Located off the North-East coast of Zanzibar, in the Matemwe area, Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar offers a beautiful white sandy beach, overlooking a magnificent turquoise lagoon.
Soha
Lebanon
Super cozy, with swimming pools and area by the beach.
Extremely friendly staff! They offered to keep the room after check-out for a quick shower.
Overlooking white-sand beaches and the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, SeVi Boutique Hotel is located at the north-east coast of Zanzibar, by the fishing village of Kigomani.
Alejandra Bedan
Canada
The hotel has a beautiful view, it is very nice and quiet. The staff is amazing! So friendly and willing to help, they make you feel special. I must say Salum is one of the servers who stood up for us, he is super kind and friendly and always ensured we were having an awesome time with nothing to worry about.
Located along its own private sandy beach in Matemwe, Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel features large gardens and an outdoor pool. It is 28 mi from Stone Town, and offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Agnieszka
Poland
swietna kameralna atmosfera, kulturalni spokojni goscie hotelowi, mila obsluga klienta
Located on Matemwe Beach, Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA offers accommodations with a bar, a swimming pool, a garden and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.
Katheryne
United States of America
Wow! I was blown away by my wonderful stay at Marafiki. The staff were all SO lovely. The food at the restaurant was excellent. We were upgraded to the villa for our 4 night stay and it absolutely exceeded expectations. The spa services provided by Happiness were FANTASTIC! I cannot more highly recommend Marafiki, particularly if you're looking for a more relaxed experience.
Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
David
Germany
Great place to get away and enjoy the beach. Beautiful views. Excellent restaurant. Amazingly helpful staff. Breakfast with a sea view or drinks on the roof. Made for a romantic getaway.
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Zanzibar Retreat Hotel is located in Matemwe, a 10 seconds walk from the beach. Free WiFi access is available.
Effie
Canada
Beautiful hotel right on beach. The owners and staff were wonderful, and looked after us very well. The food was also excellent.
Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 3.7 mi from Dove Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi.
Aisha
Oman
The beach was quiet and peaceful, not too crowded and exceptional hands-on service.
All the staff were very friendly and helpful. However, Farah and Moosa definitely stood out, they were always there anytime I needed anything, even catered to accommodate me with my phobia (don’t think every resort/hotel would’ve done that), I will forever be grateful for them.
Judy is an amazing masseuse! Visiting the spa is a must! The food was very good and you have to try yoga with Farah, very relaxing and she has a very soothing energy.
Offering a year-round outdoor pool ,a spa center and a diving center in the neighboring hotel, Zanzibar Queen Hotel is set in Matemwe in the Zanzibar Region.
Tawanda
Zimbabwe
The resort has genuinely kind people and has no racial stigma despite being multi racial. Food was awesome, staff was kind and management demonstrated care and even allowed us to do a 7 hour check out.
Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and bar in Matemwe. Each room comes with a patio. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe.
Ryan
United States of America
Great staff, massive amount of plants around breakfast area and 1st pool, 3 pools each with their own vibe and privacy, great internet speeds with tons of different lounging areas around property for privacy or socializing. Great overall layout
Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Infinity Beach Boutique Hotel & SPA provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
The food, the staff and owners made it feel like home.
Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Zanzibar Pearl - Boutique Hotel & Villas has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.
Hervorragend geführtes Hotel mit familiärer Atmosphäre.
Overlooking white-sand beaches and the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, SeVi Boutique Hotel is located at the north-east coast of Zanzibar, by the fishing village of Kigomani.
Small size, extremely friendly staff, relaxed vibe.
Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel is located in Matemwe, 4.3 mi from Dove Spot and has an outdoor swimming pool. Each accommodations at the 4-star hotel has sea views and free WiFi.
Peaceful, magical place surrounded by an almost botanical garden.
Featuring 3 swimming pools, a dove center, and a restaurant, Sunshine Marine Lodge is located on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean and Mnemba Atoll, in a wild and unspoiled bush, far away from busy...
Stayed here to dive, it was outstanding. Very much recommend
Located directly on a picturesque beach in Matemwe, Panga Chumvi Beach Resort features an on-site restaurant, swimming pool, massage services, bicycle rentals, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the...
good quiet location , nice breakfast and staff . big rooms
Located along its own private sandy beach in Matemwe, Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel features large gardens and an outdoor pool. It is 28 mi from Stone Town, and offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
everything was great, wonderful place and great people
Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Zanoceanique Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Location near mnemba island
View was amazing you can see sun set
Kindly staff
Located in Matemwe, a 3-minute walk from Matemwe Beach, Jafferji Beach Retreat, provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Food was great, staff was good, Ambiance was great
Set 4.3 mi from Dove Spot, Zanzibar Bahari Villas offers 4-star accommodations in Matemwe and has an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a garden.
Buffet, very satisfying. Staff was extremely helpful.
The Seles Boutique Hotel are located in Matemwe. The open-air restaurant has views of the ocean and serves local Swahili cuisine and fresh sea food. Free WiFi access is available.
lovely place with concerts and Dj set.
very peaceful!
Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, HEBE Bungalows Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
the way you cerebrated my husbands birthday!! Asante sana
Overlooking the Indian Ocean and located in the secluded beach strip of Matemwe, Che Che Vule by SeVi Exclusive Beach Villa offers a swimming pool and a private kitchen chef.
FAQs about hotels in Matemwe
On average, 3-star hotels in Matemwe cost £84 per night, and 4-star hotels in Matemwe are £142 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Matemwe can be found for £117 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Matemwe this weekend is £60 or, for a 4-star hotel, £118. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Matemwe for this weekend cost around £264 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £57 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Matemwe for tonight. You'll pay around £122 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Matemwe will cost around £264, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
It’s very quiet, very few non hotel restaurants, overpriced...
It’s very quiet, very few non hotel restaurants, overpriced food everywhere, can’t swim in the sea unless you don’t mind knee deep water. There’s no town, or town centre outside the beach hotels, so a long stay would be challenging if you want more than just lounging by the hotel pool.
Aodhan
Ireland
8.0
Scored 8.0
Matemwe and its area is a quiet place where you can relax...
Matemwe and its area is a quiet place where you can relax and enjoy the beach, the activities (snorkeling, swimming with dolphins) especially if you are a couple, because the village is not very full of enterteinments or night parties.
federico.sm.photographer
Italy
10
Scored 10
The Location, The hotel it self and design plus the exterior...
The Location, The hotel it self and design plus the exterior is just beautiful. The most important was the staff...all levels from front desk to restaurant/kitchen...very professional and the hospitality is the best. What ever you request...they will make sure you get it...!
Kaa1265
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Crystal clear water - despite there being sea urchins - if...
Crystal clear water - despite there being sea urchins - if you have rock/ aqua shoes - you can still swim and explore the waters and reefs.
The beaches are a lot quieter and peaceful than the busier beaches up north.
The tides are also fascinating to watch- you can walk out to the reefs and cycle along the beaches when they go out!
kerry
South Africa
10
Scored 10
Marafiki gets a 10/10 from us on all fronts - breakfast,...
Marafiki gets a 10/10 from us on all fronts - breakfast, lunch, dinner, pool, cleanliness, hospitality, music, sustainability, beach, communication.
My husband and I stayed 4 nights at Marafiki after our Safari and had the most fabulous time. The rooms were very clean and quiet, and beautifully set up.
The food is exceptional - please try the tuna tartar and all the specials!
We had a relaxing time at the spa - you must try the full body scrub and massages.
We used the free kayaks during sunset and enjoyed the stunning view from the water. The water is shallow so even if you go far, you can get off the kayak and swim.
Since the hotel is east facing - sunrise is exceptionally beautiful. The water is still and shallow, and you can see all the fisherman walk up to the reef to catch the fish.
The hotel also arranged a cooking lesson in Matamwe village for us - we learned how to cook ‘muchuzi’ from scratch which was a very meaningful experience.
Overall- no negatives. We had the best time and will be back!
Paroma
United States of America
6.0
Scored 6.0
The beach is beautiful, but it's not really a beach you can...
The beach is beautiful, but it's not really a beach you can swim on - there's a big tidal range - when it comes in it's quite choppy with lots of seaweed, and when it's out its corally with lots of urchins. But it's interesting to watch the local people looking for octopus and shellfish every day.
It's quite a quiet area - all the bars are part of hotels. A few nice local restaurants around. Quite a lot of beach touts, which we found off putting. Not loads of activities to do in the area - 1/2 day snorkelling/dolphin watching trips at Mnemba Island basically.
Loved that the facilities are clean with it being a fairly new hotel! The food is amazing. Purni in the dining area is amazing! Everything is amazingA There is something for everyone at the buffet! The best part was the free gelatos! We miss them!!! The apps make it easy to manage the dining experiences. Overall ...amazing 5 star holiday resort with beautiful, white sandy beaches and clear, turquoise water👏👏and you will be happy to know we have sent many family members to the same hotel already. Excellent family resort✅️
The property is very well maintained and clean. The staff was very very friendly and helpful. They always had a smile to share.
The place is very beautiful and peaceful and the staff is making sure that you feel welcomed and that you have no worries. Breakfast and the food in general is super delicious! Everything is fresh and homemade or homegrown - DELICIOUS!
Also you can book all kind of activities with them! They really make sure that you will never forget Zanzibar!
We had an amazing time at Zanziblue!
The village is located in Matemwe, front of the beach. Sunset is magic if you achieve to wake up early.
Bungalows are very comfy with lot of privacy. Personnal are nice and respectful to your space but if needed, they are always supporting what you need. For those who would like a beer, note that the Village is not providing alcohol. However, you could find affordable local beers near to the hotel.
Food is fresh and tasty, breakfast as well. I recommend 100% for couple, group of friends or families.
Our holiday was awesome at the hotel. We really appreciate our host Samir who helped us with everything. He showed us the hotel and answered our questions. He is very friendly and joyful. If you need any help you can always find him in the reception and I’m sure he will be happy to help you or to show you around. The stuff was amazing too specially Aziza. The food is great as well as the rooms are very clean .
This is the best place to stay in Zanzibar.💕
We stayed at Zanzibar House for 4 nights during our vacation in Zanzibar. The intimate 7 bedroom hotel has a beautiful location and the beach is private and secluded. The rooms are very comfortable, well-appointed, and have gorgeous views of the sea from large, wooden balconies. The local staff are friendly, hospitable, and go out of their way to meet your every need if they are able to. The in-house massage therapist is incredible and the pool was lovely.
Matemwe is very quiet in a natural surroundings. The food was very very good in the restaurant with a beautiful view in front of the beach. In the morning during low tide it's worth it to take some shoes and walk with local people in the sea to see some starfishes (do not touch them or take them outside the water, it can kill them). The staff in the hotel and restaurant was kind, smiling and very helpful. We had a wonderful time.
It was not the first time in Zanzibar and in this lovely hotel, and it always turns out to be the best choice from many perspectives. I should stay in another hotel for a couple of days (Sunbay was fully booked, which I can totally understand :)), but after 2 days they called me that if I prefer to go back, there is a room for me. I absolutely agreed to come back, it was also a nice experience. Thank you!
The location in Matemwe was excellent regarding the beach. The hotel is surrounded by a fishing village which adds to the quaintness. The hotel is very nice in comparison to others around and quite posh without loosing any authenticity and fits perfectly well into the surroundings. The evening entertainment exceeded expectations.
Fell in love with the dawa drink.
All over great place to be and friendly staff ...
Everything was exceptional and most staff members that I encountered were willing to help around! The room was spacious, the view was beautiful & the bed was nice and comfortable . Amenities were amazing too .
I highly think this hotel would be the best place to have break ☺️
Matemwe beach is one of the top beaches in Zanzibar, white sand and a lot of colored little boats on the shoreline. The place is quiet and relaxing, the bar/restaurant sourronded by beautiful plants and trees. This sounds authentical african. Two steps from the restaurant and you are on the beach. This is really worth.
The hotel has a beautiful view, it is very nice and quiet. The staff is amazing! So friendly and willing to help, they make you feel special. I must say Salum is one of the servers who stood up for us, he is super kind and friendly and always ensured we were having an awesome time with nothing to worry about.
We loved our family vacation at Kena Beach Hotel. The staff were super friendly and helpful. All our needs were always met. They went above and beyond to keep our little ones entertained and happy. We really enjoyed every minute of our time at Kena. Felt like we were part of the family. Thank you Kena!
Incredibly clean and was located next door to several delicious local restaurants (to explore local culture) - we didn't eat dinner at the property as we enjoyed our meals elsewhere. However, breakfast was exceptional at the hotel. The massage services were excellent. Beautiful views.
Vic and Andrew were very friendly and help whenever needed. The villa also had great location proving access to the nicest part of the beach. Last but far from least the Rock Villas restaurant severed amazing food and had great staff! Best food we ate in Zanzibar!
Place is clean and very safe!
Congrats to all workers at bar,but this time I'm specifically give extra credit to girl in the beach bar,very confident, quick and best service,which includes also speed and her kindness-all thanks to GLORY!
POOL AREA WAS AMAZING. VERY FRIENDLY PEOPLE WORKING THERE. THE HOTEL WAS CLEAN AND BREAKFAST NICE. THE OCEAN IS SO NEAR AND THE BEACH IS AMAZING. YOU COULD DO YOGA AND PLAY VOLLEYBALL IF YOU FEEL SO. 10/10. LITTLE OASIS IN MATEMWE
Villa de Victor is a superb property located on Matemwe Beach. The staff and owners are super friendly and give good local advice. Nema is the star of the property and she's always there for whatever you need.
Amazing location, nice design, extremely friendly and helpful staff and good food with a different and fresh menu every day (best hotel food we tried in zanzibar in 10days)
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