Mwendawima Beach Villa - Private and Fully Serviced
About this villa rental
Located in Tanzania, this charming villa for $373 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Mwendawima Villa is a private beach villa located in the village of Jambiani, overlooking the most beautiful lagoon in East Africa. The villa has 4 bedrooms, swimming pool, AC in the bedrooms, tropical garden and a terrace with ocean views. It accommodates up to 8 guests: 1 En-suite master bedroom with direct access to ocean view terrace 1 En-suite double bedroom with garden view 2 double bedroom with garden view and shared bathroom It comes with a dedicated team that takes care of everything from daily cleaning to preparing delicious meals to organising excursions. Your stay will be personalised to cater for your needs and preferences. Mwendawima Villa is inspired by Swahili architecture and with a focus on your comfort. The property has a pool, large sea view terrace with a bar, lounge, sun beds and dining areas. It comes with a well equipped kitchen, lounge and a beautiful private garden. The daily rate includes housekeeping and breakfast, unlimited WiFi and security. At additional cost we offer excellent lunches and dinners. Mwendawima Villa is situated in a charming fishing village of Jambiani, on the south-east coast of Zanzibar. Jambiani is known for the most dramatic lagoon, with traditional fishing, seaweed farming, snorkelling and kite surfing on your door step. There are plenty of boutique hotels and restaurants for food and drinks, but we insist you try our team's authentic cooking. Our location is perfect for both experiencing the real Zanzibari village and taking advantage of the best day trips and activities Zanzibar has to offer.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Tanzania
Nearby attractions
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)
5.0
We really enjoyed the house. Team in the house were amazing. They cooked lunch for us and friends, 14 people in total on Christmas Day. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was delicious. The house manager organised all activities and taxis. Only negative is there is no air conditioning in the main bedroom. Highly recommend this house.
5.0
This is a fabulous home with plenty of space and a great location. Khatib, the house manager was extremely helpful with suggestions, organizing rides and answering questions. We were able to walk to restaurants and water sports. We would stay here again, it is a gem!
5.0
Six adults spent our Christmas here and it was terrific. The beach front location of the house could not have been better. We barely needed shoes for the 10 days we were there as everything was within walking distance along the beach.
This beach is very tidal so when the tide is out you have to use the pools and sun beds in the small hotels along the beach.
The house however was the highlight. Breakfast was included and delicious. It was served on the roof terrace every morning.
The best chef in the area was Sadie. He cooked various local dishes for us, each one better than the last.
The house was kept impeccable and beds were changed almost daily.
We loved our time here and would recommend it to anyone thinking of travelling to Zanzibar.
10.0
We had a great holiday.
5.0
We had a great holiday.
4.0
Good location although was noisy at times due to building work across from the property. Grt Comunication with the owner and nrg. Relaxing hol. Staff were grt and even helped our youngest son in getting a sea urchin sting out if his foot.
5.0
The beach villa exceeded our expectations. The Moraccan decor/style was charming and the outdoor spaces were incredible. The backyard was like a beach oasis and we enjoyed our breakfast on the back porch every morning. Our dinner was served on the rooftop dining table where we enjoyed the gorgeous sunset every evening. Chef Siadi prepared 3 delicious meals every day. Breakfast was included while lunch and dinner were more than reasonably priced. Dinner always included a delicious soup except the night we were treated to a succulent crab salad. Siadi made sure we were happy with his menus. Oh, I might add, daily housekeeping was included. It was always a surprise to see how the bed was beautifully made up each day. All in all, the villa was incredible and we felt totally pampered by the staff. Stay here, and enjoy the best stay in Jambiani!
Side note: Kapuga Villas Bar was a short stroll down the beach. (take a left when you reach the beach) They had happy hour 5-7 daily. Friendly bar staff!
4.0
Loved the layout and style of this house. The pictures do not do it, justice! It was beautiful and right by the beach next to a small cafe. The staff and chef were friendly, plus there was a nightguard, which made us feel safe. My only complaint was the staff seemed to stay in the house for a long time in the morning for breakfast and at night for dinner. It felt more like we were guests staying at someone else's house versus feeling like it was ours. That might not bother some people, but it was a noticeable presence for me.
5.0
This is an amazing property. Villa is very spacious, clean and very authentic. Architecture is pretty unique and gives you a feel of ancient Spain combined with luxury. We hired chef Mohamed, who was amazing. He worked with a crew of 3 other team members, and cooked some amazing seafood dinners for us. Food was fresh and made from scratch.
The place is right on the beach and allows easy access to beach from bars and restaurants. The beach was also not too crowded and we were able to relax and enjoy the scenery. Also, Jiambiani is away from the craziness and crowds of tourists near stone town, and offered a truly relaxing atmosphere.
Highly recommend the villa to anybody looking to stay in Zanzibar
5.0
Had a most awesome stay at this wonderful house just a few steps from the ocean. The house is large and with a great layout for our large family (4 adults, 4 kids). The staff is beyond great! So friendly and helpful and never intrusive. Mohammed is a 5-star chef and ALL of our meals were outstanding. Hatibu the manager/driver is so great. Very professional and a lot of fun to interact with.
There is a reason Raphael and his team get so many 5-star reviews. Thanks for an awesome week.
5.0
Rafael and his wonderful team were the best hosts. We enjoyed gourmet chef prepared meals every evening and morning in a beautiful and relaxed setting. Chef Mohamed and his team were lovely. He even prepared our fresh fish catch from our fishing excursion. The home is wonderfully decorated in local style and location right on the beach can’t be beat. We will be back!
5.0
Very beautiful house ,with a very charming and professionnel team , very good location, the beach near the house is amazing !
5.0
What a wonderful, grounding beach vacation! This 4 bed/3bath house was exactly what we needed. With 2 teens and a grown up son home from Uni we were looking for something very lo-key and good value. While the house had wifi on the first floor, overall it was a lo tech vacation. The house is made of block with plaster over it, a style I quite like. The furnishings are local and simple wood and cushions/mattresses. There are fans and mosquito netting. No AC (didn't need it at all), no TV (really didn't need it!) but also no screens so your protection against bugs are old fashioned cleaning, netting, wind, and geckos. I am NOT a bug person, having barely survived Cicada-geddon 1987. So when I walked in I worried I would not be able to handle staying. I was surprised how effective the house and staff were at keeping the place bug free/ light. Speaking of the staff, they were a highlight! We took Mohammed up on his meals for dinner and they were spectacular. One night, over suggestions by our driver/wrangler/POC, we went to the Rock for our anniversary. Obviously we left the kids to eat at the Villa. They def had the better meal! The cleaners were sweet and did laundry for us. Hatibi (driver/wrangler) was prompt and helpful, arranging boat tours for us and being at our disposal for rides even after we left the Villa for the city. The ocean is very shallow at lower tides - you can walk more than a mile out at the lowest. The village has a few shops for bare necessity dry items and fruit. My suggestion would be to bring bug spray, sand toys, beach mats/blankets, and dried snacks (we could find Pringles and cookies at the larger markets). There is a market where we got loads of Ramen/Koka noodles to use as lunch. The restaurants on the beach are convenient but pricey and def not as good as Mohammed. I would use with them for cold beer but not much else. If you are looking for glorified Glamping (with a chef and cleaners) then this is the place! We loved our 11 days there!
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Tanzania?
The average price for a rental in Tanzania is $66 per night. This rental is $307 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mwendawima Beach Villa - Private and Fully Serviced. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Mwendawima Beach Villa - Private and Fully Serviced. Enjoy the water!
Is Mwendawima Beach Villa - Private and Fully Serviced pet friendly?
Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Mwendawima Beach Villa - Private and Fully Serviced?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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