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Clove Island Villas & SPA

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa services

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Exclusive Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Superior Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Lobby sitting area

Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Ocean view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Exclusive Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Makunduchi Beach, Makunduchi, Mkoa wa Unguja Kusini

What's nearby

  • Makunduchi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 12 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Mtende Beach - 20 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 20 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Paje Beach - 22 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Soles - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪eden rock - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Clove Island Zanzibar Resort Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Reef Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Reef Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Clove Island Villas & SPA

Upscale hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Clove Island Villas & SPA and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a firepit. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, aromatherapy, or a body treatment. The on-site local and international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchens, a personal chef, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 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 available for USD 50.0 per day

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)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Clove Island Villas Spa
Clove Island & Spa Makunduchi
Clove Island Villas Apartments
Clove Island Villas & SPA Hotel
Clove Island Villas & SPA Makunduchi
Clove Island Villas & SPA Hotel Makunduchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Clove Island Villas & SPA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Clove Island Villas & SPA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clove Island Villas & SPA?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clove Island Villas & SPA?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Clove Island Villas & SPA?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Clove Island Villas & SPA 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 Clove Island Villas & SPA located?

Located in Makunduchi, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade, steps from Makunduchi Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jambiani Beach and Mtende Beach. Dimbani Beach and Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Clove Island Villas & SPA Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JAMAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secluded and very quiet compared to other places in Zanzibar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice secluded place right on the beach. Great staff and very very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Fantastic rooms

Great hotel that lived up to our expectations. Very nice and spacious rooms with fantastic view. Super nice staff. Very quite place with few tourists. Perfect hotel if you look for a cosy and quite place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nilla

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

Hidden gem

Amazing stay! Me and my parents enjoyed our stay, and we would recommend this to anyone! Some highlights: - Peaceful location - Healthy and delicious food - only 10 rooms - Amazing staff -The only minus was the wifi and drive to the location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Clove Island. The food and drinks were fantastic and the staff were amazing and very friendly. They were readily available to help and answer any questions we had during our stay. When it came to booking transportation to get around Zanzibar, they made the process easy. The property is nice, if you are looking for a cozy, quiet place secluded from the hustle and bustle, stay here. Also steps away from the beach and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

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

Amazing holiday spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The pool and beach were amazing and relaxing and the staff was also very friendly and caring. The breakfast became a bit repetitive over a few days, but the rest of the menu was pretty varied, and food was good. We also did an activity which staff was able to sort out for us, along with transfers in and out of the hotel, which was very useful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great service. Small but delicious menu with soup, catch, dish, dessert and cocktail of the day. Fresh-made ice tea and limonade. Very clean apartment. If you are looking for beautiful and calm place, I really recommend Clover Island!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the perfect place to stay if you want to relax as there is not much to do in the surrounding area. There are not a lot of villas on the property which makes it really personal and nice. The rooms look even better than the photos and the place is very clean. The whole villa area was beautiful. The food was great and so were the massages. The staff was also wonderful and always very helpful and welcoming. I definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sumayya

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

Fabulous

Absolutely incredible place to stay if relaxation is your goal. All the staff were amazing, friendly, helpful and a joy to be around. Hosts were very generous with their knowledge and advice surrounding the area and the island in general. Definitely coming back at some point in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

Gorgeous hotel with amazing staff

I can’t recommend Clove Island highly enough. The setting is stunning, right on a super quiet beach and so relaxing and zen. The design of the apartments is gorgeous, so much attention to detail, it felt like a serene beach house. The staff are all amazing, the manager really took time to make sure everyone enjoyed their stay, and all of the staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was gorgeous, and the rooms are immaculate - as well as the pool area. The location is probably not for everyone as it is very quiet with nothing really happening around. This was just what I was looking for but if you’re looking for something lively then another part of the island may suit better. The beach is not really for swimming I wouldn’t think, due to the tide. But great to watch all the locals fishing in the morning while the sun is rising. If you’re looking for relaxation and a little Island escape then there is no better place to do it, I’d book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and the villas were wonderful. It is small with limited villas, which makes it very personal. The food at the restaurant was tasty as well. More options for breakfast would have been nice. The only downfall was the beach, it is really not very user friendly. We went to another beach. The pool was wonderful. Thanks for an amazing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host, May was very friendly and helpful. When we arrived, the air condition in the room has issued so she told us upfront and gave us options of either relocating us to another hotel or get free lunch whiles they work on it. Of course, we took the free lunch and the air condition was fined by evening time. The place came as advertised 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Hassina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival the Polish owner welcomed us. He seemed a genuine enough guy but we had hoped our money would have gone to people of Zanzibar - not a foreign owner. The accommodation was amazing - a bedroom and lounge/kitchenette. I think all the other accommodation are a similar set up. It was immaculately clean and decor was modern. The staff are amazing. Wonderful women who cleaned the rooms and came in every evening to spray for mosquitoes (was not bitten once!). Bar and kitchen staff could not do enough to help. Even made us a fish coconut curry (a favourite Swahili dish) on our last day. The food in the restaurant is good but could be improved with more local dishes, after all you’re in Zanzibar not Italy or England. Was a little disappointed to see female manager counting the money from the tip box at the bar and disappearing into the office with it. I sincerely hope the tips go DIRECTLY to staff. My advice - tip staff directly yourself. That way you know they get it. The beach is a little stony but when the tide is up it’s past the stones and swimming is great. Don’t worry about the seaweed. It won’t hurt! Internet is intermittent. But we were not interested in keeping in touch with the outside world constantly. Sit by the pool, take long walks on the beach, talk to the staff, they are connected to the island and its culture. This hotel gets a 7 out of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jorgen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fin service av personalen och mycket vänliga. Lägenheten städades dåligt hela tiden. Möblerna stora och tunga i trä och tog upp stort plats i lägenheten. En stor fåtölj gick inte att sitta i. Möblerna gjorda från gamla träbåtar. Clove Island ligger lite isolerat och en plats man stannar på bara några dagar. Fyra dagar för oss var en dag för mycket. Bra service i restaurangen och trevlig personal, men varierande kvalitet på maten. Bra frukost!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

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

Au petits oignons

Tout le personnel est au petit soin, des petits détails qui rendent le séjour encore plus agréable, lit ouvert et moustiquaire mise en place avant le coucher ainsi que fermeture des rideaux. Tout est fait pour qu’on ne remarque rien et que tout soit toujours parfait. C’était un séjour très reposant. Les chambres sont très spécieuses il s’agit d’ailleurs de suites. Je recommande
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft inklusive Mitarbeiter ist super! Wir hatten die Jungle Villa und uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Essen war sehr gut. Alle waren äußerst bemüht. Einziges Manko: Das Meer zieht sich bei Ebbe sehr weit zurück. Dann ist es zwar spannend die ganzen Einheimischen beim Fischen und generell Arbeiten zu beobachten, schwimmen ist aber nur eine kurze Zeit möglich. Denn wenn das Wasser wiederkommt, ist erstmal Algenschmutz angesagt. Wir hatten das so nicht am Radar, das hat sich aber auch nicht negativ auf unseren Urlaub ausgewirkt.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Norick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
: Superbe hôtel, la villa est magnifique. Le personnel est agréable. Les managers sont au top et à votre écoute. Zone calme. - : Le petit déjeuner peut être amélioré en buffet continental par exemple ou bien une carte différente chaque jour. La zone autour de l’hôtel présente peu de choses à faire, seul un restaurant est disponible à pied (5min). Nous recommandons cet hôtel

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten das Glück unseren Honeymoon im Clove Islands Villas & Spa verbringen zu dürfen. Alles war fantastisch! Der perfekte Ort, um Urlaub zu machen. Es ist eine unglaublich schöne, saubere, gepflegte und ruhige Anlage. Das Personal ist zuvorkommen und für alle Fragen, Anliegen und Wünsche jederzeit mit einem herzlichen Lächeln für einen da. Die Appartments Bzw. Villas sind modern und ästhetisch mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Jedes Zimmer hat Ausblick auf den Ozean. Der Reinigungsdienst kommt zweimal täglich. Auch das Essen ist klasse! Es gibt verschiedene Spa-Anwendungen, die man auf der Dachterrasse mit Blick auf den indischen Ozean genießen kann. Wir haben uns die ganze Insel angeschaut und glauben, dass es keine bessere Hotelanlage für einen Urlaub auf Sansibar gibt! Wir wünschten, die Flitterwochen hätten kein Ende genommen. Absolute Oberliga!!! Sollten wir nochmal nach Sansibar kommen, werden wir definitiv wieder dort buchen. Leider können wir nur 5 Sterne vergeben….wenn wir könnten, würden wir mit 100 Sternen bewerten! Danke danke danke an das komplette Clove (Love) Island Villas-Team! Ihr seid großartig!

10/10 Excellent

Beerose

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grégoire

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

Séjour parfait

Tout était magnifique ! Les chambres sont très belles et confortables, la vue de la baie vitrée est magnifique, il y a un spa, une piscine et un accès direct à la plage qui est déserte ! Le petit déjeuner est très complet et délicieux. La nourriture est variée et bien cuisinée. Le personnel est aux petits soins et toujours souriant. Le petit chaton de l’hôtel est adorable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022