Located on Kendwa Beach and surrounded by lush gardens, Kendwa Rocks Hotel offers rooms and suites with views of the Indian Ocean or the garden. Zanzibar Town is 1 hour drive away. Featuring local furnishings, all rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, a fan, private bathroom, digital safe box and mosquito nets. The double and twin rooms are located upstairs and offer balconies, looking towards the sea. The more spacious suites have a seating area and a veranda with sea views. There are also some rooms with a view to the garden. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is served in the morning. Kendwa Rocks also has a restaurant serving Swahili and International cuisine. A variety of exotic cocktails and refreshments can be enjoyed at the Mermaid Bar. On selected evenings, the hotel offers live music and evening entertainment. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving, volleyball, snorkeling and canoeing. Kisauni Airport is 37 mi away and airport shuttles can be arranged on request for a fee.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
6.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shariffa
    United States of America United States of America
    Best beach in town. Clean, spacious, AC worked great. Area felt very comfortable and safe. Great staff!
  • Ankit
    India India
    Staff behavior and cleanliness of the whole hotel and the room.
  • He
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The staff, great and professional! The restaurant manager Ms.Richie great work all the time, also the food testy. Front office Damian and Faudhia did good support. Thank you all the team members of Kendwa rock hotel, absolutely will come back again..
  • Sema
    Turkey Turkey
    very friendly staff especially at restaurant part ; ibrahim malale, salim, pendo and juma thanks for your hard work and smile
  • Burç
    Turkey Turkey
    It has a perfect beach, the rooms are clean and large. The restaurant's food is delicious and the bar's cocktails are good. There is a market outside the hotel that you can walk to. There are water sports, skydiving center, tattoo studio and...
  • Mbengue
    France France
    The staff is outstanding The location was excellent it was what we needed for our anniversary
  • Ali
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location- Beautifully located on the beach Staff - friendly and responsive. Food - beat expectations. The property itself was stunning. Very picturesque.
  • Kahts
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Great resort, lovely staff, excellent food, nice place to rest! Thank you to all! Staff are treated with respect by management.
  • Tetiana
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    Everything is simply perfect about this accommodation: location is great, stuff is very welcome and supportive, clean in the room and at the beach, great security all over the hotel (rooms, territory and coastline), very beautiful everywhere and...
  • Muhammed
    South Africa South Africa
    The beach was amazing. The Location is perfect. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant 1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Asian
  • Restaurant 2
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Asian

Amenities of Kendwa Rocks Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

    Spa

    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Kendwa Rocks Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation .

    There is no ATM at the property therefore cash withdrawal before arrival is advisable.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Kendwa Rocks Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Kendwa Rocks Hotel

    • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Kendwa Rocks Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kendwa Rocks Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Neck massage
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Private beach area
      • Themed dinners
      • Hand massage
      • Beach
      • Spa facilities
      • Walking tours
      • Couples' massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Entertainment staff
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Steam room
      • Happy hour
      • Foot massage
      • Bike tours
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Live music/Performance
      • Full-body massage
      • Back massage
      • Head massage

    • Kendwa Rocks Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant 1
      • Restaurant 2

    • Room options at Kendwa Rocks Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Bungalow
      • Family
      • Twin

    • Guests staying at Kendwa Rocks Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Kendwa Rocks Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Yes, Kendwa Rocks Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Kendwa Rocks Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Kendwa Rocks Hotel is 800 feet from the center of Kendwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.