Kiwengwa Beach
Kiwengwa Beach
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Bernadette F
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This hotel is absolutely beautiful! All the staff really care about the customers, in the restaurant, bars, gardens, etc. They are helpful and smiling. A big thank you to them and also to the Lookéa team of whom we have excellent memories. For me, it was a 3rd stay at the Kiwengwa beach resort and spa hotel, in less than 1 year!!!! (3 times approximately 2 weeks)...with overbooking during the 2nd stay!!! I thought I "deserved" a little room upgrade...Unfortunately the management of this hotel really doesn't care about their loyal customers! As a thank you, we were given a low-end room, small shower, etc., the first after the gate, with a breathtaking view of the minibuses and taxis that come to pick up or drop off customers at the hotel. hotel, with all the noise pollution that this implies, people arriving or leaving (day and night!). So we asked for a change...it was still the least we could do! As an "upgrade"...none!!! We were allocated a "basic" room, not far from the main bar, not even a deck chair on the terrace. Finally, we wanted to keep our room until 5 p.m. instead of 12 p.m. on the day of departure, with a supplement of $50 instead of $30 in February 2023...for 5 hours! I asked to benefit from "a commercial gesture", otherwise the old rate...Marion from Lookéa took care of it...request rejected!!!! And, the icing on the cake, we were warned the very morning of departure that we would still have to change rooms for this last day. Our luggage was not ready, we had to pack it in a hurry. I was out of the hotel at the time and unreachable! We moved to a family room, far from everything, number 616. In total, we lost more than half a day of vacation for these 2 room changes which should never have happened!!! Is this your way of saying “asante sana” (thank you) to your loyal customers???? A shame....
Written October 20, 2023
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Burtonesque
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa37 contributions
Mar 2021
Our hotel was a buggy ride away from this beach, so all the guests tended to congregate pretty much in front of the staircase. Beach is okay when the tide is in, otherwise you can't really do much swimming. Water is shockingly tepid, which makes it a bit unpleasant. On the day I swam, there was what felt like a thin film of oil, which, if you are a mustachioed gentleman like I am (or woman), clings to the face. Not nice.
Sadly, the beaches around Zanzibar are becoming increasingly polluted so the best swimming experience usually requires a boat ride to one of the smaller islands or sandbanks (at a cost of much dollars), which kind of defeats the purpose of an island holiday.
Sadly, the beaches around Zanzibar are becoming increasingly polluted so the best swimming experience usually requires a boat ride to one of the smaller islands or sandbanks (at a cost of much dollars), which kind of defeats the purpose of an island holiday.
Written April 6, 2021
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Irina F
Dubai, United Arab Emirates13 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
It was a great experience and a nice choose to stay in this place as here is not so nosy, you have beautiful ocean with white sand beach . We stayed in Sea crest hotel which is ok , there is some of places to eat at the beach , you can get easily fresh seafood . Nice quite place . At the beach near sea crest hotel sun beds we met our guide Mr Bakini , he has experience of 25 years, he show as all island and arrange for us best trips and bring us where we want . Recommend as he is know everything about island ) Thank you for him and we would love to come back again .
Written November 12, 2021
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danybambi
Bagolino, Italy7,748 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
I spent a few days in Kiwengwa after going to Jambiani and before going to Nungwi. I stayed inland so far from the beach. The beach is beautiful, wide and very touristy with various restaurants and resorts, Masai selling their wares and beach boys. Honestly, it's the area I liked least of the trip, not that it isn't beautiful but I definitely prefer the north like Nungwi or Jambiani for the southern area.
Written December 5, 2023
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lkjhgfdsa99
Bristol, UK34 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Lovely beach, friendly locals, many Italians. Everybody happy, Jambo, and welcoming, Karibu. Pole Pole certainly captures the pace! Hakuna Matata..
Quite a sea breeze, sometimes whipping up the sand making it unpleasant, but great for kite surfers.
White sand, but lots of weed and muddy patches in the ocean.
Hawkers friendly, and not persistent. Gifts reasonably priced, and massage $20. Food and drink expensive - Western prices +
Quite a sea breeze, sometimes whipping up the sand making it unpleasant, but great for kite surfers.
White sand, but lots of weed and muddy patches in the ocean.
Hawkers friendly, and not persistent. Gifts reasonably priced, and massage $20. Food and drink expensive - Western prices +
Written January 17, 2023
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Karine k
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Oct 2023 • Couples
We had a wonderful stay in a heavenly hotel. everything is there to please us. the staff is lovely and always takes care of us
I don't understand the reviews about the restaurant!! it's varied, very good and served with a smile, what more could you ask for!! ah yes it’s true, we are French, you have to complain a little
the excursions are just great. the guides are warm and bend over backwards to make everything perfect. the entertainment team is always present and dedicated to our pleasure
a big plus to Marion, the delegate on whom you can always count. incredible dedication to its customers, hats off Marion!!!
and a big thank you to Victor for his welcome and his kindness.
In the end, if you are looking for a dream destination, you are in the right place
I don't understand the reviews about the restaurant!! it's varied, very good and served with a smile, what more could you ask for!! ah yes it’s true, we are French, you have to complain a little
the excursions are just great. the guides are warm and bend over backwards to make everything perfect. the entertainment team is always present and dedicated to our pleasure
a big plus to Marion, the delegate on whom you can always count. incredible dedication to its customers, hats off Marion!!!
and a big thank you to Victor for his welcome and his kindness.
In the end, if you are looking for a dream destination, you are in the right place
Written November 20, 2023
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Luca
Milan, Italy42 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
The sand of the beach is very fine and white, very pleasant to the touch. Perfect location for the classic week of pure relaxation, cocktail in hand and tan ready to be envied. The sea is no big deal, not dirty but being prone to tides there are many algae near the coast.
After the first day we no longer brought mask and snorkel, non-existent snorkeling, the reef is too far away and must be reached by boat.
After the first day we no longer brought mask and snorkel, non-existent snorkeling, the reef is too far away and must be reached by boat.
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Written August 12, 2024
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Jimmy
Paris, France5 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Nice beach and very quiet but not as more beautiful like nungwi .I highly recommend the calmness of this beach .no hassle from the maasai with the beach boys like kendwa and nungwi.for transfers call eric/bably +255624097961
Written August 16, 2020
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Jools W
Yorkshire, UK69 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
An absolutely beautiful beach front with a gentle tide and stunning sunrises. Fine white sand and a scattering of sea shells and seaweed.
The down side is the Maasai who harass you every 20 feet. They will NOT leave you alone, EVER! Very persistent, all with the same intent... their beach hut shops. They all sell the same tourist tat along side locals, selling exactly the same.
It totally spoiled our visit to Kiwengwa when all we wanted to do was walk, paddle/swim, relax and take in the beautiful sunshine and sea breeze.
We work hard and expect to relax when on a paradise beach holiday.
Sadly, not the case.
The down side is the Maasai who harass you every 20 feet. They will NOT leave you alone, EVER! Very persistent, all with the same intent... their beach hut shops. They all sell the same tourist tat along side locals, selling exactly the same.
It totally spoiled our visit to Kiwengwa when all we wanted to do was walk, paddle/swim, relax and take in the beautiful sunshine and sea breeze.
We work hard and expect to relax when on a paradise beach holiday.
Sadly, not the case.
Written October 16, 2024
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Svatopluk R
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
Beautiful hotel, nice staff. We would like to thank Ms. Angeles for her helpful managerial approach, thanks to her the entire stay was very pleasant.
There is a beautiful beach, 3 swimming pools, a beach bar, a lobby bar, a rich selection of dishes in the restaurant, landscaped gardens.
We would love to come back again.
There is a beautiful beach, 3 swimming pools, a beach bar, a lobby bar, a rich selection of dishes in the restaurant, landscaped gardens.
We would love to come back again.
Written December 9, 2023
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Ciao , sto organizzando vacanza e trascorreremo alcuni giorni anche a Kiwenga. Mi sai dire il costo dell'escursione in barca sulla barriera corallina e come contattare il beach boy che ha recemnsito.
Grazie Marco
Written July 9, 2023
Ciao Marco ,
Non hai scritto il nome del profilo dell’ utente che ha scritto la recensione a cui ti riferisci.
Ad ogni modo l’escursione in Dhow con un capitano che vi porta verso la barriera corallina può variare dai 15/25$ a testa in su dipende se trovi un capitano sulla spiaggia o se lo fai tramite la struttura dove soggiornerete. Dipende anche se avete già o no le maschere e pinne.
A kiwengwa ci sono moltissimi Beach Boys, e capitàni di barca che si proporranno per accompagnarvi , affidatevi solo a BB e guide ufficiali e con comprovata esperienza per non incappare in fregature.
Ciao Eva
Written July 9, 2023
Hallo,
ich möchte im Juni 2020 nach Kiwengwa reisen. Kann mir jemand sagen zu welcher Tageszeit dort ebbe herrscht? Ich bin. Auf einen Badeurlaub aus. Vielen Dank im Voraus für die Antworten :)
Written November 23, 2019
Bei Ebbe kann man einen langen Strandspaziergang oder eine Riffwanderung - auch geführt - machen, Schwimmen ist zu dieser Zeit nicht möglich. Ich hatte vorher auch diesbezüglich Bedenken, vor- oder nachmittags wechselnd hat man immer die Möglichkeit zum Schwimmen, die Gezeiten wechseln sehr schnell und ständig.
Written November 25, 2019
roberta i
Benevento, Italy
Consigli su periodo seconda metà di ottobre.
Com’è il tempo? Qualcuno che ha viaggiato l’ottobre scorso potrebbe darmi indicazioni maggiori?
Written August 25, 2019
Sto rientrando ora da Zanzibar e ottobre sembra il meglio della buona stagione agosto è stato stranamente variabile per essere il periodo secco. Buon viaggio
Written August 30, 2019
Salve un informazione.sono meglio i dollari o anche gli euro....i listini prezzi sono in dollari?
Written December 16, 2018
Accettano tranquillamente entrambi... Il cambio per loro è 1€=1$ tranne per l albergo che fa il cambio come da listino borsa... Attenzione all'annata dei dollari... Devono essere di stampa recente, chiedilo espressamente in banca...
Written January 8, 2019
13Paula13_12
Worcester, United Kingdom
Hi all, we have booked to go to Kiwengwa this October and I'm struggling to find a definitive answer regarding the beach. We are looking to go diving at Mnemba whilst there, but also wanting to snorkel from the beach when having a lazy day not diving; is this possible at Kiwengwa, or just at high tide, or all the time if you're willing to walk out? I understand it might be more available in the North, at Kwenda or Nungwi? Regards Paula
Written August 12, 2018
Paula this is a perfect place to.dive and for snorkeling. Don't worry you.will organize everything when you are there. We just came back from.this area and
had a great experience.
Written August 23, 2018
Le temps pour septembre. Ça vaut il le coup d y aller a cette periode?
Written July 20, 2018
It is a good time to go.
The best period that i suggest is from the end of November and February.
Written August 1, 2018
Ein schönes Hallo an alle Sansibar Fans,
Wir suchen den Strand schkechthin mit Resirt/ Hoteksnkage mit Bungaliw. Muss nicht zu schön und nichg zu teuer werden. Im mittleren Preissegment. Welche emphielt Ihr.
Wir möchten dieses Jahr auch nach Sansibar und dort Bade Urlaub machen. Wir lieben die Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit vom Rummel, ellenlange Strandspaziergänge, Sonnenauf- oder Untergänge. Wöchentlich mal zum Markt. Evtl. Safari.
Naja genug der Worte, wäre lieb von Euch wenn Ihr mir schreiben würdet.
Danke aus München
Sylvia und Christian
Written June 20, 2018
Bonjour,
Je ne vois votre message que maintenant j’espère qu’il est encore temps pour vous donner des conseils.
Pour Zanzibar nous etions au Shooting Star. Très intime très bonne nourriture et piscine à débordement qui donne sur l’océan.
Pour un Safari si vous ne faites pas tout il faur vraiment voir le Serengeti et le cratère di Ngorongoro. Le Tloma lodge est bien situé et très agréable.
Bon séjour
Written August 16, 2019
Ciao, anna. Cosa desideri sapere su questa attrazione?
ciao,
ho letto che il mare non è pulito, ma a sud dove?
io vorrei andare a kiwengwa, il mare non è caraibico?
grazie
Written May 9, 2018
sono stato a kiwuengwa dai 1 al 15 febbraio 18 per la terza volta al Vera club e sono stato benissimo come al solito. Il bagno l'ho sempre fatto, certo con la bassa marea l'acqua non c'è, allora cosa facciamo??? Se non lo fai al mattino lo fai il pomeriggio,non vorremo mica criticare anche le maree??altrimenti statevene in Italia e non avrete questo problema.il sottoscritto è stato per 13 volte in Kenya, oltre che a Mauritius,Madagascar,Maldive,Cuba Santo Domingo capo verde, etc. etc.e non critico ne il mare ne la spiaggia la natura è quella.
Written May 10, 2018
How is the beach in front of Zanbluu hotel in Kiwengwa? Clear blue water, child friendly? Shallow and clean area? 😃
Written February 15, 2018
Preco sa na plazi hovori po taliansky?
Written January 19, 2018
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