We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Matemwe, Tanzania. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Elegant. Cool. Rooftop bar. Boasting a private beach area and sea views, Zanziblue in Matemwe provides accommodation, water sports facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is provided. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A toaster and kettle are also offered. A continental, à la carte or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The villa offers a terrace. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at this property, while cycling and canoeing can be enjoyed nearby. Dive Spot is 8 km from Zanziblue Villas.Show full description
Delightful property. Hip. Great location. Popular among women. 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. Discover a barefoot Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar and authentic Zanzibarian experience with 3 swimming pools, a private beach and features various facilities, such as an ocean view restaurant, bar, and a spa. Rooms with views to the beautiful gardens, or the breathtaking Indian Ocean. Every bungalow features a furnished balcony or balcony, free Wi-Fi, fans, mosquito net, safety deposit box, kettle, a bottle of water daily, and tea & coffee making facilities. The ensuite bathrooms are equipped with a shower. The area is popular for cycling, and bicycles available free of charge at Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar. Or go for a long walk at the beach during low tide and swim during high tide. Guests can also relax by one of the pools. Dive Point Zanzibar offers scuba diving and snorkelling. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine at the restaurant and drinks at the Boat Bar. There are several lounge areas, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar is located 55 km from Stone Town and 60 km from Zanzibar International Airport. Located in the bay of Kigomani, the hotel is a 10-minute drive from Matemwe.Show full description
The most beautiful and stylish luxury hotel in Matemwe.
Charming. Great location. Great value.Opened October 2021. Facing the beachfront, Mambo Paradise offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, certain rooms at Mambo Paradise also offer a sea view. Guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. At Mambo Paradise you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Mambo Paradise provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Matemwe Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Peace Memorial Museum is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 52 km from Mambo Paradise.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Matemwe and great affordability.
Resort.Nice style. Great views. Offering 2 outdoor pools and a lush garden, Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel is located on Matemwe Beach. Diving, PADI courses and snorkelling to Mnemba Atoll are available. Decorated in a minimalistic and eco-friendly style, each unit offers a private terrace or patio with garden or sea views. The private bathrooms contain a shower. Extras include a safety deposit box and a fan. Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel boasts an à la carte restaurant next to the pools and overlooking the Indian Ocean, a bar and a lounge for refreshments and snacks. Guests can explore the surroundings by bike or relax on the beach. Massages can be arranged for an additional surcharge. Staff at the hotel can help you organize activities such as diving and snorkelling on site or in the nearby area.Show full description
Resort.Trendy. Popular among women. 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. It boasts a restaurant overlooking the swimming pool and Indian Ocean, a tropical garden and bar where guests can have a drink. The elegantly decorated rooms feature a thatched roof and have wooden floors, mosquito nets and air conditioning. Each room includes a minibar and en-suite bathroom with free toiletries. Kena Beach Hotel serves breakfast daily in the buffet restaurant and private dining on the beach can be arranged upon request. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the bar. The staff at the property are available to help guest with all their queries and give tour advice. The property also features free WiFi. Stone Town is a 45 minutes’ drive away and the private beach area at Kena Beach Hotel offers the opportunity to enjoy activities such as diving, snorkelling and a variety of watersport available upon request. Zanzibar Airport is 47 km away from Kena Beach Hotel and an airport shuttle can be arranged upon request.Show full description
Resort.Opened June 2022. Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and features a shared lounge, terrace and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms come with a patio and others also boast sea views. At the resort rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At The Mora Zanzibar you will find a restaurant serving African, Brazilian and Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at The Mora Zanzibar, and car hire is available. The resort features amenities such as an on-site business centre, sauna and hot tub. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Muyuni Beach is a few steps from The Mora Zanzibar, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 56 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened November 2022. 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. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Haber Hotel & SPA offers certain units with garden views, and rooms are equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and vegetarian options. At Haber Hotel & SPA you will find a restaurant serving African, Seafood and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The hotel offers a terrace. You can play darts at Haber Hotel & SPA, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Speaking English, Polish and Swahili, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Peace Memorial Museum is 48 km from the accommodation, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 52 km from Haber Hotel & SPA, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Beautiful. Great views. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. 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 busy city life. Rooms with views to the beautiful gardens, or the breathtaking Indian Ocean. Every room features a furnished balcony or balcony, free Wi-Fi, fans, mosquito net, safety deposit box, kettle, a bottle of water daily, and tea & coffee making facilities. The ensuite bathrooms are equipped with a shower. Sunshine Marine Lodge also offers their guests access to a beach area on Sunshine Bay, our sister property. This private beach features a restaurant, beach bar as well as umbrellas and sun lounges. Guests can take a complementary shuttle multiple times per day. There is a wooden jetty leading down to the beach at low tide and to the sea at high tide. Guests can also relax by one of the pools. Dive Point Zanzibar offers scuba diving and snorkeling. The property also features a Body & Mind Harmony Centre. The space was designed with yoga practitioners in mind, but can serve many other purposes. Yoga classes available. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine at the restaurant and drinks at the Boat Bar. There are several lounge areas, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Sunshine Marine Lodge is located 55 km from Stone Town and 60 km from Zanzibar International Airport. Located just in front of Mnemba Island, the lodge is a 20-minute drive from Matemwe.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great breakfast. Popular among couples and women. 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. Offering a private veranda or a balcony, each guestroom at Villa Kiva is elegantly decorated with exposed wooden beams and ethnic details. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with shower and bidet. Some suites have a seating area with a TV. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel. Its restaurant offers a menu based on the rich and variegated Zanzibar tradition, fresh seafood dishes and European specialties. The bar offers the perfect spot to sip a cocktail or enjoy a selection of beverages. The main building has also a lounge area and a TV room, and the staff can arrange a variety of massages. Zanzibar Airport is 53 km away, while the Stone Town ferry pier in is 46 km away.Show full description
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. 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. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and certain rooms have a seating area. Featuring a shower and a private bathroom, a hairdryer is available on request. At Zanzibar Retreat Hotel you will find a pool area and a private beach. Other facilities offered at the property include massage, a tour desk an luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, diving and snorkelling. The property offers free parking. Kisauni Airport is 41 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most RELAXING boutique hotels in Matemwe.
Cool. Cosy rooms. Great value. 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. The hotel has a garden and provides a terrace. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms also feature a terrace. The units come with a seating area. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Mnemba Island is 8 km from Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel, while Muyuni Beach is 10 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel. 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. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. Certain units at the property have a balcony with pool view. At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Zanzibar Pearl - Boutique Hotel & Villas also feature a sea view. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Zanzibar Pearl - Boutique Hotel & Villas can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Guests at Zanzibar Pearl - Boutique Hotel & Villas will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matemwe, like cycling. Peace Memorial Museum is 45 km from the accommodation, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 50 km from Zanzibar Pearl - Boutique Hotel & Villas, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Good breakfast. Situated in Matemwe, AHG Dream's Bay Boutique Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a private beach area, free bikes and an outdoor swimming pool. The property is located 5 km from Dive Spot, 5 km from Mnemba Island and 6 km from Muyuni Beach. The property features a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room has a private bathroom and a shower, and certain units at AHG Dream's Bay Boutique Hotel have a balcony. Guest rooms feature a desk. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental and buffet options. The accommodation offers a terrace. The area is popular for canoeing, and car hire is available at AHG Dream's Bay Boutique Hotel.Show full description
Superb breakfast.Opened October 2021. Facing the beachfront, AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and restaurant. A few steps from Matemwe Beach and 46 km from Peace Memorial Museum, the property offers a private beach area, as well as a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 28 km from AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel, while Cinema Afrique is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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. Built in 2014, the property is within 8 km of Mnemba Island and 9 km of Muyuni Beach. The restaurant serves Chinese and American dishes, as well as African and Italian cuisine. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower. The units at Zanzibar Bahari Villas have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodation offers a continental or halal breakfast. Zanzibar Bahari Villas offers a terrace. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the hotel. Non-stop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak German, English and Swahili. Kisauni Airport is 40 km away.Show full description
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Great value. 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. The hotel has a barbecue and water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Some rooms include a seating area where you can relax. Some units have views of the sea or pool. You will find a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling and diving. Mnemba Island is 6 km from Zanzibar Queen Hotel, while Muyuni Beach is 7 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 43 km from the property.Show full description
Unique. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. 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. The property features a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is available. Featuring a veranda equipped with a plunge pool and a hammock, all rooms (bandas) are air conditioned, individually decorated with local materials, including ethnic details and thatched roofs. The private bathrooms come with walk-in showers. Guests can enjoy meals at the open-air restaurant, serving a menu based on local specialties prepared with fresh local fish. The a la carte style lunch and dinner offer a mix of African and European flavours. Freshly mixed cocktails are served at the poolside bar. The spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Guests staying at the property can take part in water sports, like snorkeling and diving in the coral banks. Boat trips to Mnemba Atoll located 3 km away from the hotel are available. The historic Stone Town is 46 km away. Zanzibar Airport is 52 km away and the property can arrange a shuttle service upon request.Show full description
Highly elegant. Romantic. Superb interior design. Popular among couples.Opened August 2021. 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. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms come with a balcony. Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar offers some units with sea views, and the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the hotel. Peace Memorial Museum is 47 km from Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 52 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most well designed, elegant and romantic boutique hotels in Matemwe! WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. Kasha Boutique Hotel offers beachfront accommodation on the Matemwe Coast in Zanzibar. The property has a swimming pool and restaurant. The guest rooms at Kasha Hotel are spacious and come with a flat-screen TV . Each room is air conditioned and complete with a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower. Free WiFi is available in the lobby area. Kasha Boutique Hotel offers airport shuttles for a surcharge but guests can drive to the Kisauni Airport within 1 hour. Kiwenga Pongwe Forest is 21 km away.Show full description
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