Mvuvi Boutique Resort

4.0 star property
Resort with private beach and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
East Coast, Kiwengwa, 2698
  • Kiwengwa Beach
    2 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest
    12 min walk
  • Mapenzi Beach
    22 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    45 min drive

Room options

Signature Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Studio Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Kiwengwa

Mvuvi Boutique Resort places you steps from Kiwengwa Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. The fine-dining restaurant, Mvuvi Beach Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With 2 lounge bars and a beach bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the on-site Hot tub and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Kiwengwa resort, you'll be 39.6 km (24.6 mi) from Nungwi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pongwe Beach - 17 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 20 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 22 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 25 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Resort with private beach and full-service spa
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. At Mvuvi Boutique Resort, you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a hot tub, a garden and a terrace. A complete renovation of Mvuvi Boutique Resort was completed in July 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kiwengwa resort.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
Mvuvi Boutique Resort offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Bosnian, Croatian, English, French, German, Italian, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Mvuvi Beach Restaurant
  • The Beach Lounge

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 April and 31 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mvuvi
Mvuvi Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Resort
Mvuvi Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Resort Zanzibar/Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort
Mvuvi Boutique Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Resort
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Kiwengwa
Mvuvi Boutique Resort Resort Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Mvuvi Boutique Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mvuvi Boutique Resort on 7 Dec 2024 start from AU$294.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Yep, Mvuvi Boutique Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Kiwengwa Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find water sports equipment and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Mvuvi Boutique Resort. You'll enjoy services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort have a pool?

Mvuvi Boutique Resort has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Mvuvi Boutique Resort features a private beach, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

What makes Mvuvi Boutique Resort a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and ocean-view dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mvuvi Boutique Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mvuvi Boutique Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olesya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach Front Beauty. Lots of properties along the water, so tons of opportunities to try something new. Quite, relaxing, great, friendly staff. Beautiful accommodations and room is always well cleaned often.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nithi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenic property. small boutique hotel that still has all you need. Chef customized our plant based meals every day and everyone was well-prepared and tasty. Staff are so helpful and kind. Watershoes being available are a big plus for the rocky areas of the beach. Only thing I missed was having a gym. Tried running on the beach but some folks try to sell you things and harass a little. They may be harmless but it’s awkward and hard to enjoy a run when you have to avoid those people. Otherwise we loved our stay there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing boutique property with pleasant and very helpful staff. With all that said, the only negative is the immediate area/neighborhood outside of the gate. The management should spend more to enhance the standard of the area and help the people living in that area. This would make it more inviting for guests like us who wanted to go fora walk the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything I read was true!
When you book a hotel you always read reviews with a pinch of salt. This hotel has fantastic reviews and with good reason. Everything from the welcome to our departure was absolutely first class without exception. A few members of staff deserve a special mention - Bernard, Mtoto, Nema and Baracka all helped make our stay extra special. The staff in general are exceptional including the kitchen staff who turn out superb food time after time and catered to my wife’s vegetarian requirements admirably. Would we stay again? Yes, in a heartbeat.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grace and her staff made us feel very special during our entire stay. The intimate resort of 9 rooms exceeded our expectations. The food at every meal was outstanding..coming from foodies who run restaurants!! Every request was met with “yes..of course”. Caroline who manages the property proactively reach out in advance for car transfer service as well as organizing a snorkel excision day was perfect We could not have been happier with our experience. We will be back for sure!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria, WASHINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent four relaxing days at Mvuvi Boutique Resorts in Kiwengwa, Zanzibar. The staff was amazing, the beach was beautiful, and the food was delicious. This is a great spot for unwinding after a safari or any other adventure. It was affordable and intimate. I also had one of the best massages I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rosanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful resort with nice clean rooms, nice pool & the best food we had our whole holiday! We had half board & were blown away by the food. The best beach right outside your door & wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing small hotel with crazily good service.
This was a perfect boutique hotel - exceptionally pretty and with everything we were looking for. The rooms are just metres from the beach, the food is extremely good, and the team can't be beaten. Getting up at 3.50am to gift us fresh fruit for a trip was absolutely exceptional but in keeping with the service we received throughout our stay. Nothing was too much trouble, and they also went out of their way to make sure that they accommodated our (vegan) dietary requirements. Cannot recommend too highly.
First morning waking up at Mvuvi Boutique Resort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at Mvuvi. Very secluded (1h from Stonetown), intimate and private. Unfortunately the weather was not cooperative but we had a chance to enjoy the great food, the private beach and walk around the shore. I would probably chose to explore another area next time with more things to do around (not as secluded).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
LOVED EVERYTHING!!!! It was a beautiful, natural property that felt like home. There were not too many rooms, so there were not too many guests, and we always felt comfortable. The rooms and outdoor spaces were all very naturally and tastefully done and were all cleaned multiple times per day. Everything always worked, was always clean, and everything was thought of in advance. A perfect example of this was that on the last day, when we were going to the airport (at 2:45am) Grace was awake to see us off, and the kitchen staff had packed our favorite breakfast for us (they even remembered what we liked)! We had only planned to stay there for 3 days, but extended our stay for 7 days because we loved it so much. Grace and Neema were wonderfully accommodating, arranging trips for us on short notice - and everyone they put us in contact with (drivers, tour guides, kite-surfing instructors) was extremely kind and generous. A special thank you also to Baracka, Fareeda, Veronica and Victoria for always being so accommodating and friendly. Vacation never felt like this before. In other places you still feel like you’re thinking of things, looking for things, feeling somehow not at home… This was the first time I’ve gone on a vacation and really understood the meaning of that word. No worries at all, hakuna matata.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mvuvi Resort provides the perfect idyllic beach respite - it is quiet and relaxing. The staff were amazing - helpful and kind (and very accommodating when my outgoing flight got cancelled and I was rebooked on one leaving 5 hours later). I would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanna

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KNUT

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location - right on the beach - good vibes from all the staff, excellent food, absolutely loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Bratell

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berat Avni

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was beautiful and clean. The staff was very kind and helpfull whenever we had any request. There are many possibilities for trips. There is a variety for food and drinks. ATTENTION. If you book fullboard the drinks like soft drinks, water and cocktails are not included. Still everyday they provide a bottle of water. If you visit the beach there are many beach boys which try to sell you Accessoires and Trips. Nevertheless you have your own area on the beach which they cannot enter infront of the Hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stylish
Mvuvi is a lovely stylish boutique hotel , literally on a sandy beach , service is great and super friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Allison

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communication was not the greatest with staff which made my stay a bit stressful. Cute property if you’re traveling solo, coupleor small family. Wouldnt recommend for groups. Amenities are limited. And the food is subpar. Luckily there are other food options in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022