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Mvuvi Boutique Resort

4.0 star property
Resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Standard Double Room, Garden View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signature Triple Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Newly refurbished in 2024, Mvuvi Boutique Resort offers a private beach with comfortable cabanas and loungers. Guests enjoy two international cuisine restaurants, snorkeling activities, and high-speed WiFi throughout. The resort is perfect for oceanfront relaxation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
Beach

On the beach

This resort has a private beach. Take advantage of the free beach cabanas, beach loungers, and beach umbrellas at the white sand beach. Ocean-view dining offers a charming setting for a memorable meal at the restaurant. Unwind and sip on a chilled cocktail at the beach bar. Some on-site activities to enjoy during your trip include snorkeling and boat tours. Popular nearby activities to consider include windsurfing and scuba diving.

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Signature Triple Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Signature Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | View from room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View

Standard Double Room, Garden View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio Suite, Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Family Studio Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Partial Sea View

Superior Quadruple Room, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
East Coast, Kiwengwa, 2698

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 14 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 17 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 45 min drive

About this property

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Upscale resort remodeled in 2024 and located near Kiwengwa Beach
You can look forward to a beach bar, a terrace, and a garden at Mvuvi Boutique Resort. With a private beach, free beach cabanas, and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a sports massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling and boat tours. In addition to laundry facilities and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and massage treatment rooms
  • Water sports equipment, tour/ticket assistance, and beach umbrellas
  • A front-desk safe and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Mvuvi Boutique Resort feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Mvuvi Beach Restaurant
  • The Beach Lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and May 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mvuvi
Mvuvi Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Resort
Mvuvi Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Resort Zanzibar/Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort
Mvuvi Boutique Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Resort
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Resort Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Mvuvi Boutique Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mvuvi Boutique Resort located?

This Kiwengwa resort is on the beach, steps from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Pongwe Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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