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Aya Beach Bungalows

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Kizimkazi MkunguniView location

9.2/10Excellent136 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Aya Beach Bungalows

With a stay at Aya Beach Bungalows in Kizimkazi, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Kizimkazi Beach and a 4-minute drive from Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. This beach hotel is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from Jambiani Beach and 18.6 mi (30 km) from Paje Beach.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 50 kilometers. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's beachfront restaurant, where you can dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

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Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

With a stay at Aya Beach Resort in Kizimkazi, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Kizimkazi Beach and a 4-minute drive from Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. This beach hotel is 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Paje Beach and 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Jambiani Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 5:30 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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 4.00 per person, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
    • A late check-out fee will be charged
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

Nearby attractions

Kizimkazi Beach 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque 3.2 km / 2 mi
Dimbani Beach 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Salaam Cave Aquarium 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Mchangamble Beach 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Makunduchi Beach 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Mtende Beach 20 km / 12.4 mi
Jambiani Beach 23.1 km / 14.3 mi
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park 26.3 km / 16.3 mi
Swahili Cave 29.6 km / 18.4 mi
Kuza Cave 29.9 km / 18.6 mi
Kite Centre Zanzibar 29.9 km / 18.6 mi
Paje Beach 30.9 km / 19.2 mi
Maalum Cave Pool 31.3 km / 19.5 mi
Bwejuu Beach 35.1 km / 21.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 20
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Bikes available
  • Bar
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  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • TV lounge
  • Spa treatments
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Fitness
  • Beach volleyball
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • QUADRUPLE OCEAN FRONT ONE BEDROOMQUADRUPLE • OCEAN FRONT ONE BEDROOMQUA.B1-OF

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    QUADRUPLE OCEAN FRONT ONE BEDROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    OCEAN FRONT ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.B1-OF

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.OM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE OCEAN VIEWDBL.DX-OV

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    DOUBLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-OV

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  • TWIN DELUXE GARDEN VIEWTWIN • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWTWN.DX-GV

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    TWIN DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.DX-GV

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  • TWIN COMFORTTWIN • COMFORTTWN.OM

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    TWIN COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: TWN.OM

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  • VILLA ONE BEDROOMVILLA • ONE BEDROOMVIL.B1

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    VILLA ONE BEDROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.B1

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE SEA VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE SEA VIEWDBL.DX-VM

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    DOUBLE DELUXE SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-VM

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE PARTIAL OCEAN VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE PARTIAL OCEAN VIEWDBL.DX-PO

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    DOUBLE DELUXE PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-PO

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN COMFORT SEA VIEWTWIN • COMFORT SEA VIEWTWN.OM-VM

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    TWIN COMFORT SEA VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.OM-VM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDBL.DX-GV

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    Aya Beach Bungalows

    DOUBLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-GV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Aya Beach Bungalows

9.2
Excellent
136 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
Jacqueline
Das Zimmer war gdadaseräumig, Personal mega
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2025
Viktoria
Stunning sunsets and beautiful food. Favourite was fish curry!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Laurynjanet F.
Loved the food so much. The property has an awesome view. But would advice management to look into providing more comfortable beddings
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
Incredible staff. They will do everything to make your stay the best. Very clean room as well.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Terrence
I wish I could’ve stayed longer.
Aya Beach is a perfect place for a relaxing getaway. I was only able to stay for 2 nights on a solo trip, but will try and return with family for a longer stay.
The room was excellent and well maintained, with a comfortable bed.
The shower had good water pressure and warmed very quickly.
The service was excellent as well, with friendly and attentive staff at reception, restaurant and bar.
I really appreciated the beachfront gym facility and the pool was perfect for cooling off.
The stairs down to the beach were very handy as well.
Highly recommended.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Alain

Perfection

Magnifique endroit, tout y était parfait, une des belles place de Zanzibar pour un séjour parfait.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2025
Jonas

Mysigt boende

Fint hotell med härligt boende och det ligger precis vid stranden. Bra mat men kanske något dyr och för lite variation. Härlig frukost med grattis tillval på olika ägganrättningar som är toppen goda.
Tre nätter känns som lagom för detta boende sedan blir det enformigt. Men lungt och supermysigt.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2025
Oliver
Really a nice place with amazing staff. The beach is the best we tried on Zanzibar.
Great food!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
stephane

Extraordinaire

Depuis mon arrivé jusqu'à mon départ le séjour a été magnifique. Disponibilité du personnel, leur gentillesse et leur sourire feront de votre séjour un instant mémorable. Dans une très belle plage, au contact de la population locale vous vous baignerez dans des eaux cristallines. Villa signature très confortable et bien aménagée. Lieu paisible et reposant. Petite structure loin de ces complexes hôteliers bruyant et surpeuplée. De plus la cuisine est très bonne avec un choix à la carte, rien à voir avec ces bouffet qu'on vous propose. Tout était parfait!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Robin

Perfect!

Our stay at Aya Beach Resort was absolutely amazing and I loved everything about it! This hotel has the best vibe, food, staff and resort area overall. I really recommend it!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Laura
Beautiful place, absolutely loved our stay. The only exception was the very slippery floor in our room, but apart from that it was perfect!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Laurie
Aya and the surrounding beach were incredible! The facilities were more than I could have hoped for and the staff top notch.

I underestimated how remote and underdeveloped Kazimkazi was- while I felt safe, so many people trying to sell me something made me not want to leave the hotel. (There is no ATM in town!)

An unexpected highlight were the Maasai staff! Absolute pleasure having the opportunity to get to know more about that community.

I would absolutely recommend and will return.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
Rhonda R
Very beautiful place to relax and recharge. Food and staff are excellent
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Aya Beach Stay

Aya Beach resort is a really lovely and quiet hotel tucked away in the corner of the beach. It has direct access to the beach and when the tide is up, you can go from the stairs to the ocean and have a swim.

The food was really tasty and had good sized portions, they have specials that change daily which is a nice touch. If you fancy changing it up a bit, there is a really amazing local restaurant about 5 minute walk down the beach, called Sunset which serves amazing seafood at a good price.

The beach is hard to relax on when the tide is up, but around the pool is full of sand so it gives you the vibe you are sitting on the beach anyway.

The one negative, which is not Aya’s fault is the beach is full of beach boys trying to drag you in for a chat to sell you an excursion, which after a while becomes really annoying! You just need to tell them no and ask them to leave you alone. Stay away from a person called Mr Cool, he will not give you a nice experience and will not pay the local people their deserved money if you pay him.

Overall, a lovely stay and we would recommend to others if staying in Kizimkazi.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2023
Karin

Best week imaginable!

Thank you so much Aya Beach Hotel for a wonderful week. Staff has been so friendly and helpful, food delicious and room clean and comfortable. We are so happy!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2022
Rob
Amazing location and restaurant
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2022
Stefana
The property is beautifully located on a quiet beach, with breathtaking sunsets. The bungalows have been recently redone, every detail in the room and bathroom remind you of Africa. Very clean, with wonderful staff ( lead by the manager, Mr. Luis), good fresh, tasty food ( fruit, fish and seafood, freshly squeezed juice) and good cocktails.
Definitely coming back!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2022
BOGDAN
Very chill environment, no noise.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2022
Andrew

Very Relaxed

Very relaxing. Very quiet. Beautiful beach in front of property.
Slightly understaffed in restaurant / bar, but food well priced and very good.
If you want to relax, i would strongly reccomend
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2022
André
A really beautiful place. Probably the best location in Kizimkazi, right on the most beautiful white beach.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2022
Amanda L.

Great Location

Enjoyable setting on the beach. Clean and well designed rooms. Friendly staff.
Partner
4/10
Poor
05 Jan 2020
HawaiiK
Pick up from the airport by hotel over 1 hour late. Called hotel multiple times each time was told will get call back in 5 minutes but never got called. Finally arrived at hotel not even an apology. Then hot water doesn't work in room. Was told I didn't know how to use faucets until I convinced them to fix it. So they fixed it, but on the final day the hot water didn't work again, plus now no cold water either. Hotel itself was ok, but just too many problems with service. You will be frustrated if you encounter any problems because the staff will tell you hakuna mutata - no problems. Yes, no problems for the, plenty problems for you.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Nov 2019
Zhenya

Good place BUT awful management!

The place is good and the stuff is kind BUT we have a terrible experience connected with our reservation. We've booked and paid a delux double room with qween bed and sofa bed and sea view and we received a comfort double room with no sofa , smaller and with suspicous view from the litte windows instead. We have a terrible view from one of the windows of a moldy wall. We have some problems with the bathroom faucet. It was hard to control the temperature of the water.And the management do nothnig. They gave us Bungalow N 1. DO not go for it. This is their worst room. The manager of the hotel told us to deal the problem with the site that we booked the room from. This is unprofessional and rude. We were totaly disappointed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
We absolutely loved our time at Aya Beach Bungalows! We had the bungalow that had french doors all along the front side (bungalow 12) so our first view in the morning and last view at night was right at the Indian ocean!! The tide rolls in late afternoon and remains high until around 8-9 am. The sound of the waves crashing up against the sea wall is so wonderful. Food was good, staff was soooo helpful and friendly. The infinity pool is a great option if you do not want to do the beach and ocean. We really had an excellent stay and I had no complaints. I would highly recommend this place, and I recommend paying the slightly higher fee for bungalow 12 as the view is simply outstanding.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2019
Eduardo Jr
everything was good. only thing unacceptable was the fridge. so many black molds! the cancerous ones!
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Aya is a beautiful property and the photos on the web were truthful. Everything was perfect, however, we had a little issue at the end of our stay when the manager asked us to come and pay for the accommodation. We had already paid through Expedia, and the management didn't seem to be aware of this until I went online and found the receipt showing payment. Seems there should have been better communication between the property and Expedia.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Aya beach hotel is a really lovely place to stay! Well located on the beach next to the village, it’s a relaxing place. The restaurant serves good dishes and the staff is really kind!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Room was clean and comfortable with a modern toilet/shower (many bungalows have questionable facilities).
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2019
Verified traveler

Nice stay

Very nice place. Food and drink selection very limited. Wifi was not working during our stay. The location is absolutely stunning and very secluded.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2019
Benjamin

Perfect place to unwind

My girlfriend and I spent 3 wonderful days at Aya Beach Bungalows. We were quite exhausted coming off of some days hiking and on safari, and it was the perfect play to relax and unwind. The grounds are beautiful - next to the ocean, great pool, everything well maintained - and the staff were equally welcoming. We were too tired to take advantage of any of the excursions, but there are quite a few options and the staff is more than willing to assist with bookings. Though we did not at all consider it a negative, I will mention that it is a very calm and quiet environment. If you're looking for nightlife and parties, I would steer more towards the north of the island. But if you need a place to catch some z's, read a book, and be treated to excellent food, then I can think of no place better to adopt as your temporary island home.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2019
Eunice
Excellent experience! Would go back in a heartbeat. Friendly staff always eager to help and make your stay comfortable!! Love, love it!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2019
eleonoracb
The property is truly a piece of paradise and it looks just like in the pictures! We stayed in room 12 which is THE BEST BUNGALOW as it's right on the beach, so you wake up in the morning in front of the ocean. The food is really good, although the menu does not change so after a week you are ready for a change.
Just a heads up: All-inclusive does not include ANY drinks (not even water).
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NOTE FOR COUPLES TRAVELLERS: the property is kids friendly, and being a boutique resort, it means that if there are crying/spoiled kids on the property, there is no way to escape it...
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2019
Raksha

Nice place and great sunsets

Its a lovely place , rooms are clean and comfortable and the food is quite good.
The access to the dolphin tour which is 10 mins by boat is a big plus.
My only beef with the place is that everything is charged in US dollars which is not very convenient for Tanzanians who earn in shillings and end up paying the US Dollar rates.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2019
Eduardo

Fav new spot in ZNZ

Favorite new spot in Zanzibar. Quiet, private beach, near the souther tip where the dolphins are. Super family friendly.
Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2018
Arne

Amazing plaze (for Zanzibar at least)

Very happy with our stay at Aya Beach bungalows.
Staff is amazingly friendly, room was nice and clean (daily houskeeping).
The food was very good in comparison to other plaves.
Nice pool, nice beach close by.
Not kmutch to do other than chilling or booking expensive day tours (but they are expensive anywhere on Zanzibar).

Only complaints would be the mini fridge in the room that did not work but gave you electric shocks. Managment was informed, but nothing happend.
And the super old aircon that needed a push start from the outside to work.

But in general the nicest place we stayed at in Zanzibar
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2018
Allison

Relaxation in a Beautiful Setting

My friends and I stayed at the Aya Beach Bungalows after we hiked Kilimanjaro and it was a great location for relaxation on a beautiful coast. Those working there were super friendly and the food was fantastic. We had breakfast and dinner included and it was the best food we had in Zanzibar. We arranged tours a bit outside the area so didn't end up exploring the area right around the Aya Beach (it was a drive to get from place to place). The only negative I can think of was that the beds were really hard. Like no give hard haha, but after sleeping on the ground on the mountain it didn't seem too bad.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2018
yetheen

A True Gem

From the moment us newlyweds entered Aya Beach Bungalow we knew we had found a true gem, nestled in a small rural fishing village away from any hustle and bustle. The friendly and welcoming personality of every staff member made our stay even more memorable with Mohammed, the bungalow manager overseeing all residents needs and ensuring every detail of the accommodation was in order. With his busy schedule he still managed to engage and support the local community by awarding them with small businesses by contracting them our daily beach activities and site seeing which where meticulously catered. The views where breathtaking and photo's could not capture the true beauty and serene essence of the island. We would surely recommend Aya Beach Bungalow to those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy the simplisticity and tranquillity of the ocean and the islands Zanzibar has to offer.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2018
Nicole

Just Book It

These bungalows are so cute and CLEAN! I loved the bathroom set up too. You’re literally right in the beach and have a consistent beautiful view. There isn’t much to do around in the area but they do over snorkeling and other water tours. It great for a view day I’d youre looking to get a for bit. Super tranquil.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
Good hotel. Friendly , helpful staff and good food. Still need improvement on breakfast option for the bed and breakfast. But over all had a great time and beach view is amazing!
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Good overall just lacking in details

Great setting and view with nice pool. Good restaurant with friendly wait staff. Food prices reasonable and must try the seafood platter. Had a relaxing time but if you have just come from staying in nice lodges during safari trip, this is sort of a step down to overall accommodation and service. Clean basic rooms. No bottled waters in the room. No kettles in the room. So ended up having to buy bottled water from restaurant at usd2. There was no greeting or anyone to assist when you first arrive. Towels at the beach deck chairs were not changed daily. They simply fold it back up. If you are after basic beach front accomodation with not much expectation, highly recommended it.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2017
adam

Must stay here

has the best view, very good service, very good staff especially the manager Mohammed.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2026
Jon
Vi hadde problemer med vannet. Viste seg å være et sprukket vannrør. De brukte 1 dag for å fikse det. Problemet er dårlig internkontroll. De burde ha sjekket slike ting før vi sjekket inn. Men det gjelder alle hoteller av de vi har overnattet i. Alltid en eller annen mangel. Og de klarer ikke fikse det med en gang. Vi overnattet på 5 steder og det var alltid en mangel. Vann var det største problemet. Derfor mener jeg at der var dårlig vedlikehold.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Martin
Fantastisk beliggenhet , hyggelig personale og en rolig atmosfære.
Kort vei til landsby, med lokal mat og mye interessant å se. Fiskerne kommer i land grytidlig og har auksjon på morgenen. Vi bestilte halvpensjon (half board) og det var lønnsomt økonomisk.
Super frokost!
4/10
Poor
14 Feb 2026
Kadir
Das Zimmer war in einem schlechten Zustand, sowie das Bad. Preis Leistung passt nicht.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2026
Måns
Aya is a chill place to visit. We stayed in a bungalow which was very nice with ocean view. Great sunsets, good food and chill vibe in Kizimkazi.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2026
Angel
Muy buena localización junto al mar. Habitación bien.
Comida muy buena de calidad y cantidad
Trato del personal excelente
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2025
Melissa
Alles war Mega schön
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
Georgia
Sehr schöne Bungalows, netter Strand mit hübschen kleinen Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
Anniken
Rent rom, noe problematisk med aircondition. Men ellers suverent.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
09 Aug 2025
Nasser
Soso
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Valentina
The resort was very beautiful, the staff was super friendly, the food was delicious, and the pool was great. You could book activities directly from the hotel. All in all, it was an amazing stay and we would definitely come back again.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2025
Julia
We had an amazing stay.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2025
Werner
Insgesamt ist der Aufenthalt sehr positiv zu bewerten. Auffallend ist die Freundlichkeit aller Hotelangestellten, besonders im Servicebereich.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Ines
Ein kleines Paradies. Wir waren rundum zufrieden. Toller Service, nettes Personal, liebevoll gestaltete Anlage, Essen sehr lecker. Ruhig und sehr erholsam. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Ngadhnjim
It deserves the 5 stars! Everything was just as good as it can be! The rooms super clean and with a very nice vibe! The Pool so welcoming. The many sitting and laying possibilities in a wonderful garden adds to it. Speechless! To top it all, it was the People! The staff where amazing! So friendly and always with a smile, ready to help you on anything.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2025
Mark

Venligt personale, og godt til prisen

Det sødeste personale på Aya, men hotellet virker lidt som om at det har haft sin storhedstid. Dog fint til prisen
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2025
Anders

Best place at Zanzibar?

Fantstic place by a beautiful beach with limited number of other resorts. We had the luxury of staying at the Sunset Villa just by the sea and beautiful sunsets. The Aya Beach team treated us as royals and always with a smile. Special thanks to Salim, Ireme, Juma, Flora and Julian!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Tone

Quiet nice beach front oasis!

Really quiet nice place. Good beach for swimming to be Zanzibar! Charming villa with outdoor bath - wich was a bit unpractical when the rain season was starting those days. But worth the stay! Plenty of food for fullboard .
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Mar 2025
Berkin
Toller Strand, sehr wenige Verkäufer am Strand. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, professionell und zuvorkommend. Die Qualität der Speisen war in Ordnung. Wenig Auswahl für Vegetarier. Nichtsdestotrotz kann man die Küche auf weitere vegetarische Optionen ansprechen. Zimmer und Pool-Anlage haben sicherlich schon bessere Tage gesehen. Dennoch war alles sauber.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2025
Yagmur
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen! Die Sonnenuntergänge während des Abendessens waren atemberaubend, und wir hatten das beste Thunfischsteak unseres Lebens. Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und aufmerksam.

Einziger Nachteil war, dass das Zimmer leicht feucht und modrig gerochen hat.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2025
Florian

best resort on the island…

it was a very nice stay there! we booked it few days later again. food is like heaven! salim, our waiter read every wish from our eyes… had a lot of fun…whole stuff is smiling and friendly… we‘ll come again for sure
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Rebecca

Beautiful place

We had a great time at Aya Beach. The property is beautifully located on a quiet beach with breathtaking sunsets🌅 The vibe was peaceful and laidback - perfect for those who wants to relax and recharge. The food was very tasty, staff was friendly and the room was clean. Hakuna matata!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2024
Jan Erik

Hyggelig sted men dessverre dårlig oppfølging.

Hyggelig sted med flott bassengområde og nydelig strand. Koselig restaurant med helt ok mat. Veldig fint beplantet på hele området.
Hotellet brukte masaier som vakter, som oppleves mye hyggeligere enn uniformerte vakter som er vanlig andre steder.

Vi ble dessverre matforgiftet første kvelden. Bra oppfølging de første dagene. Vi ba om bekreftelse på at vi ble syke under oppholdet, noe vi aldri fikk. Vi ble heller ikke kontaktet om dette etter avreise som de lovet. Dermed ble helhetsopplevelsen preget av det.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2024
Klaus
Alles Topp!
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2023
eva

Proche d’un village de pêcheur, belle vue

Très bon séjour, belle vue, lieu vivant par la proximité du village, ce qui fait le charme de l’hôtel. Peut être améliorer la liter
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2023
Verified traveler
Posizione fantastica sul mare. Ottimo il ristorante. Perfetto per una vacanza in relax
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2023
Lulle

Hakuna matata

Fantastisk søde lokale medarbejdere alle steder. Smilende og imødekommende. Ikke det bedste snorkling sted, men skøn strand
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2022
Mathäus

Wunderbare Anlage

Aya beach Bungalows ist eine Wunderbare Unterkunft! Mit einem wahnsinnigen Ausblick auf das Meer. Der Service ist ausgezeichnet, alle sehr nett und aufmerksam. Das essen ist sehr lecker! Die gesamte Anlage ist sehr gepflegt, sowie die Zimmer. Es wurde regelmäßige sauber gemacht . Wir wurden es jedem 100% weiter empfehlen!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2022
CCM

Top locatie.

Een leuke, rustige locatie gelegen aan een mooie wit strand en blauwe zee. Op 1 tot 2 minuten lopen ben je bij het centrum van het dorpje wat zich ook afspeelt aan het strand.
De service van de medewerkers is top net als het restaurant.

We hebben met een auto het eiland doorkruist waarbij we diverse hotels hebben gehad. Deze locatie behoort zeker bij onze favorieten en een mooie afsluiting van de vakantie.
Zelfs een late check out was gratis.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2021
Teresa
De Aya Beach Bungalows zijn prachtig gelegen aan het strand. De bungalows zijn eenvoudig maar schoon en netjes. De kamer is wel wat aan de kleine kant en wat donker. Je kunt ook lekker eten in het restaurant op het terras met een prachtig uitzicht op het oceaan. Het ontbijt menu is vrij uitgebreid en je kunt je ontbijt zelf samenstellen. Met elke ochtend een verse sap van watermeloen. Een echte aanrader!
Het personeel is vriendelijk en behulpzaam en als je een keer een halfuur voor de openingstijd van het restaurant wilt ontbijten, is dit geen enkel probleem.
Kortom, we vonden de Aya Beach bungalows een zeer fijne accomodatie.
Wat wellicht ook belangrijk kan zijn voor sommigen, is de locatie. De Aya Beach Bungalows bevindt zich in Kizimkazi, in het zuiden van Zanzibar. Hier heb je minder hotels/resorts dan bv. in het oosten. Het is minder toeristich en daarom meer puur.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2020
Markus
Sehr schönes Freiluftbadezimmer. Wahnsinnig toller Blick aus das Meer. Stilvoll eingerichteter Bungalow.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Feb 2020
Cyril

Splendide séjour

Splendide moment de détente, l’équipe d’accueil est sympathique, tous le monde est d’une gentillesse extraordinaire, nous y retournerons c’est sûr, endroit calme, bon marché, nourriture rapport qualité prix très accessible 20€ la langouste. Splendide plat local, curry fish et thon extra... merci à toute l’équipe de Aya beach
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Suveræn personale - søde og imødekommende, og rigtig lækker morgenmad.

Hotellet skulle oplyse om de høje tax, der er, når man bestiller ture samt når man betaler med kort.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Die Bungalows sehen auf den Bildern grösser aus als sie in live sind. Viel platz zum auspacken und ausbreiten hat man nicht. Kühlschrank war ebenfalls defekt. Haben 2 mal der Rezeption bescheid gebeben passiert ist aber trotzdem nichts. Erst nach der 3 beschwerde per mail und 2 tage vor der abreise wurde er dann ausgetauscht. Von dem frühstück darf und sollte man nicht viel erwarten. Wer sehr gerne und ausgiebig frühstückt wird nicht erfreulich sein da krin buffet und nur eine kleine auswahl auf dee karte. Hinzu kommt es das es sehr lange gedauert hat bis es kam. Von tag zu tag immer mehr am letzten tag waren es dann bereits 40 min bis dann mal unser frühstück kam. Ebenfalls waren des öfteren keine bananen oder avocados morgens da oder die melonen schmeckten nach zwiebeln. Wenn man mittags oder abend essen möchte was auch nur im hotel möglich ist da weit und breit nichts ist hat man nach 2 tagen die karte durch und weiss ebenfalls nicht mehr was man noch essen kann. Hier kommt ebenfalls hinzu sehr lange warte zeiten und das essen ist ebenfalls nicht der knaller. Das curry beef ist hart oder das chicken schmeckt nach fisch. Ich muss dazu sagen das wir 10 tage da waren und da kann ich wirklich nur von abraten. 2 tage völlig in ordnung da weil die anlage und die bungalows wirklich sehr schln sind. Das personal ist auch super freudlich und hat sich auch immer sehr bemüht und gekümmert und uns. Ebenfalls kein supermarkt etc im dorf vorhanden.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The place is just amazing!!!!

We spent a week at aya beach and did not want to leave. Everything was perfect. The bungalow was spacious, nicely decorated, super clean with a great view. The pool is super nice with an amazing view on the beach/ocean. Kizimkazi is a great place to stay in zanzibar Island.
The restaurant serves great food as well.
The best part of this place is the staff. The people at aya beach are the extremely nice and made our stay wonderful. Dont hesitate to do the day tours with the hotel guides (tobi's great).
This place is truly amazing !!!!
Camelia & Fayçal
Leisure Partner

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Aya Beach Bungalows
Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Kizimkazi, Tanzania

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