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The Kichwa House

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Aerial view
Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, slippers
Exterior
Living area
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
In the heart of a vibrant shopping district, The Kichwa House offers an upscale retreat. Savor local cuisine at breakfast, unwind with a Thai massage at the spa, or enjoy scenic views from the rooftop terrace. With free WiFi and helpful concierge services, this hotel provides comfort and connection.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Day bed
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Day bed
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Day bed
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Day bed
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Day bed
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Kiwengwa, The Kichwa House is in the historical district and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Kidichi Spice Farm and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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next to Baby Bush, Kiwengwa, Unguja North Region

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Pongwe Beach - 17 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 70 min drive

About this property

The Kichwa House

Upscale hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Free breakfast (local cuisine), 2 beach bars and a free daily manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at The Kichwa House. Active travellers can enjoy archery at this hotel. Treat yourself to a Thai massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as free Internet and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and day beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (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

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

Optional extras

  • Laundry fee: USD 2 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

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 credit card, debit card or 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, debit cards and cash
Property Registration Number NR.A.166.2021

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

The Kichwa House Hotel
The Kichwa House Kiwengwa
The Kichwa House Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kichwa House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Kichwa House?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Kichwa House?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Kichwa House?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Kichwa House located?

Situated on the beach, this spa hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Pongwe Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Kichwa House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ilaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accoglienza sempre disponibile. Molto pulita
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RAS
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024