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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Mahonda, 100, Zanzibar, Kiwengwa
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Sea Front Beach Villa

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the beach.

Sea Front Beach Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a walk-in closet, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Garden Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small plant.

Garden Room

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Sea View Beach Villa

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a potted plant.

Sea View Beach Villa

  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sea Front Beach Villa with Pool

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoor area.

Sea Front Beach Villa with Pool

  • Beach view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a mirror, a small stool, and a potted plant.

Superior Family

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Beach Front Suite with Pool

  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a seating area, and a view of palm trees.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

DOUBLE BUSINESS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Kiwengwa

On the beach.You'll find Mapenzi Beach and Kiwengwa Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this resort. Also, Pwani Mchangani Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Muyuni Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mapenzi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 51 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 53 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪the kokosnuss - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

5-star beachfront resort near Kiwengwa Beach
Some rates at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach like an outdoor pool and outdoor tennis courts.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Diamonds Mapenzi Beach was completed in August 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kiwengwa resort.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Karaoke
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Afternoon tea
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Mapenzi Beach
Sandies Mapenzi
Sandies Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive
Sandies Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive Kiwengwa
Sandies Mapenzi Beach Kiwengwa
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive Kiwengwa
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Kiwengwa
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Diamonds Mapenzi Inclusive Ki

Frequently asked questions

How close is Diamonds Mapenzi Beach to the airport?

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach is 30 mi (80-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach?

As of Sept 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach on Oct 23, 2026 start from CA $274, 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.

Does Diamonds Mapenzi Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach.

How close is Diamonds Mapenzi Beach to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Diamonds Mapenzi Beach offer free breakfast?

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Diamonds Mapenzi Beach have a pool?

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach features an outdoor pool.

Does Diamonds Mapenzi Beach have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, ocean views, and brunch.

Does Diamonds Mapenzi Beach have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features body wraps, hot stone massages, and body treatments.

How close is Diamonds Mapenzi Beach to downtown Kiwengwa?

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach is 3.3 mi away from Kiwengwa.

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 153 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House keeping was amazing always friends and polite Spa was very good although they are renovating new spa im sure it will be amazing
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and the service were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in one of the beach villas with private pool. I had an amazing stay, it was a dream come true. The staff is so wonderful, friendly and thoughtful, and they go above and beyond to make sure you’re happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

like a paradise

Great resort, nice clean hotel, great staff. realy good food
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun resort with many different daily activities for families. Set on the fantastic east coast of Zanzibar, Diamonds Mapenzi gives you access to a beautiful beach with warm water and sports (additional charge). Food tasted good and staff was extremely helpful and friendly! Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic stay and lovely hotel. Still some building works ongoing but didn’t really impact our stay too much. Great entertainment in evening and food was good. Animation team day activities could be improved as never really tell you what’s on and where and most of the time the activities never even happen despite seeing loads of animation team around the hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service and staf. All inclusive is also very good for breakfast lunch and dinner. The area of the hotel is very nice . Garden and beach is spacious and nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent venue.

We stayed there for one week, August 2024, following a Safari. Lovely place, we had a beach front villa. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food excellent. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent venue.

We stayed there for one week, August 2024, following a Safari. Lovely place, we had a beach front villa. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food excellent. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. property was very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Highly recomend, we stayed in beach front villa and it was amazing. Super friendly staff on all levels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best holiday I have had thus far 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all, staff in particular! Food, location, accommodation and especially the personal service received…. Carry on what you are doing, great structure and team going beyond
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first and foremost thing to say about this property is its staff. I travel a lot, but this level of friendliness and courtesy is unsurpassed in my experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach wedding

We decided to visit Zanzibar to get our dream beach wedding. The location, organisation and helpful staff of Diamonds Mapenzi Beach made it better that we could ever imagine and beyond our wildest dreams.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front office desk was working well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room/Cottage was superb - loks like a small African village which makes the atmosphere just perfect. Reception and dinning area same - like an African lodge. Food enough choices and tasty - super choices of fresh fruits, pasta and pancakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s far away from the loud streets of Stone Town and the crowded, popular beaches. Tucked away is this quaint resort that has a pool, seaside bungalows, and 2 restaurants. The buffet was great every day with many varied foods. The girl is on the east side and not too far a drive to mist day trip destinations. The staff were very friendly and tried their best to please. Once in a lifetime experiences and then a cozy, comfortable place to come back to…..nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach had several positive aspects. The location is good, the pool area is nice, and the staff are friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the stay. That said, there are a few points worth being aware of. The rooms appear more worn in reality than the pictures suggest, which detracts from the overall impression. In addition, the food unfortunately falls below expectations. Considering the price, the culinary experience could have been significantly better. This becomes particularly noticeable when compared to similar hotels in destinations such as the Seychelles or Cape Verde, where the food standard is often higher within the same price range. It is also worth mentioning that the Hotels.com Gold benefits (Early/Late checkout, Upgrade) do not seem to apply here (even when listed on confirmatio). However, this appears to be more an issue with Hotels.com rather than the hotel itself. Overall, a perfectly acceptable place to stay, but somewhat overpriced for the experience it offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Mixed feelings

Fairly low quality food,wine, and service. Otherwise good location and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food, the service and the amenities were very good. It is a beautiful property and the staff are so helpful. There was some noise from the construction next door but we didn’t really notice it very much. The company running the diving and snorkeling excursions on the property were very organized and professional. There was entertainment 2 of the 4 nights we stayed. The Italian dinner night on the beach with dancing on Saturday night was a nice treat and the acrobats on the Friday night was great entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024