Diamonds Mapenzi Beach, Kiwengwa (Zanzibar)
Overview
Offering recreational facilities and a garden, the 5-star Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Kiwengwa hotel is conveniently located, approximately 6 km from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. At the resort, guests can find a tennis court to stay active.
Location
Surrounded by gardens, this Kiwengwa hotel is a 55-minute drive from Kisauni airport. A wide beach is 650m from the accommodation.
The hotel is also a short way from the Indian Ocean. Shooting Star Lodge is also situated around 10 minutes away by car.
Rooms
The rooms at the Mapenzi Kiwengwa have individual climate control and central heating. Some of them comprise a balcony and a terrace, appointed with a sofa set and a study desk. They come equipped with a coffee maker for self-catering along with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure. Featuring a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also come with toiletries and bathrobes. Enjoy views of the sea, while staying at this Kiwengwa property.
Eat & Drink
In-house Palm restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch, and dinner can be enjoyed at Suli Suli. The snack bar is ideal for a relaxing drink.
Leisure & Business
This hotel also offers a swimming pool and spa therapy for extra charge. The Mapenzi includes a fitness room, a spa salon to ensure guests maximum relaxation. The area is known for water sports activities and tennis. Corporate travellers will benefit from meeting rooms available on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Recommended for:
Spice tourExperience the exotic aroma and flavors of Zanzibar on a guided tour of a spice farm, where you'll get to see and sample a variety of spices.
Sunset dhow cruiseWatch the sun dip below the horizon while sailing on an authentic dhow boat, complete with drinks and snacks.
Beach volleyballGather a group of friends and play beach volleyball on the hotel's pristine white sand beach.
Yoga classesStart your day with a sunrise yoga class, taught by an experienced yoga instructor.
Swahili cooking classesLearn how to cook traditional Swahili dishes with the hotel chefs, using locally sourced ingredients.
Beach soccerJoin a pick-up game of beach soccer with other guests and staff on the hotel's beach.
- Snorkeling excursion
- African drumming lessons
- Beach bonfire
- Maasai village visit
- Henna tattooing
- Cycling tour
- Wine tasting
- Beach movie night
Location
* Situated on the eastern coast of Zanzibar, the hotel is near the Mnemba Atoll marine reserve and the historical Stone Town. * The neighborhood offers access to the House of Wonders museum, St. Monica's Hostel cultural tours, and local spice farms and marketplaces. * Kiwengwa Beach, Muyuni Beach, and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park are ideal for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.
- City landmarks
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