Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Breakfast (BB)
Breakfast, Kids pool and 3 more
105 rooms
Garden Room, Superior room, Superior Family and 4 more
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
45 min from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Wi-Fi in rooms
Overview
About Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach sits on Kiwengwa Beach, with rooms and villas spread through tropical gardens beside the Indian Ocean. Garden and Superior rooms offer an alternative to the beachfront villas, while selected villas and suites have private pools. Three shared pools include an infinity pool and a children's pool, alongside a gym, dive centre and Zuri Rituals Spa. Breakfast, half-board and all-inclusive options let travellers choose their meal plan. Family rooms provide an additional sleeping area, and airport road transfers take about 45 minutes.
“A beach stay with room to choose: garden rooms, family accommodation and beachfront villas with private pools, plus meal plans ranging from breakfast to all-inclusive.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
A Kiwengwa beachfront resort with tropical gardens, an infinity pool and villas with private pools.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Breakfast (BB)
Included
- Breakfast
- Kids pool
- Dive centre
- Tennis court
- Balcony or terrace
Not included
An infrastructure tax is charged in addition to the room price.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Laundry
- Transfers
Half-board and all-inclusive upgrades, airport transfers, laundry, spa treatments and medical assistance cost extra. Snorkelling trips, diving courses, fishing and other organised water sports are also charged separately.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Infinity pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Curio shop
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Safe
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Garden Room36 at the property · Air-conditioning, En-suite shower, Safe, Minibar, Tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, Private veranda
- Superior room33 at the property · Air-conditioning, En-suite shower, Safe, Minibar, Tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, Private veranda
- Superior Family6 at the property · Air-conditioning, En-suite shower, Safe, Minibar, Tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, Private veranda, Additional sleeping area
- Sea View Beach Villa7 at the property · Air-conditioning, En-suite shower, Safe, Minibar, Tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, Private veranda
- Sea Front Beach Villa17 at the property · Air-conditioning, En-suite shower, Safe, Minibar, Tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, Private veranda
- Sea Front Beach Villa with PoolAir-conditioning, En-suite shower, Safe, Minibar, Tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, Private pool
- Beach Front Suite with Pool2 at the property · Air-conditioning, En-suite shower, Safe, Minibar, Tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, Private pool, Separate living area
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
- 45 min transfer
- Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
- How you arrive
- By air · 45 min from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
- Transfers
- Fly into Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). The road transfer to the resort takes about 45 minutes and can be booked ahead with your stay; the driver meets you at the airport.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Best time to visit
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Best time to visit
- Good
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.