Zuri Zanzibar
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
2,370 guest reviews analysed
Kendwa, Tanzania
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
EMPTYJET Consensus
90.8 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 2,370 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trip.com and Agoda.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- beach
- wellness
- couples
- long stays
About Zuri Zanzibar
Zuri Zanzibar sits in Kendwa, Tanzania, offering 56 rooms on a private beach. The property combines suites, bungalows and private villas set within a large tropical garden. Facilities include a swimming pool, a fitness centre with a “wild fitness” area and yoga, meditation and wellness options. The hotel is 53 km from ZNZ (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport).
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET designation, a private beach and 56-room size make Zuri Zanzibar a distinctive coastal option. The property is noted by Forbes Travel Guide as Recommended and offers wellness and fitness facilities plus easy beach access.
Key facts
- Keys
- 56 rooms
- Type
- Beach, Island
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — Zuri Zanzibar features a stunning collection of luxury suites, bungalows and private villas in a large tropical garden next to an amazing white sand beach
- Swimming pool — evidence: enjoy the swimming pool and beach
Wellness
- Fitness centre — evidence: try out our “wild fitness” gym area
- Yoga — evidence: Choose from yoga, meditation or wellness
Beach
Verified 20 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-5.7538, 39.2906 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZNZprimary | Abeid Amani Karume International AirportZanzibar · Large | 53 km | ≈ 78 min | Fly here |
| TGT | Tanga AirportTanga · Medium | 77 km | ≈ 111 min | Fly here |
| DAR | Julius Nyerere International AirportDar es Salaam · Large | 125 km | ≈ 172 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields