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Tumbo Swahili Villa

Kiwengwa, Gulioni, TZ

9.3 guest rating· 40 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Tumbo Swahili Villa offers air-conditioned units with elegant decor, each equipped with a wardrobe, safety deposit box, and a private bathroom for your comfort and convenience.

Tranquil Garden Setting

Nestled in Gulioni, our property boasts a serene garden where you can unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, providing a perfect retreat after exploring nearby attractions like Kichwele Forest Reserve and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.

Convenient Location

Conveniently located just a short distance from popular landmarks such as Cinema Afrique and Peace Memorial Museum, Tumbo Swahili Villa offers easy access to the best of Gulioni. Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of luxury and tranquility.

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment is consisted of of a kitchenette, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of a kitchenette, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Single Room with Bathroom

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The single room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower.

Standard Single Room with Shower

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The single room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower.

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The family room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Three-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

Sleeps 6 · 90 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This apartment is air-conditioned and has a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
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  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Baby safety gates
  • Bike tours
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Public transport tickets
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Water slide
  • Windsurfing

Location

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Kiwengwa, Gulioni, TZ

Check-in
from 11:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say9.340 reviews

+ Exceptional service+ Great location− Utility outages− Limited supermarket access
Cleanliness8.9
Service9.8
Location9.4
Room Quality9.3
Amenities8.9
Value for Money9.3

Guest review

10.0

Die Familie, der die Villa gehört, ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wie eigentlich alle Menschen in dem kleinen Dorf, man fühlt sich jederzeit sehr sicher und willkommen. Die Wohnung ist geräumig, das Bett groß und sehr bequem, die Küche ein bisschen dürftig ausgestattet, dafür ist es sehr sauber. Absolut empfehlenswert!

Heidi · DE · 2026-07-05

Kan absolut anbefales - specielt hvis det ikke er nødvendigt for dig at rejse med alt arrangeret på forhånd. Skønt sted.

9.0

Venlig værtinde, tæt på strand og landsby. Stor hjertelighed, hjælpsomhed og samtidig lidt udenfor al ting. Vidunderlig strand med Ebbe og flod. Dejligt easygoing. Vi kunne fint lave mad selv - med områdets grøntsager.

− Ind i mellem gik strømmen, men kom hurtigt igen vha generator. På en måde en del af charmen ved at være lige netop i Kiwengwa (Cairo)

Lene C. · DK · 2026-02-12

Great stay on the beach and good value for money

10.0

Great staff, location on the beach and good value for money

Alex · AU · 2026-01-25

Fijn verblijf gehad, super dicht bij het mooie strand.

9.0

De super vriendelijke gastvrouw heeft ons rondgeleid door het dorp en de verschillende eetgelegenheden laten zien en de winkeltjes. We konden met vragen altijd bij haar terecht. Het appartement ligt midden in een dorpje waar de tijd nog heeft stilgestaan. Maar dit zal niet lang duren, gezien de diverse bouwlocaties. Voor de wat uitgebreidere boodschappen moet je een stukje wandelen, circa 25 min of een taxi nemen. Stroomstoringen kwamen voor maar een generator zorgde ervoor dat we daar nauwelijks last van hadden. Fijne plek en dankzij de gastvrouw voelde we ons al snel thuis.

− Niets.

Joep · NL · 2026-01-24

Une expérience à refaire j’invite tout le monde à venir voir talha et profitez de la beauté de la tanzanie

10.0

Le bon comportement des gens surtout Talha qui est serviable, généreuse, souriante, cet établissement est bien équipé de tout vraiment une expérience à refaire

− Augune chose

Ismail · FR · 2026-01-20

Amazing, mabye the best location on the Island. Beautiful beach!

10.0

Well this places is just amazing, are you going to Zanzibar this is really the place! This small newly built locally owned Hotel is great. Small and Personlig with a kitchen and a big fridge was perfect for me. The rooms was big and beautiful, with the best bed I hade for a long time. Good AC and shower, just perfect. BUT the best was the staff. Super friendly and great. Tala was just a beautiful girl, with a great energy, MashAllah. Se was so helpful to all the guest, best host I ever had any place in the world <3 I just came from Kendwa and Nungwi, before Kiwengwa. Kiwengwa was the best place, now in Uroa but really miss Kiwengwa. A beautiful village and Tumbo Swahili was just 1.min for a beautiful with Zanzibari beach. Really a dream beach! Free sunbeds and this bea beach was also really kice. And the local, beautiful, peaceful, super friendly people. The village was beautiful and peaceful with beautiful vegitation, houses and everything was just a beautiful vibe. Good food and drinks, in all prices. I just really love everything about this place. I really miss it and thinking about comming back. So if you are going to Zanzibar and dont want to stay in a big resort, but still want some good standard and luxery. Book this place before it get full!

Christian Lunde · NO · 2026-01-15

Good to know

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.