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Surfescape Zanzibar

3.5 star property
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Terrace/patio
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Located close to Kiwengwa Beach, Surfescape Zanzibar provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. This apartment is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, windsurfing, and snorkeling. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Ocean View | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Located on the top floor
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ocean View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

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Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa, Mkoa wa Unguja Kaskazini

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 19 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surfescape Zanzibar

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
At Surfescape Zanzibar, start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast, then head to the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Each apartment offers free WiFi, free bottled water, and a safe. Amenities also include a shower and free toiletries.
Surfescape Zanzibar offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Kiwengwa apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Chef service
  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

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 only accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Surfescape Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Surfescape Zanzibar?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Surfescape Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Surfescape Zanzibar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surfescape Zanzibar located?

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

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