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A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a beach view.

A beach with thatched umbrellas and lounge chairs, a wooden fence, and a clear view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of seating areas including sofas and tables.

1. Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar

12.7 km from Kwale Island

Patrick

RM414

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean.

A beach with a sandy shore and a thatched-roof structure.

A bed with a green bedspread and colorful pillows, a wooden floor, and a canopy bed.

A thatched-roof hut with a view of the sea, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

2. Chumbe Island Coral Park

16.4 km from Kwale Island

"A wonderful eco resort! Cute bungalow's with compost toilets. We slept with all the windows and doors open to enjoy the ocean breeze. staff and food fantastic. Good snorkelling. Coconut crab night walk was fascinating. We climbed up the lighthouse and walked around the island on low tide - saw heaps of starfish and crabs! We also relaxed in the swinging day beds and read our books. 4 nights was a lovely amount of time if you can…but lots just came for 1 night."

Karen

RM1,594

RM2,118 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

3. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

19.5 km from Kwale Island

Emilia

RM701

RM860 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A resort with thatched-roof buildings, a pool, and a wooden bridge over clear water.

A hot tub with a view of the ocean, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof.

A serene spa area with a hot tub, a flower vase, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with white lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

4. Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

17.6 km from Kwale Island

Nick

RM452

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A spacious living area with a view of the sea, featuring modern furniture and a large dining table.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining area, and a TV.

A spacious room with a balcony overlooking the sea, a bed, a sofa, and a dining area.

A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a marina with boats and a pier.

5. Blue Ocean Resort & Residences

8.7 km from Kwale Island

Victoria l

RM389

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

6. Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

18.4 km from Kwale Island

Stephanie Danielle

RM303

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A beachside bar with a wooden structure, a palm tree, and coconuts on display.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple villas, a central swimming pool, and surrounding lush greenery.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by greenery and palm trees, under string lights.

7. The Residence Zanzibar

18.3 km from Kwale Island

Timothy

RM1,978

RM2,336 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden deck with sun loungers and a view of the ocean.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a pier extending into the ocean.

A poolside area with wooden loungers, a stone pillar, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A wooden swing bed with a view of the ocean, a palm tree, and a thatched roof structure.

8. Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE

20.6 km from Kwale Island

Phina

RM759

RM921 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A tropical resort with thatched-roof buildings, wooden deck seating, and a clear turquoise sea.

A window with white curtains, a potted plant, and a view of the sea.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a coastline.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

9. Tunu Beach Zanzibar

20.8 km from Kwale Island

"Un séjour tout simplement parfait au Tunu Beach Hotel. Nous ne nous sommes pas sentis dans un hôtel, mais comme à la maison. Toute l’équipe est d’une gentillesse exceptionnelle, avec une mention toute particulière pour Mohamed, le directeur, ainsi qu’à Omar, pour leur bienveillance et leur accueil remarquables. Un immense merci également à toute l’équipe de la restauration et à l’ensemble du personnel, toujours souriant, attentionné et aux petits soins. Tout est irréprochable : la propreté, le...

Sonia

RM396

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

10. Kusini Beach Bungalows

20.8 km from Kwale Island

Mira

RM147

RM282 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A beach with palm trees, a pool, and lounge chairs.

A clear view of a tree-lined shoreline with a sailboat in the water.

A neatly made bed with a towel and two bottles of shampoo, a wooden headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a bench, potted plants, and string lights.

11. Shiri beach resort

7.2 km from Kwale Island

RM221

RM297 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern multi-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television. There is a large window with curtains, a plant, and a decorative wall piece.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a toaster, and a sink.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, an air conditioning unit, and a wall-mounted picture.

12. DT Beachfront Villas

10.1 km from Kwale Island

Elia

RM420

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a view of the ocean, and a balcony.

A paved pathway flanked by trees and shrubs, leading towards a sunset.

A residential building complex with multiple apartment buildings, a paved pathway, and some greenery.

A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and a wooden fence in the foreground.

13. Didas Villa Zanzibar

12 km from Kwale Island

RM174

RM202 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A kitchen with green cabinets, a stove, and various kitchen appliances.

A two-story building with a balcony, air conditioning units, and a potted plant.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a sofa set, a chair, and a vanity with a mirror.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden chair, two armchairs, and a patterned rug.

14. Zanzibar Lux House & Transit

19.4 km from Kwale Island

RM147

RM169 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A living room with a sofa, a patterned rug, and a hallway leading to another room.

A bathroom with a shower, a toilet, a towel rack, and a soap dispenser on a shelf.

A kitchen with beige cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster on the countertop.

A room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

15. Just Home

19.7 km from Kwale Island

Anonymous traveller

RM884

RM990 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A table with a green tablecloth, a red bottle, and a glass on a wooden table, set against a backdrop of a blue sea and a white building in the distance.

A bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a floral arrangement on the bed.

An aerial view of a coastal area with dense greenery, a small building, and a clear blue sea with boats.

A bathroom with a white toilet, a white sink, and a patterned wall.

16. Ecokayak Beach Lodge

11.3 km from Kwale Island

RM163

RM187 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A garden with a wooden bench, a map, and a pergola structure.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned headboard.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A bicycle parked in a garden area with a brick wall and greenery in the background.

17. Juney villas zanzibar

20.2 km from Kwale Island

RM149

RM172 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden porch and a small garden area.

Two rustic huts with thatched roofs, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway.

A room with a bed under a mosquito net, a wooden headboard, a patterned rug, and a rustic thatched roof.

A group of people dining at a restaurant with a thatched roof and a signboard advertising the restaurant.

18. Kv Jungle Bungalows

17.9 km from Kwale Island

RM143

RM165 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A beach with clear turquoise water, boats, and a tree with hanging branches.

A boat's interior with a view of a sunset over water.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a thatched roof, and a stone wall in the background.

A room with two wooden beds, white bedding, and a patterned curtain.

19. Kilimani kizi lodge

20.5 km from Kwale Island

Claudia

RM69

RM80 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush vegetation and palm trees.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a wooden floor, a window with blinds, and a wooden swing set.

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone wall, a cushioned bench, and a view of greenery.

20. kizikula

19.8 km from Kwale Island

RM913

RM1,092 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Kwale Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Chumbe Island Coral Park	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport	8.6 Excellent 135 reviews	View
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar	8.8 Excellent 209 reviews	View
Blue Ocean Resort & Residences	7.8 Good 6 reviews	View

Top Kwale Island Hotel Reviews

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I would highly recommend this hotel in Stone Town. It is a wonderful place to stay with very friendly staff and functional facilities. The breakfast is also decent too! Oh and the proximity to the ferry and most places. Nice gem."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"This property is a the most beautiful relaxing place to escape from the stresses of everyday life! Everything is perfect, the location, food, atmosphere, but mostly the endearing and helpful staff!"

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent place to stay. Clean and comfortable with three swimming pools and a game room that had ping pong and foosball. Unfortunately, there can be some noise from a nearby hotel with live music, but it doesn't seem to last very late. The timbo hotel itself was quiet. The buffet breakfast was excellent with many choices for vegetarian and vegan guests including soy milk."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for wandering through Stone Town. The staff were friendly. The view from open patio dining area on the roof top was amazing. You must take advantage of wandering the many alley ways and shops. Lots to see in the area."

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay…beautiful hotel and staff. Everything was great. The breakfast and dinner were excellent!"

The Residence Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"I really, appreciate the care and attention the staff gave us."

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Personnel bienveillant, dommage qu’il y ait beaucoup de travaux aux alentours… Très bon emplacement"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Other attractions near Kwale Island

Fumba Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fumba Beach during your trip to Fumba? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Menai Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Menai Bay Beach during your trip to Unguja Ukuu?

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Mchangamble Beach

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mchangamble Beach during your trip to Kizimkazi? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Jozani Forest National Park Mangrove Walk

You can take time to visit Jozani Forest National Park Mangrove Walk during your travels to Jozani.

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Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

After visiting Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kizimkazi Dimbani. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kwale Island?

Kwale Island is located in an area that travellers like for its beaches. You'll find 21 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kwale Island?

Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Kwale Island. Other good options in the area include Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar and The Residence Zanzibar.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Kwale Island?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Kwale Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kwale Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Kwale Island.

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Our top choices for Kwale Island hotels

1. Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar

2. Chumbe Island Coral Park

3. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

4. Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

5. Blue Ocean Resort & Residences

6. Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

7. The Residence Zanzibar

8. Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE

9. Tunu Beach Zanzibar

10. Kusini Beach Bungalows

11. Shiri beach resort

12. DT Beachfront Villas

13. Didas Villa Zanzibar

14. Zanzibar Lux House & Transit

15. Just Home

16. Ecokayak Beach Lodge

17. Juney villas zanzibar

18. Kv Jungle Bungalows

19. Kilimani kizi lodge

20. kizikula

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Top Kwale Island Hotel Reviews

Spice Palace Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

The Residence Zanzibar

Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Other attractions near Kwale Island

Fumba Beach

Menai Bay Beach

Mchangamble Beach

Jozani Forest National Park Mangrove Walk

Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque

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