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 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...
Catherine
Tanzania
The location is excellent on a quiet clean beach. So if you're looking for peace and quiet, this is the place to be. It is just as beautiful as Nungwi but without the crowd and bars and noise. Though we did go to Nungwi for a sunset cruise which made us appreciate Matweme beach even more. Resort was easy to locate as it was well marked from the main road. The staff were excellent and welcoming. Very helpful in planning for things to do and booking transport. Rooms are basic but spacious, clean and with AC and fan and hot water. Beds were comfy. A clean small pool that has a baby pool. They have a generator that ran even the A/C so we were not inconvenienced by the frequent blackouts. Breakfast was okay..fruits, eggs, pancakes bread and butter, fresh juice and they made ma adrican tea. So definitely recommend it for families and anyone looking for peace and quiet.
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.
TrixL
United States of America
Loved the food from the restaurant. It was delicious.
This is a great location as well and very relaxing. This was a really short trip to the island and I hope to be back and stay longer than I did
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.
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
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
Facing the beachfront, AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel offers 4-star accommodations in Matemwe and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and restaurant.
Views, beach, staff, food, drinks, pool were all amazing
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.
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.
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 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, 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
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.
Quiet, lovely friendly staff, good food, beautiful beach
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.
The decoration, with a relaxing harmonist garden. And the happy cats….
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.
Small retreat, clean and extremely nice owners and staff.
FAQs about hotels in Matemwe
On average, 3-star hotels in Matemwe cost $108 per night, and 4-star hotels in Matemwe are $187 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Matemwe can be found for $173 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Matemwe this weekend is $82 or, for a 4-star hotel, $142. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Matemwe for this weekend cost around $361 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $87 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Matemwe for tonight. You'll pay around $160 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Matemwe will cost around $361, 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.
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!
Beautyful and quiet hotel with nice garden located in the less touristic north of the amazing white and clean beach at the east cost of Zanzibar. Very good breakfast with different choices of toasts, eggs, fruits, etc. Excellent kitchen. Frequent live music at night. Most beautiful beach. Very kind, and helpful personnel. We would like to specifically mention Magdalena, Ali, Hugo, George and Juma, who were always friendly and took excellent care of our wellbeing during our 5 days stay at the hotel.
The hotel was perfect - room, swimming pool, garden beach area beautiful, comfortable and spacious. The dinning experiences great, even a smallest issue we had, was dealt with quickly to more than our satisfaction. All the staff at the hotel had only one wish - to ensure you had best service from them. All the senior staff like the catering managers, head chefs (Ashok and Jimmy and the rest) were always going around ensuring the guests were satisfied. We would highly recommend this hotel.
It was a good experience staying at Kena Beach Hotel. Beautiful location right in front of Matemwe beach. This is the perfect place to take a break from everyday life and relax.
The room was big and clean, fully equipped with all amenities, and with a private patio with garden view.
The staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make my stay enjoyable.
The guided reef walk offered by the hotel is highly recommended!!!
I would love to come back to Kena Beach Hotel one day.
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.
This tranquil hotel fronting on to Matemwe beach is a perfect haven to relax and enjoy the delights of Zanzibar. The rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished with Zanzibari furniture and local fabrics. The food is excellent and the staff are friendly helpful and efficient. The owners are present and always at hand to assist, talk to their guests and make them feel welcomed to this beautiful Retreat.
The hotel is located right on the beach, one of the most beautiful beach in Zanzibar. The rooms are bungalow type, very spacious and clean. You can spend your free time reading a book in the hammock, by the pool or on the sunbeds by the hotel’s beach. The traditional seafood dish was a delight. Upon arrival I received a plate of fruit and a wonderful natural juice from the house.
Even though the hotel has just opened, we had a great stay experience. The hotel was very nice and clean. The managers of the hotel, Mr. Thomas and his wife, are wonderful people. Apart from our accommodation, they helped us a lot with the excursions in Tanzania. I would like to thank them very much for giving us a wonderful holiday experience.
The staff is friendly and welcoming and Malgo & Tomek are the best! Genuinely interested in their visitors and will go out of their way to ensure your comfort.
The facility is very clean and well kept. I also really liked that the beach in Matemwe is relatively clean and no one hustling for buys.
Perfect vacation. Location was good, food was very exquisite. Swiming with dolphins was in front of the hotel. Turtles zoo was only 30 minutes away. And the most warm welcome ever experienced from Leigh. She was very helpful in every our request and made our vacation delightful.
Best stay in Zanzibar so far. The staff are absolutely fantastic and couldn’t do more for you! The food at the restaraunt is fantastic, location on the beach is beautiful, the pool is gorgeous. I’ll be coming back to Zanzibar and staying here again.
really clean, small and personal. lovely beach short walk to metemwe to have bite to eat, watch fishermen or to use other hotel for the day. staff really welcoming. laid back atmosphere - the true Zanzibar way :) Plenty of pool space for guests.
With it's location at the beach front, Zanzibar Bahari Villas is a great choice to stay and chill for a couple of days. The beach is gorgeous! We were served a rich and tasty breakfast with lots of different choices eggs, fruit, beans etc.
The hotel is really beautiful and very clean. The staff were extremely friendly and tried everything to make our stay comfortable. The food at restaurant was really tasty and high quality. The beachside area is really scenic.
We had a pleasant stay at Kena Beach Hotel , Kena Hotel is clean, elegant and modern. Special Thanks to Heshma she was very accommodating in all our inquiries and needs. The staff were very welcoming and professional.
Everything the beach the staff the room the food special thanks for Anna and Vee she is amazing whenever you need something she will do her best to make you happy overall the staff are very professional and nice
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.
The beach bungalow had a great view and was spacious. Quiet and very nice hotel with friendly staff. Delicious food on the menu, but expensive for Zanzibar.
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