Mvuvi Boutique Resort

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Signature Triple Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Signature Triple Room, Sea View | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels

Signature Triple Room, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(147 Ratings)

Resort in Unguja North Region

4-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this resort

On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Kiwengwa Beach
Catch some rays on Mvuvi Boutique Resort's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
Mvuvi Boutique Resort offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Changuu Island

27.5 mi

Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi

30.1 mi

Hakuna Matata Spice Farm

19.1 mi

zanzibar kilosas conservation

30.1 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Triple Room

1 King • 1 Single • 463 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, Garden View

1 King • 1 Single • 399 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Quadruple Room

1 King • 2 Single • 624 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Sea View

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 King • 399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

££££

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

££££

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(147 Ratings)

Resort in Unguja North Region

4-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Changuu Island

27.5 mi

Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi

30.1 mi

Hakuna Matata Spice Farm

19.1 mi

zanzibar kilosas conservation

30.1 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Triple Room

1 King • 1 Single • 463 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, Garden View

1 King • 1 Single • 399 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Quadruple Room

1 King • 2 Single • 624 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Sea View

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 King • 399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(147 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

This is the second time I visit Mvuvi (July 2023). On the positive side the new hotel is very nice especially the new swimming pool. The food is unfortunately not the same standard as last year and inconcistent. Sometimes very good and sometimes disappointing. The service is also too slow. I also believe the prices for excursions and watersports are too high. We did all activities outside of the hotel at much lower costs.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The most perfect relaxing holiday. I will refer people to visit this property.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

I can’t say enough wonderful things about my stay at Mvuvi. The facilities were amazing but the staff and their attention to detail was probably the best part. I felt pampered and so taken care of throughout my entire stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Beach Front Beauty. Lots of properties along the water, so tons of opportunities to try something new. Quite, relaxing, great, friendly staff. Beautiful accommodations and room is always well cleaned often.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful scenic property. small boutique hotel that still has all you need. Chef customized our plant based meals every day and everyone was well-prepared and tasty. Staff are so helpful and kind. Watershoes being available are a big plus for the rocky areas of the beach. Only thing I missed was having a gym. Tried running on the beach but some folks try to sell you things and harass a little. They may be harmless but it’s awkward and hard to enjoy a run when you have to avoid those people. Otherwise we loved our stay there!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

This was an amazing boutique property with pleasant and very helpful staff. With all that said, the only negative is the immediate area/neighborhood outside of the gate. The management should spend more to enhance the standard of the area and help the people living in that area. This would make it more inviting for guests like us who wanted to go fora walk the area.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

When you book a hotel you always read reviews with a pinch of salt. This hotel has fantastic reviews and with good reason. Everything from the welcome to our departure was absolutely first class without exception. A few members of staff deserve a special mention - Bernard, Mtoto, Nema and Baracka all helped make our stay extra special. The staff in general are exceptional including the kitchen staff who turn out superb food time after time and catered to my wife’s vegetarian requirements admirably. Would we stay again? Yes, in a heartbeat.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Grace and her staff made us feel very special during our entire stay. The intimate resort of 9 rooms exceeded our expectations. The food at every meal was outstanding..coming from foodies who run restaurants!! Every request was met with “yes..of course”. Caroline who manages the property proactively reach out in advance for car transfer service as well as organizing a snorkel excision day was perfect We could not have been happier with our experience. We will be back for sure!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

I spent four relaxing days at Mvuvi Boutique Resorts in Kiwengwa, Zanzibar. The staff was amazing, the beach was beautiful, and the food was delicious. This is a great spot for unwinding after a safari or any other adventure. It was affordable and intimate. I also had one of the best massages I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Lovely resort.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

A beautiful resort with nice clean rooms, nice pool & the best food we had our whole holiday! We had half board & were blown away by the food. The best beach right outside your door & wonderful staff.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

This was a perfect boutique hotel - exceptionally pretty and with everything we were looking for. The rooms are just metres from the beach, the food is extremely good, and the team can't be beaten. Getting up at 3.50am to gift us fresh fruit for a trip was absolutely exceptional but in keeping with the service we received throughout our stay. Nothing was too much trouble, and they also went out of their way to make sure that they accommodated our (vegan) dietary requirements. Cannot recommend too highly.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Amazing stay at Mvuvi. Very secluded (1h from Stonetown), intimate and private. Unfortunately the weather was not cooperative but we had a chance to enjoy the great food, the private beach and walk around the shore. I would probably chose to explore another area next time with more things to do around (not as secluded).

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

LOVED EVERYTHING!!!! It was a beautiful, natural property that felt like home. There were not too many rooms, so there were not too many guests, and we always felt comfortable. The rooms and outdoor spaces were all very naturally and tastefully done and were all cleaned multiple times per day. Everything always worked, was always clean, and everything was thought of in advance. A perfect example of this was that on the last day, when we were going to the airport (at 2:45am) Grace was awake to see us off, and the kitchen staff had packed our favorite breakfast for us (they even remembered what we liked)! We had only planned to stay there for 3 days, but extended our stay for 7 days because we loved it so much. Grace and Neema were wonderfully accommodating, arranging trips for us on short notice - and everyone they put us in contact with (drivers, tour guides, kite-surfing instructors) was extremely kind and generous. A special thank you also to Baracka, Fareeda, Veronica and Victoria for always being so accommodating and friendly. Vacation never felt like this before. In other places you still feel like you’re thinking of things, looking for things, feeling somehow not at home… This was the first time I’ve gone on a vacation and really understood the meaning of that word. No worries at all, hakuna matata.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Mvuvi Resort provides the perfect idyllic beach respite - it is quiet and relaxing. The staff were amazing - helpful and kind (and very accommodating when my outgoing flight got cancelled and I was rebooked on one leaving 5 hours later). I would love to come back!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Fantastic location - right on the beach - good vibes from all the staff, excellent food, absolutely loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

The property itself was beautiful and clean. The staff was very kind and helpfull whenever we had any request. There are many possibilities for trips. There is a variety for food and drinks. ATTENTION. If you book fullboard the drinks like soft drinks, water and cocktails are not included. Still everyday they provide a bottle of water. If you visit the beach there are many beach boys which try to sell you Accessoires and Trips. Nevertheless you have your own area on the beach which they cannot enter infront of the Hotel.

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Mvuvi is a lovely stylish boutique hotel , literally on a sandy beach , service is great and super friendly

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Communication was not the greatest with staff which made my stay a bit stressful. Cute property if you’re traveling solo, coupleor small family. Wouldnt recommend for groups. Amenities are limited. And the food is subpar. Luckily there are other food options in the area.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Very small boutique resort in Kiwengwa which has direct access to the beach. The staff and service is exceptional and the dining and food was very delicious. The room is very rustic yet comfortable however it comes with minimal and basic amenities. My wife had two massages in the spa which were very relaxing. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a hotel in North East Zanzibar. The only minor hiccup was that I had purchased Half Board however, there was a miscommunication between Expedia and the Hotel and this issue was promptly resolved.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

We had an amazing stay at Mvuvi and Zanzibar. Carolina arranged everything so easily and made our stay a relaxing one. All staff at Mvuvi make you feel at home. Views from the property are incredible. We will certainly come back for a longer stay next time.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

We couldn’t speak more highly of this wonderful hotel. The staff were so attentive and made us feel like we were the only guests staying there. The hotel itself was beautiful, quiet and with so many lovely attentions to detail. The moment we arrived we felt instantly relaxed and welcome. No task was too big or small for the team there, from helping us get our lost bag at the airport, to organising incredible days out and surprising us with a beautifully romantic dinner on the beach for our final evening; everything was so thoughtful and we really didn’t want to leave. I have been back one day and already told everyone that they must stay here! Thank you so much for having us.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Absolutely marvellous and memorable stay. Grace was top quality from start to finish. Staff were always on hand, helpful and very polite. A very small intimate environment with limited guests, yet space enough to do your own thing. We were blessed to have stayed and can’t recommend the place strongly enough to others.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

It was really nice, all the staff were always 110% available to make the stay unforgettable. Very good breakfast, dinner options multiple, a lot of security and guards which increase your whole experience to the maximum. Side note : the reef visiting is a must! Thank you again Mvuvi

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Fantastic location.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Absolutely wonderful stay at Mvuvi! Beautiful boutique hotel right on the beach. The service was wonderful and everyone was so friendly and attentive. If you are looking for a nice little paradise escape this is the place!

2.5 / 10.0

Nov 2021

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Simply loved it

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Beautiful location on the beach, warm hospitality. We would definitely return.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Beautiful location on the beach, warm hospitality. We would definitely return.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

It was totally great place and atmosphere. Especially all of hotel staffs were quite helpful , friendly and cheerful. Was quite fun to walk on the kiwenga beach. We enjoyed a lot to have breakfast with daily fresh fruits and bakery. Also would like to recommand to take coral reel boat trip which is suggested by the hotel. Definetely Mvuvi is best hotel experience for our honeymoon.

2.5 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Came as a guest, left as a friend.I can’t think of a better way to describe my stay at the Mvuvi resort in Zanzibar. I had originally booked for 4 nights but ended up staying 8 nights.The location is perfect, the beach has pristine clear water, the rooms are clean, the stuff is friendly and helpful, the hotel is very well maintained, the menu is accommodating for all tastes, and so on…. I would like to personally thank the manager C for making my experience in Zanzibar unforgettable. Height recommend this beautiful boutique resort. Ciao.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Came as a guest, left as a friend. I can’t think of a better way to describe my stay at the Mvuvi resort in Zanzibar. I had originally booked for 4 nights but ended up staying 8 nights. The location is perfect, the beach has pristine clear water, the rooms are clean, the stuff is friendly and helpful, the hotel is very well maintained, the menu is accommodating for all tastes, and so on…. I would like to personally thank the manager C for making my experience in Zanzibar unforgettable. Height recommend this beautiful boutique resort. Ciao.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2020

Amazing hotel, great staff and management, highly recommended. I’ll definitely return some day. Nicest place I stayed at during my 3 weeks on Zanzibar.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Staff really friendly and accommodating. Service good and needs attended to efficiently.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

This is a tiny, quiet and superbly run little hotel.

4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

We loved the location on the beach and the private area with a guard. The food was lovely and well presented. The room had everything we needed but did smell a bit damp. I think the moisture in the humid air is hard to control. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Grace went out of her way to make our trip relaxing. We loved Samwell a newish trainee who works very hard and has a great sense of humour. My only criticism is that no fresh coffee is offered or available at the hotel. I had to go next door to get my fix. We would definitely visit again and bring the cafetière. Shame with all the lovely African coffee on offer.

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

We had 2 rooms for our family at Mvuvi which is on the lovely Kiwengwa beach with powder white sand and beautiful turquoise water. The resort is small, private and a bit rustic but fit our family perfectly. If you are looking for a big, party place, keep looking. The staff led by Grace was very attentive and always available. Grace helped us with excursions and even gave us a partial refund when we were disappointed in one outing. She also helped us when there was a problem with something we had booked ahead of time and it worked out great. The food at Mvuvi is outstanding! There were good vegetarian options as well. I would have preferred regular coffee rather than instant but that is minor. The dining room is upstairs with a lovely view. WiFi is spotty and only worked for us in the dining room but I think that is quite common in Zanzibar. Thank you Grace and everyone at Mvuvi for making our stay so special!

2.5 / 10.0

Jul 2019

This place is amazing ! Relaxing. Perfect for couples or family that seek peace and quite!!! Where shall I begin...? From the rose water they provide to wash your hands and the delicious juice they offer at arrival or the amazing hospitality ?Grace, has been an amazing host. Has arranged my excursions based on my schedule and needs. I was in need of bandaids and she went above and beyond on getting some from the pharmacy and bringing them directly to me!!!Clean place and great food! I highly recommend it !

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

This place is amazing ! Relaxing. Perfect for couples or family that seek peace and quite!!! Where shall I begin...? From the rose water they provide to wash your hands and the delicious juice they offer at arrival or the amazing hospitality ? Grace, has been an amazing host. Has arranged my excursions based on my schedule and needs. I was in need of bandaids and she went above and beyond on getting some from the pharmacy and bringing them directly to me!!! Clean place and great food! I highly recommend it !

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Unguja North Region?

The average price for a rental in Unguja North Region is £88 per night. This rental is £150 above the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Mvuvi Boutique Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Mvuvi Boutique Resort. Enjoy the water!

Is Mvuvi Boutique Resort pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Resort in Unguja North Region

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Triple Room

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Superior Quadruple Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Resort in Unguja North Region

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Triple Room

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Superior Quadruple Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Unguja North Region?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Mvuvi Boutique Resort pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

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