The hotel is traditionally designed with a bright and open feel throughout. Our room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. Toiletries were provided and were of high quality. Staff were lovely and responded to all needs. Beds were made twice a day, an unexpected surprise. Breakfast was fantastic, a plentiful supply of tea, coffee and fruit juice, followed by fruit platters and cooked breakfast, toast or yogurt. A sister beach club is round the corner allowing for a 2-in-1 feel to staying at this hotel. The private beach area with security guards was welcomed. This area has wide long beaches with soft sand. Lots of water activities to get stuck into. 10/10

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Very nice hôtel on the beach. The hotel itself is small, which is very pleasant. There is a lot of massai on the beach trying to sell you stuff, but you will never be disturbed while lying on the sunbed in the hotel thanks to security, which is very nice too. The employees and managers were awesome and take care of everything no matter the time of the day. We also had special attention (2 times) for our honeymoon (diner on the beach) that was amazing. Restaurant is very nice, good food at good price for such an hotel. The beach lounge, which is also part of the facilities, is amazing with good music and nice pizzas ! Go there for sure.

The bed was not very comfortable and we heard a lot the people above us (family with children). It is preferable to ask for rooms at the first floor and not ground level. The activities were a bit expensive compared to other hotels. We also find the laundry expensive compared to other hotels.

We have booked this hotel as our wedding venue and we went ahead to scout the location and hotel. The hotel was very accommodating. By far the nicest property on the stretch of Kiwengwa beach. Wonderful personal touches throughout the stay and a quiet oasis. Felt very private.

Kiwengwa Beach itself is a little disappointing. It is more of a bay and therefore has a lot of seaweed and mud build up which can sometimes make it look less clean. Not an ideal swimming location but Mvuvi do provide water shoes to make the experience more enjoyable.

This small scale boutique hotel is definitely one of the best places I stayed in years. I spent 8 nights here. It's probably not the cheapest option around, but it was really good value for money. All staff were very friendly, professional and always willing to help out or give advice. The hotel to me felt like coming home. It's a place where you can wind down. No loud music or pool animation, no fuss, just relaxing in a beautiful environment. A perfect place to stay when you’re traveling alone or as a couple. And then the food.. OMG. By far the best food I tasted on the island. Some of the starters and mains were really high level, both in taste and presentation. Again, not the cheapest option around but good value for what you pay. If you’re not staying at this hotel then at least go there for lunch or dinner and try some of the Michelin star worhty starters! The hotel has a small but cosy pool under the trees / in the shade which you will probably have all to yourself, as not many guests use it. Would I go there again? Definitely!

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Location was great except I found Kiwengwa Beach to be the most polluted beach I have ever stayed on And was surprised that the resorts make no attempt To clean debris off the beach. Breakfast was Good

I would have liked at Least a light blanket on the bed, not just a sheet. It was too warm to sleep without A/C but then it became too cold without a blanket, even with A/C on lowest setting.

Lovely, peaceful well cared for property with a nice beach. That said, when the tide goes it is not good for swimming, which was true everywhere. The hotel will arrange a boat out to the reef for you. The staff was helpful and attentive. The owner always seemed nearby and helped me arrange a massage and a pedicure on site, as well as a tour of Stone Town. There is a restaurant on site which has a nice but limited menu— no worries they own another property next door which has many options. There are these hanging swing beds that are amazingly seductive—I could have stayed all day.

Mist of the rooms were taken up by a Finnish yoga group and sometimes the overtook spaces. it’s a small property so it mattered. we just went elsewhere when that happened.

It was a small boutique resort that staff took immaculately good care of and worked hard to please us and be of assistance at every turn. The beach was gorgeous and dining there was superb! The whole atmosphere made for a perfect wind down after a busy safari journey for our family. Massages were excellent as well. Grace the manager arranged our airport transport and a took care of any other needs we had! What a wonderful woman!

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Amazing team! They’re all making sure you have a wonderfull stay. Very friendly, kindly and service minded. The hotel is the perfect location to relax and recharge. It is very peacefull, good looking and well maintained. The team makes sure you get everything you need with a smile. Thanks for everything! We’ll miss uou!

Rarely have we stayed in a hotel that places so much value on service. The staff was always friendly, courteous and very child-friendly, from check-in to checkout. The hotel has direct access to its own private beach, some of the most tranquil stretch of beach in Kiwengwa. Other restaurants and small supermarkets are nearby, but a little further away on foot. However, since the hotel itself has an excellent restaurant, this is not a problem. The food was really exceptionally good and we didn't eat badly a single day despite our seven-day stay.

Every staff member is very attentive, highly professional and always smiling. The food is fresh and delicious. The resort is small which only makes it feel cozier and more exclusive. I appreciate various accessories (beach bags, key chains, do-not-disturb-tags) and I believe even furniture are obviously locally made. The entire hotel uses mostly natural materials, no ugly plastic sun beds or parasols spoil the beautiful vibe – even the trash can is made out of palm leaves. As well as the rooms, the beach is always kept clean. The sea is warm and full of life – best found during low tide. We got to see octopi, various crabs, starfishes and even a lovely blowfish several times when just casually swimming in the sea or strolling during low tide. You get to see even more life on a simple boat trip to adjacent Kiwengwa reef. A pair of Clark’s clownfish in a Haddon’s anemone were a highlight. Besides that, Mvuvi offers other trips like Stone Town, Prison Island, Mnemba Atoll, Jozani Forest or Safari Blue. Extra points for immediately repairing a loose toilet seat in our room without us even mentioning it to anyone. The entire stay was simply fantastic! Highly recommended.

It wouldn’t be a bad idea to have a small, mini-bar like fridge in the room as we bought bottled water every day and had nowhere to put it to keep it cold. Though that is just a minor detail as we finished the water pretty quickly anyway.