Key facts
| Location | Kiwengwa, east coast of Zanzibar |
|---|---|
| Distance to gate and airstrip | 1 hour 15 minutes' drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport |
| Rooms | 194 rooms and suites |
| Board | Premium all-inclusive (breakfast, lunch and dinner, drinks including selected wines, local beer, cocktails/spirits) |
| Facilities | several pools, Earth & Rain Spa, private beach, buffet restaurant (Pwani Main), 3 à la carte restaurants (Italian, Indian, Thai), 5 bars, horse riding on the beach, padel tennis |
| Price level | €€ |
| Season | open all year round |
Location and surroundings
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa lies in Kiwengwa on the east coast of Zanzibar with direct access to a long beach of fine sand. In front of the resort lies the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, behind it well-kept landscaped gardens with palm trees. The area around Kiwengwa is quiet, with small villages along the coast. Snorkelling trips and boat tours can be organised from the resort, and an excursion to Jozani Forest is also possible. The drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport takes one hour and fifteen minutes.
Kiwengwa is one of several beach destinations on Zanzibar where the team in Arusha selects accommodation for your trip. You can find more lodges, hotels and camps on the island in the Zanzibar lodges overview.
Rooms and facilities
The resort has 194 rooms and suites with garden or sea views. Facilities include several pools, the Earth & Rain Spa and a palm-shaded private beach. In addition to the Pwani Main buffet restaurant, there are three à la carte restaurants serving Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine, as well as five bars.
Updated on October 11, 2026
