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Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

Hotel in Matemwe

Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden.

I
Imogen
From
United Kingdom
The atmosphere in this place is peaceful, the staff are genuinely kind, and everything feels very personal. Our room was bright, clean and opened straight to a beautiful garden area. Breakfasts were fresh and varied. The beach nearby is wide and beautiful , perfect for long walks. . It’s not a huge resort, and that’s exactly what makes it special. You feel like you’re being taken care of, not just another booking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Price from
US$204.82
1 night, 2 adults

Infinity Beach Boutique Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Infinity Beach Boutique Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

L
Loretta
From
Australia
Perfect spot to relax after safari adventure. Beautiful ocean views, lovely casual all day dinning with lots of drink options. Great swimming pool for relaxing or doing laps. Also lovely curries and seafood for every meal . Perfect spot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
US$135.01
1 night, 2 adults

Haber Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, 600 metres from Matemwe Beach, Haber Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

W
Weronika
From
Germany
I am very satisfied with my stay! The flats are located in a very good location. There are many different facilities (e.g. a very large swimming pool). The room I had was large, clean and very comfortable. I must also thank the owners and the staff who took care of everything perfectly. They helped me in every situation. Thanks to you, my trip was very successful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Boutique Villa Unaweza

Hotel in Matemwe

Set in Matemwe, 60 metres from Matemwe Beach, Boutique Villa Unaweza offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

M
Martin
From
Austria
Great little resort with only 8 rooms. Total quietness and privacy, really good breakfast and restaurant, only 100 meters to the beach. Yoga lessons by the owner for free. Great staff. Would come back at any time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Mambo Paradise

Hotel in Matemwe

Facing the beachfront, Mambo Paradise offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace.

B
Britta
From
Germany
Beautiful rooms in a perfect location. Very nice people, spotless clean, delicious food. The place to explore Zanzibar and relax totally.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$180.50
1 night, 2 adults

Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Matemwe

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.

G
G
From
Netherlands
Great service and the staff had a genuine smile every day!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 702 reviews
Price from
US$145
1 night, 2 adults

Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar

Hotel in Matemwe

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.

P
Phillip Botha
From
United Arab Emirates
Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend for a family vacation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
US$207.48
1 night, 2 adults

Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows

Hotel in Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, 800 metres from Matemwe Beach, Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

M
Monika
From
Czech Republic
Beautiful gardens full of plants and flowers. Absolutely for retreat. The host were great, friendly and helpful. I like also yoga lessons. Breakfasts were also good, fresh juice, fruits, omelettes or chapati.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Hotel in Matemwe

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.

A
Ala&Suavek
From
Netherlands
After a week long safari on the mainland, we relaxed and rested for a few days in the Zanzibar Queen Hotel and it was a perfect decision. The managing staff (Regina, Darek) were exceptionally welcoming and dedicated a lot of their time to make us feel at home, sharing some interesting info about the island. The reception/restaurant/cleaning staff were great too. The hotel has a big and deep pool surrounded by a beautiful garden with plenty of places to rest on sunbeds and comfy armchairs. There is a row of sunbeds at the beach and, while we have not used them, it seemed that the locals are asked not to bother people using the hotel sunbeds. And the beach... super wide (at low tide) with totally white sand, absolutely gorgeous. Sea urchins make it a bit difficult to enjoy the water but the hotel provides rubber shoes for the guests so at high tide it's just fine to swim near the shore. Breakfast is a buffet with tonnes of options including great coffee. Lunch can be ordered a la carte but there is also a daily special menu for those who want something extra. Dinner menu changes daily as well but there is the possibility to order something else from the regular menu. All food we tried was very very good! The hotel organises some free activities for the guests every day. Yoga in the mornings, reef walks at low tide, some singing and dancing performances in the evenings. You can also get bikes with relatively wide tyres which are great for biking down the beach. Overall, we had excellent vacation and can strongly recommend the hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
US$176
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Matemwe

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.

M
Molly
From
Australia
This hotel is beautiful and the staff are so kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
US$156.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

Hotel in Matemwe

Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden.

I
Imogen
From
United Kingdom
The atmosphere in this place is peaceful, the staff are genuinely kind, and everything feels very personal. Our room was bright, clean and opened straight to a beautiful garden area. Breakfasts were fresh and varied. The beach nearby is wide and beautiful , perfect for long walks. . It’s not a huge resort, and that’s exactly what makes it special. You feel like you’re being taken care of, not just another booking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Price from
US$204.82
1 night, 2 adults

Infinity Beach Boutique Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Infinity Beach Boutique Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

L
Loretta
From
Australia
Perfect spot to relax after safari adventure. Beautiful ocean views, lovely casual all day dinning with lots of drink options. Great swimming pool for relaxing or doing laps. Also lovely curries and seafood for every meal . Perfect spot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
US$135.01
1 night, 2 adults

Haber Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, 600 metres from Matemwe Beach, Haber Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

W
Weronika
From
Germany
I am very satisfied with my stay! The flats are located in a very good location. There are many different facilities (e.g. a very large swimming pool). The room I had was large, clean and very comfortable. I must also thank the owners and the staff who took care of everything perfectly. They helped me in every situation. Thanks to you, my trip was very successful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Boutique Villa Unaweza

Hotel in Matemwe

Set in Matemwe, 60 metres from Matemwe Beach, Boutique Villa Unaweza offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

M
Martin
From
Austria
Great little resort with only 8 rooms. Total quietness and privacy, really good breakfast and restaurant, only 100 meters to the beach. Yoga lessons by the owner for free. Great staff. Would come back at any time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Mambo Paradise

Hotel in Matemwe

Facing the beachfront, Mambo Paradise offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace.

B
Britta
From
Germany
Beautiful rooms in a perfect location. Very nice people, spotless clean, delicious food. The place to explore Zanzibar and relax totally.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$180.50
1 night, 2 adults

Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Matemwe

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.

G
G
From
Netherlands
Great service and the staff had a genuine smile every day!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 702 reviews
Price from
US$145
1 night, 2 adults

Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar

Hotel in Matemwe

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.

P
Phillip Botha
From
United Arab Emirates
Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend for a family vacation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
US$207.48
1 night, 2 adults

Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows

Hotel in Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, 800 metres from Matemwe Beach, Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

M
Monika
From
Czech Republic
Beautiful gardens full of plants and flowers. Absolutely for retreat. The host were great, friendly and helpful. I like also yoga lessons. Breakfasts were also good, fresh juice, fruits, omelettes or chapati.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Hotel in Matemwe

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.

A
Ala&Suavek
From
Netherlands
After a week long safari on the mainland, we relaxed and rested for a few days in the Zanzibar Queen Hotel and it was a perfect decision. The managing staff (Regina, Darek) were exceptionally welcoming and dedicated a lot of their time to make us feel at home, sharing some interesting info about the island. The reception/restaurant/cleaning staff were great too. The hotel has a big and deep pool surrounded by a beautiful garden with plenty of places to rest on sunbeds and comfy armchairs. There is a row of sunbeds at the beach and, while we have not used them, it seemed that the locals are asked not to bother people using the hotel sunbeds. And the beach... super wide (at low tide) with totally white sand, absolutely gorgeous. Sea urchins make it a bit difficult to enjoy the water but the hotel provides rubber shoes for the guests so at high tide it's just fine to swim near the shore. Breakfast is a buffet with tonnes of options including great coffee. Lunch can be ordered a la carte but there is also a daily special menu for those who want something extra. Dinner menu changes daily as well but there is the possibility to order something else from the regular menu. All food we tried was very very good! The hotel organises some free activities for the guests every day. Yoga in the mornings, reef walks at low tide, some singing and dancing performances in the evenings. You can also get bikes with relatively wide tyres which are great for biking down the beach. Overall, we had excellent vacation and can strongly recommend the hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
US$176
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Matemwe

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.

M
Molly
From
Australia
This hotel is beautiful and the staff are so kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
US$156.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Matemwe

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
From US$259 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
From US$328.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
From US$500 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
From US$189 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
From US$241.24 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews
From US$121.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
From US$162 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
From US$249.56 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

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Superb - What previous guests thought, 702 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Matemwe

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, Jmapartment and shopping center is situated in Matemwe.

Located 200 metres from Matemwe Beach, Villa Maliki offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

From US$150 per night

Boasting a garden, a restaurant, and a bar, Joli Villa features accommodation in Matemwe with free WiFi and sea views. This lodge provides free private parking and room service.

From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

Set in Matemwe, 200 metres from Matemwe Beach, Zanoceanique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

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.

From US$352.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

Situated on the Matemwe beach in the Matemwe village on the East Coast of Zanzibar, Kena Beach Hotel lies along the east coast of Zanzibar.

From US$225 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

Sunny Villa Matemwe has an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Matemwe. 90 metres from Matemwe Beach and 45 km from Peace Memorial Museum, the hotel offers a range of water sports...

From US$95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar is located in Matemwe, a 10 seconds walk from the beach. Free WiFi access is available.

From US$283.50 per night

Budget hotels in Matemwe and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews

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.

From US$121.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Tunda Lodge is located in Matemwe and features a private pool and garden views. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

From US$85.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

Boasting garden views, Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around a few steps from Matemwe Beach.

From US$90 per night

Situated in Pwani Mchangani in the Zanzibar region with Matemwe Beach nearby, Smart Villa Mgala features accommodation with free private parking.

From US$77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

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...

From US$142.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

Situated in Matemwe Kilimajuu, 100 metres from the beach, Kiganja provides an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From US$85.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Boasting an infinity pool and views of sea, Matemwe Ocean View Villas is a recently renovated apartment situated in Matemwe, 1 km from Matemwe Beach.

Offering a garden and garden view, The Swahili Plaza is situated in Matemwe, 1.2 km from Matemwe Beach and 48 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

From US$100 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Matemwe and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Sunshine Azure Zanzibar Beach Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

From US$241.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews

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.

From US$198 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Zanzibar Pearl - Boutique Hotel & Villas features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From US$500 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Facing the beachfront, AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

From US$262.80 per night

Utupoa

Hotel in Matemwe
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

With Matemwe Beach reachable in a few steps, Utupoa provides accommodation, a restaurant, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From US$95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

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.

From US$638 per night

Bungalows Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Mwanahaza.

From US$488.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated in Mkuyuni Pwani, 60 metres from Matemwe Beach, Matemwe Sands Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. 46 km from...

From US$240 per night

FAQs about hotels in Matemwe

What guests said about Matemwe:

10

Matemwe is a perfect destination for anyone who wants peace...

Matemwe is a perfect destination for anyone who wants peace and quiet, but still has access to great activities. You can easily arrange dolphin watching and swimming tours – look for Captain Lucho, he helped us with everything and made the experience amazing. A beautiful and relaxing place to stay!
Guest review by
Kristaps
Germany
10

Matemwe was nice - the beach part.

Matemwe was nice - the beach part. Sad to see the poverty behind the gates of the hotel. The tides were a bit different from what we have expected as the water would leave the beach at 9am and return around 5pm. If you did not make it to swim early in the morning, you missed it. We took a reef walk which was beautiful, saw a lot of see creatures, and that was very amazing experience. Also took a boat tour to see the sunset - it was worth the trip. Did not like how the locals would just stop on the beach and start shouting at you to buy smth. Also the part of the hotel beach is not segregated in any way, which does not give you a privacy enough. The food was amazing though - the hotel goes much beyond - and all day brekfast concept was amazing.
Guest review by
Sonya B.N.
Austria
10

Matemwe is ideal for relaxing and spending quality time with...

Matemwe is ideal for relaxing and spending quality time with friends and family. Matemwe is near Mnemba island 🏝️ for swimming with dolphins 🐬 . We rode bicycles 🚲 around the village and the place felt very safe. There are few alternative places for lunch or dinner. Not too far from stone town.
Guest review by
Yolisa
South Africa
10

The snorkeling was a true adventure, with well-protected...

The snorkeling was a true adventure, with well-protected marine life and crystal-clear water. Spotting the dolphins was an unexpected bonus! Visiting the sea turtle rehabilitation center and feeding them was a special experience.
Guest review by
Petrus Van Schalkwyk
South Africa
10

Matemwe beach was huge and totally uncrowded - some days we...

Matemwe beach was huge and totally uncrowded - some days we were lucky to see 10 - 20 people pass by! Loved the Massai beach hawkers - friendly and laid back happy to have their pictures taken - no hassle or relentless chasing - once told 'no' they respected our space. Recommend a day trip to Nungwi for a completely different vibe and fantastic sunset. Matemwe is somewhat isolated and if you want to get around you need to secure the number of a local taxi driver - always bargain hard beforehand. Most hotels organise trips/tours but at a premium.
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

It was a quieter beach which was nice which also meant not...

It was a quieter beach which was nice which also meant not too many people hassling you to buy things. Those that did were respectful. Beach is nice but the sea depth is very shallow most of the day so swimming wasn't the easiest and there was a lot of seaweed when we were there.
Guest review by
Kevin
Australia

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From US$323 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
The restaurant of the hotel is exceptional. By far the best food we had in Zanzibar. The menu is both sophisticated yet simple, it has plenty of choices with very fresh ingredients and really well cooked dishes. Definitely a highlight of our stay. The hotel is clearly run in a very ethical way with a clear ambition to give back to the local community and reduce its environmental impact which was really appreciable. Loved the tours that were organised with local guides, loved the kindness and dedication of the staff.
Guest review by
Fabienne
United Arab Emirates
From US$967 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,785 reviews
What an amazing place! no words to explain the hospitality, the beauty, the greatness of this hotel! everything deserves nothing but 5 stars! Amazing rooms, delicious food, three a’la carte restaurants for free, you can eat there as many times as you want! The hotel has an app, you can book anything there easy. plenty of space for everyone on the beach and pools, staff is amazing, always friendly. Best hotel in Zanzibar!
Guest review by
Maria
Bulgaria
From US$262.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
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!
Guest review by
P007.
Hungary
From US$268.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
It is far from the village, therefore giving a cozy & refreshing atmosphere. We enjoyed every moment there. The food was amazing, the service was excellent, ocean view suite was breathtaking. Such a perfect place for a couple or even with kids ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I would definitely choose sunshine marine lodge again. Best Zanzibar experiences
Guest review by
Refilwe
Botswana
From US$249.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
The hotel is placed at a chilled, remote part of Matemwe, which was absolutly perfect for kit stay. The rooms are as intimate as the whole beach and the hotel. The service is wonderful, hotel staff is lovely and the food is tasty. Everything is clean and comfy:)
Guest review by
Petra
Hungary