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Kilindi Beach Resort

from $825 per person per night for 2026/27

Great food, service, beach...list goes on!

Now established as one of the top properties on Zanzibar, Kilindi Beach Resort really has raised the bar as to what can be expected from the top end of the market. Each of the luxurious "pavilions" has been designed with shade, comfort and privacy in mind and offers great views out to the setting sun (a rarity in Zanzibar). On top of this, the service in Kilindi is fantastic, with private butlers and excellent food rounding things off. It does have a high price tag, but it does also stand out as one of the top three properties on the East African coast...it is so good that our MD proposed to his now-wife there!!

Beautiful views from most of the rooms, very good service and management, food is very good

There are a lot of steps and so not ideal for the less mobile, with less wind in the evenings there can be more “nature” than in other places and, in the more humid months, it can be a little warm.

About the Kilindi Beach Resort location

Situated a short walk along the beach from the busy Kendwa region of the island, on the north eastern coastline, Kilindi benefits from a real rarity on the island, a sunset and almost total seclusion! 

The northern coastline offers reliable swimming and clear water for snorkelling among reef fish, rays and small coral formations, while boat excursions reach reefs where green turtles, dolphins and occasional reef sharks are seen. Diving trips can access deeper coral walls where manta rays and, in the right season, humpback whales may appear. Kayaking and paddle‑boarding are often possible in calm conditions, adding gentle adventure to the area’s romantic seclusion.

However, some aspects may feel less convenient: the hillside layout involves steps between key areas, and the open, pavilion‑style design may not suit guests seeking fully enclosed, climate‑controlled spaces.

 Kilindi Beach Resort Layout

As mentioned above, due to Kilindi’s location up on the side of a hill, there is a bit of a drop from the main entrance to the beach and also from many of the hillside rooms to the main area and the beach.

Again, this is a small price to pay for a stunning view and so not really an issue. The main area, with dining area, shisha lounge upstairs and pool really works well. It can be a bit of a walk to get back to the room if you have forgotten something…but such is life!

Do see our new Kilindi Beach Resort Picture Gallery further down this page.

Kilindi Beach Resort Accomodation

Designed along the lines of an Arab settlement, the rooms at Kilindi are quirky and interesting with the main bedroom opening out to the view. From there (and the domed roof) there is a small flight of stairs that runs up to an open air bathroom and central shower.

Underneath this area is the lounge area and the small swimming pool and loungers. It is true that not all of the rooms have stunning views, and that there is a bit of a walk to get to them, but these are small prices to pay for total seclusion and real luxury.

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

How to book Kilindi Beach Resort

Please call us in the UK on the usual +44 1525 840 149 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!

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Kilindi Beach Resort Highlights

Just some of the highlights of this hand-picked Zanzibar beaches resort. Do call us direct for any other details or to help with planning and logistics.

Luxury Accommodation

15 luxury pavillions including 2 family pavillions

Diving and Snorkeling

snorkelling, diving, deep-sea fishing & more options

Swimming Pool

swimming pool included

Private Restaurant

private dining available

Air Conditioning

aircon available

All ages welcome

adults only

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of wildlife should you expect to find around Kilindi Beach Resort for 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife around the Kilindi Beach Resort bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding wildlife that dwell in this part of the Zanzibar beaches…

Don't miss our full Africa Wildlife Guide right here.

What are your best safari trips & itineraries to Kilindi Beach Resort’s Zanzibar beaches for 2026/27?

Some of our most-popular tailor-made trips for the Zanzibar beaches that could include a stay at Kilindi Beach Resort include...
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1 Great Safari, Great Beach

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Along with the first itinerary we feature in this section, this itinerary has long been a favourite with safari clients and, with properties like Pongwe Beach hotel, it is now possible to… More…

12 Nights

FROM $3,500pp/pn

Great Safari

2 Beach Selous and Zanzibar

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

A really well paced itinerary, this is a simple but really effective itinerary that gives a couple of days on the beach, on to safari and then to spend the remaining time… More…

14 Nights

FROM $5,500pp/pn

Lake manze camp 4 game drive 16 nyerere tanzania

3 Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Unbelievably it is actually possible to safari in both the Selous and Ruaha within this budget. For this amount of money, this itinerary offers exceptional value for money and, for those wanting… More…

15 Nights

FROM $4,500pp/pn

Lake Manze Camp lake views, Selous/Nyerere

4 Northern Honeymoon June to November

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

We have searched high and low for a well priced trip to the north of Tanzania in what must be the main season for honeymooners to Tanzania and we think we may… More…

13 Nights

FROM $5,000pp/pn

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5 The Discerning Safari

Africa, Kenya

Visits : The Laikipia Plateau, The Masai Mara, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Kenya

This exciting trip, just short of two weeks, will start up in the Laikipia Plateau where a wealth of safari activities and culture awaits! The next stop is the Masai Mara, where… More…

13 Nights

FROM $6,000pp/pn

The Laikipia Plateau, Kenya, Ol Malo Lodge

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What are the other best resorts in Zanzibar beaches for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following resorts for Zanzibar beaches for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

$125$3,010

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Our Rating

6 Nights

Mnemba Lodge

Zanzibar beaches

From $3,010 per person per night
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Mnemba Lodge

7 Nights

Baraza Resort & Spa

Zanzibar beaches

From $901 per person per night
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Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar Beaches, Tanzania

6 Nights

Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Zanzibar beaches

From $352 per person per night
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Breezes Beach Club & Spa

6 Nights

Pongwe Beach Hotel

Zanzibar beaches

From $227 per person per night
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Pongwe Beach Hotel

6 Nights

The Palms

Zanzibar beaches

From $732 per person per night
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The Palms

6 Nights

White Sands Villas

Zanzibar beaches

From $1,505 per person per night
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White Sand Villas, One bed villa aerial, Zanzibar, Tanzania

6 Nights

Xanadu Villas and Retreat

Zanzibar beaches

From $400 per person per night
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Xanadu Villas, Beachfront, Zanzibar, Tanzania

7 Nights

Boutique Hotel Matlai

Zanzibar beaches

From $310 per person per night
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Boutique Hotel Matlai

6 Nights

Shooting Star Lodge

Zanzibar beaches

From $182 per person per night
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Shooting Star Lodge

6 Nights

Kasha Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar beaches

From $175 per person per night
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Kasha Boutique Hotel

6 Nights

Konokono Beach Resort

Zanzibar beaches

From $300 per person per night
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Kono Kono - overwater villas

6 Nights

Essque Zalu

Zanzibar beaches

From $245 per person per night
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Essque Zalu

6 Nights

The Residence

Zanzibar beaches

From $514 per person per night
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The Residence

6 Nights

The Z Hotel

Zanzibar beaches

From $125 per person per night
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The Z Hotel, Zanzibar

6 Nights

Milele Villas

Zanzibar beaches

From $195 per person per night
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Milele Villas

6 Nights

Qambani

Zanzibar beaches

From $412 per person per night
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Qambani

6 Nights

Zawadi

Zanzibar beaches

From $951 per person per night
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Zawadi Hotel, The beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

When is the best time to stay at Kilindi Beach Resort in 2026/27?

Generally speaking, as the Kilindi Beach Resort is in Zanzibar beaches, we recommend booking stays here with us any time on the following timescales — depending on your preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then do call us any time to check your plans, costs and best options for a fantastic Kilindi Beach Resort stay in the 2026/27 season…

January good

February good

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June good

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Don’t miss our full When to Visit zanzibar guide on our main zanzibar page.

Why travel with The Africa Specialists™?

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100% tailormade

We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
We offer a range of accommodation types
It is your trip, made to suit you

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Expert knowledge

We have over 40 years of destination know how
We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
We are true specialists

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We have you covered!

We have full ATOL bonding for your financial peace of mind
We provide 24/7 emergency backup as you travel
We make sure that the properties and guides are the best!

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A trusted service

Established in 2010, you can totally rely on us.
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Nick/FiFi : This is the ‘old’ (imported) main content. Fi : This is what we’re copying up to the new hotel accordions.

Beach

Kilindi is located on a small, shared bay over on the western side of Zanzibar, just around the corner from the famous Kendwa beach. When we say shared, it is with one of the local fishing communities and, as such, may as well be private. As is usual on the island, at very low tide, it is a matter of walking around the bay where it is still possible to swim off the white sand beach but, for the rest of the time, this is as picture perfect as you could ask for.

Rooms

Designed along the lines of an Arab settlement, the rooms at Kilindi are quirky and interesting with the main bedroom opening out to the view. From there (and the domed roof) there is a small flight of stairs that runs up to an open air bathroom and central shower. Underneath this area is the lounge area and the small swimming pool and loungers. It is true that not all of the rooms have stunning views, and that there is a bit of a walk to get to them…but these are small prices to pay for total seclusion and real luxury.

Layout

As mentioned above, due to Kilindi’s location up on the side of a hill, there is a bit of a drop from the main entrance to the beach and also from many of the hillside rooms to the main area and the beach. Again, this is a small price to pay for a stunning view and so not really an issue. The main area, with dining area, shisha lounge upstairs and pool really works well. It can be a bit of a walk to get back to the room if you have forgotten something…but such is life!

Features

Great pool, Kilindi Beach Resort likes to think of itself as barefoot luxury. It has a great pool and good beach…superb spa facilities and not much else. Just round the corner from Kendwa beach so many clients go for a walk as the sun goes down…and the sun sets right in front of them.

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Kilindi Beach Resort