Kiwengwa Gulioni, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
#1 of 16 B&Bs and Inns in Zanzibar City
Guests' ChoiceBased on 49 B&B reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
6.7
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Zolela
South AfricaHorrible breakfast
Friendly Staff. Overall I will recommend this facility
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Toine
NetherlandsThe only thing I can think of is the breakfast, it was not bad, but it could have been better.
Good place to stay, friendly staff and everything is clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Mariam
United KingdomBreakfast options couldn’t have been better as my son doesn’t eat eggs and thats the only choice.
The staff were fabulous very friendly and always happy made our stay very enjoyable
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Daniel
United StatesBreakfast was always great and it was served at my room every morning on time. Even though the location is not a beachfront,the beach is only a five minute walk and the location is very secure.we would go for walks to the beach at any time of the night. If you are looking for a pocket friendly and convenient place to stay,this is yourbest bet.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Sven
GermanyBreakfast "only" till 10:00 😉
Very nice place to stay. Quit and also good for family's. Very polite personal, the rooms are good the pool is fine. Short walk to village or beach with some bars and restaurants. I recommend this place.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Olga
UkraineBreakfasts can be more varied.
Very helpful staff, they helped us with a taxi from the airport to the hotel, everyday brought tasty breakfast to the our terrace and cleaned our room every day! Also they made tasty pancakes and brought more fruits on the breakfast for my son. Big and clean swimming pool, very close to the beach (just 2 min walking), canopies above the beds and mosquito nets on the windows. Very nice and green territory. We were really enjoying that place!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Amanda
CanadaThe washer wasn’t working, so if that is important for your stay, you should check before you book. But there are plenty of places to dry your clothes if you need to do washing, so it wasn’t a big problem for us.
it was a little piece of paradise! The pool was a great break from the heat and the day beds were a great place to lounge. The staff were very attentive and the breakfast was great!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Sandi
SloveniaWe wished for more fruits for berakfast and maybe even something else than just watermelon 😉
Very nice and clean apartment, beautiful garden with the pool. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The owner Ali helped us arrange what we needed. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 3 March 2023
Nicole
United StatesRoad to the hotel was very poor.
Very helpful staff. Nice accommodations. Very clean, great value. Enjoyed breakfast each morning on our veranda. Helpful staff arranged transportation accommodations, money exchange, water purchase and places to eat.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Vivian
Czech RepublicThe guy in the reception is quite serious (if you compared him with the extremely friendly Tanzanian style) but he found our reservation and did our check in without problems. It is indeed hard for the taxi drivers to find the place! as it has 2 entrance, so might be that Google maps shows you an unnecessary workaround.
The ladies that clean the room and serve the breakfast are very nice! The breakfast is OK, nothing special but enough. The hotel is around 2min. walking distance from the beach. We had an issue with the TV that was not working, but after some 'pole, pole' and taking in consideration the African speed time they solved it. AC and fridge in the room. Internet at the room was sometimes not working, so for fast/speed connection, I would recommend to be close to the swimming pool area.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Ville
FinlandWe liked everything. Maybe for a longer stay (we stayed 8 nights), the breakfast could vary a bit more.
Baridi Villa is a great place. It is definitely worth the money. Staff are really happy and helpful. You can organise different trips through Baridi. The price for the trips and taxis are slightly more expensive what you can get from the beach but at least you don’t need to stress so much if it works out or not. The pool is perfect for kids. The rooms have smartTV with Netflix (you need your own account though).
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 5 December 2022
Adrian
Poland- flies
- tasty breakfasts - kind landlord - beds
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Denise
Austriaoutside in the sitting area are many moskitos
own frigde, TV, staff is nice, near the beach, very clean
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Denise
AustriaWhen you shower the whole bathroom is wet
Staff is very friendly, breakfast is good. You have an own fridge, TV
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 8 August 2022
Wesley
Netherlandsclean, friendly staff, nice pool, nearby the beach.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 July 2022
Denise
Austriavery friendly staff, near beach, good breakfast, very clean
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 10 March 2022
Emily
CanadaGreat value. Cheapest air conditioning option. Very short walk to the beach. Loved the breakfast served on the patio with coffee and fresh jucie. Asante!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 7 March 2022
Sylwia
United KingdomVery good location. House is clean and with worm water. House is cozy and quiet. Every apartment has a separate entrance and a private terrace. Breakfast is served in front of the house on the terrace. Everyone has their own privacy. . The staff is very polite and smiling.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 23 February 2022
Harry
GermanyVery good value for the price! Friendly staff. Cozy, very quiet and clean location, like a little paradise 🙏😎
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 6 February 2022
Yevhen
UkraineAwaresing, brakfest, staff , location, room with ac
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 5 February 2022
Tereza
TanzaniaCompared with another 2 accomodation I had at Zanzibar, the breakfast in here was quite poor - one small plate for whole room of pinapel, one omelette, mandazi and chapati for everyone.
This accomodation is quite far from the beach, but on the other hand there is very nice way. Rooms were very nice and clean. Working air condition and fan, boiling kettle and fridge with freezer in the room. Very kind and helpful staff members. Option on outside bad!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 30 January 2022
Linda
LatviaWater was fluctuating in pressure and in temperature. Direction markings from main road would be useful. Also name of the place on gate.
Exceptionally clean. Modern and well maintained. Staff was very welcoming. Breakfast was very good, with eggs of your choice, fresh juice. AC was very good, with option to regulate temperature. There was also a ceiling fan. We loved that we could wash our clothes free of charge. Washing machine was modern. We were there for only two nights, but after the first night we were offered room cleaning. Ocean is just few steps away. They have their own private pathway to it.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 26 January 2022
Mariia
UkraineThe breakfast is monotonous. We spent 5 days here and every breakfast was the same. There is no wi-fi in the room, only at the garden.
This villa is very clean and comfortable. To be specific, It was the cleanest place we spent in Tanzania during 2 weeks trip (5 hotels on the route). Location is also good, 2 minutest to the beach and 10-15 minutes to the mini market.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 2 January 2022
Mirela
RomaniaNot a lot of natural light in the room
The villa is a short walk away from the beach where you will find a lot of bars and restaurants. The room was very clean and comfortable, with AC, kettle and fridge. Breakfast was delicious and the staff very helpful. Great place for a short stay!
Stayed in December 2021
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