Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

$$$$||View on mapKendwa, TanzaniaKendwa Road, North Nungwi, Kendwa, Tanzania|
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Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa Road, North Nungwi, Kendwa, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 398 reviews
8.3Great
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Breakfast8.9
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families32%
Groups14%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 398 reviews
8.3Great
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Breakfast8.9
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families32%
Groups14%
Solo9%

4-star beachfront resort with direct access to swimmable Kendwa Beach

Amenities & Facilities

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort sits directly on Kendwa Beach, where the tidal range is small, allowing guests to swim from the shore year-round. The property has an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool open all year for all-weather use, and sun loungers with umbrellas on the beach. Guests can rent bicycles, join bike tours, or use the onsite water sports facilities for windsurfing.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant serves African and French cuisine, with daily themed dinner nights such as Indian buffet and seafood platters. Special diet menus are available, including vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free options, and breakfast offers continental and buffet choices with fresh local fruits. A bar provides wine and champagne, and the hotel can arrange packed lunches for day trips.

Activities & Entertainment

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort offers a daily program of live music, karaoke, and live sport events, plus a dedicated entertainment staff. Guests can take part in cooking classes, walking tours, and local culture tours, or enjoy evening beach dinners with candlelit setups. The hotel also arranges boat trips with Captain Henry and private snorkeling excursions for $35 per person.

Wellness & Spa

Each guest receives a complimentary 10-minute massage at the beachfront spa hut, and longer treatments like deep tissue and couple's massages are available from staff including Jacqueline, Nema, and Miriam. Yoga classes are held on the property, and the spa offers flexible scheduling for daily sessions. The hotel also has a barber and beauty shop for additional grooming services.

Family & Location

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort provides babysitting and child services, a kid-friendly buffet, and family-themed dinners with entertainment suitable for all ages. The property is a few steps from Kendwa Beach and within walking distance of restaurants like Essence and Faraha, plus a local supermarket at the back. Mangapwani Coral Cave is 29 miles away, and the hotel offers airport drop-off and pickup for $37 miles travel.

  • Beachfront: Direct access to swimmable Kendwa Beach with small tidal range
  • Pools: Outdoor pool plus indoor pool open all year
  • Dining: African and French cuisine with vegetarian, halal, gluten-free menus
  • Activities: Cooking classes, live music, karaoke, walking tours, boat trips
  • Spa: Complimentary 10-minute massage for every guest
  • Family: Babysitting services and kid-friendly buffet
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-14:30
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 15.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:19
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Rooms and availability

Standard Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe Oceanfront Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Aerobics

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Yoga class
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

💵 Lowest room price 196 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 37.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Kendwa Road, North Nungwi, Kendwa, Tanzania
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Kendwa Road, North Nungwi, Kendwa, Tanzania
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Kendwa Road, North Nungwi, Kendwa, Tanzania
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Reviews of Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

8.3 /10
Great
398 reviews
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