Hot & dry
January – February
Sunny and hot, around 30–33 °C, with calm, clear sea. Great for the beach and snorkelling.
Kendwa · North Zanzibar
Karibu.
Slow down,
one coconut at a time.
Four calm, en-suite rooms, an 8–10 minute walk from Kendwa Beach.
A quiet island home, close to the beach but away from the noise.
Cocohut is a small, owner-run guesthouse in Kendwa. Spend your mornings on the beach and your afternoons in the garden, or get some work done at your desk. Each house has its own shared kitchen, and someone is on site day and night.
600 mto Kendwa Beach
4en-suite rooms, 5 more in Dec
40solar panels with battery
24/7guard on site
What guests say
“The rooms are luxurious, stylish, and every detail was thoughtfully curated.”
Rachel · Airbnb
“Everything was spotless… A huge thank you to Maso for his availability and always quick responses.”
“A very convenient, independent alternative for experiencing the Kendwa and Nungwi area in peace.”
“What a beautiful room and house. The rooms are beautifully decorated… a very nice place and great value.”
The rooms
Made for long, slow days
01 / 09
In every room
- King bed 5×6 ft
- Private bathroom rain shower
- Air conditioning + ceiling fan
- Desk & chair for work days
- Free WiFi throughout
- Big wardrobe with hangers
- Daily cleaning skip it with the door hanger
- Self check-in smart lock
Floor plan
Find your room
Every room has its own bathroom right next to it. Hover overTap a room to see where it is.
The house
More than a place to sleep
Cook what you found at the market in your house’s kitchen, read in the garden shade, or walk to the shops and restaurants of Kendwa.
- A fully equipped kitchen in each house: fridge, oven, blender, cookware
- Garden chill-out corner
- Shops, restaurants and transport a short walk away
Meet the owner
Hi, I'm Maso.
Cocohut is my place on the island, and I want it to feel like home for you. Need an airport taxi, a tip for dinner or help with anything else? Send me a message. I'm not on site every day, but I'm always one WhatsApp message away, and our guard is there day and night. Hakuna matata.
Why book with us
Book direct, talk to Maso.
Airbnb and Booking.com work fine, but booking here gets you our best price, more flexible cancellation and a direct line to the owner.
Book now- 1
Our best price
No booking-site fees, so our lowest price is always here, on our own website.
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More time to change your mind
Free cancellation until 3 days before arrival, with a full refund. On the booking sites it ends 5 days before.
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Pay safely by card
Visa, Mastercard or Amex through Pesapal, regulated by the Bank of Tanzania. Nothing left to pay on arrival.
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One conversation
You talk to Maso, the owner, from the first question to check-out. No call centres, no chatbots.
Cocohut
Cocohut IIOpens 1 Dec 2026
How to find us
On a quiet sandy lane in Kendwa
Cocohut sits on a sandy lane just off the main Kendwa road, an 8–10 minute walk (about 600 m) from Kendwa Beach. Once you’ve booked, we send you directions, your door code and a short video of the way in, so you won’t get lost.
- Kendwa Beach600 m · 8–10 min walk
- Airport transferAbout 1–1.5 h by car · USD 45
- Plus code772V+G89 Kendwa
From here
What to do from Cocohut
Kendwa is the calm side of the north. Everything below is a walk, a short drive or a boat ride away, and we can arrange guides and transport.
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Sunset by dhow
Sail a wooden dhow from Kendwa Beach as the sun sinks into the ocean.
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Snorkel Mnemba Atoll
Coral gardens, reef fish and, with luck, dolphins around the protected atoll.
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Turtles in Nungwi
Swim with rescued sea turtles in the natural lagoon at the Mnarani sanctuary.
- 04
Stone Town
Carved doors, narrow lanes and the Forodhani night food market in the old town.
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Spice farm
Taste cloves, vanilla and cinnamon straight from the plant on the Spice Island.
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Jozani Forest
Walk through Zanzibar’s national park, home of the rare red colobus monkey.
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Full moon in Kendwa
Kendwa’s famous full moon party on the beach, a short walk from your room.
Zanzibar through the year
When to come
Long rains
March – May
The masika season: heavy showers, often in the afternoon, and a green, quiet island. April is the wettest month.
“Cool” & breezy
June – October
Dry and pleasant, around 26–29 °C, with a fresh trade wind. The most popular time to visit.
Short rains
November – December
The vuli season brings short tropical showers between sunny spells. Busy again from mid-December.
Temperatures are typical daytime highs. The water stays warm all year.
Brand new
Cocohut II: five more en-suite rooms are on the way.
Our second house adds five more en-suite rooms, a shared kitchen and, later, a rooftop terrace. It's a good fit for groups, families and longer stays.
Opening 1 December 2026How does check-in work?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00. Check-in is self check-in with a smart lock: we send you your door code before you arrive, and our guard is on site 24/7. Arriving early? Send us your flight time and we’ll have the room ready early whenever we can.
What about power cuts?
Power cuts happen in Zanzibar, so the house now runs on solar power with a battery backup. When the grid goes down, the house keeps running.
Which spaces are shared?
Your bedroom and bathroom are private. The kitchen and garden are shared with the other guests in your house.
Can you arrange airport transport?
Yes. We arrange a taxi to or from Zanzibar airport for USD 45. Send us your flight number and the driver will be waiting.
Is breakfast included?
We don’t serve food, but the kitchen is fully equipped, there’s a mini-shop nearby and Kendwa has plenty of restaurants.
Is there a pool?
No pool. Kendwa Beach is an 8–10 minute walk away, and you can swim there at almost any tide.
Can I work from here?
Yes. There’s free WiFi throughout and every room has a proper desk and chair.
What are the house rules?
Quiet hours are 22:00–07:00. Smoking is outdoors only. Each booking can have up to 2 visitors, and overnight guests must be registered. Rooms are cleaned daily between 11:00 and 13:00; hang the door hanger to skip it. Laundry costs 1,000 TZS per piece.
What is the cancellation policy?
Book direct on this website: you pay securely by card when you book, and cancellation is free until 3 days before arrival, with a full refund. On Airbnb and Booking.com, free cancellation ends 5 days before arrival.
Book your stay
We'd go coconuts to have you.
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00. Book direct: best price, free cancellation until 3 days before arrival.
Prefer a booking site? Airbnb Booking.com