Zanzibar (Kiwengwa Beach, East Coast), Tanzania
Rating8.3
Rating7.8Adults Only
Rating6.3Three restaurants and three bars serve the property. The main buffet covers all meal periods; à la carte options require advance arrangement. Private beach dining is available at additional cost. The Swahili and Zanzibar-influenced menu options at the main restaurants are worth prioritizing over generic international choices.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca Lounge | Included | ||
| Kivuli Bar & Restaurant | Additional charge | ||
| Mawimbi Bar | Included | ||
| Mwambao Restaurant | Included | ||
| Private Dining | Additional charge | ||
| Room Service | Additional charge | ||
| The Cinnamon Restaurant | Additional charge |
International Buffets with Themed Dinners
The main buffet restaurant serving all meal periods. International variety with Zanzibar-specific dishes incorporated. Themed dinner nights (seafood night, barbecue night) add variety through the week. Best used for breakfast when variety and freshness both peak.
Signature dishes: Zanzibar themed dishes, Italian themed dishes, Swahili themed dishes, Kiwengwa Seafood BBQ
Coffee, Cocktails & Beverages
Cocktail lounge and bar for evening socializing. Named for the Moorish architectural connection between East Africa and North Africa. Serves cocktails, Tanzanian beers, and soft drinks.
Signature dishes: Handcrafted cocktails, Premium beverages
Beverages, Cocktails, Juices, Beer, Wine, Spirits
Beachfront bar directly on Kiwengwa Beach. The word mawimbi means "waves" in Swahili. Afternoon positioning on the beach is best here when the tide allows swimming.
Gourmet Dishes
Beachfront or private location dinner at additional cost. Requires advance arrangement through the resort. The Kiwengwa Beach setting at sunset is a strong backdrop for a private dinner — worth considering for anniversaries or special occasions.
Indian Cuisine
Fine dining à la carte restaurant — the property's most elevated dining experience. Traditional Zanzibari and Swahili-influenced flavors alongside international preparations. Dinner service. Advance booking recommended.
Signature dishes: Symphony of spices dishes, Essence of India dishes
Far Eastern Fusion
Far Eastern Fusion cuisine for lunch and dinner, plus cocktails and drinks throughout the day. A la carte. One of the more distinctive dining options given its Asian-fusion format in an East African setting — the Indian Ocean's historical trade routes make this combination less jarring than it sounds.
Signature dishes: Far Eastern Fusion dishes, Light foods, Zanzibari Tappas
Various
Available to guests at additional charge. Limited menu compared to restaurant offerings.