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Kichanga Lodge

5.0 star property
Michamvi beachfront lodge with outdoor pool, restaurant
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Ocean Villa

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
Feel at home
  • Sofa bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Ocean Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Ocean Bungalow Family

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Garden Bungalow Family

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Ocean Bungalow Double

Highlights

Separate sitting area
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Michamvi Pingwe, Michamvi, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Pingwe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 11 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Dongwe Beach - 14 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 21 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Paje Beach - 29 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 97 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Kichanga Lodge

When visiting Michamvi, Kichanga Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. There are 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor pool at this luxurious lodge, and in-room conveniences such as dryers and sofa beds.

All-inclusive

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Snorkelling
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Sofa bed
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 160869.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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.

Also known as

Kichanga
Kichanga Lodge
Kichanga Lodge Michamvi
Kichanga Michamvi
Kichanga Hotel Michamvi
Kichanga Hotel Zanzibar
Kichanga Lodge Michamvi, Zanzibar
Kichanga Resort Zanzibar
Kichanga Lodge Michamvi Zanzibar Island
Kichanga Lodge Lodge
Kichanga Lodge Michamvi
Kichanga Lodge Lodge Michamvi

Frequently asked questions

Does Kichanga Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kichanga Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Kichanga Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Kichanga Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kichanga Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Kichanga Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 160869.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kichanga Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Kichanga Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as snorkelling and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a private beach. Kichanga Lodge also has spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kichanga Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Kichanga Lodge like?
Kichanga Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Pingwe Beach.

Kichanga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good
Pleasant stay beautiful scenery
Gerald, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kristen, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Really friendly staff and manager . Nice beach and pool
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Neil, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
PABLO, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Cynthia, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and tranquil setting, friendly staff, Safe location.
Joseph, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Deborah, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Travis Dean, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great time on the beach
Hotel staff was GREAT!
Mark, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Best beach in Zanzibar, but not the accommodation
It was by far the best beach in Zanzibar I have seen. The staff were very friendly. The terrace and the view from the bungalow was absolutely stunning, the sofa and the hammock on the terrace were really nice. I loved how calm the place was, how private, both the bungalow and the beach. The terrace is great for doing pilates and yoga. I'm really sorry to say that but the truth really was that I couldn't sleep the 2 nights I spent there, the mattress was the weirdest thing I've been on, it was like a mud hole that sucks you in the middle. Whilst you try to sleep you always roll to that hole in the middle of the mattress, it was soooo uncomfortable and I had massive back pain both days despite doing yoga and pilates every morning and evening. I actually slept on the beach during the day because I was so so tired, the sun loungers were very comfortable and I was thinking sleeping on them during the night… The bathroom was not clean at all, very mouldy and full with limestone and dirt both the sink and the shower with a very weird smell, I actually went to the ocean to take a bath because the bathroom was too disgusting. The food was also not tasty at all, both the breakfast and dinner, not even the fruit, I was hungry for lunch as well whereas with all other accommodations in Zanzibar I was totally fine with half board. If they'd clean or refurbish the bathroom, get a new mattress and cook better food, it'd deserve 5 stars. I stayed at 5 different hotels during my trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great for relaxation
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, peaceful spot, with good food and incredibly welcoming staff who can't do enough for you. Spent lots of time relaxing in the hammock on our private veranda, or strolling along the beautiful beach. The best part was doing yoga classes watching the sunrise over the Indian Ocean - pure bliss
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING VACATION!
A friend and I stayed here for 4 days following a month long study abroad trip to Tanzania. We chose Kichanga based off a recommendation from another friend who had stayed here the previous year after her study abroad. She told us it was a nice place, but it exceeded every expectation we had! First of all, the room was amazing. We had a wonderful (albeit, a little hard) king sized bed, with an amazing bathroom and even a changing room! Everything was provided for us - from the beach towels, to the beach bag, to bottled water everyday. The food was really great. Breakfast and dinner were included with our stay - and how can you go wrong with that. We both usually had the fish dish every night and it was always prepared nicely. They also have yoga, which we scheduled for sunrise. The yoga instructor, Ilse, is amazing! I've never done yoga before and she made sure to explain all the positions and ensure I was doing it properly to not hurt myself. It was a great way to start the day. The service and staff were probably the best I've ever encountered. A few days before we were set to arrive, I received an email asking if I'd like a car service to pick us up from the airport. We also wanted to set up some tours for one of the days, and we went to the front desk and they took care of literally everything - so we were able to do the Spice tour, Stone Town and Prisoner Island all in one day for only $95 USD.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Things to do
It was very Nice but there is not much to do besides going to the beach. Beautiful and peaceful.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good facility got relaxing on the beach. Nice pool. Comfortable room. No AC.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful beach and great staff
Stunning location with a beautiful private beach. We stayed in one of the ocean bungalows, which had a beautiful balcony with a great view. Staff was super nice and accommodating and helped us with a variety of needs, from broken shoes to stomach troubles. Cocktails were delicious, food wasn't amazing but it was pretty good. Highly recommended!
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I think it needs to be modernized more and the food portions to be increased. Other than that, every thing was really perfect and I would go there again.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

nice quite place
Overall great stay, delesious food quite area, cosi condos but there was no A/C ( end of December ) No ATM machines close by (the nearest in stontown )
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

nice view, good beach when tide in
rooms good but requires AC, nice location quiet beach and friendly staff. rooms need updating though. owner is nice since he asks about stay on almost daily basis.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise with exceptional service
My room and its view of the beautiful blue, turquoise and green ocean exceeded my expectations but the real treat was the truly wonderful staff who went above and beyond to help me at each stage of my visit and made my stay memorable!
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

Good with a few quirks
Staff were generally friendly and helpful. Good quality of food, and a nice and quite environment and location. There is some complimentary food and coffee during the day. Bungalow room layout is a bit odd, there's not enough air circulation, even though windows are on 3 sides. No AirCon, only ceiling and standing fans, but that wasn't such a problem for us. On the first dinner the staff had failed to prepare a Vegetarian meal, although we requested it at lunchtime. They forgot to pass on the info to the late shift. That can happen, but for an expensive place like this it was disappointing. Overall it's a nice place, but if we go to Zanzibar again we might choose a different hotel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel and Great Staff
Had a great experience from the moment we got off the plane in Zanzibar. Was met by the hired and proceeded to the hotel. Once we were there the expectation was for the typical resort hotel with guest abound but this place was quiet and virtually asleep. Masai greeted us and and hotel staff greeted us as well and was willing to prepare a meal for us because the journey was long and we arrived late. The room was very comfortable. The beach front bungalow is a requirement as it is the best was to experience this property. Walks on the beach was amazing and relaxing. By far sitting and doing absolutely nothing was the best part. There was not blaring beach music not loud parties and not pressure to upgrade to more elaborate accommodations or buy excursions. You could everything or nothing at all; Truly a gratifying experience.
Verified Expedia guest review