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The rugged south-eastern coastline of Zanzibar is recognised as amongst the most beautiful on this idyllic island. Here, on Zanzibar’s finest beach, is Dongwe Ocean View.

A perfect Zanzibari experience.

Panoramic views of the magnificent Indian Ocean right on the beach makes for one of Zanzibar’s best ocean view hotels. A fun, contemporary, boutique resort best known and praised for its value.

We offer the huge beach and warm crystal waters as your playground; the shade of the palms your retreat when it all gets too ‘hot’; private pool with raised deck and sun loungers, fresh cocktail at your side, for time-out.

Featuring very spacious accommodations, private and suitably arranged for couples, families and groups of friends.

We’re known for our locally inspired, internationally influenced restaurant and snack bar menus and are a mere 5 minutes from our world famous The Rock of Zanzibar restaurant.

Beach volleyball, reef walking, paddling, dhow trips, wind & kite surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving on your doorstep.

This boutique resort features rooms, all with incredible beach and ocean views, within Mediterranean-influenced architecture, offering a range of fully air-conditioned accommodation and sleeping arrangements: from double-rooms for couples, to family-style rooms, to ocean view honeymoon suites.

We know that the combination of our hotel, the wonderful beach, our location close to all that Zanzibar offers, and our team, will combine to give you a memorable tropical vacation at truly affordable rates.

Dongwe Ocean View not only offers a haven for relaxation on our pristine wooden pool deck overlooking the sand and sea, but a range of lively beach activities such as reef walking, kite surfing, and scuba diving for the more adventurous.

We provide vacation packages and special pricing based on seasonal offerings.

So, leave your shoes in your room, and stay a while. Kick up some sand. ‘Pole-pole.

Rooms

Deluxe Rooms

Whichever of our 14 Deluxe double rooms you find yourself in, you’ll have Zanzibar’s best panoramic ocean and beach views. With a room size of 18 square meter and the bathroom size of 8 square meter in every Deluxe double room, it perfectly suited for 2 adults and an infant. With an enormous double bed room completed with crisp linen, over-size pillows, you are guaranteed a relaxing holiday experience.

Every room comes with a private balcony has wicker furniture with great cushions, perfect for relaxation and time out. Your room: it is air-conditioned and / or fan cooled – as you choose, hot water in the shower, large towels and mosquito net. Combination safes provide peace of mind, and the mini bar we’ll stock on request. Tea / coffee station, hairdryer.

Family Rooms

Our 2 incredibly spacious family rooms are perfect for your family's beach holiday. Suitable for 2 aults and 2 children, the family room has 1 big room of 18 square meters and 1 small room 10 square meters. Equipped with 1 huge, canopied king sie and the other with 2 single beds, the rooms are interconnected. Each room has a private ensuite 8 square meter shower.

Both of our family rooms have a private balcoy with wicker furniture, ideal for relaxing and reading your favourite book while overlooking the sea. There is air condition in each room and includes all modern amenities such as mosquito nets, ceiling fans, tea / coffee station, mini-bars stocked with favourites upon request, combination safe and hair dryer.

Honeymoon Suite

Our honeymoon suites are a perfect escape for couples and honeymooners. With a spacious 30 square meter and an enormous large king size bed, the suite offers space for privacy, rest, relaxation and romance.

The view speaks for itself, but the suites charm and character, including fresh flowers on your bed, only add to your unique experience.

Our Honeymoon suites feature air conditioning, ceiling fans, 8 square meter private en-suite bathroom shower, mosquito nets, combination safe, tea / coffee station. Only ask and the mini-bar fridge will be stocked as you request.

Dongwe Ocean View Events

We will arrange and manage your special event: engagement, reunion of friends, a birtday, and most importantly weddings!

Dongwe Ocean View is an ideal beach side wedding venue. We easily and comfortably accommodation on-the-beach ceremonies, with as much or as little privacy as wished for, and can cater for wedding parties of a range of sizes.

We specialise in arranging unique and intimate occasions that will provide for a lifetime of memories. Our tropical paradise hotel is perfect for wedding parties and ceremonies. If your destination is Zanzibar and want a successful marriage ceremony, then you have got it right at Dongwe Ocean View Hotel.

Religious Weddings Requirements:

Our event planning team will guide you as to what you’ll need to ensure there are no administrative hiccups and subsequent disappointments eg: the couple to be married will each need to present:

  • Certified Copies of both birth certificates
  • Letter from religious house of worship that certifies both guests have never been married
  • If divorced/widow-ed, proof of annulment/death certificate
  • Three copies of passport
  • Three passport size photographs
  • If under age, a letter from parents/court stating consent to marry

Civil Wedding Requirements:

A successful civil wedding in Zanzibar requires:

  • Affidavit certifying that neither party has been married beforeIf divorced/widow-ed, proof of annulment/death certificate
  • Letter of intent to get married, signed by both parties – address will be provided by the hotel
  • Three copies of passport
  • Three passport size photographs
  • If under age, a letter from parents/court stating consent to marry

Relax. Fun. Explore. Thrill.

Dongwe is blessed: one of the best beaches on Zanzibar at high or low tide – it’s always there. Plenty of shade, long stretches of fine white sand. Fling the frisbee, slam the beach volley-ball. Walk. A great reef for exploring whether on foot (we provide reef walking shoes), snorkelling or scuba-diving.

The reef protects the inner waters, making them ideal for wind-surfing and kite boarding; and for the more experienced, the waters beyond add to the rush

Experience the magic of Zanzibar

Tropical, beautiful, mystical, steeped in natural beauty and dramatic human history, the island of Zanzibar will never let you forget it once you've been.

Spice Tour

A half day tour including transfer time to the central location. Discover, feel, smell, understand the multiple uses of exotic spices from which the Zanzibar archipelago derives its name and indeed the foundations of its golden age – The Spice Islands.

Nungwi – village tour

A half or full day tour, Nungwi is situated on the northern tip of Zanzibar. See dhows being built, local furniture craftsmen, wander the village lanes, see the natural turtle museum, walk the lovely beaches and soak up some sun. And en route, see the Mangwapani caves, illegal hiding place of slaves.

Dolphin Tour

This half day tour takes place on the southern part of the Menay Bay conservation area – a home to the bottle-nosed and humpback dolphin. Includes the boat ride into the bay, and is therefore weather dependent. Snorkeling in the bay is also beautiful.

Stone Town tour

UNESCO proclaimed World Heritage site. Steeped in history as a hub for trading ivory, slaves and spices. Wander the alleyways, marvel at the architecture and the world famous doors, feast on local tastes and aromas, buy treasures with good haggling skills. A half day or full day tour, finish off with cocktails at sunset, watching out for the elusive green sun flash.

Prison Island

A 10 minute boat ride from Stone Town. Witness its dark history as a slave detention center, quarantine station, and then marvel at the 100 yr old giant tortoises, white, sandy beaches and great snorkeling. Fish and chips for lunch!

Jozani Forest

30 minutes from Dongwe. Canopied jungle, waterways, tropical birds and the sightings of the globally rare but often seen in the Jozani Forest Red Colobus Monkey, a visit to the forest is a must for any lovers of nature

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