We visited Villa Kiva for lunch recently following a recommendation from a friend. From start to finish the visit was very disappointing. Having first been welcomed in we were then ignored and left waiting for a long time before anyone brought a menu (we had to wave for attention). We ordered food including coffee which we asked to have first.... More

By far our best stop on the trip. We stayed here for 3 nights and kept reminiscing about this place after. We arranged a free pickup from Stone Town which lasted about 30 minutes. Upon arrival, we received lovely fruit cocktails and a fresh towel. The whole place is relatively new so all amenities are in excellent shape. Gabriella, the... More

We didn't visit Villa Kiva on our first trip to Zanzibar a couple of months ago, but having eaten there several times on our return visit last week, we're wishing we had! The restaurant has an excellent menu with a wide choice of options - including many vegetarian dishes (a rarity in Matemwe). The prices are good compared to other... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Villa Kiva in July of 2012 after our safari. I had been to Zanzibar before and when booking was looking for something on the beach and near the dive center but that would not be super busy. I am also a student so I was really concerned about cost. I honestly didn't have... More

My husband and I stayed at Villa Kiva for one night in late August 2012. We loved it so much we wished we'd booked more nights there instead of moving to another part of the island. Gabriella, a lovely Italian lady who runs the hotel, is fantastic. She greets every visitor, and runs a very hands-on operation that ensures your... More

We stayed at Villa Kiva a whole week, with our 2 teenager girls. Rooms are stylish, comfortable, bed sheets imported from italy make a difference. Super clean. Staff very friendly. Gabriella the manager is always very kind and helpfull, the food is superb, 5 course menue everyday and very nice breakfast buffet, very beautiful garden with a swimming pool at... More

We stayed down the beach but the restaurant at the Villa Kiva was recommended by people we had met at Chumbe Island. We wouldn't have sought it out but we were so pleased we did. The staff were really friendly and full of smiles, the menu was good, huge portions and very reasonably priced for lovely quality food. In an... More

Great boutique hotel with personalized attitude to every geust, thanks to Gabriela. Rooms are gorgeous, location is stunning, the whole place is very quiet and relaxing. We spent only 3 nights there and love every second of being there) highly reccomended for romantic getaways Jenya and Galina

Wow ..... A true Jewel of Zanzibar ... I stay in zanzibar every month and this is the first hotel I did not find any faults.I hotel run by a very good team lead by Gabriella.great rooms ,good food,big portions,quite and relaxing setting ... for a place to chill this place ticks all the boxes...trust me any stay here will... More