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Mvuvi Boutique Resort

4.0 star property
Unwind on your own slice of paradise with a rejuvenating spa massage or lounge by one of two pools under sun-kissed umbrellas.

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Signature Triple Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Signature Triple Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Beach bar
Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$417
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

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Signature Triple Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view

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

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Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | View from room

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

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Superior Triple Room, Partial Sea View

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

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Standard Double Room, Garden View

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

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Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Family Studio Suite, Sea View | Beach/ocean view

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

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Superior Quadruple Room, Partial Sea View

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
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

Map
East Coast, Kiwengwa, 2698

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 2 min walk
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 15 min drive
  • Pongwe Beach - 17 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 17 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 21 min drive

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

Upscale resort revitalised in 2024 and located near Kiwengwa Beach
You can look forward to a beach bar, a terrace and a garden at Mvuvi Boutique Resort. With a private beach, free beach cabanas and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling and boat tours. In addition to laundry facilities and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach towels and massage treatment rooms
  • Tour/ticket information, water sports equipment and a front desk safe
  • Beach umbrellas and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Mvuvi Boutique Resort offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Snorkelling
  • Spa tub
  • Water sports equipment

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

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 any questions, 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra 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

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

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 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
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

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

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mvuvi Boutique Resort on 10 Mar 2025 start from AU$400.59, 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.

Is Mvuvi Boutique Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mvuvi Boutique Resort located?

This Kiwengwa resort is on the beach, steps from Kiwengwa Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Pongwe Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Mvuvi Boutique Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 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

Lataryna

This was my best hotel stay in Zanibar. The staff was great and the dining service was so delicious! You can dine at both hotels. The body scrub massage is a must. The rooms was very clean and quiet. They accommodated my coconut allergies by going out buying me body wash, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

The most perfect relaxing holiday. I will refer people to visit this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew Everard

Everything was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

I can’t say enough wonderful things about my stay at Mvuvi. The facilities were amazing but the staff and their attention to detail was probably the best part. I felt pampered and so taken care of throughout my entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olesya

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

Iris

Lovely resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Fantastic location - right on the beach - good vibes from all the staff, excellent food, absolutely loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Beyond a beautiful setting, the staff and service make Mvuvi very special. Everyone is kind and helpful — including the drivers they use. They use a WhatsApp group to inform you of opportunities and activities. And a direct WhatsApp to organize transfers and answer questions. The breakfasts are delicious. I also loved the salt water pool. I stayed on the beach lounge side of the property in room 16 (up stairs) my colleague stayed in the room below (12) that had convenient walk out. Both had sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rosanna

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

8/10 Good

Petter

This is the second time I visit Mvuvi (July 2023). On the positive side the new hotel is very nice especially the new swimming pool. The food is unfortunately not the same standard as last year and inconcistent. Sometimes very good and sometimes disappointing. The service is also too slow. I also believe the prices for excursions and watersports are too high. We did all activities outside of the hotel at much lower costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Alicia

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

Lisa Virginia

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

Mohit

We had an amazing stay at Mvuvi and Zanzibar. Carolina arranged everything so easily and made our stay a relaxing one. All staff at Mvuvi make you feel at home. Views from the property are incredible. We will certainly come back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nithi

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

8/10 Good

a

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

David

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

tammy

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

Danielle

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

8/10 Good

ABDEL QADIR

Very small boutique resort in Kiwengwa which has direct access to the beach. The staff and service is exceptional and the dining and food was very delicious. The room is very rustic yet comfortable however it comes with minimal and basic amenities. My wife had two massages in the spa which were very relaxing. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a hotel in North East Zanzibar. The only minor hiccup was that I had purchased Half Board however, there was a miscommunication between Expedia and the Hotel and this issue was promptly resolved.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Berat Avni

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

10/10 Excellent

Uma

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

bibi

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024