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.
John
United Kingdom
fantastic stay , and lovely staff
Food is great , the hotel is clean and the beach very romantic
Located in Matemwe, 300 metres from Matemwe Beach, Jafferji Beach Retreat, provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Johannes Pius
Austria
+ the food was tasty and very good. The selection was the same every day but it was a great selection
+ the room was huge and the interior well selected
+ the beach had white sand and the turquoise water was very warm
+ from pool we had an incredible view to the beach
+ staff was very friendly and always helping
+ the view from our room to the beach was very beautiful
+ we really like how the hotel was integrated into the nature
Situated 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...
Edwin
United Kingdom
Wonderful location just next to beach. Nice swimming pool and hammocks in a shaded area. Clean, spacious rooms with good air conditioning, mosquito nets and staff who treated the room to get rid of insects. The restuarant has a lovely view over the beach and sea, and staff were generally attentive and helpful.
Located on Matemwe Beach, Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with a bar, a swimming pool, a garden and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.
Naomi
United States
The kindest staff of any hotel I've ever stayed at. They made the experience so stellar. The property itself is beautiful and relaxing - it was so nice to be able to walk steps away onto the beautiful beach.
Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Missdeleuran
Norway
Me and my husband have been traveling a lot, but we are blowed away from this amazing place. Wow what a hotel and staff! From day one, they took care of us in a way that made us feel welcomed, relaxed and comfortable. This is so important for us, so staying here for 10 days was easy and a wonderful stay.
Thankyou so much to everyone who made our days our best. A special thanks to Leigh and her staff in the reception, the restaurant (wonderful young people allways smiling) and a BIG bow for the chef. The food here is beyond expectations. Everything is fresh, delightful and tastes wonderful. We had the all inclusive and it was worth every penny.
Again, thankyou to all of you, for making our stay so amazing.
We will definitely come back!
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.
Daria
Austria
We stayed in this hotel for 6 nights. We absolutely loved every part of our stay. We had the feeling that all employees are happy and satisfied, which made our stay especially enjoyable. The location was great and we loved our morning and evening walks on the beach. The food was the best we had during our entire Tanzania trip. Huge compliment to the chef, he's really talented. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Loved the little book corner with the games and the afternoon cake and coffee! The owners are very friendly and welcoming and often came by for a chat. Thank you for this beautiful memory!
Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 6 km from Dive Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi.
Ian
South Africa
Enjoyed the location on the beach. Literally right on the beach …
Offering a year-round outdoor pool ,a spa centre and a diving centre in the neighbouring hotel, Zanzibar Queen Hotel is set in Matemwe in the Zanzibar Region.
Neha
India
its beautifully located with huge spacious rooms, very clean and comfortable. the staff is great.
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.
Marta
Sweden
The decoration, with a relaxing harmonist garden. And the happy cats….
Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel is located in Matemwe, 7 km from Dive Spot and has an outdoor swimming pool. Each accommodation 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 dive centre, and a restaurant, Sunshine Marine Lodge is situated on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean and Mnemba Atoll, in a wild and unspoiled bush, far away from...
Stayed here to dive, it was outstanding. Very much recommend
Situated 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 45 km from Stone Town, and offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
everything was great, wonderful place and great people
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, 300 metres from Matemwe Beach, Jafferji Beach Retreat, provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Food was great, staff was good, Ambiance was great
Set 7 km from Dive Spot, Zanzibar Bahari Villas offers 4-star accommodation 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!
Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, HEBE Bungalows Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
the way you cerebrated my husbands birthday!! Asante sana
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….
Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 6 km from Dive Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi.
Everting went well from the arrival experience to checkout.
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.
Overlooking white-sand beaches and the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, SeVi Boutique Hotel is situated at the north-east coast of Zanzibar, by the fishing village of Kigomani.
Small size, extremely friendly staff, relaxed vibe.
FAQs about hotels in Matemwe
On average, 3-star hotels in Matemwe cost £87 per night, and 4-star hotels in Matemwe are £150 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Matemwe can on average be found for £139 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Matemwe this weekend is £67 or, for a 4-star hotel, £130. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Matemwe for this weekend cost on average around £290 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £67 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Matemwe for tonight. You'll pay on average around £126 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Matemwe will cost around £290 (based on Booking.com prices).
Fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, then take a domestic flight to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar (2 hours). From there, it's a 1.5-hour drive to Matemwe. Alternatively, take a ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (2 hours), then drive.
What guests said about Matemwe:
6.0
Scored 6.0
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
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 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.
Zawadi Beach Villas is located at a beautiful beach in Matemwe. The staff in the hotel is very nice and helpful and the hotel itself is spacious, has a swimming pool and its own restaurant. The hotel is a bit outdated and the aircon is not working properly in some of the rooms. It is a nice place to stay though for good value of money. Matemwe beach is very quiet, you won't see too many people around. It is worth to explore the small local restaurants along the beach, while you are there, for an absolutely delicious fish!
This is a beautiful boutique style hotel. The staff is very friendly. The beach setting and the rooms are beautiful but the best is the food. We had half board and there were always delicious choices on the menu board. It's not the cheapest place but the food is fresh, nicely spiced, altogether the best food we have had during our stay in Tanzania.
I would definitely recommend this hotel. Its also a good choice if want to be close to the dive schools. They provide free pick up from the hotel.
Zanziblue it’s a paradise on earth ! i was in a lot of this type of hotel on whole world but Zanziblue … it’s state of mind. I have never felt like in this hotel before. If you come to Zabzibar you must check this place … people, food, hotel, garden, view, beach, massage, joga, salsa class… Wow . Thank you Zanziblue team, you are the best people in the world! thank you for everything ! I don’t have world to show how we spend this amazing time with U <3 Sabina and Doris … you girls are angels.
If you’re looking for a peaceful haven with great comfort and completely quite vibes this is the place to be. Then again most people who head to Matemwe head there for the quiet. It’s closely located to the beach and the owner is very helpful . They have little notes of guidelines inside the rooms and also have tide timings across the day which is super helpful if you want to swim.
The breakfast was delicious with home made jams and baked stuff . Overall it’s a very peaceful vibe.
Me and my wife had an amazing stay and we enjoyed every single day from our holiday.
The hotel has a very positive vibe and everyone is there to make sure your are having a wonderful stay.
The food it was on our taste and we never felt that we are missing something. And the most important is the staff, they will always serve you with smile and they really mean it not just to do their job!
We will recommend this place to our friends who will wish to visit Zanzibar!
Paradise! Absolute perfect getaway and so many things to do from this sidel all tours can be arranged by the hotel with ease and we had the BEST guide and now our friend, kitou
Highly recommend, rooms just lovely on the beach, feels completely safe, very few mosquitos, the staff all so accommodating and friendly, a fantastic music night with local artists and the restaurant is exceptoonal
Honestly the best holiday and absolutely will be staying again!
Everything was beyond my expectation.
- Restaurant 10! I saw reviews many people complaining about prices but I wouldn't agree, quality is good
- Staff 10!
- Beach is really nice, difficult to find similar in Zanzibar
- Snorkling and diving is must do. Hotel organize it really well
- I had problem with rent a car, staff do everything to help me and find solution. I really appreciate it
It’s a brand new hotel on the beach in very quiet and authentic part of Zanzibar (no pubs or clubs there). I was surprised with quality of finishing in the rooms (unusual for Zanzibar). Excellent service and food in restaurant (it has fine dining restaurant so during dinner you really feel like being in very good restaurant in Europe). Worth to spend few days there.
Lovely retreat with a lovely beach and open sea. Also very accessible to Mnemba Island where there is a great reef for snorkeling. The hotel arranged for a boat to pick us up basically from our room doorstep which was great.
The hotel staff were very friendly and welcoming! The hotel also has some restaurants nearby. Rooms are big, clean and comfortable.
We spend 3 days in this hotel during my visit to Zanzibar and I really loved it. The amazing white sand beach is just 2 minutes away from the hotel. Very warm and humble approach by all staff,this makes you feel more than home. Great breakfast and delicious meal.
We had a wonderful stay and would surely love to stay again in future.
Loved it.
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!
We had a lovely stay at the Zanzibar retreat. The food is fantastic (we ate almost every meal at the hotel), the beachfront is beautiful, and the staff is very friendly. The room had AC and was very comfortable. The perfect place to spend a couple of days enjoying Zanzibar and relaxing.
We decided to stay in quite a few hotels during our holidays in Zanzibar and Zanzibar Queen Hotel was definitely the best. Starting with staff, food, rooms and ending with the beach. This is the place when you can relax and you know you will be well taken care of. Highly recommended!
Very beautiful place ! And everything is very well thought of. If you are looking for a calm atmosphere to relax after an exhausting safari this is the spot ! I strongly recommend it. Plus you won’t be solicited and bothered by the Massai at the beach. Thank you again Zanzibar house
Very comfortable and relaxing hotel in a good location. The manager Leigh provided excellent personal service and the whole staff was friendly and professional. Breakfast was delicious and we ate a few dinners there too. Enjoyed the live music.
mr pako the owner is very helpful and active. he helped us with everything , tours and taxi booking and he even helped me fix my bag.
the hotel is near the beach.
the wifi is very good.
there are some local shops near by
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