Tropicana Kendwa Beach Hotel, Zanzibar

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The prawns and fish were absolutely delicious, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The food was full of flavour, and we really enjoyed our meal. Highly recommended for anyone who loves fresh seafood!

I really recommend this hotel!! Very well.I spent 6 days in Tropicana Garden (restaurant building) and it was an excellent experience, the basic room is huge, big bed and with a terrace-garden where I could work (besides good internet). The breakfast is very complete: chicken, vegetables, egg, bread, cakes, cake, pancake, natural juice, coffee, and if you want something more sophisticated you go to the kitchen and order. The beach is literally 1 minute walking past the craft stalls and has its own place with mats and guards that connects to the Tropicana Beach (the second building), very safe, I would spend hours walking along the beach or swimming and my things were always guarded, which is a plus point!!!!It really was a great stay, all the staff was very friendly, the restaurant has a very good menu and some nights they do entertaining shows. I was able to rest and enjoy, it was worth every dollar I paid.Asante sana marafikis.

It's a good option for Africa and a hotel with such a price! The impression of the room depends on which building is occupied: I lived in the Avocado building - I really liked it! There is a direct access to the ocean on the territory, its own restaurant, and I also liked that there are not so many rooms - there is a cozy and quiet atmosphere inside the building. The staff is also polite. The food, of course, is not wow, next time I would have refused their breakfasts and lunches and looked for food in other places.

I would like to give a special mention to the entire hotel staff. Everyone was incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay. I would especially like to thank Flora, who made our stay with our baby so much easier and more enjoyable, and helped make our experience truly memorable.

My friends had booked a tour to this hotel, and I was hesitant to follow their example or choose another hotel.

After reading the reviews, I have a mixed opinion.

Now, after the trip, I can share my impressions. First and most importantly, you must initially understand that you are going to Africa. Not to Turkey, not to Egypt, and not even to Thailand. It has its own atmosphere, lifestyle and traditions. People take their time, give sincere, snow-white smiles, and are happy with practically nothing.

So, the direct flight of Air Tanzania is about 11 hours, two meals a day, there is alcohol on board. Transfer to the hotel for about 2 hours, and finally check in. The African—style room is spacious, has a ceiling fan and a balcony, which is a big plus - I don't like air conditioners.

The hotel's territory is small, there is a restaurant where breakfast is organized, and it was also possible to take dinner or eat on the spot. Several times in the evenings there was an African show with songs and dances, very unusual and colorful. The staff speaks a little Russian.

Kendwa Beach is love at first sight. It's the most beautiful place I've ever seen. Amazing picture: the smallest sand, clear water, warm ocean. The sunsets here are simply cosmic, every evening the sky turns into incredible colors. A lot of people gather to see this beauty.

The food at the hotel was decent, there were always fresh fruits and seafood. The staff is friendly, trying to please. We also took guided tours at the hotel: a trip to Stone Town, a trip to the islands. Everything is well organized, we were satisfied.

Of course, Africa is not for everyone. Here you need to be prepared for simplicity, for the absence of the usual service, for a measured rhythm. But if you want real emotions and are ready for adventure, this hotel and Kendwa Beach will be a great choice. I've never regretted going.

I will definitely come back again!

Всем Джамбо!

Мы с партнёром только что вернулись из отпуска в Tropicana Kendwa Beach и, без преувеличения, можем сказать, что это был наш самый незабываемый опыт проживания в Африке. Мы поняли, что сделали правильный выбор.

Превосходное расположение на пляже
Отель находится всего в 2–3 минутах ходьбы от пляжа Кендва — одного из лучших пляжей Занзибара. Самое приятное, что здесь нет приливов и отливов, поэтому купаться можно в любое время дня. Вода сказочная, песок белоснежный не нагревается, пляж очень широкий. У отеля есть собственный участок пляжа с лежаками, который охраняется, оставлять там вещи совсем не страшно.

Искренний и тёплый сервис
Главное достоинство этого отеля — безусловно, его персонал. Каждый сотрудник встречает с улыбкой. Особенно хочется отметить менеджера на ресепшен Сулле — он был нашим заботливым помощником: с любым вопросом он помогал разобраться в кратчайшие сроки и максимально эффективно. Сотрудники ресторана тоже были гостеприимны, благодаря чему мы каждый день чувствовали себя как дома.

Комфортное и чистое размещение
Мы жили в корпусе Garden. Номер был чистым и опрятным, ежедневно проводилась уборка. Просыпаться под пение птиц было невероятно приятно. Хотя иногда случались короткие отключения электричества (как мы поняли, типичная ситуация для всего Занзибара), генератор отеля обычно включался в течение 10–20 минут, так что на повседневную жизнь это практически не влияло.

Вкусная кухня
Завтрак проходит в ресторане Шашлык Машлык, до которого всего 30 секунд ходьбы. Хотя выбор и не назвать роскошным, его достаточно, чтобы плотно позавтракать и хорошо начать день. В меню также большой выбор блюд; мы заказывали салаты, рыбу, креветки, жареного осьминога — вкус потрясающий, и самое главное они не пережарены! Цены в ресторане даже немного ниже, чем в соседних заведениях. Свежие морепродукты и блюда местной кухни определённо стоят того, чтобы их попробовать.

Отличное соотношение цены и качества
За эту цену Tropicana Kendwa Beach даёт впечатления, которые значительно превосходят наши ожидания. Сам Кендва — престижный курортный район, и окрестные отели стоят недёшево, а Tropicana позволяет наслаждаться тем же прекрасным пляжем по доступной цене. Расположение отеля удобное: рядом есть фруктовые лавки, алкомаркет, небольшие магазины и сувенирные киоски — всё необходимое под рукой.

Tropicana Kendwa — не роскошный пятизвёздочный курорт, но это отель, управляемый с душой и теплом. Прекрасное расположение на пляже, искренний и дружелюбный персонал, комфортное размещение и отличная цена сделали наш отпуск невероятно приятным. Мы уже начали планировать следующую поездку сюда с друзьями. Если вы хотите отключиться от суеты и перезагрузиться — это место вас точно не разочарует!

Небольшие советы:

Обязательно возьмите солнцезащитный крем с высоким SPF — солнце в экваториальной зоне очень сильное.

Можно обратиться на ресепшен по любому вопросу: если в номере возникнут проблемы (кондиционер, горячая вода), сотрудники стараются быстро помочь.

На пляже нет душа и туалета, поэтому лучше решить эти вопросы в отеле перед выходом на пляж.

Пункт обмена валюты расположен напротив отеля, курс хороший; выгоднее менять крупные купюры.

Местную SIM-карту тоже можно купить неподалёку от отеля — всё рядом и удобно.

Отдыхали на Занзибаре в августе и выбрали Tropicana Kendwa Beach из-за цены и близости к знаменитому пляжу Кендва. Скажу сразу: ради этого океана сюда действительно стоит ехать. Пляж шикарный — белый песок и бирюзовая вода, как на картинке. Вход в воду очень комфортный, никаких кораллов, можно плавать сколько угодно.

Отель небольшой, камерный. Персонал очень приветливый и всегда готов помочь, в отеле работает русскоговорящий сотрудник Кельвин, вообще отличный парень, решал все вопросы моментально. Некоторые сотрудники в отеле также понимают и немного говорят на русском языке.

Номера просторные, у нас был с выходом к бассейну, что очень удобно. Комфортная кровать, кондиционер, сейф, потолочный вентилятор, душ, небольшой балкончик. На мой взгляд, все необходимое для отдыха.

Питание: завтраки простые, но сытные, а вечером советую попробовать лопату из морепродуктов на гриле — оригинальная подача и вкуснятина невероятная. В основном питались морепродуктами, овощами и фруктами и даже слегка похудели)

Еще очень порадовало, что в отеле можно организовать любой тур, мы ездили на сафари Селус на 1 день — эмоции потрясающие, в следующий раз с удовольствием повторим. Про сафари нужно будет написать свой отзыв, это отдельная история и настоящее путешествие!

Самый главный плюс - роскошный пляж, у отеля имеются свои охраняемые бесплатные лежаки и зонтики. Спокойно оставляли сумки с телефонами и деньгами, все в целости и сохранности. Также охрана не подпускает назойливых торговцев, что тоже очень радует.

Итог — отличный бюджетный вариант для тех, кто едет в Занзибар не сидеть в номере, а наслаждаться океаном. Если вы не слишком требовательны к сервису и хотите почувствовать африканский колорит — вам понравится. Но если вам важны шикарный сервис и разнообразная еда «все включено», возможно, стоит рассмотреть отели подороже.

Мы же вспоминаем этот отпуск с теплотой именно из-за природы, океана и замечательных людей, в этот рай хочется вернуться и обязательно повторить поездку на сафари, уже на 2-3 дня. Всем ярких путешествий!

We absolutely loved the stunning ocean views from the hotel's pool area. The food at the Tropicana was incredibly delicious, with plenty of fresh local options. The spacious swimming pool was the perfect place to relax after a hot day. We really appreciated the friendly staff and the variety of dishes at every meal. Overall, our stay at the Tropicana was fantastic, thanks to the great food and beautiful pool setting. Here is one sentence.
I even became friends with a wonderful waitress named Carolina, who made our meals even more special with her warm smile and attentive service.

Not a bad hotel, budget. There are rooms on the first line. The rooms are simple, but for the best beach in Zanzibar, there are many places to eat nearby, the hotel itself has a very good grill, you can bring your own alcohol, Russians love this hotel very much

A wonderful hotel with everything you need! The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. There are a lot of staff, all friendly and attentive. Huge new white towels, clean linen. Room cleaning every day. The pool is clean and right in front of the room. We lived in the Coconut building. The rest of the buildings are not all that new, but they are also comfortable.
A beach with white sand and stars At low tide (there are small tides here) it is interesting to walk and look at all sorts of finds. There are plenty of sun beds on the beach, and beach towels can be borrowed at the hotel.
From the wishes: I wanted blankets in the room, because sometimes it was cool.
Many thanks to the team for our comfortable stay!

I've read conflicting reviews, some liked it and some didn't. On the spot, it became clear that a lot depends on the building of the rooms in which people were settled. We were moved into the new Papaya building, the room is wonderful, comfortable, fresh, you can see that it was just built, in the photo in the bathroom the hair dryer is not mine, it was there, which is very nice. The staff is attentive, the guys are trying their best. The room was cleaned and the bed linen and towels were changed every day. I really liked the on-site restaurant, the food was delicious, fresh, and I was pleased with the service. There were several evenings with performances by local bands, it was cool! It's a couple of minutes walk to the beach, and the beach itself is incredibly beautiful and calm, without strong waves and tides.

For a three-star African hotel, our rating is excellent! The hotel has several buildings, the rooms are different. We were in the Garden Standard room. A good two-room room with 2 bathrooms, 2 double beds with mosquito nets. Each room has a wardrobe, fan and air conditioning. The room has an electric kettle and a clothes dryer. There were no problems with hot/cold water. The glass bottle with drinking water is refilled daily during cleaning. Room cleaning is regular. Wonderful administrator Kelvin will solve any problems. There are no complaints about nutrition. The choice of dishes is limited, but the portions are large. Breakfast is a buffet. Scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs, delicious oatmeal porridge. For dinner, you can choose fish and seafood: squid, shrimp or octopus. Seasonal fruits are served every breakfast and dinner. Most often it is watermelon and pineapple, sometimes papaya. The staff is very friendly and attentive. And most importantly: the gorgeous ocean is just a stone's throw from the hotel! We walk barefoot from the room to the beach) There is a separate area on the beach for Tropicana Hotel guests with double stationary sun beds. Security is always present. The hotel fully complies with the declared 3-star status. We are very pleased with the hotel and its staff. Feel free to come! Advantages: close to the ocean

We stayed at this hotel in August 2026. Everything was great. Kevin was always available at the reception. He helped resolve various issues very quickly, for which we are very grateful. We recommend it.

Finally, I got around to sharing my impressions of our February trip to Zanzibar. An island that promises paradise, and lo and behold! — He's not lying. We rested for 10 days, and I'll be honest.: As soon as you get used to the rhythm of "ocean — coconut — vacation", it's time to fly away. Ideally, 2 weeks, and preferably 3, especially if you, like us, decide to add safari. Here, fatigue mixes with delight, and I want more and more. The hotel has fully met expectations, and we are 100% satisfied with the accommodation. ✅ Kendwa Beach is gorgeous, with a gentle entrance and the same azure water that is shown in the advertisement. The location is 2-3 minutes walk to the water, convenient and close, while everything you need (shops, cafes with local flavor) is nearby. The room is cozy, spacious, and has a bonus: direct access to the pool. I woke up, yawned, and splashed into the water. A comfortable bed (this is important!). Everything you need is in place: a safe, air conditioning + fan in case you don't want to sleep under the shower, but just listen to the noise of the tropical night. The food was good, and we didn't stay hungry. And the dinners are above all praise. A paradise for seafood lovers: shrimp, squid, octopus, lobster, fish. And of course, fruits: the freshest and very tasty. The staff are kind, attentive and sincere people. Some speak Russian. Safari is a separate love! If you are thinking whether to go or not, definitely go. A trip to Zanzibar without safari will be incomplete. Emotions are over the edge! We took a safari from Kelvin's hotel guide and didn't regret it: transport, organization, service — everything is clear. The recommendation is to take a vacation with a margin: 10 days in Zanzibar fly by like a blink. In order not to bite your elbows at the reception, Good luck and great travel to everyone! ✈️🌊 Advantages: location, room, staff, cuisine, safari, atmosphere Disadvantages: The rest flew by too fast, not enough days

Finally, I got around to sharing my impressions of our February trip to Zanzibar. An island that promises paradise, and lo and behold! — He's not lying.

We rested for 10 days, and I'll be honest.: this is catastrophically small 👀
As soon as you get used to the rhythm of "ocean — coconut — vacation", it's time to fly away. Ideally, 2 weeks, and preferably 3, especially if you, like us, decide to add safari. Here, fatigue mixes with delight, and I want more and more.

The hotel has fully met expectations, and we are 100% satisfied with our stay

Kendwa Beach is gorgeous, with a gentle entrance and the same azure water that is shown in the advertisement.

The location is 2-3 minutes walk to the water, convenient and close, while everything you need (shops, cafes with local flavor) is nearby.

The room is cozy, spacious, and has a bonus: direct access to the pool. I woke up, yawned, and splashed into the water. A comfortable bed (this is important!). Everything you need is in place: a safe, air conditioning + fan in case you don't want to sleep under the shower, but just listen to the noise of the tropical night.

The food was good, and we didn't stay hungry. And the dinners are above all praise. A paradise for seafood lovers: shrimp, squid, octopus, lobster, fish. And of course, fruits: the freshest and very tasty.

The staff are kind, attentive and sincere people. Some speak Russian.

Safari is a separate love! If you are thinking whether to go or not, definitely go. A trip to Zanzibar without safari will be incomplete. Emotions are over the edge! We took a safari from Kelvin's hotel guide and didn't regret it: transport, organization, service — everything is clear.

The recommendation is to take a vacation with a margin: 10 days in Zanzibar fly by like a blink. To avoid biting your elbows at the reception desk

Good luck to all and have a great trip! ✈️🌊