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Amani Home Zanzibar

4.5 star property
Beachfront guesthouse with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Moja) | Terrace/patio
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Mbili) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Mbili) | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, video-game console
Amani Home Zanzibar offers a private beach and cultural appreciation with its art gallery. Start your day with a full breakfast, then choose between lounging in beach cabanas or exploring the shoreline on horseback. Guests consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Moja)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 115 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Kairo, Kiwengwa, Unguja North Region, 00182

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 17 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Amani Home Zanzibar

Luxury family-friendly guesthouse near Kiwengwa Beach
Consider a stay at Amani Home Zanzibar and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. With a private beach, free beach cabanas, and beach massages, this guesthouse is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding, boat tours, and mountain biking. In addition to designer stores on site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and wet bars, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Frette Italian sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 150
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 500.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Amani Home Zanzibar Guesthouse Kiwengwa
Amani Home Zanzibar Guesthouse
Amani Home Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Amani Home Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Amani Home Zanzibar Guesthouse
Amani Home Zanzibar Guesthouse Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Amani Home Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Amani Home Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amani Home Zanzibar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Amani Home Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Amani Home Zanzibar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 150.

Does Amani Home Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Amani Home Zanzibar located?

This Kiwengwa guesthouse is on the beach, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Muyuni Beach and Pongwe Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Amani Home Zanzibar Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heena

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

Lovely Private Home

Located on the beach, close to the Melia Zanzibar. Lovely private 3 bed home/villa is spavious greay views. Private chef prepares fresh breakfast daily. Also his Zanzibar Prawn curry is delicious. Daily cleaning service. Has modern entertainment tv, sound bar, gaming, coffe machine, smoothie machine and blender plus fully kitchen utensils
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mon séjour était formidable. L’emplacement face à la mer est apaisant et permet d’offrir une vue incroyable! Personnel disponible et aux petits soins, petit dej au top L’appartement est bien équipé
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elena was an exceptional host, the staff were polite, friendly and went above and beyond in every interaction. Beautiful property and amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lieu sublime en plein cœur de la vie locale; Endroit qui donne directement sur la plage et qui permet de se déplacer tout le long de la côte. Lieu sécurisant et un équipe qui prend soin de ses clients
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morena Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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