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Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Serene escape in lush beachfront haven

Secluded and intimate, this beachfront haven offers a serene escape with natural, tasteful design and lush surroundings. Delight in exceptional plant-based cuisine, personalised service, and thoughtful touches that elevate your stay to pure bliss.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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East Coast, Kiwengwa, 2698
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Comfort Double Room, Sea View

Comfort Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Standard Bungalow

Standard Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Makuti Garden View (2 rooms with shared balcony)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Makuti Garden View (2 rooms with shared balcony)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Mnara (3 rooms with shared patio)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 3 King Beds and 5 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Mnara Family (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Mnara (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Suite (3 Rooms with shared external corridor)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (3 Rooms with shared external corridor)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 3 King Beds and 7 Single Beds

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A room with a bed, a window with a view of a beach and palm trees, and a mosquito net over the bed.

Suite (2 rooms with shared external corridor)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite Family (2 rooms with shared external corridor)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 6 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Mnara (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Deluxe Makuti (2 rooms with shared patio)

Deluxe Makuti (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Kiwengwa

With a stay at Mvuvi Boutique Resort in Kiwengwa, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Kiwengwa Beach. .This beach resort is 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from Nungwi Beach and 24 mi (38.6 km) from Kendwa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 17 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Slave Market - 48 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 57 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 57 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Yako - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Mvuvi Boutique Resort offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Mvuvi Beach Restaurant, one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Mvuvi Beach Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Beach Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Mvuvi Beach Restaurant
  • The Beach Lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and May 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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 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
Safety features at this property include 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mvuvi
Mvuvi Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Resort
Mvuvi Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Resort Zanzibar/Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort
Mvuvi Boutique Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Resort
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Resort Kiwengwa

Mvuvi Boutique Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 183 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, rooms & friendly staff. Really enjoyed our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

alain

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food was great - with the full-board option it was probably the highest quality “all-inclusive” experience we had. Beach, pool, and water sports were all great. The resort itself is nice but still feels African which is why we booked it originally.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Irina, forest hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There is barely any pool at the property. Slightly bigger pool at the neighboring hotel. Food is really overpriced
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and grounds were very clean and well maintained. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emery

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

pascale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful, starting with impeccable service, staff is so attentive and make you feel so welcome. The location and the beach is stunning, the rooms are beautifully decorated and spacious, the restaurant has an excellent menu. I highly recommend! And I also loved the spa!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Boutique Hotel with a nearby 'sister' hotel. We took the half board plan (breakfast and dinner) and at lunch dined at some of the other near by resorts. The employees were extremely friendly and helpful everyday. The food was quite good at both resorts. The intimacy of this resort was great. Beach has some of the finest, softest white sand we've ever walked on. What a joy to stay here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel, ORLANDO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didnt stay, i move out to other hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Setting was lovely as were the staff. The food was very good but the room was very basic. Very small, no chair and nowhere to put luggage, only on the floor which was difficult and a trip hazard. Our outside space was great but our room was under the kitchen which was very noisy. Overall way too expensive for what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right on the beach! Great staff! Rooms are great but #9 was right by kitchen, so avoid that room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Evanston

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey Pratt

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying at Mvuvi if staying on the east side of the island! Staff was always attentive and made sure our stay was wonderful. Both restaurants were fantastic! It was easy to book all of our excursions through Mvuvi and made it super convenient. Overall, we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach was attended to each day in front of the property,but everything to the left and right had a lot of trash.The description of the property on Expedia was misleading,They failed to mention the two properties are about a 100 yards apart.The rooms were misrepresented,one property is actually called the Beach Lounge which is the newer of the two properties.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Refreshing Quiet in Zanzibar

Gorgeous quiet resort owned by Italian couple that has provided a retreat on the Zanzibar coast. Delicious food and great service. I was here with a friend after a business conference in Dar es Salaam and very happy I chose this place of quiet and refreshment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Amazing hotel!

There were three of us who stayed here for 5 days over Christmas. Everything was fantastic, the food, the environment, the activities, the service. It was exactly what we were looking for and more. I would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

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

Brilliant a couldn’t have asked for more

Incredible service from the staff on every level was what made this place - as well as it being beautiful. Very quiet and relaxed, loved the food (most other restaurants couldn’t compete) and was impressed by the tours we did with them. The room was stunning and cleaned twice a day. A little bit of peace for a week was what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bibi

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lataryna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my best hotel stay in Zanibar. The staff was great and the dining service was so delicious! You can dine at both hotels. The body scrub massage is a must. The rooms was very clean and quiet. They accommodated my coconut allergies by going out buying me body wash, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Petter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I visit Mvuvi (July 2023). On the positive side the new hotel is very nice especially the new swimming pool. The food is unfortunately not the same standard as last year and inconcistent. Sometimes very good and sometimes disappointing. The service is also too slow. I also believe the prices for excursions and watersports are too high. We did all activities outside of the hotel at much lower costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond a beautiful setting, the staff and service make Mvuvi very special. Everyone is kind and helpful — including the drivers they use. They use a WhatsApp group to inform you of opportunities and activities. And a direct WhatsApp to organize transfers and answer questions. The breakfasts are delicious. I also loved the salt water pool. I stayed on the beach lounge side of the property in room 16 (up stairs) my colleague stayed in the room below (12) that had convenient walk out. Both had sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew Everard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most perfect relaxing holiday. I will refer people to visit this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024