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Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

Property class: 5 and above

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An aerial view of a beach resort with palm trees, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise water.
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A spacious indoor area with a high thatched roof, wooden furniture, and lush tropical plants.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.
A resort with thatched-roof huts, a well-maintained garden, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $312
$262 nightly
$312 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Mahonda, 100, Zanzibar, Kiwengwa
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Sea Front Beach Villa

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the beach.

Sea Front Beach Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a walk-in closet, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Garden Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small plant.

Garden Room

  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Sea View Beach Villa

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a potted plant, and a view of palm trees through the window.

Sea View Beach Villa

  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sea Front Beach Villa with Pool

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoor area.

Sea Front Beach Villa with Pool

  • Beach view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Family

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a mirror, a small stool, and a potted plant.

Superior Family

  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Beach Front Suite with Pool

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Beach Front Suite with Pool

  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a seating area, and a view of palm trees.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

When you stay at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach in Kiwengwa, you'll be on the waterfront and 11 minutes by car from Pwani Mchangani Beach. .This beach resort is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Nungwi Beach and 22.4 mi (36 km) from Kendwa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Mapenzi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 51 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 53 min drive - 19.9 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar @ Melia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and 2 outdoor tennis courts are featured at the resort. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at The Palm, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Palm - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
ONDA - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Suli Suli - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Premium soft drinks included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Rowing/canoeing
Surfing/body boarding

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Independently operated tours
Tennis rackets
Kids club
Childcare

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Cooking
Dancing
Language
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Afternoon tea
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ONDA
  • Suli Suli
  • The Palm

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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 5.00 per person, per night

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Mapenzi Beach
Sandies Mapenzi
Sandies Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive
Sandies Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive Kiwengwa
Sandies Mapenzi Beach Kiwengwa
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive Kiwengwa
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Kiwengwa
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Diamonds Mapenzi Inclusive Ki

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 153 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House keeping was amazing always friends and polite Spa was very good although they are renovating new spa im sure it will be amazing
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and the service were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in one of the beach villas with private pool. I had an amazing stay, it was a dream come true. The staff is so wonderful, friendly and thoughtful, and they go above and beyond to make sure you’re happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

like a paradise

Great resort, nice clean hotel, great staff. realy good food
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun resort with many different daily activities for families. Set on the fantastic east coast of Zanzibar, Diamonds Mapenzi gives you access to a beautiful beach with warm water and sports (additional charge). Food tasted good and staff was extremely helpful and friendly! Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service and staf. All inclusive is also very good for breakfast lunch and dinner. The area of the hotel is very nice . Garden and beach is spacious and nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. property was very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent venue.

We stayed there for one week, August 2024, following a Safari. Lovely place, we had a beach front villa. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food excellent. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent venue.

We stayed there for one week, August 2024, following a Safari. Lovely place, we had a beach front villa. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food excellent. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic stay and lovely hotel. Still some building works ongoing but didn’t really impact our stay too much. Great entertainment in evening and food was good. Animation team day activities could be improved as never really tell you what’s on and where and most of the time the activities never even happen despite seeing loads of animation team around the hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best holiday I have had thus far 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Highly recomend, we stayed in beach front villa and it was amazing. Super friendly staff on all levels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all, staff in particular! Food, location, accommodation and especially the personal service received…. Carry on what you are doing, great structure and team going beyond
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach wedding

We decided to visit Zanzibar to get our dream beach wedding. The location, organisation and helpful staff of Diamonds Mapenzi Beach made it better that we could ever imagine and beyond our wildest dreams.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first and foremost thing to say about this property is its staff. I travel a lot, but this level of friendliness and courtesy is unsurpassed in my experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front office desk was working well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room/Cottage was superb - loks like a small African village which makes the atmosphere just perfect. Reception and dinning area same - like an African lodge. Food enough choices and tasty - super choices of fresh fruits, pasta and pancakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s far away from the loud streets of Stone Town and the crowded, popular beaches. Tucked away is this quaint resort that has a pool, seaside bungalows, and 2 restaurants. The buffet was great every day with many varied foods. The girl is on the east side and not too far a drive to mist day trip destinations. The staff were very friendly and tried their best to please. Once in a lifetime experiences and then a cozy, comfortable place to come back to…..nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Mixed feelings

Fairly low quality food,wine, and service. Otherwise good location and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food, the service and the amenities were very good. It is a beautiful property and the staff are so helpful. There was some noise from the construction next door but we didn’t really notice it very much. The company running the diving and snorkeling excursions on the property were very organized and professional. There was entertainment 2 of the 4 nights we stayed. The Italian dinner night on the beach with dancing on Saturday night was a nice treat and the acrobats on the Friday night was great entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach had several positive aspects. The location is good, the pool area is nice, and the staff are friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the stay. That said, there are a few points worth being aware of. The rooms appear more worn in reality than the pictures suggest, which detracts from the overall impression. In addition, the food unfortunately falls below expectations. Considering the price, the culinary experience could have been significantly better. This becomes particularly noticeable when compared to similar hotels in destinations such as the Seychelles or Cape Verde, where the food standard is often higher within the same price range. It is also worth mentioning that the Hotels.com Gold benefits (Early/Late checkout, Upgrade) do not seem to apply here (even when listed on confirmatio). However, this appears to be more an issue with Hotels.com rather than the hotel itself. Overall, a perfectly acceptable place to stay, but somewhat overpriced for the experience it offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026