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.

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❤️

Lovely resort and awesome Villa’s. Perfect place for a girls weekend. A bit hard to find, but once we did, we had a great time. WiFi was hard to get, but then we were given a router in the villa .we cannot wait to visit again. Service team were great, thank you 🙏🏽

Very nice and huge bungalow with terrace. Next to beach. Modern bathroom, fridge, safe, water boiler. Surrounded by trees and garden. Calm and peaceful. All staff are very kind and helping in any situation. Nice beach bar where you can chill and enjoy fresh fruit juices and watching kiters. Its like to be in paradise.

Very average experience. Rooms are nice and new. No main swimming pool as this resort is still under construction. Loud music from a dj on the beach is just aweful for guests paying there to stay. We were happy to leave and other resort much nicer and better