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NoyaAfrika Kendwa Boutique Hotel — a peaceful island retreat in the heart of Zanzibar

Welcome to NoyaAfrika Kendwa Boutique Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Kendwa, just a short walk from one of Zanzibar's most beautiful beaches, our NoyaAfrika Kendwa Boutique Hotel offers a peaceful and authentic island experience. Our intimate boutique property features nine carefully designed rooms spread across two charming guest houses, creating a relaxed atmosphere where guests can truly unwind.

Whether you are travelling as a couple, a family, a group, friends, or a digital nomad, NoyaAfrika combines comfort, hospitality, and the warm spirit of Zanzibar.

A serene swimming pool with glassy turquoise water mirroring the guest house, palm trees and bright blue sky.

Relax by the Pool, Explore the Island

Guests can enjoy two swimming pools, including a large pool for refreshing swims and a smaller pool for relaxation. Two sunbed and lounge areas throughout the garden provide perfect spaces to read, unwind, or simply enjoy the tropical surroundings.

The vibrant centre of Kendwa and its famous white-sand beach are only a short walk away, offering easy access to restaurants, local life, water activities, and unforgettable sunsets.

A neatly styled double room featuring a rustic wooden bed, twin bedside lamps, and a heart of red rose petals on crisp white linens.

Comfortable Rooms for Couples, Friends, Families & Groups

Our nine rooms are spread across two charming guest houses, each thoughtfully designed with handcrafted wooden furniture and a warm, authentic island character. Our accommodation consists of:

  • 5 Double Rooms located in a dedicated house close to the pools
  • 4 spacious Family Rooms & Deluxe Family Suites designed for families, couples, friends or small groups

All rooms offer air conditioning, private bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, ceiling fans, safety boxes, comfortable furnishings, and thoughtful touches to make your stay enjoyable. For larger families or groups, selected family rooms can be equipped with bunk beds, accommodating up to six guests per room.

The whitewashed guest house rises above a lush manicured garden of clipped hedges and towering coconut palms, with curved wooden balconies and a stone staircase leading to the entrances.

Two Charming Guest Houses

Set among manicured tropical gardens of clipped hedges and towering coconut palms, our two whitewashed guest houses feature arched verandas, carved wooden balconies and the relaxed elegance of classic Zanzibar architecture.

It is a place to slow down — to wander the garden paths, rest in the shade of the palms, and feel completely at home just minutes from the beach.

The airy on-site restaurant offers rustic wooden tables and chairs beneath a soaring thatched roof, opening onto the green garden beyond.

Breakfast Included

Every stay includes our freshly prepared breakfast, served daily according to our rotating weekly breakfast menu and accompanied by free coffee, tea, fresh juice and drinking water.

Guests staying at NoyaAfrika also receive a 10% discount on lunch and dinner at our on-site restaurant, where local flavours and international favourites are served in a relaxed tropical setting.

Explore the Hotel

Take a closer look at our rooms, pools, gardens and restaurant. Click any photo to view it full size.

Our Rooms & Suites

Bright, handcrafted rooms and suites with private bathrooms and romantic welcome touches.

A bright double room featuring a handcrafted wooden bed with crisp white linens, a towel swan welcome arrangement, and warm bedside lamps. A stylish family room pairing two beds beneath rustic woven pendant lights, with textured stone-grey walls and warm wooden floors. A romantic double room featuring a single large bed dressed in crisp white linen, decorated with a fan of fresh red flower petals beneath a rustic carved wooden headboard. A bright double room featuring a handcrafted wooden bed dressed in crisp white linen with a romantic towel and flower-petal turndown, framed by an arched window and tropical greenery beyond. A spacious family room with two beds, a turndown rose-petal display, woven pendant lights and French doors opening onto a sunlit tropical garden. A spacious double room features a carved hardwood king bed dressed in white linen with a decorative towel arrangement, framed by woven pendant lamps and microcement walls. A bright family room with two carved wooden beds opens through wide glass doors onto a lush tropical garden, complete with ceiling fan and romantic petal turndown. A spacious double room with a large hand-built wooden bed dressed in white linens, a carved headboard with integrated shelving, bedside lamps, and woven decor against a textured concrete feature wall. A bright double room featuring a handcrafted wooden bed dressed in crisp white linens with a red-petal towel display, framed mirror, and warm bedside lamps. A serene double room with a handcrafted wooden bed, ceiling fan and air conditioning, opening through to an en-suite bathroom. An airy double room with a sea-view balcony, ceiling fan, and warm wooden furnishings dressed with fresh flowers. A handcrafted double-vanity bathroom featuring twin vessel sinks set on a polished stone top, a reclaimed-wood framed mirror, and woven palm pendant lights against textured concrete walls. A serene guest room with a single large bed dressed in crisp white linens, warm wood furnishings, and a romantic petal turndown by an arched window. A cozy double room with a wooden bed, ceiling fan and an arched window draped in deep red curtains letting in natural light. A romantic welcome on a freshly made double bed, with bougainvillea petals scattered across a heart-shaped towel arrangement. A bright double room with handcrafted dark-wood furniture, a leaf-framed mirror, and an en-suite bathroom just beyond the doorway. A cosy guest room corner with a rustic wooden writing desk and chair beside the bed, leading through to a stone-tiled en-suite bathroom. A rustic guest-room corner with a reclaimed-wood writing desk and chair, a leaf-framed mirror, fresh towels and an open wooden wardrobe shelf. A handcrafted solid-wood daybed with a crisp white cushion sits beneath a natural thatched pendant light and a shuttered window with garden views. A rustic-chic bathroom corner pairs a marble-topped vanity with a vessel sink, an open wooden shelving unit, and a thatched pendant light against polished concrete walls. A rustic carved-wood daybed with a crisp white mattress and pillow, set beneath a framed artwork and a woven pendant lamp in a bright, airy guest room. A romantic towel-and-rose-petal heart arrangement laid across crisp white bed linens, a signature welcome touch. A compact en-suite toilet with marble-effect black and stone tiling, finished with rustic wooden trim and a decorative round window.

Pools, Gardens & Guest Houses

Two swimming pools, shaded sunbeds and whitewashed guest houses set in lush tropical gardens.

The intimate swimming pool glows invitingly at dusk, framed by lush tropical foliage and the warm lantern light of the thatched lounge beyond. The hotel's distinctive whitewashed guest house with a thatched conical tower rises above lush green tropical gardens and swaying palms. A private plunge pool sits at the base of a sunlit guest house, framed by carved wooden doors, louvered shutters and a thatched garden parasol. The hotel's whitewashed two-storey guest house with arched verandas and carved wooden balconies, approached by a tidy gravel path through manicured tropical gardens. A serene swimming pool framed by a sunlit palm frond, with thatched parasols, cushioned sunbeds, and swaying coconut palms under a soft Zanzibar sky. A whitewashed guest house framed by swaying palm trees, with manicured hedges and steps leading up to wooden-railed verandas. The two-storey guest house with arched ground-floor verandas and an upper balcony, approached by a sweeping curved staircase. Lush tropical gardens with neatly trimmed hedges and towering palms frame the arched white guest house beyond. A gravel garden path lined with manicured hedges leads to one of the whitewashed two-storey guest houses with its arched veranda and balcony. A whitewashed guest house with louvred wooden shutters and doors opens onto a gravel courtyard beside the pool, framed by overhanging palm leaves. An elevated view over the leafy courtyard reveals a slim turquoise pool tucked among swaying palms and a traditional thatched-roof pavilion. A breezy tiled balcony with arched timber doors overlooks the slim turquoise pool framed by swaying palms. The white guest house with its crenellated roofline rises above palm-filled gardens under a clear blue sky. The narrow turquoise lap pool stretches between the guest house balcony and a verdant wall of tropical palms. An aerial outlook over the thatched-roof guest house, pool and blue sunbeds nestled in manicured tropical gardens. A private balcony framed by carved wooden doors and a rustic timber railing, opening onto swaying palm trees and blue sky. An elevated view across thatched makuti roofs to the pool and palm-shaded loungers set in lush tropical grounds.

Restaurant & Dining

Our open-air, thatched-roof restaurant serving breakfast daily and local favourites all day.

The open-air on-site restaurant features rustic wooden tables under a soaring thatched roof, with woven pendant lights and a garden view beyond the serving window. The on-site restaurant's rustic dining area with a large solid-wood table and matching hand-carved chairs set beneath a bright serving window. The on-site restaurant with rustic carved wooden tables and stools under a thatched roof, opening onto a sunlit garden terrace. A staff member sets a table with woven place mats and bread baskets under the thatched roof of the open-air on-site restaurant. A gold-and-wood thermal carafe with delicate white espresso cups is set on a rustic wooden table at the open-air restaurant, with the kitchen pass in the background.

Discover Zanzibar with Us

Our friendly team is happy to help you make the most of your stay, with:

  • Excursions and island tours
  • Safari extensions
  • Airport transfers
  • Local recommendations and insider tips

Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or an extended stay in Zanzibar, we look forward to welcoming you to NoyaAfrika Kendwa Boutique Hotel and sharing the beauty of our island with you.

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