Spa Hotels in Kiwengwa

This is a beautiful resort. The staff were incredibly kind and always welcome you with a smile. They have snacks and coffee/tea time throughout the day and the dinner buffets were fantastic. There is also a lot of activities like water aerobics, stretching, volleyball. The only downside: people are allowed to smoke everywhere, on the beach, by the pool, the lobby, the chill areas. It’s really gross and very unhealthy for those who do not smoke.

This resort is absolutely perfect for those who want to relax, unwind and get away from a busy life. It’s very quiet and provides opportunities to have fun without all the noise of pool games and loud evenings of shows and parties. Most visitors are adults with few children. There is a lovely pool, two billiard tables, table tennis, foosball and many soft comfortable sofas and sun beds to enjoy the warm wind and sunshine. There are spa services but I did not take advantage of what was available. Most of the communal areas are outside with thatched roofs or open to the sky. The resort is right on the beach. The tide goes out extremely far and provides areas perfect for paddling and long walks. I personally liked wearing water shoes as nature sometimes adds the odd sea urchin or two. There’s a good selection of food options and I think you can use the facilities of the resort next door. The resort is gated and there aren’t any places in walking distance with shops and restaurants. However there are many excursions you can book to experience the island. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. When you go to the pool bar, make sure you say hello to Joyce and Jonathan who were constantly smiling and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy.

Sultan Sands in Zanzibar is a fantastic hotel to unwind after a few days on safari. The rooms are excellent (spacious, quiet, and comfortable). The social areas are also well above average, with four pools (including a quieter one for those looking to truly relax), several restaurants, bars, and various game areas like snooker and ping pong. There’s even a spot for beach soccer and volleyball. The staff is attentive and professional, from the gardeners to the receptionists, restaurant staff, and entertainers. Everyone we encountered was friendly and eager to ensure we had a great stay. Two standout aspects of Sultan Sands, in my opinion, are the quality of the food and the beach. - The food is local, spicy, and of excellent quality with a great variety to choose from. - The beach right in front of the hotel is stunning, with soft sand, crystal-clear water, and a perfect temperature. Surrounding the hotel, the beach area has several shops selling local crafts, and there are also numerous vendors who enjoy chatting with tourists. While they are keen to sell their products, they are polite and not overly pushy if you’re not interested, which adds a charming and authentic local flavor to the area. There are a couple of areas where the hotel could improve: 1) The hotel should invest in maintaining the cleanliness of the beach in front of and around the property. The beach and ocean are beautiful, but there is quite a bit of plastic and some litter that should be collected. While I understand that the beach isn't the hotel's direct responsibility, they have enough staff to handle this additional task and greatly enhance the cleanliness of the environment. I strongly believe the hotel should work to ensure the beach is consistently clean and should encourage their staff and local vendors to participate in regular cleanups. 2) All goods at the hotel (food, drinks) are priced in the local currency. However, when it comes time to settle the bill via credit card at the end of the stay, the hotel only accepts payment in USD, with an exorbitant exchange rate—nearly 15% higher than the actual rate. If prices are displayed in the local currency, it doesn’t seem fair to force guests to pay in USD, especially with such a significant markup. My final payment ended up being considerably higher than the advertised cost for additional products and services.

Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Staff were all so friendly and accommodating. Delicious meals. Great entertainment. Hotel absolutely fantastic, stunning beachfront location, beach and pool just beautiful. Rooms very spacious. We had a brilliant holiday, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would go back in a heart beat.