Zanzibar is an island where trips to the resort during the holiday season fly like hot cakes at all travel agencies. Tours to Zanzibar from Moscow are quite expensive - only wealthy people can afford them, who want to see a new exotic, different from Greece and Turkey. The island has a considerable number of interesting sights that can attract the attention of tourists, as well as beautiful unusual nature.
Hotel Kiwengwa Beach Resort 5 * is one of the most highly rated and popular on the island. It provides the highest level of service and heavenly living conditions.
general information
The hotel was built in 1999. Even at that time, everything was very comfortable and luxurious on its territory, but over time its territory and buildings underwent changes for the better. Over the entire period of its existence, repair and construction work was carried out on the territory, as a result of which everything related to the complex became more modern and more presentable in terms of technical equipment.
At the moment, the area of the hotel is almost 121500 sq.m. It houses beautiful buildings, as well as places for recreation and entertainment.
Location
Kiwengwa Beach Resort is located in the north-eastern part of the resort island of Zanzibar, which belongs to the Department of the Republic of Tanzania. Its main feature is that its territory is located in the beach area. This allows tourists to enjoy the ocean waves without going outside the hotel.
The climate in this area is hot, slightly humid, due to which, while staying here, tourists do not languish from the heat. On average, the summer air temperature here is kept at 40 degrees, and the ocean warms up to about 23-25.
As for the location of transport hubs for air traffic, the nearest international airport, to which all tourists arrive, is 45 kilometers from Kiwengwa Beach Resort 5 *. That is why in order to get to the hotel, travelers need to spend about 1.5 hours on the road, but the hotel provides a shuttle service.
Rooms
The descriptions of the rooms of Kiwengwa Beach Resort, presented in official sources, provide a distinction between its number of rooms by category, depending on the degree of comfort. So, 116 comfortable apartments are divided into "Superior", "Junior" and "Suite".
All apartments, regardless of their group, have individual air conditioning, with which tourists can set the optimum temperature in their room, regardless of the weather, which is currently standing on the street. They are also equipped with electronic safes designed to store a small amount of valuables in them, a telephone and a minibar. The use of these facilities is carried out on a paid basis and is charged daily.
In addition, all rooms have a private bathroom, where there is a full set of plumbing. Floors and walls are laid with snow-white tiles. Also in the bathroom there are several cabinets where bath accessories, bathrobes, slippers and towels are stored, which are replaced every two days.
Room Interior
The hotel rooms are designed in the same style, regardless of category. The walls in them are painted white, the windows have light textiles, which gives the overall picture of the interior a certain airiness. As for the furniture, it is made in one color - from dark wood. The set includes two large beds, each of which is designed for two guests, a low tea table, a pair of massive chairs with large soft pillows, as well as a desk and chair, which are ideal for working on chores.
From the windows of the hotel apartments you can enjoy the vast expanses of the Indian Ocean, as well as tropical gardens full of greenery and flowers.
Technical equipment of rooms
All apartments have certain technical equipment, which allows guests to spend time with great comfort. In particular, each guest can independently prepare tea or coffee for themselves using a tea substation, which not only presents the ingredients, but also dishes for 4-5 people.
All rooms have a large plasma TV connected to satellite channels, many of which are Russian-speaking. If necessary, guests can expand their options by paying for the use of a safe, minibar and telephone.
Nutrition
At Kiwengwa Beach Resort, all tourists who are staying on a package that includes an all-inclusive concept can enjoy a true gastronomic pleasure from visiting local catering establishments. Among them there are two large restaurants in which travelers are invited to the buffet every day. It serves original Lebanese and seafood dishes. If desired, guests can visit the bars, which are located in the aquazone and on the sea coast. Also, one bar is located in the hotel building. In institutions of this type offer a huge selection of drinks and cocktails for every taste. In addition, it is here that it is possible to taste the original desserts and snacks.
SPA
The spa center, which is available at Kiwengwa Beach Resort, is incredibly popular among guests due to the fact that its halls provide top-class services. Here professional massage therapists can give the client a state of complete relaxation, and cosmetologists can carry out the procedure of wrapping, peeling or applying masks. Tourists who visited this place are incredibly attracted by the beautiful view of the ocean, which opens from the massage room.
Fans of the "hot" relaxation are offered a magnificent thermal zone where tourists can visit the sauna or bath. A team of parmeisters works here, who, if desired, will create all the conditions necessary for a comfortable stay in the steam room.
Sport
Fans of an active lifestyle, staying at Kiwengwa Beach Resort, without fail visit the gym, which is available at the hotel. One of its walls is completely glass, through it a beautiful panoramic view of the ocean and picturesque surroundings opens. A small number of simulators are installed in the hall, which are enough to affect the whole body as a whole and in certain areas.
In the open area of the hotel there are several sports fields designed for playing volleyball, basketball and tennis.
Entertainment
Kiwengwa Beach Resort has a large number of places where guests of any age category with different interests can have fun.
Most of the activities offered are directly related to water sports. The hotel has several instructors, under whose guidance guests can learn the skills of driving a jet ski, water skiing, as well as get acquainted with windsurfing. If desired, tourists can take the opportunity to rent a catamaran or a yacht, boats are also rented here, where you can go on a small cruise along the waves of the Indian Ocean with your loved one.
The hotel has a diving section - it is intended for fans of the underwater world. If desired, any tourist can hire an instructor and immerse himself in his company under scuba diving.
Fans of less extreme types of recreation always have the opportunity to play billiards, chess, darts or table tennis in the large halls, which are well equipped for this.
Aquazone
The hotel has a large swimming pool, which is located in an open area. The water in it is purified using an automated system and is heated under the influence of the sun. Around this place there is a large sun terrace, which is fully furnished with comfortable and large sunbeds, above which there are beach umbrellas that protect tourists from sunlight. On the territory of the aquazone there is a bar where vacationers have the opportunity to cool off with cocktails.
Beach
A wealth of travel reviews mention Kiwengwa Beach Resort. Its territory is completely covered with soft fine sand and equipped with everything that is necessary for a proper rest. So, in this recreation area there are several dozen sun loungers, huge umbrellas. For the convenience of hotel guests, there are several locker rooms, toilets and showers. If desired, guests of the beach can rent large terry towels for themselves, mattresses are provided completely free of charge.
Services
Service at Kiwengwa Beach Resort since the foundation of the hotel is at the highest level - this is evidenced by the positive reviews addressed to this place to stay. So, here you can rent a car or bike and go explore the surroundings, as well as local attractions, which are many in Zanzibar.
The hotel provides dry cleaning and laundry services, as well as ironing - you need to pay for this at the established rate, depending on the number of items. At Kiwengwa Beach Resort, for an additional fee, you can also clean shoes, take advantage of business services, as well as a transfer service.
A reception desk is on duty around the clock at the Russian-speaking administrator who, if necessary, will answer all questions of interest to the guest.
Reviews
Tourists who relax in the Kiwengwa Beach Resort often share a bouquet of impressions received from their stay in their reviews. They note that here at any time of the year an excellent service is offered, providing for a wide range of services. Guests note a high level of service in restaurants and bars, recommending that those who are going to go to rest in this place, will certainly try fish dishes. According to vacationers, they taste great.
As for the interior of the rooms, it is truly royal and unusual for the average Russian tourist. Everything here is decorated in a local style. The bed with a white air canopy, which, on which you can feel like an aristocrat, is especially attracting the attention of guests.
Tourists talk about the fact that this hotel is a place ideal for a romantic holiday for two, as the very atmosphere that prevails here is filled with love.
Prices
Tours to Zanzibar from Moscow are expensive for tourists, and this is due not only to the luxury conditions provided, but also to the high cost of the flight. So, on average, the price of a ticket is about 350,000 rubles, which not everyone can afford, however, according to tourists, the impressions received are worth it. As a rule, operators include in this price a standard list of conditions: flight for two, accommodation for 10 days in the Superior room, as well as transportation of tourists from the airport to their destination. This also includes all the necessary insurance. If desired, the client can reserve for himself an additional number of paid services at the time of purchasing the package, but they can be used on the spot, moreover, under normal conditions, not at all overpaying.