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Kichanga Lodge

Luxury lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa

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Michamvi Pingwe, Michamvi, Zanzibar
  • Pingwe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dongwe Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Ocean Bungalow Family

  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Garden Bungalow Family

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Ocean Bungalow Double

  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Michamvi

Located in Michamvi, Kichanga Lodge is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.

What's nearby

  • Pingwe Beach - 6 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Dongwe Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Paje Beach - 20 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baladin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sands Beach Resort - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Kichanga Lodge

Luxury lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Kichanga Lodge, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkelling.
Kichanga Lodge offers 23 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes sofa beds and desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Michamvi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kichanga Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

On private beach
Pool
Breakfast included
All-inclusive
Spa
Parking included

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 160869.00 per vehicle (one-way)

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December

Frequently asked questions

Does Kichanga Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kichanga Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kichanga Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kichanga Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Kichanga Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Kichanga Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 160869.00 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kichanga Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is Kichanga Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michamvi lodge is steps from Pingwe Beach and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Michamvi Kae Beach. Dongwe Beach and Bwejuu Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Kichanga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn, Canada

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

Beautiful Beach, Great Food, Excellent Service

My husband and I stayed at Kichanga Lodge for four nights. The lodge is semi isolated so the beach felt private. The rooms are simple and have a rustic feel. It is a great place to be lazy and just relax and enjoy the scenery of the ocean and watching the changing tides. The owner of the resort is very involved in making sure his guests are happy. He makes sure to meet the guests staying at the lodge and that they are enjoying their stay. The food is also very good! One suggestion would be to book an ocean front cabin so you get the sea breeze, as there is no A/C in the lodges.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Hotel

Fantastic stay at Kichanga Lodge with family - had deluxe room that included separate room for the children in cottage. Be sure to walk out slightly left during low tide to see thousands of large, colourful starfish. The Rock is only a 20 minute walk down the beach as well. Owner is very friendly and helpful. Only complaint is that they don't provide drinking water - must be purchased at the bar where all drinks are overpriced. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Brims, Rouen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe hôtel avec beaucoup de charme et de tranquillité. Le personnel est très agréable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

JACQUES

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

Joli hôtel au calme total

Grands bungalows style « rustique « assez réussi,au bord d’une jolie plage.Personnel sympathique et souriant. Petit déjeuner correct sans plus. Repas du soir variés. Seul inconvénient: l’amplitude des marées rend les heures baignables assez réduites.Ideal donc pour un repos total sur la plage. Quelques balades possibles
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location splendida!! Bungalow accoglienti e personale accogliente!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Kichanga Lodge ist eine schöne Anlage am östlichen Teil der Insel. Sie ist groß, besitzt einen eigenen Sandstrand und man kann sich dort gut entspannen. Leider sind jedoch die Preise sehr hoch und teils unverschämt, man merkt, dass man als Tourist ausgenommen wird: - Bier: 5 USD - Wein (Glas): 6 USD, (Flasche): 24 USD Das Abendessen als Buffet wurde uns zuerst mit 20 USD pro Person berechnet, wobei es „angeblich“ 25 USD kostet, nachdem wir nachgefragt hatten waren es jedoch nur 15 USD p.P. Eine Taxifahrt an einen 4km gelegenen Ort, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen wurde zuerst mit 30 USD berechnet. Auch werden verschiedene Ausflüge zu erhöhten Preisen angeboten, bei denen der Guide eher lustlos was erzählt und am Ende auffordert doch bitte Trinkgeld für die tolle Performance zu geben. Zahlungen mit Karte werden pauschal mit +5% berechnet. Einen Kiosk um etwas zu kaufen gibt es ebenfalls nicht in unmittelbarer Nähe, man ist aufs Hotel angewiesen. Insgesamt eine schöne Anlage, jedoch sollte man sich bewusst sein, dass nochmal einiges an Geld auf einen zukommt und man keine wesentliche Möglichkeit hat sich woanders als in der Lodge aufzuhalten.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fem nätter i december

Fin och lugn strand, inga försäljare. Maten otroligt god och vällagad. Bodde i en oceanview bungalow vilket var värt det extra priset. Bungalowen hade en härlig altan med hängmatta. Enda nackdelen var värmen på natten, fanns enbart en takfläkt som inte hjälpte så mycket . Hakuna matata genomsyrade dessa fem dagar, vilket var precis vad vi ville ha.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Gerald

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

Good

Pleasant stay beautiful scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Anlage selbst ist sehr schön und groß. Auch die Hütten sind wirklich sehr geräumig und wunderschön. Was uns weniger gut gefallen hat, ist die Lage, da man sehr abgeschieden ist. Wenn man nach einem Transport in die Umgebung fragt, werden einem immense Preise genannt. Im Allgemeinen ist alles sehr überteuert. Man möchte sehr perfekt sein und einem 4 Sterne Hotel würdig sein. Es wirkt daher alles sehr steif und streng und es fehlt mir einfach die Authentizität. Was normalerweise ein Grund für Zanzibar ist, die Offenheit und Fröhlichkeit der Leute. Daher nur 3 von 5 Sternen!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Nobody's perfect, but they are close

This lodge sits in a beautiful area near a white sand private beach but still feels a little off the beaten path. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful without being fake and it's very easy to organize any activity you want to do across Zanzibar through the front desk. Every driver and guide we had was of very high quality. Everyone was especially nice to our sons and it felt very family-friendly. Our sons learned to play Bao with the locals and we appreciated the staff taking time to show them how to play. We definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly staff and manager . Nice beach and pool
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Neil

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

Great place!

We loved our four night stay here. Service was great. Rooms were comfortable and food was food too. The beach was by far the nicest on that coast and we loved being able to use the reef shoes to explore the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

PABLO

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

A paradise in Zanzibar

Beaitiful hotel.with friendly staff. Hotelis located at center of the island, 30 minutes from famous restaurant "The Rock", 1.5 hours from turtle swimming, 1.5 hours from swimming with dolphins and 2 hours from stone town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

James

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

Quiet and serene Lodge

Very nice lodge, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful, it's a great place if you want something quiet and out of the way. Incredible views and the water is really warm. Word of warning to get out to the lodge book a shuttle through the web site rather than taking a taxi. The cost for the taxi will be more than the entire trip itself, as the lodge is an hour and a half away.The lodge itself is very family-friendly and feels native to Zanzibar, this is the perfect place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Lovely little paradise

This place was the perfect place for me to relax and enjoy a beach paradise after a hectic (and wonderful) safari. What a wonderful little gem this is! This is a small lodge with a staff that is very friendly and nice. The beach is private with cute rustic lounges on the beach so you can choose to have sun or shade. A great place to walk the beach. The reception area is large with comfy chairs and couches with a nice rustic bar and lovely dining area. The food was diverse and very good. I especially enjoyed the special Swahili night dinner. I chose the beach front bungalow and loved laying in the swing on my porch to read and relax, watch the sunrise and sunset. The room was clean with a comfy bed. This reminded me of beach cottages I have stayed many years ago, which are hard to find these days. There is no TV, no air conditioning , but there was always a nice breeze and the fan kept me comfortable. The little beach bar is just funky and friendly and will make you smile. This is not a fancy resort that caters to those who want a modern western stay or that would freak at a few ants or a lizard. But for me it was perfect in every way. There will be someone at reception to greet you when you come and immediately I felt at home. The very sweet dogs and cats make it even more homey(they kept to themselves like the perfect pets). The arranged transportation to the Rock for me which was a great even thought it is close enough to walk. I also appreciated having good WiFi
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and tranquil setting, friendly staff, Safe location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cai

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

Dejligt mindre resort beliggende på østkysten

Dejligt mindre resort beliggende på Zanzibars østkyst.Dette resort havde plads til ca. 50 gæster og var præget af en meget personlig og rigtig god service. Beliggenheden var rigtig god, lige ned til en palmestrand, og vi, der havde et "Bay view" hus havde en dejlig vandudsigt fra vores store balkon. Maden var glimrende og meget inspireret af lokale retter. Stedet var "rustikt, og møbler med mere var produceret ud fra lokale materialer, hvilket vi fandt meget charmerende. Huset var opdelt i 2 soverum, et stort badeværelse og et meget stor terrasse. Det var således meget velegnet til en familie med op til 4 personer. Det er et meget roligt og afslappende sted, og der er ikke meget at lave udenfor området medmindre man melder sig på en tur.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

5 Star Service, 2.5 Star Hotel

First of all, I LOVE this hotel. The service is some of the best I've had anywhere, however, the facilities are not as advertised. My colleague and I tacked on a couple nights to our month long business trip to enjoy Zanzibar. We wanted a bit of luxury and a nice beach to be pampered and relaxed. The 4 star rating, the fact it had a gym and in suite laundry were very appealing. A room with two beds was mandatory and this property complied, according to the Hotels.com listing. My problem is not with the property itself, but that the Hotels.com listing is totally false. This is NOT a star property. it is a 2.5 star property. Here is a list of what is not true in the Hotels.com listing: Fitness Facilities: The "gym" is a hut with two kayaks and water shoe rentals. The Hotels.com listing says there are washers and dryers in the room, there are not. It says "premium bedding". It's a foam mattress. It says sofa bed. There are no sofa beds. There is no nightclub. There is no airport shuttle - you have to pay for the taxi they arrange. There is no indoor pool There is no indoor or outdoor tennis courts - there a covered ping pong table and volleyball nets on the beach. Additionally, 4 star hotels have air conditioning and glass in the windows. The bungalows have screens over lattice for windows (no glass), The Double Tree down the street is a 4 star hotel. The Breezes down the street is a 5 star hotel. This is nowhere close to those.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Travis Dean

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

Kichanga Lodge-End September Vacation

The stay was awesome, albeit that there were a few issues we were not expecting, for example the Hotels.com website say that Kichanga has HD TV's in rooms and premium satellite channels, which was not the case. There is a communal lounge, with hardly any channels to talk of. the website also indicated a Night club, which there was not. Anyway, wifi worked pretty well, so if you have netflix and a laptop, your'e good! The rooms also did not have aircon, however the fans and the open plan nature of the room did make it bearable, not sure I'd feel the same in an equatorial December, but was fine for end of September. The half board breakfast and Dinner, was also not to bad, however leans toward the fishy side, which is par for the course down here. all in all the food was pretty good and there is a menu with more popular westernized food, if you want to order from the kitchen directly. With regards to service, it was impeccable! With regards to location, also impeccable, all in all it was a top trip, especially if you want to relax. It is also close enough to other lodges which allow day access, if you need a change in scenery. The prices were also very reasonable, with the average cocktail costing you around 7$, which was well worth it, especially..... and I recommend having the Dawa, which is made with a local Gin....absolutely fabulous. I would definitely go back there!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Great time on the beach

Hotel staff was GREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Baleares

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

Bungalows on the beach

Pequeño hotel en una playa paradisíaca,los bungalows amplios equipados con lo necesario las camas grandes con mosquiteras que dejan mucho espacio, el baño grande, sencillo, sin tonterías. El restaurante central con luz agradable, mucha madera, todo abierto con vista al mar y a la playa. El hotel y los bungalows se encuentran unos 10 metros encima de la playa, así que siempre hay un corriente de aire muy agradable. La cocina muy buena,hay pocas posibilidades de comer fuera. Te y coca gratis en el bar de la playa, piscina pequeña pero muy limpia. El personal muy atento,cuando se había mojado un móvil en la piscina,se han volcado para seccarlo De vez en cuanto hay cortes de luz y internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk ställe med underbar personal och fantastisk mat!! Väldigt enkla rum som behöver rustas upp en aning. Stranden utanför hade vi helt för oss själva. Ett paradis!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

Genuinely great hotel

Overall very good hotel. Genuinely nice staff and great breakfast/lunch/dinner. Excellent private (in priciple) beach, great secluded location. After spending 7 days at Kichanga lodge, we are totally relaxed. If you're looking for a relaxing holiday, this is the place.