Zuri Zanzibar is a beachfront resort at Kendwa on Zanzibar’s north-west coast, with a 32 m infinity pool and about 300 m of private sand. It suits couples and families who want a west-facing beach and sunsets, and who are comfortable in a resort of this size.
The Oloi Selects view of Zuri Zanzibar
Kendwa is known for a beach that stays swimmable through the day, and also for its monthly full-moon party. These notes come from trade listings, and we mark the points we verify.
At a glance
- About 55 bungalows, suites and villas according to one trade listing, including Jacuzzi suites, two- and three-bedroom villas and ocean-view bungalows. We confirm this in your quote.
- A 32 m infinity pool, three restaurants and four bars.
- About 300 m of private sand on a west-facing beach. The listing says the tides keep swimming safe all day.
- MAUA wellness centre, a spice garden with yoga and cooking classes, snorkelling, diving lessons, non-motorised water sports and kitesurfing. Day trips run to Tumbatu Island, Mnemba Atoll and Stone Town.
- Event flag: Kendwa Beach hosts a full-moon party every month, according to The Citizen. We check your dates against the moon calendar and ask the resort about noise on those nights.
Who it suits
Couples and families who want sunsets, a beach that can be swum from all day and a full resort programme.
Who it does not suit
Clients who want privacy or silence on full-moon nights. A resort of this size is likely to take group bookings, so we ask about groups for your dates.
Its place in a route
Usually two to four nights after a safari. The transfer time from the airport is confirmed in your quote.
Families
The listing welcomes children under 12 and mentions kids’ activities. It gives no minimum age. We confirm this in your quote.
Getting there
Via Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. The listing gives no transfer time. We confirm this in your quote. Zanzibar and Pemba are malaria areas, and our quotes include yellow fever and malaria guidance.
What the rate usually excludes
The listing quotes half-board (breakfast and dinner), so lunch, drinks, activities and excursions are usually extra. We confirm this in your quote.
What we would choose instead
For a quieter north-west stay with butlers, we look at Kilindi Zanzibar. For a smaller adults-only stay on the east coast, we look at The Palms Zanzibar.
Last checked against the property’s own information: October 2026. Details change, so we confirm them again when we quote your itinerary.