Rooms with Private Pool and Beach

Stayed in October 2024

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Probably the best hotel I ever stayed at. Driven in no small part by the staff. Shaibu the gardener. Lawi from guest relations. Joseph in the reception. Fahad and all the other amazing people in the restaurant. I had so many wonderful conversations with everyone and they were all great hosts and very professional. Thank you also to everyone where I forgot the names. I stayed with my son (13) for 5 days in a villa. Everything worked and there was attention to the smallest details. The food was great and the pool area and beach outstanding. It is a small walk - or taxi / tuk tuk ride - from central Paje but that only means a bit more peace and quiet. After staying at Kisiwa I went on to stay in central Paje on two different hotels (could not get a single place that had availability throughout) and I would stay at Kisiwa again any time. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

Stayed in October 2024

Level of food needs to get a bit higher

Well designed, very comfortable and high level of service specially Simba our personal waters

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Very well maintained throughout with accommodation in private Villas, some with private pool which is definitely worth the extra cost.

Stayed in October 2024

The facilities, the grounds, the pool, the resuarant, service and most importantly, the Management & Staff. Good location and beach area. Great value for money and definately highly recommended.

We had a 9-night stay at Kisiwa in September 2025. On arrival we were personally greeted by the Management and staff and it set the tone. From then onwards, they knew our names and always tried to assist and were so friendly. Each night we enjoyed a 4-course dinner (we included breakfast&dinner) that took about an hour and half. We took our time because the restaurant area is an amazing "space" and we just enjoyed the evenings and also the company of the personal waiters. Although an a la carte menu most evening, the chef cooked a seperate dish for my 4-old every night, based on what she wanted. Then there was also a barbeque night with buffet. The dinners were awesome and it was more like fine dining. The hotel and grounds are beautiful and so well kept. You can see that they are continually aiming to improve their facilities and service. Every day I saw the Manager going around with key staff addressing and discussing issues, and you could literally see that "intent' to improve. You know that if you come next time, the place and service will be even better and further improved. The location is also good and about 15min walk to Paje town along the beach, which has many beach restuarants. The pool is nice and big and great for adults & kids. The gym was a bonus as many resorts do appear to have one. The place was so tranquil and relaxing. My 4-year old was a little sick when we arrived, and on the first night my wife could not go for dinner and they prepared a meal for her and brought it to the room. They also wanted to arrange a doctor to come to the hotel to see to her, although luckily not required in the end. When we departed, it felt like we were leaving family we stayed with and not a hotel. We hired a car and the roads in Zanzibar are not the greatest, and we had a tire burst shortly after leaving the hotel. The Client Manager wanted to personally come to us to help replace the wheel when we called him.

Stayed in September 2024

Absolutely nothing. There are hawkers on the beach outside the property from time to time but considerably less than further up the beach and the security guards are very vigilant

Fabulous property on the beach with beautiful gardens - the photos don’t really do it justice. The staff are exceptional with one to one service - Khalfan could not do enough for us at meal times despite being fussy vegetarians 😃 The gardener spent time showing us around the on-site nursery and talking us through the various plants and trees on site.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing at all! Absolutely heavenly

Perfect location. Close to the airport and close to all adventure spots, yummy restaurants and of course the beautiful ocean. No time wasted traveling to get anywhere we wanted to go. So clean and comfortable and the staff are absolutely fantastic. Nothing was too much, they all went out of their way to make us feel so welcome.

Stayed in September 2024

Had some ants in the room the first night, but after we informed the staff they were gone for the rest of our stay.

We liked the dinners, the service and staff and the villas themselves!

Stayed in September 2024

Initial communication about payment did not go well at all. (Booked via booking.com)

Very personalized service - not seen that anywhere else!

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing!

Everything!

Stayed in August 2024

- Confused by the beach staff who only spoke to me in Swahili. - I was offered a cappuccino without any explanation that it would cost extra. - I was encouraged to eat and drink a lot that I wonder if the waiters are incentivized to make sales. I wanted them to bring me only what I asked for. - The apprentice hole staff said "Ni hao" to me without confirming my nationality, which made me uncomfortable. - Twice the food order was taken incorrectly. - Couldn't relax after being repeatedly asked to do TripAdvisor reviews. I was asked 3 times per day, which was stressful. - The ceiling of room 23 is a monkey path and very noisy. The tin roof should be made of a different material or monkeys should not be able to pass through.

Kisiwa is a self-identified luxury hotel, offering facilities and services commensurate with its price. The facility is new, clean, and adequately staffed for the number of clients. The food is also good. Not so much that I will definitely visit again next time. I have no particular complaints, but I was persistently asked for feedback, which I will provide below.

Stayed in August 2024

Located in the quietest area in Paje Beach. There were no vendors trying to sell us things like there were a quarter mile up the beach. We stayed in the grand villa on the beach with a private soaking pool. The room was magnificent. Huge and pristinely clean. The entire property looked brand new. I'm guessing this has to be among the nicest, if not the nicest, properties in Paje. Guests were out numbered by staff, and the staff attended to our every need.

Stayed in July 2024

Exceptional from beginning to end. Their extra special seafood BBQ on the beach was the perfect finale for our honeymoon. A big shout out to the team for their warmth and outstanding hospitality, we truly felt VIP and really couldn’t have imagined anything more perfect. Other bonuses: Wifi worked on the beach. Complimentary bottles of water every day. Dinner wasn’t a buffet every night. Amazing fruit juices in the am.

Stayed in July 2024

Amazing staff! From the reception to the chef everyone was so so professional and friendly! The food was amazing, everyday a new menu. The location is perfect just in front of the beach and it’s quiet!

Stayed in July 2024

Can't think of anything

Absolutely superb. Stunning menu selection. Warm and friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2024

Additional orders beyond the standard dinner package were somewhat costly, in my view.

Our package included half-board. The breakfast offered a wide variety, and the dinner menu varied each evening, both of which were excellent.

Stayed in June 2024

This hotel not totally ideal for disabled people with mobility issues, lack of hand rails where steps are. No golf buggies to take the elderly and disabled around the hotel grounds.

friendly and polite staff, helpful and professional. On arrival was greeted by Benjamin who then gave us a Hibiscus drink, introduced us to the General manager, Julius who in turned introduced us to some of the staff. Impressive clean hotel with spacious rooms with bath and shower in our cottage. Lovely well maintained manicured gardens, restaurant with a view of the swimming pool and ocean, ample choice of food for breakfast and dinner. Staff were pleasant and always smiling and wore neat uniforms. Giving thanks to some staff that made our stay at Kisiwe Hotel memorable... Cornell, Alisha, Lydia, Jumo, Stephano, Lawi and Eligius at Reception, to name a few. The only downside with this hotel, it should have golf buggies to take disabled people with mobility issues around the hotel grounds. There was a garden nursery in the hotel grounds.

Stayed in July 2024

Prices at the bar (cocktail prices are double than any other hotel/bar on that same beach)

Very nice and spacious villas, equipped with everything you need. Beautiful surroundings. Staff very attentive. Food is good with sufficient selection. Every detail is taken care of and maintained. Pritty quite place, but we loved the tranquility.

Stayed in June 2024

Very big room. Privacy, right on the beach Great breakfast. Amazing stuff

Stayed in March 2024

Fridge in the room not chilling. Made it known twice, nothing happened. Drinks are pricey, 3 times compared with same beverages in beach bars outside

Really great place very well kept. I had a villa facing the beach. Wonderful. Very spacious. Clean and with everything needed. Great swimming pool and immaculate gardens. Food is good with alacarte breakfast and dinner. I would like to be back really soon.

Stayed in March 2024

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Great wide sand beach. High-quality service. Very friendly stuff. Clean rooms and hotel area including beach and swimming pool. Delicious breakfast and good choice for dinner.

Stayed in March 2024

Location on the beach and the overall experience was great! The staff definitely makes difference with their positive and approachable attitude!

Stayed in December 2023

From the moment we arrived, Benjamin and other staff members greeted us with warmth and professionalism. Your team's attention to detail, genuine smiles, and proactive assistance truly made our experience unforgettable. The staff (every one of them!) at Kisiwa goes above and beyond to ensure guests feel welcomed and well cared for. The exceptional service extended to every aspect of our stay, from the seamless check-in process to the impeccably maintained rooms, beach, gym and restaurant services. We commend the team's dedication to creating a positive and comfortable environment. During breakfast and dinner, which were so delicious, the staff was very attentive to ensure the dishes served were safe for a gluten-intolerant and allergic person. The surroundings were so lush and beautiful. The views during breakfast, beach and dinner were calming and relaxing. Definitely a place to go if you want to enjoy the quietness by the pool or the beach, read books, exercise at the small but decently equipped gym, and eat well and healthy. The low tides were beautiful as the beach in front of the hotel premises was very clean and crystal clear water. Hence, it was relaxing to go for a walk on the beach that retreated from the sea during the low tides. And swimming in the warm water was so calming during the high tides. Thank you for exceeding our expectations and making our stay at Kisiwa truly spectacular. During our stay in Zanzibar, we even decided to return to Kisiwa for a second stay! We look forward to returning again and recommending the hotel to friends and family!

Stayed in December 2023

Paradise on earth:))) My second time in Paje. This time I spent 5 lovely days at Kisiwa on the beach for a kitesurfing trip. It was paradise thanks to the amazing kindness team, the great food and the best kitesurfing spot in Paje:) can't wait to come back:) Greeting from the Netherlands, Jael

Stayed in February 2024