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Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

Hotel in Matemwe

Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 5-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, 187 reviews
Price from
US$229
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.

G
Gregory
From
Qatar
My wife and I visited Zanzibar for the first time in March 2025. We spent the first four days at the Infinity Boutique Hotel in Matembwe and were absolutely enchanted. I rarely give exceptional ratings, and certainly not for every checkbox, but this is exceptional to a degree that merits the rating. The property is new so everything is in excellent condition. It owned and managed by a couple that moved there from Poland to start the venture. Tomak and Margo are kind, warm, hospitable, and helpful hosts. My wife didn't have a hat for the harsh sun. Maggie loaned her one. There was a problem with a leak in our bathroom. Tomak ensured the problem was fixed quickly. I developed a slight sunburn on my head. Maggie brought aloe vera ointment without being asked. We did day trips to Ningwi and for snorkling near Mnemba Island. They organized everything and ensured flexibility to accommodate changing weather during the rainy season, when we were there (we recommend it). We were the only guests for one day and night. There was another couple on other days, but we really had the place to ourselves. It was tranquil and relaxing!! We were treated like family and felt that way. The bed was very comfortable. The AC is excellent. Excellent WiFi reception everywhere on the property. The views are breathtaking. I have marvelous sunrise pictures. The pool is spacious and was always available for a swim. The staff were cheerful, professional and very likeable. Several became friends. Sitting on the open-air covered terrace sipping a cold one and watching the tides roll in and out was our best memory of Zanzibar. The ocean is many shades of blue with white, fine sand. The meals were delicious. Chef Sultan made flawless dishes. Best fries I have ever had, including in Belgium.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 285 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.

K
Konrad
From
Spain
Swimming pool, hanging beds next to it, inflatable toys, great food (compared to local standards) and fantastic and friendly staff. The large rooms were modern with European standard and equipped with AC. No issues with Wi-Fi. Out of 4 places we stayed in Zanzibar this one was so far the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
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.

A
Adam
From
Poland
Relaxing place with great pool area and nice restaurant. Tasty breakfasts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 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.

D
Dadachanji
From
India
I had a wonderful stay at Mambo Paradise. The atmosphere was relaxing, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall vibe of the hotel made it easy to unwind. The staff were friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with a smile, which made me feel at home right away. The location was perfect for a peaceful getaway, yet close enough to enjoy everything around. Overall, it was a truly enjoyable experience, and I would definitely recommend Mambo Paradise to anyone looking for comfort, hospitality, and a great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
Price from
US$180.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar

Hotel in Matemwe

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.

J
Josefine
From
Sweden
We stayed at the hotel for 12 nights and enjoyed every single day. The staff, service, food, and the hotel itself were absolutely wonderful. What stood out the most was the service—they did everything to make our stay exceptional. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you Leigh and your team.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews
Price from
US$160.38
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.

A
Ana
From
Georgia
Absolutely loved the warm and friendly staff! The hotel looked exactly like the photos—stylish, clean, and comfortable. Perfect location, fully equipped with everything we needed, and the food was delicious. A fantastic stay overall!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 714 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.

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, 229 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.

F
Flaure Derveaux
From
Belgium
Paco and the staff just make you feel at home. I loved the beautiful garden and the spacious rooms. The breakfast buffet was delicious and the food and drinks in the restaurant were also very tasty! Great service!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 559 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.

M
Maja from Slovenia
From
Slovenia
The staff was super friendly and they really took good care of us. Whatever we needed they provided and gave us a good information for spending our time in Zanzibar, they organised trips and transport. The food was really good, especially the new pizza recipe makes really good snack during the day, when launching beside the pool. The pool was fantastic, it is cleaned every morning and big enough for everyone. I would also recommend to try the SPA services. Also I loved the facilities for training in the morning (the gym and the yoga place) and enough space outside to have fun playing valley ball with my family.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Price from
US$176
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Matemwe and nearby

  • 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 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Featuring a balcony with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, Tamani Villas - Annex can be found in Matemwe, close to Matemwe Beach and 45 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

    From US$85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 267 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$70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews

    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.

    From US$70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 417 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$91.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Located in Matemwe, within a few steps of Matemwe Beach and 45 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Tunda Lodge provides accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

    From US$69.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

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

    From US$86 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Matemwe and nearby

  • 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 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 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$138.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 192 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 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 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$224.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

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

    From US$200 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 321 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$81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 65 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$190 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews

    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.

    From US$297 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Matemwe

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Mambo Villa features a restaurant and views of the sea.

    From US$80 per night

  • Utupoa

    Hotel in Matemwe
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 135 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$180 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$127.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 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$220 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

    Situated in Matemwe, 300 metres from Matemwe Beach, Kibwana Village Bungalows features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

    Located in Matemwe, 300 metres from Matemwe Beach, Jafferji Beach Retreat provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$121.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Situated in Matemwe, Zanzibar Tiny Villa at La Villa De Victor features accommodation with a private pool, a terrace and sea views. Located on the beachfront, this property has a shared lounge.

    From US$450 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, La Villa de Victor Kigomani is located in Kigomani in the Zanzibar North East Region, 56 km from Zanzibar City. Nungwi is 23 km from the property.

    From US$175 per night

FAQs about hotels in Matemwe

What guests said about Matemwe:

  • 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
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Aodhan
    Ireland

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  • Matemwe Ocean View Villas

    Matemwe
    From US$72 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
    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.
    Guest review by
    Giacinto Luca
    Italy

  • Sunshine Marine Lodge

    Matemwe
    From US$207 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
    The lodge has an amazing view, nice swimming pool, friendly staff and managers, a joint diving center and yoga opportunities every weekdays. The food was also beyond our expectations. We have taken the honeymoon offer and it was well worth it: snorkeling, 3 course dinners, couple massage, airport transfer, also we booked the oceanview suite and the it’s stunning. They also have free shuttle bus to the sister-hotel’s private beach.
    Guest review by
    Balázs
    Luxembourg

  • HEBE Bungalows Lodge

    Matemwe
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,034 reviews
    We had a very nice time in Hebe lodge. Very cozy and comfortable place , nice atmosphere, stuff were always so helpful and attentive, all food we tried was very fresh and delicious, nice cocktails and breakfast. Located in front of the beach. We also booked a tour with a hotel, was well organized. Owner and stuff of the hotel are very friendly and approachable. Highly recommend!
    Guest review by
    Mariia
    Ukraine

  • Zanoceanique Hotel

    Matemwe
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
    Quite place in matemwe with nice swimming pool. The beach is very white and the hotel is very affordable. It's good place for family or groups vacation
    Guest review by
    Maulid
    Tanzania

  • The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

    Matemwe
    From US$559 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,705 reviews
    Best beach in Zanzibar. Big place. Nice panorama from all facilities.
    Guest review by
    Ignas
    Lithuania

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