We had a 9-night stay at Kisiwa in September 2025. On arrival we were personally greeted by the Management and staff and it set the tone. From then onwards, they knew our names and always tried to assist and were so friendly. Each night we enjoyed a 4-course dinner (we included breakfast&dinner) that took about an hour and half. We took our time because the restaurant area is an amazing "space" and we just enjoyed the evenings and also the company of the personal waiters. Although an a la carte menu most evening, the chef cooked a seperate dish for my 4-old every night, based on what she wanted. Then there was also a barbeque night with buffet. The dinners were awesome and it was more like fine dining. The hotel and grounds are beautiful and so well kept. You can see that they are continually aiming to improve their facilities and service. Every day I saw the Manager going around with key staff addressing and discussing issues, and you could literally see that "intent' to improve. You know that if you come next time, the place and service will be even better and further improved. The location is also good and about 15min walk to Paje town along the beach, which has many beach restuarants. The pool is nice and big and great for adults & kids. The gym was a bonus as many resorts do appear to have one. The place was so tranquil and relaxing. My 4-year old was a little sick when we arrived, and on the first night my wife could not go for dinner and they prepared a meal for her and brought it to the room. They also wanted to arrange a doctor to come to the hotel to see to her, although luckily not required in the end. When we departed, it felt like we were leaving family we stayed with and not a hotel. We hired a car and the roads in Zanzibar are not the greatest, and we had a tire burst shortly after leaving the hotel. The Client Manager wanted to personally come to us to help replace the wheel when we called him.

The facilities, the grounds, the pool, the resuarant, service and most importantly, the Management & Staff. Good location and beach area. Great value for money and definately highly recommended.

Very nice and spacious villas, equipped with everything you need. Beautiful surroundings. Staff very attentive. Food is good with sufficient selection. Every detail is taken care of and maintained. Pritty quite place, but we loved the tranquility.

Prices at the bar (cocktail prices are double than any other hotel/bar on that same beach)

Staff was amazing from Julius the General manager to Simba the dedicated staff to our family. everyone was welcoming and full of warmth. The concept of dedicating someone from the team to take care of you at the restaurant was amazing. Jumua Simba did a great job. Restaurant was great. We had the best food you can have in a trip. Very generous quantities and a wide variety of choices. The SPA was great. the location on the best side of the Paje beach was a blessing. The resort was an oasis of calmness and very suitable for families. No distractions and no touristic noise. It's an ideal place for relaxation.

Shower needs some attention. certain things are a bit pricy.

Everything was absolutely fantastic. Beautiful hotel with amazing beach, great big pool, big and clean rooms...honestly nothing we didn't like. Seafood BBQ on Wednesday dinner was lovely but we also recommend to book the private seafood bbq, romantic setting and tasty food! Location was perfect too, it was quiet to relax compared to the paje central, but also you can walk along the beach to get to the Paje central if you want local market or supermarket etc. Absolutely perfect in every way! After we checked out and went to another hotel, after spending a disappointing night there, we even decided to book Kisiwa again to go back as Kisiwa was exceeding our expectation in every single way, and they set the bar really high :) Most of all, the staff here is just out of this world. I've been lucky to visit 5 star hotels all over the world but have never experienced the service we received at Kisiwa. Friendly, attentive, all round really lovely people who's always ready and willing to help. They absolutely made our trip and we will be back this Christmas and New Year too! Absolutely recommend 10000% :) Sending our big big thanks to Julius, Bernard, Christopher, Omar, Ezra, Cornel, Rose, Mwambo, Hassan, Lucy, Salum, Salome, Steven-Francis, and everyone of the team of Kisiwa. See you again soon!

I have no complaint at all!

Our package included half-board. The breakfast offered a wide variety, and the dinner menu varied each evening, both of which were excellent.

Additional orders beyond the standard dinner package were somewhat costly, in my view.

Probably one of the best hotel/resort in Paje area and maybe even in Zanzibar overall. The resort is brand new, curated in every detail, huge private mini villas with private swimming pools. The interiors are very nice, combined with the surrounding nature and mixed at best. From the point of view of the facility, you will struggle to find something nicer and better included in the nature. The food is extraordinarily good, we had half board so breakfast and dinner, quality of the products is amazing, the quantity and the variety of the food is on the level of the best restaurant in Zanzibar (tried may of them) personally we could not ask for more. Particular point to be noted is the Staff, from the manager to the last cleaner present in the resort they are all extremely nice, supportive, attentive in any of your needs and often anticipating the same. Team is well well trained brining your overall experience to a great lev, to give you an idea to increase and make your staying smoother you will have the same waiter/responsible for you for breakfast and dinner so she learn your preferences, details and what do you like the most. Not to forget the beach in front (connected) to the resort which makes everything perfect.

Nothing to be not liked, price is on a higher side but for this kind of service and place nothing to comment negative.

Probably the best hotel I ever stayed at. Driven in no small part by the staff. Shaibu the gardener. Lawi from guest relations. Joseph in the reception. Fahad and all the other amazing people in the restaurant. I had so many wonderful conversations with everyone and they were all great hosts and very professional. Thank you also to everyone where I forgot the names. I stayed with my son (13) for 5 days in a villa. Everything worked and there was attention to the smallest details. The food was great and the pool area and beach outstanding. It is a small walk - or taxi / tuk tuk ride - from central Paje but that only means a bit more peace and quiet. After staying at Kisiwa I went on to stay in central Paje on two different hotels (could not get a single place that had availability throughout) and I would stay at Kisiwa again any time. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Words truly fall short when it comes to describing our unforgettable stay at Kisiwa on the Beach Resort in Zanzibar. From start to finish, everything was absolute perfection — this place is more than a resort; it’s a sanctuary of pampering, peace, and paradise. 🌴✨ Let’s start with the staff — every single person we encountered was warm, professional, and genuinely caring. But a special shoutout to Simba, our incredible waiter, who went above and beyond to make our stay extra special. Simba’s service was exceptional — thoughtful, attentive, and so kind. He made us feel truly seen and celebrated. Thank you, Simba, for taking such good care of us — you are a gem! 💫 We were spoiled every day with amazing food — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. And the birthday cake… wow. It was absolutely delicious, and honestly one of the best we’ve ever had! Moist, perfectly sweet, and presented with so much joy. Speaking of joy — the dancing, the music, the birthday songs — everything felt like a celebration of life and love. The attention to detail in every moment, from the room setup to the personalized service, was mind-blowing. Every touch felt intentional and full of heart. The resort itself is stunning — clean, beautifully designed, and set against the breathtaking turquoise waters of Zanzibar. We truly felt like royalty. 👑 If you’re looking for a place that combines natural beauty, outstanding hospitality, delicious food, and a soul-soothing atmosphere, Kisiwa on the Beach is it. This is a 5-star experience in every possible way — worth every single penny and then some. Thank you, Kisiwa team, for a stay we will never forget. We’re already dreaming of coming back. 💙🌊

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Absolutely gorgeous resort, loved every part of it

I was disappointed to see how little concern to the environment was given. 500ml water in plastic bottles, with no option to refill, so wasteful :( Also, I realise there are bugs on the island, but was disappointed to be sitting on the patio one evening and be witnessing a man dressed in full hazmat suit, spraying the whole resort. Really did not enjoy that

We just love Kisiwa! Beautiful place, great customer care and service and amazing stuff! Food was also delicious! Cincerelly we couldn’t have enjoyed it more! We were with our 1 year old baby Bruno and the stuff, on top of being very nice and friendly, helped us a lot with a super active baby Bruno. He is in love with Simba (I think Bruno already missing him), and with Amina (visiting her daily in the boutique). Lidya take a great care of us! Nassir was super nice and friendly. I litterally can go and name all the stuff from bar and restaurant to the general manager. They made our stay special! Definitely going back soon!