Mvuvi Boutique Resort, Dar es SalaamMvuvi Boutique Resort in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.7.Mvuvi Boutique Resort is a small, upscale hotel located on the white-sand beach of Kiwengwa on the east coast of Zanzibar. The property consists of two low-rise buildings containing 22 rooms, all featuring air conditioning and Swahili-style thatched roofs. Guests can use the swimming pools, visit the library and lounge, or dine at the seafront restaurant which serves international cuisine. The resort provides access to a private beach with cabanas and can arrange activities such as kite-surfing, horseback riding, and local tours. While the resort offers many amenities, the limited number of rooms means the space is relatively small.What stands out

Seafront restaurant with international food

Private beach with cabanas

Activities including kite-surfing and horseback riding

Recently refurbished in 2024

Watch out for

Small number of rooms

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