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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
IS-HAQ
From
Tanzania
*The Perl of The North* Everything new, sands Beach, good food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Price from
US$204.82
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Paul
From
United Kingdom
Infinity is a wonderful place - everything from the location, food and accommodation to owners and staff make the stay unforgettable. We had a VERY early arrival on Christmas day and we were picked up from the airport at 5am and were greeted by Tomek at 6.30am, check-in wasn't until 2pm but Tomek juggled things around and we were in our room by 7.30am! Nothing is too much trouble and the communication and help was 1st Class - everyone at Infinity are so friendly and helpful. The location and views are superb, the sea is amazing and the rooms were perfect! Thank you so much Tomek and Malgo for making our Christmas so special. I couldn't fault Infinity at all and would recommend anyone wanting a truly memorable experience to pay Tomek a visit. Asante!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
US$135.01
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Mukami
From
Tanzania
Excellent professional team, a very beautiful location, well-maintained property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Price from
US$112
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Teodor
From
Romania
The hotel is new and beautiful, the food is excellent and the staff are very kind, we really enjoyed our holiday here
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Price from
US$140
1 night, 2 adults
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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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$180.50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Marie
From
Czech Republic
We had amazing stay in there. Staff is very friendly and helpfull, very nice place. Food vas really amazing! Dinner and also breakfast was great. You get fruit platter, amazing and warm pastry, butter and homemade jam plus you can choose some dish from the menu. Very good selection of meals. We will definitely come back. One small thing - some umbrellas by the pool would be fine since all sunbeds are on sun and there is not that many options of shadow. :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
Price from
US$145
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Lisa
From
United Kingdom
Quiet, lovely friendly staff, good food, beautiful beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
US$234
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Greg
From
Thailand
Attention to details everywhere (e.g. lots of plugs, switches, lights, decoration, paintings, furnitures, plants & garden, massage, etc). Great food available all day long, service by friendly personnel, cool background music never too loud, spacious bungalow, friendly and caring owner, good wifi and electricity, lots of different spots to enjoy apart from the room, spaces for workout if wanted, ping-pong table, 3 little pools to choose from, a real gem of an oasis! For divers, very good diving facilites and spots nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 280 reviews
Price from
US$176
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 223 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
IS-HAQ
From
Tanzania
*The Perl of The North* Everything new, sands Beach, good food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Price from
US$204.82
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Paul
From
United Kingdom
Infinity is a wonderful place - everything from the location, food and accommodation to owners and staff make the stay unforgettable. We had a VERY early arrival on Christmas day and we were picked up from the airport at 5am and were greeted by Tomek at 6.30am, check-in wasn't until 2pm but Tomek juggled things around and we were in our room by 7.30am! Nothing is too much trouble and the communication and help was 1st Class - everyone at Infinity are so friendly and helpful. The location and views are superb, the sea is amazing and the rooms were perfect! Thank you so much Tomek and Malgo for making our Christmas so special. I couldn't fault Infinity at all and would recommend anyone wanting a truly memorable experience to pay Tomek a visit. Asante!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
US$135.01
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Mukami
From
Tanzania
Excellent professional team, a very beautiful location, well-maintained property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Price from
US$112
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Teodor
From
Romania
The hotel is new and beautiful, the food is excellent and the staff are very kind, we really enjoyed our holiday here
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Price from
US$140
1 night, 2 adults
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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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$180.50
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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.

M
Marie
From
Czech Republic
We had amazing stay in there. Staff is very friendly and helpfull, very nice place. Food vas really amazing! Dinner and also breakfast was great. You get fruit platter, amazing and warm pastry, butter and homemade jam plus you can choose some dish from the menu. Very good selection of meals. We will definitely come back. One small thing - some umbrellas by the pool would be fine since all sunbeds are on sun and there is not that many options of shadow. :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
Price from
US$145
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Lisa
From
United Kingdom
Quiet, lovely friendly staff, good food, beautiful beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
US$234
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Greg
From
Thailand
Attention to details everywhere (e.g. lots of plugs, switches, lights, decoration, paintings, furnitures, plants & garden, massage, etc). Great food available all day long, service by friendly personnel, cool background music never too loud, spacious bungalow, friendly and caring owner, good wifi and electricity, lots of different spots to enjoy apart from the room, spaces for workout if wanted, ping-pong table, 3 little pools to choose from, a real gem of an oasis! For divers, very good diving facilites and spots nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 280 reviews
Price from
US$176
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 223 reviews
Price from
US$156.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Matemwe

Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

Hotel in Matemwe
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
From US$349 per night

SeVi Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Matemwe
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

Zanzibar Pearl - Boutique Hotel & Villas

Hotel in Matemwe
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
From US$750 per night

BIANCO AZZURRO Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel in Pwani Mchangani
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
From US$363.38 per night

Sunshine Azure Zanzibar Beach Hotel

Hotel in Matemwe
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
From US$267.50 per night

The Seles Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Matemwe
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews

Matumaini Guest House

Hotel in Migogoni
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Zamu Beach Retreat

Hotel in Pwani Mchangani
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
From US$990 per night

AHG Dream's Bay Beach Hotel - Adults Only

Hotel in Matemwe
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar

Hotel in Matemwe
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Matemwe

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

From US$180 per night

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$85 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 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Matemwe Attitude - Adults Only is set in Matemwe, within 45 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 26 km of Kichwele Forest Reserve. This 4-star resort offers free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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, 223 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 177 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$130 per night

Budget hotels in Matemwe and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

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

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$236.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

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

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.

From US$99 per night

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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in Matemwe, 2.2 km from Matemwe Beach and 49 km from Peace Memorial Museum, PM Lodge and Restaurant offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.

From US$50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Located in Pwani Mchangani Mdogo, 700 metres from Pwani Mchangani Beach, Blue Moon Villa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$142.50 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Matemwe and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 299 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 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$267.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 395 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.

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$750 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Set in Matemwe, Villa Tulia is a private villa with direct access to the beach. The property boasts a swimming pool with ocean views.

Utupoa

Hotel in Matemwe
Breakfast options
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 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$396 per night

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

From US$97.63 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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Jafferji Beach Retreat

Matemwe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
This is an excellent little boutique hotell with a nice position in the end at Matemwe beach. It has a good size pool close to the beach. A neat restaurant and a cozy lounge section. The hotell is the perfect size, not to big nor to small. The rooms are very big and tidy and the overall atmosphere is fantastic. But what really stands out is the management and staff. Super friendly and helpful in a most genuine way.
Guest review by
fredrik
Sweden

AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel

Matemwe
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

Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA

Matemwe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
Great location and the staff is very lovely. We stayed at the bungalow right at the beach. There is not much to do in Matemwe but the hotel organises walks, a cooking class, yoga classes, all free of charge. Also the massage was really nice so definitely recommend that. All in all an amazing place to stay!
Guest review by
Hanan
Netherlands

Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar

Matemwe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Location and staff are amazing. Walk out of the lodge onto the beach… keep things interesting by visiting the 2 sister hotels north and south of the property with a free shuttle service.
Guest review by
Walter
South Africa

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

Matemwe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,777 reviews
Best beach in Zanzibar. Big place. Nice panorama from all facilities.
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Lithuania

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