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Villa Kiva

4.0 star property

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Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
View from property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Matemwe, Matemwe, 3151
  • Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mnemba Island
  • Kigomani Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, Balcony

Comfort Triple Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room, Balcony

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite Ocean View with terrace

Junior Suite Ocean View with terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Junior Suite Ocean View with terrace

  • 538 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior room Ocean front

Superior room Ocean front | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior room Ocean front

  • 376 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room, Garden View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard room Ocean front

Standard room Ocean front | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard room Ocean front

  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite, Garden View

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Villa Kiva

4-star Matemwe hotel walkable to Muyuni Beach
Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Villa Kiva's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Villa Kiva offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and body scrubs.
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Villa Kiva you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Villa Kiva is a smoke-free property.

Villa Kiva Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Italian, Polish, 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 on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Villa Kiva Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

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 property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 17 and June 11.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Villa Kiva
Villa Kiva Hotel
Villa Kiva Hotel Matemwe
Villa Kiva Matemwe
Villa Kiva Resort And Restaurant Matemwe, Zanzibar
Villa Kiva Hotel
Villa Kiva Matemwe
Villa Kiva Hotel Matemwe

Villa Kiva Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 251 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel in a great location, right in the middle of the very long Matemwe beach. We loved everything about the hotel. Our room - a junior suite with a beach view and balcony - was gorgeous and very large. There was a view of the ocean from every room, including the shower, and the room was very clean and comfortable in every way. The restaurant is also excellent as is the bar (better cocktails than most places in East Africa). Our favorite dish was the ceviche, but everything was great. The pools, lobby, lounging areas were all beautiful as well. Also appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, who arranged activities including a snorkeling and dolphin trip to Mmemba atoll. The hotel also offers excellent massages onsite and a free yoga class twice a week. We just loved everything about this hotel and would happily return here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not a luxury property but very comfortable with a great relaxed vibe, well trained staff and good food. Overall great value for money. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great sea front location. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ABDEL-KAMEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super
Super !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ailsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance, Tega Cay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Margaux

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very rustic and feels like it fits within the ambience of Zanzibar. located right on the white sands next to the Indian Ocean with restaurants nearby, that are accessible by walking along the beach. The owners and staff were so welcoming and truly lovely people. The hotel is of a size where you get to know the staff and they know you. Highly recommend it.....
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Thaddeus, Houston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the location and setup of the layout of property grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mari Årmot

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect getaway
This is a great place to spend a relaxing few days. The room was large, clean, and comfortable, with a great view of the ocean. The staff is beyond friendly and responsive. And the food is tasty and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, WiFi issue needs to improve
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Garry

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay at Matemwe
Really nice little hotel directly at Matemwe beach. The rooms are spacious and the hotel is nice to chill with two pools and a separate area at the beach. Staff was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD LEE, Highland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and friendly staff, I’m glad I choose the Villa very nice beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD, Highland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not hesitate to book this Villa. Place is super clean and serene. Breakfast is really good. The staffs are so helpful and friendly and oh the complementary fresh juice on arrival was nice. We spent only a night there and my wife said we should go back there again so we booked another 2nights. The beach too is clean overall the place is good .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Friendly helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good service at the SPA, the place is nice but need a bit of lift abs TLC Didn’t like there was not internet connection from the room or pool Only in the lobby area Overall 3 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a good hotel
A lovely hotel located right on the beach with a great outside decked area. Room was good with a balcony with partial sea view. Shower good with hot water. The matress on the bed however was the hardest mattress i've ever slept on!! I didnt complain as i had read a similar comment on some elses review. Breakfast was okay, a little limited in choice but that seems to be the case with most African hotels. I was disappointed one morning when i asked for the pancakes with banana & honey. When it arrived it was just pancakes!! I then asked what happened to the rest of it and another waiter said that they had run out of bananas!! In Africa really!! I did get the honey. The beach is wounderfull and great for long walks. The pool and garden area is also very nice. Dinner was generally a good choice, however i used to venture along the beach and try some of the local establishments including Bobs garden restaurant which was pretty good and not expensive. Staff were all friendly, though i did ask for an early breakfast one day as was due to go diving at 8am and even though the booklet in the room said they can provide breakfast at 7am when i asked for it at 7:15am they said they could do me a packed breakfast! Even though they start breakfast at 7:30am. I did bring that to the attention of management later that day who stated that shouldn't have been the case. Dive centre just along the beach and diving off Memba island was pretty good and probably the best location in Zanzibar.
Bobs Garden restaurant.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020