Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel is a charming property located in Matemwe, a peaceful village on Zanzibar’s north-east coast. Nestled on the edge of an immaculate white-sand beach, this hotel offers an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, ideal for travellers seeking tranquillity and authenticity.
🌴 An idyllic seaside setting in Zanzibar
Former family villa transformed into a boutique hotel, Villa Kiva has 28 rooms spread across bungalows with views of the Indian Ocean or lush tropical gardens. Each room is tastefully decorated, combining traditional elements and modern comfort, and includes air conditioning, a fan, a mini fridge, a courtesy tray and a private bathroom.
🛏️ Room types
- Junior Suite : Situated in the main building, this 60 m² suite offers a large balcony with panoramic ocean views.
- Suite : Nestled on the upper floor of a two-storey bungalow, it has a private balcony overlooking the garden.
- Superior Sea View Rooms : Located on the bungalow floor, they are appreciated for their spacious balcony and privacy.
- Sea View Rooms : On the ground floor, with a private veranda just a few steps from the beach.
- Garden View Rooms : Available on the ground floor or upstairs, they offer a soothing view of the tropical gardens.
- Budget Garden View Rooms : Smaller, they let you enjoy the hotel’s facilities at a great price.
- Safari Room : Ideal for couples, with a balcony offering stunning ocean views.
- Africa Room : Comprising two spaces separated by a curtain, it can accommodate up to 4 people.
- Family Room : Two interconnecting rooms, each with its own bathroom, perfect for families.
🍽️ Dining and services
The hotel restaurant offers cuisine blending Zanzibari traditions, fresh seafood and European specialities. The bar is the ideal place to enjoy a cocktail while admiring the sunset. Facilities also include two outdoor swimming pools, a spa offering a range of treatments and massages, as well as a lounge with television.
🌊 Activities and relaxation
Thanks to its privileged location, Villa Kiva is the ideal starting point for excursions to Mnemba Atoll, renowned for diving and snorkelling. The hotel also offers bicycle hire, free yoga classes twice a week and can arrange safaris or cultural visits to Stone Town.
💬 Whisper customer reviews
Travellers who stay at Villa Kiva in Zanzibar leave with an unforgettable memory. They unanimously praise the tranquillity of the place, tucked between an immaculate beach and lush gardens, as well as the exceptional welcome from the team, always smiling and attentive. The spotless cleanliness, the quality of the rooms and the finesse of the cuisine are often highlighted in the reviews. Many mention a warm and authentic atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and reconnecting with oneself. For many of them, Villa Kiva is much more than a simple hotel: it is a true haven of peace, where one feels at home from the very first moments.
