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Our 3-star Villa Vanilla Kendwa hotel is located 984 feet from the most beautiful and largest beach in Zanzibar, Kendwa Beach. It offers a variety of amenities, balconies with a great view of the ocean, WiFi, a garden where you can relax on a deck chair, and a restaurant on the terrace with a stunning view of the city and the ocean. Our restaurant offers local and European cuisine, our chefs cook exclusively from fresh products. Each hotel room is air-conditioned, has a private bathroom, a wardrobe and a large double bed. Some rooms can accommodate three people. Near the hotel there is a supermarket, a pharmacy, a small local bazaar with local fruits, and souvenir shops. There are also services that the hotel staff can arrange for you for a fee: transfer, excursions, boat trips, car/motorcycle rental, diving or snorkeling, etc. The owners of the hotel are Ukrainians. We will be glad to meet you at our hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.1
High score for Kendwa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amanda
    South Korea South Korea
    This property has the best view of the beach on a little hill. It’s really clean, simply designed and has a great restaurant on the top floor. We ended up having every meal there. The owner is also friendly and the staff look after you. It was a...
  • Schneider
    Germany Germany
    Extremely friendly staff. Good breakfast and food in general.
  • Edvard
    Croatia Croatia
    The hotel is conveniently situated on a road lined with various restaurants and food shops adjacent to the property. There is a direct road from the hotel to the main beach, which is only a 4-5 minute walk away. The hotel is small and comprises...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Villa Vanilla Zanzibar
    • Cuisine
      African • American • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Villa Vanilla Kendwa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili
  • Ukrainian

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Vanilla Kendwa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Villa Vanilla Kendwa

  • The prices at Villa Vanilla Kendwa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Villa Vanilla Kendwa has 1 restaurant:

    • Villa Vanilla Zanzibar

  • Villa Vanilla Kendwa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Horseback riding
    • Themed dinners

  • Villa Vanilla Kendwa is 500 feet from the center of Kendwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Villa Vanilla Kendwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Villa Vanilla Kendwa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Villa Vanilla Kendwa include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Yes, Villa Vanilla Kendwa is popular with guests booking family stays.