Kiwengwa · East coast of Zanzibar

A little corner of paradise,
six rooms wide.

An intimate Italian-Tanzanian boutique resort wrapped around a large pool and a tropical garden — fifty steps from Kiwengwa beach, warm as a dear friend's home.

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Karibu — welcome home

Small on purpose. Generous by nature.

Kuwa is a six-room house on Zanzibar's quiet northeast coast — modern comfort wrapped in exotic charm and a touch of Italian warmth. A large pool with a long poolside sofa sits at the heart of a tropical garden, and the beach is a fifty-metre stroll away. Cozy as a friend's home, ideal for couples, families and small groups.

4.6★TripAdvisor · 23 reviews

6intimate rooms & suites

50mto Kiwengwa beach

€15weekly Zanzibari dinner

Everything, close at hand

Six reasons it feels like home.

A large central pool

The heart of the house — a wide pool with a long poolside sofa, framed by palms and bougainvillea.

Tropical garden

Banana, frangipani & palm — green, scented, alive.

50 m to the beach

Powder sand & turquoise water, a short walk away.

Weekly Zanzibari dinner

A traditional island feast on-site, €15 per person.

Excursion desk

Mnemba snorkeling, Safari Blue, Jozani, Stone Town & more.

Italian-Tanzanian care

Rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels, and the warm, personal welcome guests return for — Angelica & the team.

The pool

Days that move at the speed of water.

Wake slowly, swim before breakfast, then claim the long poolside sofa for the afternoon. The whole house is built around this calm blue centre and its garden.

Large pool & long poolside sofa
Loungers under the palms
Daily housekeeping & fresh towels

The table

A weekly Zanzibari feast under the pergola.

Once a week the on-site restaurant lays out a traditional Zanzibari dinner — coconut, spice and the catch of the day — for just €15 per person. Italian touches the rest of the time.

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The island

And when you want to roam.

Our excursion desk arranges the best of Zanzibar — Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, Safari Blue, Jozani Forest, Stone Town & the Spice Tour, Nungwi turtles, Prison Island, even a mainland safari.

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Six rooms & suites

Tasteful, airy, never the same twice.

Each room mixes whitewashed calm with hand-woven rattan, dark wood and a touch of kilim colour. Prices below are nightly, indicative — message us for your exact dates.

Deluxe Suite · Pool View

King · up to 3 guests

A bright suite opening onto the garden and pool, with a private balcony and a fan-shaped rattan headboard.

$120 / nightEnquire

Cozy Room · Garden View

King · up to 3 guests

Vista Giardino — a warm, intimate room looking onto the tropical garden, kilim underfoot and a king bed.

$115 / nightEnquire

Luxury Suite

King · up to 4 guests

The top suite — generous space, soft natural light and the handcrafted island detailing Kuwa is loved for.

$125 / nightEnquire

The Apartment

King · sleeps 5 — largest unit

A characterful apartment under a soaring thatched roof, with a four-poster and a mosquito-net canopy — our largest, ideal for families or groups.

$140 / nightEnquire

Also available: Deluxe Quadruple Suite ($135), Deluxe Double Suite ($120) & Triple with Balcony ($110).

A look around

The house, the garden, the island.

4.6★TripAdvisor · 23 reviews

A little corner of paradise, guests say.

★★★★★

A little corner of paradise — the staff, in my opinion, make the value of this little corner of paradise in Kiwengwa rise.

Vincenzo M · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

Paradise, suddenly. The kindness and courtesy of Angelica and her staff are another highlight of this property.

mary_cst · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

A boutique hotel where you feel at home in Kiwengwa. Returning is always a pleasure — thank you to all the staff for taking such good care of us.

EVA122014 · TripAdvisor

Find us

Kiwengwa, on the northeast coast

A wide ribbon of powder-white sand and turquoise, reef-protected water — with traditional dhows by day and a relaxed village around you. A perfect launch point for Mnemba snorkeling, Jozani Forest and Stone Town. We're about 50–100 m from the beach.

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Good to know

Questions, answered.

How far is the beach really?

About 50–100 metres — a one-minute walk to Kiwengwa beach and its beachfront restaurants.

Is Kuwa good for families?

Very. The Apartment sleeps five, the pool and garden are safe and calm, and the small size means real, personal attention for everyone.

What is the weekly Zanzibari dinner?

Once a week our on-site restaurant serves a traditional Zanzibari dinner for €15 per person — message us to reserve a place during your stay.

Can you organise excursions?

Yes — Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, Safari Blue, Jozani Forest, Stone Town & Spice Tour, Nungwi turtles, Prison Island and mainland safaris. Just ask at reception or on WhatsApp.

Do you arrange airport transfers?

We do — send us your flight details on WhatsApp and we'll arrange a private transfer from Zanzibar airport.

Come and stay a while.

Tell us your dates on WhatsApp — we reply personally, usually within the hour.

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