5 minutes away to the spa to pay. There is no ATM. They suddenly implemented a towel card system midway through our stay, after days of no beach towels being available. We had not been given cards and the staff at reception didn’t know about the new system. The All-In drinks menu is very limited and AI guests have to pay for everything after 11pm. This was very disappointing and we felt pretty cheated. See photos - only marked drinks are included. Generally I would say that although pretty, this is not a 5-star hotel, and really shouldn’t claim to be or charge 5-star prices.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Taboh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fabulous place and wish I spent more time there. Two days was just not enough. I loved their activities and will definitely stay there again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Fatuma Omar

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I recently came to stay at the kwanza resort by sunrise in Zanzibar. While a beautiful location and most welcoming stay, I experience some bad service, that of which I didn’t expect for the money I paid for the hotel. My main issue was the waiting time for everything from the coffee in the mornings to the room service in the evenings, at one point even had to wait over 2 hours for a cup of coffee, which is ludicrous. Also, I had a discount code because I booked with Expedia, which was not honoured and the individual I spoke to, was extremely rude about, he made an arrange to meet at the reception to discuss my bill and what he can do and then didn’t come and then was extremely rude to me on the phone. There was a cockroach in one of the rooms and the air conditioning was not working in another. It was getting ridiculous. I left with a sour taste, also my sister, who came on the trip is a journalist, she has written for ELLE, Vogue, Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar was planning on featuring the resort, is now quite disappointed. The best time were the staff who were incredibly accommodating and worked super hard to make our stay the best it could be
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Zainab

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewurabena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jewel of the South
We learnt Kwanza is “the first” in Swahili language, and in reality it was. Our experience was amazing. From the comfort of our chalet to the pristine landscape and exterior and the dining variety, it could not have been any better. The daily show by the poolside was an extra add-on that kept our daughters waiting for it every evening.. from live music, to local dance it was very original and engaging. Many thanks to all the staff for being so attentive, friendly and welcoming.. Mr. Riyab, Mr. Rajabu, Ms. Mariam and all the other members were so kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort is stunning, and our swim up, ocean view rooms (we were upgraded) were fantastic. The hotel is brand new, and was quiet whilst we were there, the food was variable, but largely good, and all the staff were lovely, and could not do enough for you. The resort itself is quite remote, but still perfect for a relaxing break with a choice of several restaurants and bars on site, as well as a spa, gym and yoga area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent! They just opened so it was very quiet which was what we were looking for. The facilities were beautiful and everything was very clean and minimalistic. The thing that stood out most to me was the service. Sometimes in five star hotels it feels like even after paying a significant amount they always want to make you pay more for the small extras. In this case it was the opposite, the staff always went out of their way to check in and if something could reasonably be on the house they offered it. In the main restaurant: Mariam went above and beyond and made us want to come back again. Rajab catered to our every need! Felister listened to our questions about wanting to find authentic zanzibari food and Chef Sabrina made us the most scrumptious meal (off menu) that will stay with us as the best meal we had in Zanzibar! In the pool/recreation department: Khamis created a really fun game with shells that had me laughing and was one of the highlights of the trip! Jabiry always checked in to greet us good morning and refresh towels. Kwao at the pool bar went out of his way to cater to our every need. Reception: Mercia proactively checked in with us throughout our stay and any requests (ex. issues with hot water) were dealt with in under an hour. Excursions: Shabani and his staff took us on a wonderful beach trip with amazing food. The only downside to the facilities was that they have a cliff beach which makes swimming a bit challenging
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kanasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023