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Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas, hotel in Matemwe

Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 3.7 mi from Dove Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi.

9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
774 reviews
Price from$283per night
Sunshine Marine Lodge, hotel in Matemwe

Featuring 3 swimming pools, a dove center, and a restaurant, Sunshine Marine Lodge is located on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean and Mnemba Atoll, in a wild and unspoiled bush, far away from busy...

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
480 reviews
Price from$154.96per night
SeVi Boutique Hotel, hotel in Matemwe

Overlooking white-sand beaches and the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, SeVi Boutique Hotel is located at the north-east coast of Zanzibar, by the fishing village of Kigomani.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
536 reviews
Price from$238.50per night
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 28 mi from Stone Town, and offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
363 reviews
Price from$85.81per night
The Seles Boutique Hotel, hotel in Matemwe

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.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
460 reviews
Price from$86.64per night
Zanzibar Queen Hotel, hotel in Matemwe

Offering a year-round outdoor pool ,a spa center and a diving center in the neighboring hotel, Zanzibar Queen Hotel is set in Matemwe in the Zanzibar Region.

9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
564 reviews
Price from$126per night
Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows, hotel in Matemwe

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.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
427 reviews
Price from$45per night
Zanzibar Retreat Hotel, hotel in Matemwe

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.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
335 reviews
Price from$99.96per night
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.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
350 reviews
Price from$150.94per night
Zanzibar Bahari Villas, hotel in Matemwe

Set 4.3 mi from Dove Spot, Zanzibar Bahari Villas offers 4-star accommodations in Matemwe and has an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a garden.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
396 reviews
Price from$72per night
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Matemwe's best hotels with breakfast

  • Sunshine Marine Lodge
    Breakfast options

    Featuring 3 swimming pools, a dove center, and a restaurant, Sunshine Marine Lodge is located on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean and Mnemba Atoll, in a wild and unspoiled bush, far away from busy...

    Stayed here to dive, it was outstanding. Very much recommend

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 480 reviews
  • AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Facing the beachfront, AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel offers 4-star accommodations in Matemwe and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and restaurant.

    Views, beach, staff, food, drinks, pool were all amazing

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 66 reviews
  • Zanzibar Retreat Hotel
    Breakfast options

    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.

    Small retreat, clean and extremely nice owners and staff.

    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 335 reviews
  • SeVi Boutique Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Overlooking white-sand beaches and the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, SeVi Boutique Hotel is located at the north-east coast of Zanzibar, by the fishing village of Kigomani.

    Small size, extremely friendly staff, relaxed vibe.

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 536 reviews
  • Che Che Vule by SeVi Exclusive Beach Villa
    Breakfast options

    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.

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2 reviews

Budget hotels in Matemwe

  • Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel
    Cheap hotel

    Located along its own private sandy beach in Matemwe, Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel features large gardens and an outdoor pool. It is 28 mi from Stone Town, and offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

    Nice hotel at a nice location. We would go back again

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 363 reviews
  • Zanoceanique Hotel
    Cheap hotel

    Located in Matemwe, a 5-minute walk from Matemwe Beach, Zanoceanique Hotel has accommodations 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

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 99 reviews
  • Haber Hotel & SPA
    Cheap hotel

    Located in Matemwe, a 6-minute walk from Matemwe Beach, Haber Hotel & SPA provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

    huge room, great pool, excellent food and nice staff

    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 113 reviews
  • HEBE Bungalows Lodge
    Cheap hotel

    Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, HEBE Bungalows Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    the way you cerebrated my husbands birthday!! Asante sana

    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 623 reviews
  • Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA
    Cheap hotel

    Located on Matemwe Beach, Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA offers accommodations with a bar, a swimming pool, a garden and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

    The very friendly staff, the beautifull sea, the food, oceanview room..

    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 623 reviews
  • Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows
    Cheap hotel

    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.

    We get better room than ordered, so it was absolutely fantastic. The place itself was like paradise

    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 427 reviews
  • Zanzibar Queen Hotel
    Cheap hotel

    Offering a year-round outdoor pool ,a spa center and a diving center in the neighboring hotel, Zanzibar Queen Hotel is set in Matemwe in the Zanzibar Region.

    Very nice personel and friendly. Also nice restaurant

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 564 reviews
  • Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas
    Cheap hotel

    Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 3.7 mi from Dove Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi.

    Everting went well from the arrival experience to checkout.

    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 774 reviews

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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 of America
  • 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.
    Alex
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Matemwe

  • From $120 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 263 reviews
    This is my first trip to Zanzibar and I decided to start with Mnemba island and hence Matemwe Magic hotel is what I chose! I couldn’t have asked for anything more! Perfect in all ways. The staff is so polite and friendly. They understand you and take care of your requirements. The rooms are clean and spacious and it feels amazinggg and most importantly safe! Coz I am a solo traveler. I would totally recommend this hotel for all travelers coming to Zanzibar and especially plan their itinerary which includes Mnemba island!
    ashvita
    India
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 71 reviews
    Zawadi Beach Villas is located at a beautiful beach in Matemwe. The staff in the hotel is very nice and helpful and the hotel itself is spacious, has a swimming pool and its own restaurant. The hotel is a bit outdated and the aircon is not working properly in some of the rooms. It is a nice place to stay though for good value of money. Matemwe beach is very quiet, you won't see too many people around. It is worth to explore the small local restaurants along the beach, while you are there, for an absolutely delicious fish!
    Aga
    United Kingdom
  • From $45 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 427 reviews
    This place is an oasis of tropical, spiritual & happy vibes. It is an heaven for travellers that want a down to earth experience, beautiful garden & common areas. Salama is a super intimate place. The rooms are very spacious and beautifully decorated. We travelled around for 6 weeks in Zanzibar and Salama was easy the best value we got. The beach is just 7 minutes walk from the hotel. A big bonus is all the cosy places you can work or just relax & read a book at. At Salama we felt at home.
    Dina
    Sweden
  • From $126 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 564 reviews
    Zanzibar Queen could not have been more perfect!! We had a magical stay! The location is perfect - secluded enough but not too remote, with the most beautiful beach and not far from Mnemba island. The staff is so professional, friendly and helpful. From welcome to departure we couldn’t have asked for better service. The hotel and facilities is clean and tidy and offers plenty to keen you busy. The food was really good and tasty, with a great variety! Can highly recommend it!
    Lise
    United Arab Emirates
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 623 reviews
    Marafiki Beach Hotel is the perfect place to relax. Located on a quiet part of the Matemwe beach it has the classic ‘take your shoes off and dive into a book’ vibe. Sun beds and tents located around the pool are really comfy to enjoy the sun or have a nap in the shade. As in the rest of Zanzibar the high/low tide changes the beach significantly, allowing for never ending morning strolls and afternoon swims (beware sea urchins).
    Lorenzo
    Italy
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 522 reviews
    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!
    Daniel
    Tanzania
  • From $65 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 99 reviews
    The location was good and cozy new rooms.The staffs were also friendly Halima,Stella and the girl at the counter.Since we went for our honey moon Stella prepared a nice decorated room with flowers.Nice swimming pool and the hotel was like 100m close to matemwe beach.
    Shadya
    Tanzania
  • From $447.20 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 827 reviews
    I love everything about this resort I stayed in other resorts in Zanzibar but this resort offers the best WIFI connection across all the areas including the beach area complimented by great staff, attention to detail, and super luxurious accommodation.
    Mohamed
    Tanzania
  • From $124.95 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 335 reviews
    - beautiful small hotel with nice rooms - Big clean pool - Directly at the really beautiful beach of matemwe, enough sunbeds for all guests - Some games/books and stuff for the beach to rent (for free) - Great laundry service with reasonable prices
    A
    Anonymous
    Switzerland
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 263 reviews
    Very clean, well kept, small hotel that provides a heaven of peace and privacy in Zanzibar. Staff very attentive. Held by a family who cares about the facility like their home. Good food at the restaurant. 1min walk to the beach. Good value.
    Pinar
    Greece
  • From $151.20 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 180 reviews
    One of the best accommodations ever stayed at. Small scale hotel with friendly staff and owners which will go the extra mile. Awesome (Italian style) food and a super relaxed vibe. Swimming pool and private beach with cocktails on demand :)
    Rob
    Netherlands
  • From $80 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 396 reviews
    With it's location at the beach front, Zanzibar Bahari Villas is a great choice to stay and chill for a couple of days. The beach is gorgeous! We were served a rich and tasty breakfast with lots of different choices eggs, fruit, beans etc.
    Anna
    Switzerland
  • From $140 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 165 reviews
    POOL AREA WAS AMAZING. VERY FRIENDLY PEOPLE WORKING THERE. THE HOTEL WAS CLEAN AND BREAKFAST NICE. THE OCEAN IS SO NEAR AND THE BEACH IS AMAZING. YOU COULD DO YOGA AND PLAY VOLLEYBALL IF YOU FEEL SO. 10/10. LITTLE OASIS IN MATEMWE
    Yacine
    Finland
  • From $95.34 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 363 reviews
    The hotel is really beautiful and very clean. The staff were extremely friendly and tried everything to make our stay comfortable. The food at restaurant was really tasty and high quality. The beachside area is really scenic.
    Nyorsi
    Germany
  • From $140 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 165 reviews
    Amazing boutique hotel, loved everything about it: beautifully decorated, nice garden, close to the beach, delicious breakfast and food at the restaurant… all in all, it felt like an oasis in Zanzibar.
    Mateja
    Croatia
  • From $126 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 564 reviews
    Located in Matemwe this hotel is right in front of the best beach in Zanzibar. If you are looking for a laid back vacation away from the hustle and bustle Matemwe is definitely a spot for you.
    Mo
    United States of America
  • From $124.95 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 335 reviews
    It was great being right on the wide, white sand beach. The atmosphere of the small hotel was easy-going and the food was so good that we didn't venture to other places to eat.
    Darl
    United States of America
  • From $225 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 224 reviews
    it is the best place to relax, it is next to an amazing beach. with not many people. I think is the best place to relax that I have been to.
    JOSEFINA
    Chile
  • From $96 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 460 reviews
    Location was fabulous. Hotel and bar were fun and nice atmosphere.
    emma
    United Kingdom
  • From $80 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 396 reviews
    One of the best hotels I stayed in in Zanzibar!
    Janice
    Germany