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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMichamvi-Hotels-Kichanga-Lodge.h4119965.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMichamvi-Hotels-Kichanga-Lodge.h4119965.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Michamvi, Kichanga Lodge is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Kidichi Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. [Visit our Michamvi travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi.dx6143857) [View more Lodges in Michamvi](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Lodges.d6143857-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.13475%2C39.51253&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1zmzlxh4swPFHVHq8ORhVGkJB4o=) Michamvi Pingwe, Michamvi, Zanzibar ### What's nearby - Pingwe Beach - 6 min drive - 0.8 km - Dongwe Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km - Michamvi Kae Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km - Bwejuu Beach - 14 min drive - 12.3 km - Paje Beach - 20 min drive - 19.0 km ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 97 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Bali Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬11 min drive - ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬7 min drive - kae funk sunset beach bar - ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### Kichanga Lodge Luxury lodge A free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Kichanga Lodge. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling and beach volleyball. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby - Beach towels and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Kichanga Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries - Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping ### All-inclusive details All-inclusive room rates at Kichanga Lodge are available. 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Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Garden - On a private beach ### Spa - Deep-tissue massages - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - Built in 2006 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - HDTV ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Ceiling fan - Desk - Dryer - Electrical adapters - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out available ### 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 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: TZS 160869.00 per vehicle (one-way) 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25 A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24 A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31 ### Property is also known as Kichanga Kichanga Lodge Kichanga Lodge Michamvi Kichanga Michamvi Kichanga Hotel Michamvi Kichanga Hotel Zanzibar Kichanga Lodge Michamvi, Zanzibar Kichanga Resort Zanzibar Kichanga Lodge Michamvi Zanzibar Island Kichanga Lodge Lodge Kichanga Lodge Michamvi Kichanga Lodge Lodge Michamvi ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Kichanga Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Kichanga Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Kichanga Lodge? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kichanga Lodge? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kichanga Lodge? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Kichanga Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 160869.00 per vehicle applies. ### Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kichanga Lodge? > Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive. ### Where is Kichanga Lodge located? > Nestled on the beach, this Michamvi lodge is steps from Pingwe Beach and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Michamvi Kae Beach. Dongwe Beach and Bwejuu Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 80 8 - Good 38 6 - Okay 11 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Staff & service ### 7.6/10 Amenities ### 8.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brims, Rouen Mar 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Superbe hôtel avec beaucoup de charme et de tranquillité. Le personnel est très agréable. ##### Brims Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### JACQUES Feb 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Joli hôtel au calme total Grands bungalows style « rustique « assez réussi,au bord d’une jolie plage.Personnel sympathique et souriant. Petit déjeuner correct sans plus. Repas du soir variés. Seul inconvénient: l’amplitude des marées rend les heures baignables assez réduites.Ideal donc pour un repos total sur la plage. Quelques balades possibles ##### JACQUES Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Location splendida!! Bungalow accoglienti e personale accogliente!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Die Kichanga Lodge ist eine schöne Anlage am östlichen Teil der Insel. Sie ist groß, besitzt einen eigenen Sandstrand und man kann sich dort gut entspannen. Leider sind jedoch die Preise sehr hoch und teils unverschämt, man merkt, dass man als Tourist ausgenommen wird: - Bier: 5 USD - Wein (Glas): 6 USD, (Flasche): 24 USD Das Abendessen als Buffet wurde uns zuerst mit 20 USD pro Person berechnet, wobei es „angeblich“ 25 USD kostet, nachdem wir nachgefragt hatten waren es jedoch nur 15 USD p.P. Eine Taxifahrt an einen 4km gelegenen Ort, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen wurde zuerst mit 30 USD berechnet. Auch werden verschiedene Ausflüge zu erhöhten Preisen angeboten, bei denen der Guide eher lustlos was erzählt und am Ende auffordert doch bitte Trinkgeld für die tolle Performance zu geben. Zahlungen mit Karte werden pauschal mit +5% berechnet. Einen Kiosk um etwas zu kaufen gibt es ebenfalls nicht in unmittelbarer Nähe, man ist aufs Hotel angewiesen. Insgesamt eine schöne Anlage, jedoch sollte man sich bewusst sein, dass nochmal einiges an Geld auf einen zukommt und man keine wesentliche Möglichkeit hat sich woanders als in der Lodge aufzuhalten. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Fem nätter i december Fin och lugn strand, inga försäljare. Maten otroligt god och vällagad. Bodde i en oceanview bungalow vilket var värt det extra priset. Bungalowen hade en härlig altan med hängmatta. Enda nackdelen var värmen på natten, fanns enbart en takfläkt som inte hjälpte så mycket . Hakuna matata genomsyrade dessa fem dagar, vilket var precis vad vi ville ha. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Gerald Dec 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good Pleasant stay beautiful scenery ##### Gerald Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Die Anlage selbst ist sehr schön und groß. Auch die Hütten sind wirklich sehr geräumig und wunderschön. Was uns weniger gut gefallen hat, ist die Lage, da man sehr abgeschieden ist. Wenn man nach einem Transport in die Umgebung fragt, werden einem immense Preise genannt. Im Allgemeinen ist alles sehr überteuert. Man möchte sehr perfekt sein und einem 4 Sterne Hotel würdig sein. Es wirkt daher alles sehr steif und streng und es fehlt mir einfach die Authentizität. Was normalerweise ein Grund für Zanzibar ist, die Offenheit und Fröhlichkeit der Leute. Daher nur 3 von 5 Sternen! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen Oct 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nobody's perfect, but they are close This lodge sits in a beautiful area near a white sand private beach but still feels a little off the beaten path. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful without being fake and it's very easy to organize any activity you want to do across Zanzibar through the front desk. Every driver and guide we had was of very high quality. Everyone was especially nice to our sons and it felt very family-friendly. Our sons learned to play Bao with the locals and we appreciated the staff taking time to show them how to play. We definitely would love to come back. ##### Kristen Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael Oct 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Really friendly staff and manager . Nice beach and pool ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Neil Aug 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place! We loved our four night stay here. Service was great. Rooms were comfortable and food was food too. The beach was by far the nicest on that coast and we loved being able to use the reef shoes to explore the ocean. ##### Neil Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PABLO Jun 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A paradise in Zanzibar Beaitiful hotel.with friendly staff. Hotelis located at center of the island, 30 minutes from famous restaurant "The Rock", 1.5 hours from turtle swimming, 1.5 hours from swimming with dolphins and 2 hours from stone town. ##### PABLO Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### James Jun 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Quiet and serene Lodge Very nice lodge, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful, it's a great place if you want something quiet and out of the way. Incredible views and the water is really warm. Word of warning to get out to the lodge book a shuttle through the web site rather than taking a taxi. The cost for the taxi will be more than the entire trip itself, as the lodge is an hour and a half away.The lodge itself is very family-friendly and feels native to Zanzibar, this is the perfect place to relax. ##### James Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 26, 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia Feb 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely little paradise This place was the perfect place for me to relax and enjoy a beach paradise after a hectic (and wonderful) safari. What a wonderful little gem this is! This is a small lodge with a staff that is very friendly and nice. The beach is private with cute rustic lounges on the beach so you can choose to have sun or shade. A great place to walk the beach. The reception area is large with comfy chairs and couches with a nice rustic bar and lovely dining area. The food was diverse and very good. I especially enjoyed the special Swahili night dinner. I chose the beach front bungalow and loved laying in the swing on my porch to read and relax, watch the sunrise and sunset. The room was clean with a comfy bed. This reminded me of beach cottages I have stayed many years ago, which are hard to find these days. There is no TV, no air conditioning , but there was always a nice breeze and the fan kept me comfortable. The little beach bar is just funky and friendly and will make you smile. This is not a fancy resort that caters to those who want a modern western stay or that would freak at a few ants or a lizard. But for me it was perfect in every way. There will be someone at reception to greet you when you come and immediately I felt at home. The very sweet dogs and cats make it even more homey(they kept to themselves like the perfect pets). The arranged transportation to the Rock for me which was a great even thought it is close enough to walk. I also appreciated having good WiFi ##### Cynthia Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph, New York, NY Feb 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful and tranquil setting, friendly staff, Safe location. ##### Joseph Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cai Jan 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dejligt mindre resort beliggende på østkysten Dejligt mindre resort beliggende på Zanzibars østkyst.Dette resort havde plads til ca. 50 gæster og var præget af en meget personlig og rigtig god service. Beliggenheden var rigtig god, lige ned til en palmestrand, og vi, der havde et "Bay view" hus havde en dejlig vandudsigt fra vores store balkon. Maden var glimrende og meget inspireret af lokale retter. Stedet var "rustikt, og møbler med mere var produceret ud fra lokale materialer, hvilket vi fandt meget charmerende. Huset var opdelt i 2 soverum, et stort badeværelse og et meget stor terrasse. Det var således meget velegnet til en familie med op til 4 personer. Det er et meget roligt og afslappende sted, og der er ikke meget at lave udenfor området medmindre man melder sig på en tur. ##### Cai Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Deborah Nov 12, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### 5 Star Service, 2.5 Star Hotel First of all, I LOVE this hotel. The service is some of the best I've had anywhere, however, the facilities are not as advertised. My colleague and I tacked on a couple nights to our month long business trip to enjoy Zanzibar. We wanted a bit of luxury and a nice beach to be pampered and relaxed. The 4 star rating, the fact it had a gym and in suite laundry were very appealing. A room with two beds was mandatory and this property complied, according to the Hotels.com listing. My problem is not with the property itself, but that the Hotels.com listing is totally false. This is NOT a star property. it is a 2.5 star property. Here is a list of what is not true in the Hotels.com listing: Fitness Facilities: The "gym" is a hut with two kayaks and water shoe rentals. The Hotels.com listing says there are washers and dryers in the room, there are not. It says "premium bedding". It's a foam mattress. It says sofa bed. There are no sofa beds. There is no nightclub. There is no airport shuttle - you have to pay for the taxi they arrange. There is no indoor pool There is no indoor or outdoor tennis courts - there a covered ping pong table and volleyball nets on the beach. Additionally, 4 star hotels have air conditioning and glass in the windows. The bungalows have screens over lattice for windows (no glass), The Double Tree down the street is a 4 star hotel. The Breezes down the street is a 5 star hotel. This is nowhere close to those. ##### Deborah Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Travis Dean Oct 1, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Kichanga Lodge-End September Vacation The stay was awesome, albeit that there were a few issues we were not expecting, for example the Hotels.com website say that Kichanga has HD TV's in rooms and premium satellite channels, which was not the case. There is a communal lounge, with hardly any channels to talk of. the website also indicated a Night club, which there was not. Anyway, wifi worked pretty well, so if you have netflix and a laptop, your'e good! The rooms also did not have aircon, however the fans and the open plan nature of the room did make it bearable, not sure I'd feel the same in an equatorial December, but was fine for end of September. The half board breakfast and Dinner, was also not to bad, however leans toward the fishy side, which is par for the course down here. all in all the food was pretty good and there is a menu with more popular westernized food, if you want to order from the kitchen directly. With regards to service, it was impeccable! With regards to location, also impeccable, all in all it was a top trip, especially if you want to relax. It is also close enough to other lodges which allow day access, if you need a change in scenery. The prices were also very reasonable, with the average cocktail costing you around 7$, which was well worth it, especially..... and I recommend having the Dawa, which is made with a local Gin....absolutely fabulous. I would definitely go back there! ##### Travis Dean Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark Feb 8, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great time on the beach Hotel staff was GREAT! ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara, Baleares Dec 3, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bungalows on the beach Pequeño hotel en una playa paradisíaca,los bungalows amplios equipados con lo necesario las camas grandes con mosquiteras que dejan mucho espacio, el baño grande, sencillo, sin tonterías. El restaurante central con luz agradable, mucha madera, todo abierto con vista al mar y a la playa. El hotel y los bungalows se encuentran unos 10 metros encima de la playa, así que siempre hay un corriente de aire muy agradable. La cocina muy buena,hay pocas posibilidades de comer fuera. Te y coca gratis en el bar de la playa, piscina pequeña pero muy limpia. El personal muy atento,cuando se había mojado un móvil en la piscina,se han volcado para seccarlo De vez en cuanto hay cortes de luz y internet. ##### Barbara Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malin Nov 27, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Fantastisk ställe med underbar personal och fantastisk mat!! Väldigt enkla rum som behöver rustas upp en aning. Stranden utanför hade vi helt för oss själva. Ett paradis! ##### Malin ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 23, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik Jan 14, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Genuinely great hotel Overall very good hotel. Genuinely nice staff and great breakfast/lunch/dinner. Excellent private (in priciple) beach, great secluded location. After spending 7 days at Kichanga lodge, we are totally relaxed. If you're looking for a relaxing holiday, this is the place. ##### Erik ### 8/10 Good #### ophelie Jan 8, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### ophelie ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 15, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Приятный колоритный отель Пожалуй это лучшее место на Занзибаре, где можно остановиться. Понравился пляж, в сравнении с распиаренным Нунгви. Индивидуальный подход к клиентам ..., многое. Замечательное соотношение цена-качество. 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