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The Kichwa House

Property class: 4
4-star beachfront hotel near Kiwengwa Beach

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A traditional house with a thatched roof and a wooden frame, named 'Kichwa House'.
A thatched-roof house with a wooden balcony, surrounded by greenery and a dirt path.
A wooden chair with a red box and books on it.
A bathroom with white tiled walls, a white toilet, a white sink, and a wooden floor.
A bed with two pillows, a wooden headboard, and a white canopy.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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next to Baby Bush, Kiwengwa, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pwani Mchangani Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and wooden headboard, a grey pillow, and a white pillow.

Standard Single Room

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A wooden bed with a canopy, a window with patterned curtains, and a chair with a cushion.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A wooden ceiling with a ceiling fan, a bed with a canopy, and a wooden nightstand with a basket.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a chair.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a window with sheer curtains, and a colorful hanging decoration.

Standard Single Room

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Kiwengwa

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach with a stay here. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Pongwe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Pongwe Beach - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 15 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar @ Melia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kichwa House

4-star beachfront hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
The Kichwa House offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 beach bars and 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Kichwa House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kiwengwa hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
The Kichwa House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and slippers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include day beds. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. This Kiwengwa hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages.

The spa is open select days. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Laundry fee: USD 2 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number NR.A.166.2021

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Kichwa House Hotel
The Kichwa House Kiwengwa
The Kichwa House Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kichwa House to the airport?

The Kichwa House is 29.4 mi (88-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Kichwa House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kichwa House.

How close is The Kichwa House to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kichwa House offer free breakfast?

The Kichwa House offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kichwa House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kichwa House?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Kichwa House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kichwa House have a pool?

The Kichwa House does not have a pool.

Does The Kichwa House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Kichwa House have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Thai massages.

How close is The Kichwa House to downtown Kiwengwa?

The Kichwa House is 1.3 mi away from Kiwengwa.

The Kichwa House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accoglienza sempre disponibile. Molto pulita
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RAS
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024