Kivuli Beach Resort Paje

Hotel is great and I was enjoying to stay there. It’s a perfect location in quiet place, but if live music or all night party needed - there are multiple other beachfront hotels not far away. I’m glad we stayed in Kivuli resort and have had a private oceanfront villa. Staff is great and always ready to help. The chef is fantastic and you have a lot of options to pickup up. Otherwise I strongly recommend this resort and when I be back I will be happy to stay in Kivuli resort again! 5 out of 5!!!

Well – we’ve been coming to Zanzibar for over 10 years now and have stayed more than 20 times. Most of the time, I don’t write reviews – but occasionally I do. Either because something was truly outstanding, or because there’s a lot of room for improvement. In the case of Kivuli, unfortunately, quite a few things need to be improved. So, what could be done better? I'm referring specifically to the Luxury Family Villas: Cleanliness/Condition: While the staff clearly puts in effort, the villa – despite being relatively new – is already in poor condition. It should have been built better from the start. Insects can get in everywhere, and using chemicals to fight them isn’t a sustainable solution. Privacy: In theory, you have a private villa all to yourself – which sounds great. But in practice, staff members are present in your private space throughout the day, which takes away from the feeling of seclusion. Costs: Yes, the villa comes with a large private pool, which surely drives the price. But we’ve never been charged for water in any hotel in Zanzibar before. Even though breakfast is included, things like coconut water are charged at a steep price. Staff: Extremely friendly – but consistently late for everything. Outdoor Shower: Unfortunately, the only shower option is outdoors. While some people might find that charming, we would have preferred to shower without the company of insects. Would we return? Probably not. We just don’t believe in the Kivuli concept – too much would need to change. And perhaps the real issue is expectations: when you pay over $350 per night, things really should be spot on.

Abbiamo trascorso al Kivuli 2 splendide settimane ! La posizione è perfetta in riva al mare al margine della spiaggia di Paje quindi a due passi dalla "movida" diurna e notturna ma al contempo molto tranquillo e rilassante . Le ville sono immerse in una bellissima vegetazione a ridosso della spiaggia... impagabile svegliarsi guardando il mare direttamente dal letto(molto grande e comodissimo!) Tutto il personale ( il gestore Juan e tutti i ragazzi dello staff) è molto gentile e cordiale e pronto a soddisfare ogni richiesta. Un grazie particolare al cuoco che ci ha deliziato con piatti della cucina locale (non presenti in menù) e a Shomi (non so se si scrive cosi) che ci ha "accudito" tutti i giorni col suo simpatico sorriso. Consigliamo vivamente il Kivuli sia per una vacanza rilassante sia per i più sportivi ( ottima la scuola di kite!) Noi torneremo sicuramente Asante Sana ❤️ Anna e Alessio

Thank you to the warm and friendly staff who supported me throughout my stay! And thank you to the manager for providing me with a yoga mat doe the duration of my stay :) can’t wait to come back!!

This hotel has the perfect location, it’s right at the end of Paje beach, stretched overlooking the sea. The area from the villas to the beach is shaded. We booked a regular gardenview room, but were upgraded to the oceanview bungalow. Juan, the manager, was very helpful and courteous! All rooms are newly built, and very nice in design. Daily room cleaning was twice a day. The areas are sprayed for bugs, so you don’t have to worry about mosquitos. The resort has a really good chef, highly recommended to try many dishes at the restaurant. Even if you are not staying at the hotel, the ocean front restaurant is amazing for drinks or lunch! The beach bar with swing is very cool to relax by. We were there in October, the resort had another area of addition to be built in the main area and the pool, which should be finished soon. From the resort tour, it would look amazing when done! Also, if you are staying as a larger family, I highly recommend the large villas with private pool! Very private and nice! The resort has a kite surfing school as well, if you are learning or just would like to rent equipment. You can also rent SUP board and other water equipment. I highly recommend this resort if you’d like to stay in a quiet, well-taken care of resort, just relaxing, but still be in the walking distance towards the main tourist area.

Kivuli, the hidden gem of Paje Travelling such lengths as Oslo - Zanzibar, you don’t want any surprises upon arrival. Thankfully, the only surprise which met me was AirFrance losing my baggage. The stay at Kivuli was far better than I dared to imagine, and I loved every second there. From the helpful and nice presence of the GM Jon, to the humble and brilliant owner, Abeid, they made the vibe feel nothing less of home. I travelled with friends, but we all stayed in different locations in Paje, and we all agreed that I won regarding accommodations. Kivuli was by far the best. I even checked out from a villa earlier during my stay in another area in Paje, just to get another day at Kivuli. Amazing location, people and food. Best place in Paje, without a doubt. I will be back, hopefully in December. Thank you for making my Zanzibar experience, Kivuli❤️