Best Hotels in Matemwe

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Boutique Villa Unaweza

Boutique Villa Unaweza

📍 Mnazi Mrefu, Matemwe
★★★★ 9.5 (13 reviews)

"Over the past year, I’ve had the chance to visit many resorts in Zanzibar, and Villa Unavewaze truly stands out. The atmosphere is peaceful and beautifully designed, offering a cozy and intimate escape. The staff are exceptionally kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. The food was another highlight – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a relaxing break, this place is a perfect choice. Thank you for a wonderful stay – I will definitely be back!"

Zanzibar Bahari Villas

Zanzibar Bahari Villas

📍 Muyuni Beach, Matemwe
★★★★ 8.2 (15 reviews)

"Nice hotel for Mnemba Island tour, very close to the Island and the hotel staff was perfect. I had the best massage ever listening to the ocean and in front of the beach. The food is fantastic and they do not serve alcoholic beverage, despite the fact that I drink, I liked the attitude from the hotel to keep their believe above the tourists. Old hotel that need a lot of maintenance and worst beach in the Island, a lot of seahedges. "

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

📍 Kigomani, Matemwe
★★★★ 9.3 (66 reviews)

"Had a wonderful stay at this lovely hotel for 6 days in April. We had the Family Ocean View room which consisted of two very large rooms. Never had such spacious rooms before. Rooms were clean and in good condition. Room service excellent. The quality of food in the restaurant was our biggest surprise. Every day a good choice of food…very delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Despite Ramadan and less customers due to raining season the hotel was run smoothly and fully met our expectations."

Zanoceanique Luxury Hotel

Zanoceanique Luxury Hotel

📍 Matemwe School, Matemwe
★★ 8.6 (6 reviews)

Kena Beach Hotel

Kena Beach Hotel

📍 Beach North A, Matemwe
★★★★ 9.1 (47 reviews)

"Kena beach hotel is excellent, The staff is very friendly and professional The rooms are very clean I also enjoyed the faod and their fresh fruits I can’t forget that they surprised me with a birthday cake on my birthday I will definitely go back The seven days I stayed there were awesome"

Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel

Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel

📍 49H2+6J7, Matemwe
★★★★ 9.3 (60 reviews)

"Villa Kiva offers a tranquil and welcoming atmosphere with 29 elegantly designed rooms, including garden and sea-view options, suites, and interconnected family rooms accommodating up to six guests. Each room features a private terrace or balcony, air conditioning, and WiFi, while suites provide extra space and comfort for up to four people. Guests can unwind in two secluded swimming pools, enjoy soothing treatments at the spa, or participate in yoga sessions for total relaxation. Complimentary reef shoes allow visitors to explore the nearby reef, adding a touch of adventure to their stay. Honeymooners are treated to thoughtful touches, including complimentary wine and romantic room setups. With a choice of full-board, half-board, or bed-and-breakfast options, Villa Kiva caters to diverse travel preferences, making it a perfect choice for those seeking serenity and refined comfort in Zanzibar."

Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

📍 Zanzibar, Matemwe
★★★ 8.6 (32 reviews)

"We had a wonderful time here in September 2023. Everyone is extremely friendly and they do everything they can to ensure that their guests have a wonderful time. The location is really great - it couldn't be more beachfront. Everything is clean and the food is really very good. The excursions and transfers that we booked through the hotel were all very well organized. Many thanks again to the whole staff at Zoi Boutique Hotel for the unforgettable time with you! Christofer and Dana"

Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows

Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows

📍 Unnamed Road, Matemwe
★★★ 9.4 (22 reviews)

"Salama is a quaint and beautifully done up bungalow an a 10 minute walk from the beach. The staff here is extremely warm and friendly and makes you feel at home. The owners are welcoming and very helpful as well and make sure that you have a very comfortable stay. The restaurant in the bungalow has beautiful ambience and decor and serves delicious food at very economical prices. I stayed here for a short period of 2.5 days but thoroughly enjoyed it. You can also request for a taxi from the airport in advance and the owners arrange for it so that he can be easily picked up from the airport. If you're looking to go deep sea diving, this is near near to a few of the deep sea diving places."

Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa

Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa

📍 Matemwe, Matemwe
★★★ 9.6 (45 reviews)

"Our first days of our trip were amazing due to the place the staff and the hospitality The food drinks and the kindness of the place made our arrival to Zanzibar so chill and peaceful!! thank you all we already thinking to visit there again next year The ocean view room was super cool 😎 and low and the high tide weren’t so much noticeable (which we where worried about) Highly recommended 🩵"

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Boutique Villa Unaweza ★★★★
"All we have to say about Villa Unaweza is so good that can be resumed in just one word: PERFECT. The staff is great, the service is 5*, the clealiness is superb, the atmosphere outstanding and location, again, perfect. If all the above is not enough, the management is so warming and nice that worth an extra point on that already given 10 over 10 rate. If we would be so lucky to get back to this amazing island there would be no doubt, Villa Unaweza would always be our choice. Thanks to everyone one at the hotel for making our time here an incredible experience and thanks to the nicest Polish girls leading this piece of paradise on earth."
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2025-10-26
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Zanzibar Bahari Villas ★★★★
"This was, without a doubt, the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. We booked our stay ten months in advance and paid in full eight months before our arrival, yet it was nothing short of a disaster from the moment we arrived. Upon arrival, the manager failed to greet us properly. Instead, we were directed to sit on the sofas in the reception area without any explanation. It wasn’t until 1.5 hours later that we learned—from other guests in the same situation, not the staff—that our room had been overbooked. We were then shuttled to a half-finished hotel that didn’t come close to the standards of the hotel we had originally booked. We were assured this was a temporary arrangement and that we’d be moved to a villa near the booked hotel the next day. However, the following day we were taken to yet another substandard, half-finished building. This one had two small rooms with beds, an empty fridge, and little else. It felt as though the staff from the downstairs restaurant had been hastily evicted to make space for us. The building was infested with flies, lacked basic amenities like drinking water, towels, air conditioning, toilet paper, and WiFi, and appeared incomplete. The shower didn’t work, and there was even a man sleeping in the backyard. Worse still, it wasn’t anywhere near the hotel we had booked. Compensation wasn’t offered until we explicitly asked for it, and even then, all we received was free food for two days at the hotel. The service at the restaurant was slow, and our orders were frequently wrong. The food itself was mediocre at best. That said, the restaurant staff were very kind and welcoming, which was one of the few positives. When we finally got our room, there were no twin rooms available, so we had to settle for a double bed. While this was fine, the entire experience left a sour taste. The pool area was lovely, and the other guests were pleasant, but these were small comforts in an otherwise dreadful stay. This hotel has great potential, but based on our experience, it’s far from meeting even basic standards. I would not recommend it."
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2025-01-13
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Zanzibar Queen Hotel ★★★★
"A beautiful hotel set on a gorgeous beach. We were upgraded to a beach front bungalow, with its own garden, access to the beach and a plunge pool - it was perfect. The food was good with GF options catered for. A very relaxing three night break after being on safari."
★★★★★
2024-08-21
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Kena Beach Hotel ★★★★
"We had a lovely stay during a week. The hotel has a beautiful location, suitable for our relaxation and exploring the surroundings. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, making you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. Highly recommended!"
★★★★★
2025-07-24
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Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel ★★★★
"We had an amazing time at Villa Kiva on our honeymoon. The place was beautiful and we had a lovely room with incredible views of the beach. Everything was kept very clean and the staff were all exceptionally friendly and helpful. There were lots of activities on offer and we were encouraged to do as little or as much as we desired. Food was good and there were plenty of vegetarian options. We liked how all the staff knew and remembered who we were. They made us feel very welcome and we are so grateful for the fantastic time we had."
★★★★★
2025-01-27
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Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ★★★
"Booked full ocean view but received a 300usd cheaper room. If we stand outside in a corner we can see the ocean. Look a the pics taken from a chair on the porch. It is not even part ocean view. They refuse to pay us back the difference between the rooms. It is so easy to prove it is the wrong room, it does not even look like in their webpage. Do not choose this hotel, dishonest owners."
★★☆☆☆
2023-12-02
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Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows ★★★
"Salama na mbuyuni is best accommodation in Zanzibar at matemwe north unguja where you can feel happy with family , friends, as well as on honeymoon. It good even for economic .👌🍊🍉🍉🍈🍈🍇🍇🍇🌰🌰🥥🥥🌽🥕🍐🥔🍍🍒👍👍👍👍👍❤😘😘😘"
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2024-08-11
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Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa ★★★
"Great spot in matemwe.The staffs are very welcoming ,friendly and helpful.We loved the cocktails.Very delicious local meal.Thanks to the manager.Try this place when in matemwe and im 100% sure you will never dissapointed.Must come back."
★★★★★
2025-03-14
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Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas ★★★★
"Stayed here after climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and enjoying a 3 day safari so we were ready for some relaxation and Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas delivered! The staff were AMAZING, especially Mini!!! I also joined in a yoga class and had a hot stone massage and it was so rejuvenating. The food was delicious and the drinks were yummy. And the beachfront rooms were clean and comfortable (though pretty hot, but with the fan was still very nice for sleeping, especially with the ocean breeze). We loved our stay here and would definitely come back."
★★★★★
2023-07-24

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PHP 13,496

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