Aerial view of Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, its pool and the white-sand beach on the turquoise Indian Ocean
Pool and sun loungers beside the beach at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
Welcome to Mandarin Resort

Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tucked into the tranquil village of Kizimkazi on Zanzibar's southern shore, Mandarin Resort blends authentic Zanzibar culture with modern comfort — crystal-clear turquoise waters, dolphin tours, and raw natural beauty. It's our calmer, more intimate Zanzibar stay for travelers chasing authenticity and slow island rhythm, with open water views, easy beach access, and a quieter atmosphere than the busier northern shoreline.

Highlights

Offers

Thoughtfully arranged stays and seasonal packages, booked directly.

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Mandarin Suite private plunge pool and terrace at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar

Mandarin Suite Escape

The resort's signature suite: a standalone beachfront villa with a private plunge pool, lounge area, and direct ocean access. Pair the room choice with a stay built around Kizimkazi, Zanzibar.

Rooms & Suites

A closer look at the spaces designed for your stay.

Deluxe Room balcony overlooking the gardens and pool at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
Deluxe Room at Mandarin Resort — image 2

Deluxe Room

A private balcony room set among the gardens, with garden and partial ocean views and easy access to the beach path.

Family Room with towel swans and flowers on a carved bed at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
Family Room at Mandarin Resort — image 2

Family Room

Extra space for families or small groups, with two connected sleeping areas close to the pool and beach bar.

Standard Room with carved four-poster bed and mosquito netting at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
Standard Room at Mandarin Resort — image 2

Standard Room

A calm, comfortably furnished room with a four-poster bed and mosquito netting, close to the pool and beach.

Mandarin Suite at Mandarin Resort
Mandarin Suite at Mandarin Resort — image 2
Mandarin Suite at Mandarin Resort — image 3

Mandarin Suite

The resort's signature suite: a standalone beachfront villa with a private plunge pool, lounge area, and direct ocean access.

Taste the destination

Dining

Intimate dining

The South Table

A quieter room in the quieter hotel. The South Table seats forty and serves a daily-changing menu built around what came in from the sea and what the spice market offered that morning. Kizimkazi sunsets frame every table.

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The South Table at Mandarin Resort
Getting here

A clear island base

Address
Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearest Airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Transfer Time
Approximately 1 hour by road
Coordinates
06°28'S 39°28'E
Nearby

Attractions close by

  • Kizimkazi Village2 km
  • Kizimkazi Mkunguni4 km
  • Jozani Forest28 km
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Aerial view of the bungalows, gardens and pool at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
Swimming pool with loungers and thatched umbrellas at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
Tropical cocktail and fresh coconut on the pool edge at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
Garden pathway to the ocean through palm trees at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
Reception veranda framing a palm-lined path to the sea at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
Cocktails and fresh fruit on the bar counter at Mandarin Resort, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
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We're here to assist you with any enquiries or special requests for your upcoming stay at Mandarin Resort.

Mandarin Resort Location

Getting Here

From Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) — Approximately 1 hour by road.

Private Transfers: Private airport and inter-island transfers can be arranged with our concierge ahead of arrival.

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