We have created a list with the best boutique 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 Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated February 2024.
Lively. 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. At Mambo Paradise you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. 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. 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.
Unique. 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. Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar offers some units with sea views, and the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool. 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. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. 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 the most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotel in Matemwe. It is one of the most popular boutique hotels in Matemwe, among couples!
Hip. Very stylish. 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. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine at the restaurant and drinks at the Boat Bar. 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. 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
Perhaps this is the coolest and most STYLISH boutique hotel in Matemwe.
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Popular among women. 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. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows also offer free WiFi. At the accommodation each room is fitted with a seating area. Guests at Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows can enjoy a à la carte or a vegetarian breakfast. The hotel offers a sun terrace. Mnemba Island is 7 km from Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows, while the beach is 300 meters away. The hotel is located at 1 min. from taxi station, autobus and moto taxi.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful and romantic boutique hotel in Matemwe.
Lively. Stylish. Great bar. Popular among women.Opened November 2020. 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. The hotel features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA has an on-site restaurant and bar. All rooms offer ocean view and are equipped with air conditioner, terrace or balcony, the private bathrooms feature a shower and free toiletries. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning. Once a week, during dinner, guests can enjoy live music. Marafiki Beach Hotel- Anza offers for its guest complimentary kayaks and bicycles which can be used to ride one the beach while low tide or explore village. Mnemba Island is 8 km from the hotel, while Muyuni Beach is 9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 40 km from Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be the most lively boutique hotel in Matemwe. It also has AN AMAZING HOTEL BAR.
Resort.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. 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. 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. 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.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. Kasha Boutique Hotel offers airport shuttles for a surcharge but guests can drive to the Kisauni Airport within 1 hour. 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. Kiwenga Pongwe Forest is 21 km away.Show full description
Resort.Unique. 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
Lovely property. Superb breakfast. Great location.Opened November 2021. 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. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. At HEBE Bungalows Lodge you will find a restaurant serving African, Mediterranean and Pizza cuisine. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a balcony. HEBE Bungalows Lodge offers some rooms with sea views, and the rooms have a coffee machine. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Activities such as hiking, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Peace Memorial Museum is 47 km from the hotel, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 51 km from HEBE Bungalows Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Great bar. 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. 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. Guests can enjoy meals at the open-air restaurant, serving a menu based on local specialties prepared with fresh local fish. 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. 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
Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. 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. 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. 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. 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
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Situated in Matemwe Kilimajuu, 100 metres from the beach, Kiganja provides an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. At the bed and breakfast, the rooms come with a balcony with pool view. All rooms include a private bathroom. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Boat Yard is 32 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Cool. 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. Kena Beach Hotel serves breakfast daily in the buffet restaurant and private dining on the beach can be arranged upon request. 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. 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
Great views. Great bar. 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. This private beach features a restaurant, beach bar as well as umbrellas and sun lounges. The space was designed with yoga practitioners in mind, but can serve many other purposes. 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. 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. 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
Great bar. Cosy rooms. 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. Mnemba Island is 8 km from Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel, while Muyuni Beach is 10 km away. 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.Show full description
Lodge.Charming. Trendy. Nice interior design. With Matemwe Beach reachable in a few steps, Utupoa provides accommodation, a restaurant, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Some of the units include a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. A private beach area can be found at Utupoa, along with a shared lounge. Pwani Mchangani Beach is 1.1 km from the accommodation, while Peace Memorial Museum is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 52 km from Utupoa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Stylish. Great views. Cosy rooms.Opened March 2021. 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. This 3-star hotel offers a bar. At Zanoceanique Hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, local and international cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Zanoceanique Hotel features some units with city views, and each room is fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options can also be requested. Peace Memorial Museum is 45 km from the hotel, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 49 km from Zanoceanique Hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. 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
Cosy rooms. Located in Matemwe, 300 metres from Matemwe Beach, Jafferji Beach Retreat, provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service. All units are equipped with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a safety deposit box and some rooms will provide you with garden views. At the hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. With staff speaking English and Swahili, around-the-clock guidance is available at the reception. Peace Memorial Museum is 47 km from Jafferji Beach Retreat, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 51 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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