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Aya Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa services

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Outdoor pool
Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

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Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View, Garden Area (Chwaka Bay)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Garden Area (Tumbatu Island) | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Garden Area (Tumbatu Island)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Villa, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Signature Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • Partial ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset) | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Kizimkazi, Unguja

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dimbani Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mchangamble Beach - 19 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Mtende Beach - 32 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪eden rock - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬63 min drive

About this property

Aya Beach Resort

Hotel by the ocean, remodeled in 2022
Consider a stay at Aya Beach Resort and take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Treat yourself to a sports massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach umbrellas, and beach towels
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Swahili

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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 15 buildings
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 5 and May 25.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant 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 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 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 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Aya Beach Bungalows Hotel Kizimkazi
Aya Beach Bungalows Hotel
Aya Beach Bungalows Kizimkazi
Aya Beach Bungalows
Aya Beach Resort Hotel
Aya Beach Resort Kizimkazi
Aya Beach Resort Hotel Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Aya Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Aya Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aya Beach Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aya Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aya Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Aya Beach Resort 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 Aya Beach Resort located?

Located in Kizimkazi, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kizimkazi Beach, Dimbani Beach, and Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. Mchangamble Beach and Makunduchi Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Aya Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really a nice place with amazing staff. The beach is the best we tried on Zanzibar. Great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florian

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

best resort on the island…

it was a very nice stay there! we booked it few days later again. food is like heaven! salim, our waiter read every wish from our eyes… had a lot of fun…whole stuff is smiling and friendly… we‘ll come again for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Beautiful place

We had a great time at Aya Beach. The property is beautifully located on a quiet beach with breathtaking sunsets🌅 The vibe was peaceful and laidback - perfect for those who wants to relax and recharge. The food was very tasty, staff was friendly and the room was clean. Hakuna matata!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place to relax and recharge. Food and staff are excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, absolutely loved our stay. The only exception was the very slippery floor in our room, but apart from that it was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Perfect!

Our stay at Aya Beach Resort was absolutely amazing and I loved everything about it! This hotel has the best vibe, food, staff and resort area overall. I really recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and restaurant
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really beautiful place. Probably the best location in Kizimkazi, right on the most beautiful white beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

Best week imaginable!

Thank you so much Aya Beach Hotel for a wonderful week. Staff has been so friendly and helpful, food delicious and room clean and comfortable. We are so happy!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

BOGDAN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very chill environment, no noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aya and the surrounding beach were incredible! The facilities were more than I could have hoped for and the staff top notch. I underestimated how remote and underdeveloped Kazimkazi was- while I felt safe, so many people trying to sell me something made me not want to leave the hotel. (There is no ATM in town!) An unexpected highlight were the Maasai staff! Absolute pleasure having the opportunity to get to know more about that community. I would absolutely recommend and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautifully located on a quiet beach, with breathtaking sunsets. The bungalows have been recently redone, every detail in the room and bathroom remind you of Africa. Very clean, with wonderful staff ( lead by the manager, Mr. Luis), good fresh, tasty food ( fruit, fish and seafood, freshly squeezed juice) and good cocktails. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Relaxed

Very relaxing. Very quiet. Beautiful beach in front of property. Slightly understaffed in restaurant / bar, but food well priced and very good. If you want to relax, i would strongly reccomend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Aya Beach Stay

Aya Beach resort is a really lovely and quiet hotel tucked away in the corner of the beach. It has direct access to the beach and when the tide is up, you can go from the stairs to the ocean and have a swim. The food was really tasty and had good sized portions, they have specials that change daily which is a nice touch. If you fancy changing it up a bit, there is a really amazing local restaurant about 5 minute walk down the beach, called Sunset which serves amazing seafood at a good price. The beach is hard to relax on when the tide is up, but around the pool is full of sand so it gives you the vibe you are sitting on the beach anyway. The one negative, which is not Aya’s fault is the beach is full of beach boys trying to drag you in for a chat to sell you an excursion, which after a while becomes really annoying! You just need to tell them no and ask them to leave you alone. Stay away from a person called Mr Cool, he will not give you a nice experience and will not pay the local people their deserved money if you pay him. Overall, a lovely stay and we would recommend to others if staying in Kizimkazi.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Berkin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Toller Strand, sehr wenige Verkäufer am Strand. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, professionell und zuvorkommend. Die Qualität der Speisen war in Ordnung. Wenig Auswahl für Vegetarier. Nichtsdestotrotz kann man die Küche auf weitere vegetarische Optionen ansprechen. Zimmer und Pool-Anlage haben sicherlich schon bessere Tage gesehen. Dennoch war alles sauber.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

FATHIA KALIF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdallah

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yagmur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen! Die Sonnenuntergänge während des Abendessens waren atemberaubend, und wir hatten das beste Thunfischsteak unseres Lebens. Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und aufmerksam. Einziger Nachteil war, dass das Zimmer leicht feucht und modrig gerochen hat.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

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

Perfection

Magnifique endroit, tout y était parfait, une des belles place de Zanzibar pour un séjour parfait.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

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

Mysigt boende

Fint hotell med härligt boende och det ligger precis vid stranden. Bra mat men kanske något dyr och för lite variation. Härlig frukost med grattis tillval på olika ägganrättningar som är toppen goda. Tre nätter känns som lagom för detta boende sedan blir det enformigt. Men lungt och supermysigt.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephane

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

Extraordinaire

Depuis mon arrivé jusqu'à mon départ le séjour a été magnifique. Disponibilité du personnel, leur gentillesse et leur sourire feront de votre séjour un instant mémorable. Dans une très belle plage, au contact de la population locale vous vous baignerez dans des eaux cristallines. Villa signature très confortable et bien aménagée. Lieu paisible et reposant. Petite structure loin de ces complexes hôteliers bruyant et surpeuplée. De plus la cuisine est très bonne avec un choix à la carte, rien à voir avec ces bouffet qu'on vous propose. Tout était parfait!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shigeo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Hyggelig sted men dessverre dårlig oppfølging.

Hyggelig sted med flott bassengområde og nydelig strand. Koselig restaurant med helt ok mat. Veldig fint beplantet på hele området. Hotellet brukte masaier som vakter, som oppleves mye hyggeligere enn uniformerte vakter som er vanlig andre steder. Vi ble dessverre matforgiftet første kvelden. Bra oppfølging de første dagene. Vi ba om bekreftelse på at vi ble syke under oppholdet, noe vi aldri fikk. Vi ble heller ikke kontaktet om dette etter avreise som de lovet. Dermed ble helhetsopplevelsen preget av det.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles Topp!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024