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Promised Land Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach

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Body scrubs, facials, manicures and pedicures, massages
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Promised Land Lodge sits right on the beach, offering a peaceful escape with its quiet garden and therapeutic spa services. Guests can soak up sunshine at the outdoor pool or enjoy spectacular views from the beachfront while dining at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Bungalow, Multiple Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Kizimkazi-Zanzibar, Kizimkazi

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Dimbani Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Mchangamble Beach - 22 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Mtende Beach - 35 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪jumbo restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mnana Lodge - Bar - Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪eden rock - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Promised Land Lodge

Hotel by the sea
A beach bar, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Promised Land Lodge. With amenities like a beachfront location and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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 front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 40.00 per person (one way)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Promised Land Lodge Kizimkazi
Promised Land Kizimkazi
Promised Land Lodge Hotel
Promised Land Lodge Kizimkazi
Promised Land Lodge Hotel Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Promised Land Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Promised Land Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Promised Land Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Promised Land Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Promised Land Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Promised Land Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40.00 per person applies.

Where is Promised Land Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kizimkazi hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kizimkazi Beach, Dimbani Beach, and Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. Mchangamble Beach and Salaam Cave Aquarium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Promised Land Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Utterly great!

Absolutely beautiful place to spend 5 days. Utterly clean, great food, cold drinks, very very cheap, free kayaks and paddle boards, good shower, friendly dogs, interesting wildlife, really friendly staff, loads of interesting places to sit and lay down in the communal area, can walk quite far out into the Indian ocean when the tide is out and it faces west so the view of the sun setting each evening is spectacular. I'll give it a 14 out of 10!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

My favourite spot

Promised Land is a truly amazing place if you need a beautiful spot to relax, chill and regain energy. Huts are clean and spacious with comfortable beds, food is really good and everybody at the lodge are very friendly. This was our third time at Promised Land - and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kartikeya

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

It delivers more than the name promises.

I had a great time. Internet connection was also good. Food was excellent and so was the service. I am sure I will be back in the near future to Promised land Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

John William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very relaxing place to stay and recuperate. We had a fantastic sea view to the front and side of the room. That did mean that when the storms came we also had a very wet floor as the front just has mesh panels and no windows (but we were very grateful for the refreshing breeze!) but this was quickly dried up with some towels. Housekeeping available everyday and excellent service. Room had a ceiling and a mosquito net over the bed. As it was hot and humid when we were there it could be quite difficult to sleep at night - not the fault of the hotel, just one of those things. The bathroom shower is not contained so be warned that the floor does get very wet and is slow to drain. The pool was great! Most guests don't seem to use it so it was pretty quiet most days. We loved it when the monkeys would come out and swing around the trees by the pool - it's a mini jungle paradise! Access to the sea is down some steps - the water is lovely and clear. Be aware that during load tied you will likely be approached by locals hiding behind rocks on the beach offering boat tours/taxi service etc. The same tours and services are offered by the hotel for a very competitive price so we preferred to book through Promised Land. Lovely bar and restaurant staff. Lovely food especially the Tanzanian fish curry! We stayed for 10 nights so menu was getting a bit samey but most people stay for much shorter period of time. Beautiful, remote location with lovely people to look after you.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Virkelig dejligt flot og roligt sted maden er lidt primitiv men perfekt sted at starte en længere ferie på zanzibar
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanne Mussa

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

My forever go to place <3

My forever go to place. This is my fifth visit. Its just magical. Could be nice if the menu had more selection and if there would be snacks available to buy, as you really dont want to leave the place at all. The spa lady is very good - had a very lovely massage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisk område hvis man ønsker en avslappende og rolig atmosfære. Utrolig kult sted med hengekøyer rundt bar’n. Kommer gjerne tilbake.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Walk through the gate - wow!

Approaching the lodge I wondered where on earth I was going as it down a long track but when I walked through the gates it was WOW! The whole place faces the beautiful blue ocean. The view from my room was stunning and the choice of hammocks, swings and loungers just scream relax! Perfect place to chill out with reggae vibes and friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Christophe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Decevant

Même si le cadre est magnifique l’hôtel n’était pas à la hauteur de ce qui est annoncé. J’ai réservé un bengalow familial avec vue mer et j’ai eu une chambre quasi sans lumière à côté de vieux toilettes à l’odeur nauseabonde. Malgré ma demande aucun effort de changement. La piscine est vieillissante et sale. Sinon le restaurant est ok, la vue magnifique, le bar sympa et le personnel sympa. Si vous n’êtes pas exigeant niveau propreté et cherchez le calme c’est top. La sortie blue safari vaut le coup. Nb : rien de rien dans les alentours .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Super hôtel

Super hôtel pour se détendre et profiter à l'interieur mais la restauration est à améliorer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

joshua

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

Just relax

Perfect place to relax and chill. Very inviting environment to do so, plus the staff is excellent. Hakuna Matata
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beachfront property with a laidback vibe. Reasonable restaurant. Good bar and cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Galit

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

Paradise

A piece of paradise at the end of the world that soothes the soul. The hotel is located on a cliff overlooking the sea. A spectacular spectacle of tides and stunning sunsets. A place with a lot of green, Spacious spaces and seating areas with meticulous decoration in the space. A special experience of living in nature in a bungalow with a balcony. The rooms are cozy and comfortable. Waking up in the morning with the birds chirping. Stunning bar, beautiful pool. Thank you to the lovely owner Shabi and all the lovely staff for a wonderful stay that will not be forgotten.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Joli endroit, attention aux vols

Hôtel très joli, calme et parfait pour le repos. En fin de séjour j’ai constaté la disparition de les AirPods d’une valeur de 200€ , ceux-ci n’ont jamais été retrouvés mais manifestement volés
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Maiken

Ok hvis man vil have absolut ro

Vi havde et fint ophold. Men man skal være opmærksom på at det ligger langt væk fra alting. Så man skal vælge dette sted for at komme væk fra alt, nyde roen, musikken fra anlægget, den lækre udsigt og den ok mad fra deres restaurant. Alt i alt et ok sted. Ville bare ønske vi havde vidst at der kun var saltvand i hanen kontra alle andre steder vi boede på turen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Amazing place - love it!

Beautifully situated lodge, quiet and peaceful with the best atmosphere and nice spacious rooms and huts. Staff are amazing, nice and helpful. Tasty breakfast and delicious food in the restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerard, Saint nazaire

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La zenitude dans un cadre paradisiaque coupė du monde
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Karl-otto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevlig atmosfär

Trevligt rum med gott om plats, flera mysiga allmänna utrymmen, bra poolområde. När det gäller maten var det fasta tider och man var tvungen att beställa en timma innan den serverades, stora portioner men man tröttnade snart på menyn. Ca 20 minuters promemad till byn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful hidden jewel

Beautiful place, friendly hosts! Being able to use the kayak was amazing! Our room had a bit of a sour smell, but still a great experience overall☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un petit paradis ! personnel absolument adorable dans une ambiance décontractée.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Fin utsikt men bristande standard

Trevligt men enkel standard (saltvatten i dusch och handfat, ingen AC). Fin havsutsikt men klippor, ej sandstrand. Minus för att ägarna har hundar och katter som springer fritt på området, inkl. i restaurangen. Vid några tillfällen åt hundarna även rester frn bordet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

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