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.
John
United Kingdom
fantastic stay , and lovely staff
Food is great , the hotel is clean and the beach very romantic
Located in Matemwe, 300 metres from Matemwe Beach, Jafferji Beach Retreat, provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
fredrik
Sweden
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.
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...
Edwin
United Kingdom
Wonderful location just next to beach. Nice swimming pool and hammocks in a shaded area. Clean, spacious rooms with good air conditioning, mosquito nets and staff who treated the room to get rid of insects. The restuarant has a lovely view over the beach and sea, and staff were generally attentive and helpful.
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.
Naomi
United States
The kindest staff of any hotel I've ever stayed at. They made the experience so stellar. The property itself is beautiful and relaxing - it was so nice to be able to walk steps away onto the beautiful beach.
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.
Missdeleuran
Norway
Me and my husband have been traveling a lot, but we are blowed away from this amazing place. Wow what a hotel and staff! From day one, they took care of us in a way that made us feel welcomed, relaxed and comfortable. This is so important for us, so staying here for 10 days was easy and a wonderful stay.
Thankyou so much to everyone who made our days our best. A special thanks to Leigh and her staff in the reception, the restaurant (wonderful young people allways smiling) and a BIG bow for the chef. The food here is beyond expectations. Everything is fresh, delightful and tastes wonderful. We had the all inclusive and it was worth every penny.
Again, thankyou to all of you, for making our stay so amazing.
We will definitely come back!
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.
Daria
Austria
We stayed in this hotel for 6 nights. We absolutely loved every part of our stay. We had the feeling that all employees are happy and satisfied, which made our stay especially enjoyable. The location was great and we loved our morning and evening walks on the beach. The food was the best we had during our entire Tanzania trip. Huge compliment to the chef, he's really talented. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Loved the little book corner with the games and the afternoon cake and coffee! The owners are very friendly and welcoming and often came by for a chat. Thank you for this beautiful memory!
Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 6 km from Dive Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi.
Ian
South Africa
Enjoyed the location on the beach. Literally right on the beach …
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.
Pathfinder
Tanzania
Food amazing, staff super friendly, nice long beach, great pool and garden area, love the peace and quiet atmosphere
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.
Marta
Sweden
The decoration, with a relaxing harmonist garden. And the happy cats….
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.
Hervorragend geführtes Hotel mit familiärer Atmosphäre.
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.
Small size, extremely friendly staff, relaxed vibe.
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.
Peaceful, magical place surrounded by an almost botanical garden.
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...
Stayed here to dive, it was outstanding. Very much recommend
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...
good quiet location , nice breakfast and staff . big rooms
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.
everything was great, wonderful place and great people
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.
Location near mnemba island
View was amazing you can see sun set
Kindly staff
Located in Matemwe, 300 metres from Matemwe Beach, Jafferji Beach Retreat, provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Food was great, staff was good, Ambiance was great
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.
Buffet, very satisfying. Staff was extremely helpful.
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.
lovely place with concerts and Dj set.
very peaceful!
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.
the way you cerebrated my husbands birthday!! Asante sana
Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 6 km from Dive Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi.
Everting went well from the arrival experience to checkout.
Overlooking the Indian Ocean and located in the secluded beach strip of Matemwe, Che Che Vule by SeVi Exclusive Beach Villa offers a swimming pool and a private kitchen chef.
FAQs about hotels in Matemwe
On average, 3-star hotels in Matemwe cost £84 per night, and 4-star hotels in Matemwe are £140 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Matemwe can on average be found for £122 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Matemwe this weekend is £60 or, for a 4-star hotel, £118. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Matemwe for this weekend cost on average around £265 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £59 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Matemwe for tonight. You'll pay on average around £124 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Matemwe will cost around £408 (based on Booking.com prices).
Fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, then take a domestic flight to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar (2 hours). From there, it's a 1.5-hour drive to Matemwe. Alternatively, take a ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (2 hours), then drive.
What guests said about Matemwe:
6.0
Scored 6.0
It’s very quiet, very few non hotel restaurants, overpriced...
It’s very quiet, very few non hotel restaurants, overpriced food everywhere, can’t swim in the sea unless you don’t mind knee deep water. There’s no town, or town centre outside the beach hotels, so a long stay would be challenging if you want more than just lounging by the hotel pool.
Aodhan
Ireland
8.0
Scored 8.0
Matemwe and its area is a quiet place where you can relax...
Matemwe and its area is a quiet place where you can relax and enjoy the beach, the activities (snorkeling, swimming with dolphins) especially if you are a couple, because the village is not very full of enterteinments or night parties.
federico.sm.photographer
Italy
10
Scored 10
The Location, The hotel it self and design plus the exterior...
The Location, The hotel it self and design plus the exterior is just beautiful. The most important was the staff...all levels from front desk to restaurant/kitchen...very professional and the hospitality is the best. What ever you request...they will make sure you get it...!
Kaa1265
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Crystal clear water - despite there being sea urchins - if...
Crystal clear water - despite there being sea urchins - if you have rock/ aqua shoes - you can still swim and explore the waters and reefs.
The beaches are a lot quieter and peaceful than the busier beaches up north.
The tides are also fascinating to watch- you can walk out to the reefs and cycle along the beaches when they go out!
kerry
South Africa
10
Scored 10
Marafiki gets a 10/10 from us on all fronts - breakfast,...
Marafiki gets a 10/10 from us on all fronts - breakfast, lunch, dinner, pool, cleanliness, hospitality, music, sustainability, beach, communication.
My husband and I stayed 4 nights at Marafiki after our Safari and had the most fabulous time. The rooms were very clean and quiet, and beautifully set up.
The food is exceptional - please try the tuna tartar and all the specials!
We had a relaxing time at the spa - you must try the full body scrub and massages.
We used the free kayaks during sunset and enjoyed the stunning view from the water. The water is shallow so even if you go far, you can get off the kayak and swim.
Since the hotel is east facing - sunrise is exceptionally beautiful. The water is still and shallow, and you can see all the fisherman walk up to the reef to catch the fish.
The hotel also arranged a cooking lesson in Matamwe village for us - we learned how to cook ‘muchuzi’ from scratch which was a very meaningful experience.
Overall- no negatives. We had the best time and will be back!
Paroma
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
The beach is beautiful, but it's not really a beach you can...
The beach is beautiful, but it's not really a beach you can swim on - there's a big tidal range - when it comes in it's quite choppy with lots of seaweed, and when it's out its corally with lots of urchins. But it's interesting to watch the local people looking for octopus and shellfish every day.
It's quite a quiet area - all the bars are part of hotels. A few nice local restaurants around. Quite a lot of beach touts, which we found off putting. Not loads of activities to do in the area - 1/2 day snorkelling/dolphin watching trips at Mnemba Island basically.
The property is very well maintained and clean. The staff was very very friendly and helpful. They always had a smile to share.
The place is very beautiful and peaceful and the staff is making sure that you feel welcomed and that you have no worries. Breakfast and the food in general is super delicious! Everything is fresh and homemade or homegrown - DELICIOUS!
Also you can book all kind of activities with them! They really make sure that you will never forget Zanzibar!
We had an amazing time at Zanziblue!
We had a wonderful stay at Ocean views villas in north Matemwe. The villas are spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything you need. The private garden and pool are perfect for relaxing. The staff are friendly, helpful, and attentive to every detail. The breakfast is delicious and varied, and the location is ideal for exploring the beautiful Matemwe beach and the nearby attractions. We highly recommend Ocean views villas for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in Zanzibar.
We had a very pleasant and relaxing stay at Mambo Paradise. The location is amazing, as it’s right off the beach and you can go dolphin and snorkeling easily from there ❤️
The room was clean and the staff very kind and helpful. Kasia is an amazing host and everyone did their best to help us with our requests and make us feel very welcome.
The food was amazingly tasty and we highly recommend to try sea food as it’s freshly coming directly from the fish market, next to the hotel. .
We had a great time in this hotel, we came for two nights and stayed for five !
The hotel is well located in the middle of the Matemwe beach, many restaurants are not far,
The personnel is lovely and accommodating
The rooms overlooking the pool and the sea are just a great value for money choice, you can hear the waves as you fall asleep, it’s idyllic
Good restaurant with fair prices, good breakfast (eggs, pancakes, fruits)
It’s an absolutely stunning hotel. Best green view from the garden and a beach view from the front. Very clean and comfy rooms which are spacious. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. A clean pool by the beach. I just loved everything about this hotel. I’ll definitely return back in my future holidays and I’ll always recommend my family and friends to visit Zanzibar bahari villas hotel.
The hotel is located right on the beach, one of the most beautiful beach in Zanzibar. The rooms are bungalow type, very spacious and clean. You can spend your free time reading a book in the hammock, by the pool or on the sunbeds by the hotel’s beach. The traditional seafood dish was a delight. Upon arrival I received a plate of fruit and a wonderful natural juice from the house.
The location in Matemwe was excellent regarding the beach. The hotel is surrounded by a fishing village which adds to the quaintness. The hotel is very nice in comparison to others around and quite posh without loosing any authenticity and fits perfectly well into the surroundings. The evening entertainment exceeded expectations.
Fell in love with the dawa drink.
All over great place to be and friendly staff ...
Everything was exceptional and most staff members that I encountered were willing to help around! The room was spacious, the view was beautiful & the bed was nice and comfortable . Amenities were amazing too .
I highly think this hotel would be the best place to have break ☺️
unique hotel on the rocks at the end of the beach. very friendly owner who even gave us a lift to the next destination the next morning.
the restaurant that is attached offers fantastic food- dinner and breakfast were the best ones we had on the island so far -the staff there is fantastic.
we really enjoyed our stay
The hotel has a beautiful view, it is very nice and quiet. The staff is amazing! So friendly and willing to help, they make you feel special. I must say Salum is one of the servers who stood up for us, he is super kind and friendly and always ensured we were having an awesome time with nothing to worry about.
We loved our family vacation at Kena Beach Hotel. The staff were super friendly and helpful. All our needs were always met. They went above and beyond to keep our little ones entertained and happy. We really enjoyed every minute of our time at Kena. Felt like we were part of the family. Thank you Kena!
Amazing food and drinks, smiling staff that will care for your every request, great rooms, a wonderful garden and 2 clean pools with fantastic views. This is the best hotel of the 7 others that I stayed at in Zanzibar and I will be back for sure! Thank you to the management and the team!
Incredibly clean and was located next door to several delicious local restaurants (to explore local culture) - we didn't eat dinner at the property as we enjoyed our meals elsewhere. However, breakfast was exceptional at the hotel. The massage services were excellent. Beautiful views.
Place is clean and very safe!
Congrats to all workers at bar,but this time I'm specifically give extra credit to girl in the beach bar,very confident, quick and best service,which includes also speed and her kindness-all thanks to GLORY!
Villa de Victor is a superb property located on Matemwe Beach. The staff and owners are super friendly and give good local advice. Nema is the star of the property and she's always there for whatever you need.
Beautiful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location right next to the beach in the calm area of Matemwe. The restaurant serves delicious foods and drinks. Would definitely stay there again.
Loved the location, staff, FOOD, total island atmosphere, peaceful quite beach, view! I will go back tomorrow as it was one of my best Zanzibar experiences thus far.
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