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Aya Beach Resort

3.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine, beach views
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor wedding area
Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Kizimkazi, Unguja
  • Kizimkazi Beach
    3 min walk
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque
    4 min drive
  • Dimbani Beach
    13 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    60 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View, Garden Area (Chwaka Bay)

Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View, Garden Area (Chwaka Bay)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Garden Area (Tumbatu Island)

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Garden Area (Tumbatu Island)

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Garden Area (Tumbatu Island)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Villa, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom

Signature Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

  • 17 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Garden Area

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset)

Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset)

Romantic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Sunset)

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View, Poolside

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Kizimkazi

With a stay at Aya Beach Resort in Kizimkazi, you'll be on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Kizimkazi Beach and a 4-minute drive from Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. .This beach hotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Jambiani Beach and 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Paje Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Dimbani Beach - 13 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mchangamble Beach - 19 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Mtende Beach - 36 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪eden rock - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬63 min drive

About this property

Aya Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
Aya Beach Resort offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.
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.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 50 kilometers.
At Aya Beach Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
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.
Onsite venue - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 kilometres
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - sports

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Renovated entire property – May 2022
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 5 and May 25.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • 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.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Aya Beach Bungalows Hotel Kizimkazi
Aya Beach Bungalows Hotel
Aya Beach Bungalows Kizimkazi
Aya Beach Bungalows
Aya Beach Resort Hotel
Aya Beach Resort Kizimkazi
Aya Beach Resort Hotel Kizimkazi

Aya Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROGELIO D

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Karine

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Shane

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and restaurant
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

BOGDAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very chill environment, no noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really beautiful place. Probably the best location in Kizimkazi, right on the most beautiful white beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
Enjoyable setting on the beach. Clean and well designed rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tsaone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

HawaiiK, Honolulu

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Zhenya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
This is the view from one of the windows of Bungalow N1.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Eduardo Jr

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
everything was good. only thing unacceptable was the fridge. so many black molds! the cancerous ones!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Doug, Gaborone

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Room was clean and comfortable with a modern toilet/shower (many bungalows have questionable facilities).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019