Zan View Hotel
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel with free breakfast and children's pool

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Zan View Hotel

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Family Room, Sea View
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Massage
Family Room, Sea View

Overview of Zan View Hotel

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Kairo Village, Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, 0095
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Pongwe Forest11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBahari Grill16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSipano Reastaurant4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPwani Mchangani Beach9 min drive
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Room options

Honeymoon Suite, Pool View

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Patio

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, Zan View Hotel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Traveling with kids? Consider Siso Spice Farm and Kariakoo Amusement Park. With kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 12 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 13 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 14 min drive
  • Mnemba Island - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spice Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Sipano Reastaurant - 4 min drive
  • The Green & Grill - 7 min drive
  • The Jetty - 6 min drive
  • Andiamo - 7 min drive

About this property

Zan View Hotel

Transformed family-friendly hotel by the ocean, renovated in 2021
Consider a stay at Zan View Hotel and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy fishing, cycling, and racquetball/squash at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the onsite international cuisine restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Zan View Hotel offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, Danish, English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Zan View Hotel Kiwengwa
Zan View Kiwengwa
Zan View
Zan View Hotel Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
Zan View Hotel Hotel
Zan View Hotel Kiwengwa
Zan View Hotel Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Zan View Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Zan View Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zan View Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zan View Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zan View Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10 (subject to availability).

Does Zan View Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zan View Hotel located?

This family-friendly Kiwengwa hotel is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest and Kiwengwa Beach. Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Zan View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
Our stay at Zan View was amazing! We had decided to take a few days in Zanzibar after our busy week safari and I came across this hotel. The staff are wonderful and super friendly. They always greet you with a smile and nothing is too much trouble for them. The management team are also so so nice! We were shown around the hotel and how to access the beach bar when we arrived which I’ve never really experienced before and it was so lovely and welcoming. They also plan events you can take part in on the evenings such as bingo night, food specials, uno tournament etc. The hotel itself has a small pool and restaurant area, with an upstairs mezzanine overlooking the village and beach. To access the beach you walk through a small local village (no more than 5mins) which is a lovely way to interact with the locals. You pass by 2 small craft shops and I highly recommend having a chat with the men who own them and encourage you to buy something! They are wonderful friendly and trustworthy gents. The beach bar is also great! The food from both restaurants was really good! I especially liked the Spag Bol! The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Air con is a must in zanzibar! And all the rooms have this and a fan. The beds are huge and have mosquito nets (also a must!) The showers are fine, I don’t think you will find super great showers in Tanzania anyway!. Overall this hotel is great! And good value for money too! Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely small hotel,with a beautiful pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kameko

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Graz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice tiny place away from all the big complexes of club facilities in the surrounding area
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Itai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in zanzibar by far
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing is good. Photos are very misleading. No direct access to the beach. you have to walk through the local village to reach the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Joshua, Vancouver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked through Expedia.ca which said that it was on the ocean and steps from the beach.... the hotel itself is actually up a hill and on the opposite side of a village from the beach. The property did not match the description that I had booked under from the .ca website (though it appears other countries have a better description). The staff were VERY kind, and the hotel is great... I had just booked it in order to be ON the ocean and STEPS from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, very good food, but...
Very nice hotel, room clean and comfy, staff awesome, restaurant food outstanding, but you should buy your alcohol and buy taxi service elsewhere because they overcharge everything on the spot. Also, bring USD because they don't take shillings (or they change it to a disadvantageous rate).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

rafael, ft lauderdale fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Average
The family room was spacious and clean. Wifi was very good. The staff friendly and helpful. The hotel is very small and the restsutant and breakfast are not good. Must go through steep stairs and a "village" to get to beach. This allows the locals to harrass you to buy stuff or make you feel unconfortable. It is probably ok to stay for a few days but no more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017