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Beachfront hotels in Matemwe

A curated list of beach hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in November 2022.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Matemwe. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel

    **** Hotel. 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. Offering a private veranda or a balcony, each guestroom at Villa Kiva is elegantly decorated with exposed wooden beams and ethnic details. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $150.

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  • 2 Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

    **** Hotel. 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. 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. Mnemba Island is 8 km from Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel, while Muyuni Beach is 10 km away. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $129.

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  • 3 Zanzibar Pearl - Boutique Hotel & Villas Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Zanzibar Pearl - Boutique Hotel & Villas

    **** Hotel. 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. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. Certain units at the property have a balcony with pool view. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $215.

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  • 4 Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel

    **** Resort. 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. Decorated in a minimalistic and eco-friendly style, each unit offers a private terrace or patio with garden or sea views. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $161.

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  • 5 Kasha Boutique Hotel Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Kasha Boutique Hotel

    ***** Resort. Kasha Boutique Hotel offers beachfront accommodation on the Matemwe Coast in Zanzibar. The property has a swimming pool and restaurant. The guest rooms at Kasha Hotel are spacious and come with a flat-screen TV . Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $180.

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  • 6 AHG Dream's Bay Boutique Hotel Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: AHG Dream's Bay Boutique Hotel

    **** Hotel. Situated in Matemwe, AHG Dream's Bay Boutique Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a private beach area, free bikes and an outdoor swimming pool. The property is located 5 km from Dive Spot, 5 km from Mnemba Island and 6 km from Muyuni Beach. The property features a 24-hour front desk. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $127.

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  • 7 Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA

    Hotel. 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. All rooms offer ocean view and are equipped with air conditioner, terrace or balcony, the private bathrooms feature a shower and free toiletries. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $165.

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  • 8 Alladin Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Alladin Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar

    ***** Hotel. Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Alladin Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $262.

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  • 9 AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel

    **** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a private beach area. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $132.

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  • 10 Panga Chumvi Beach Resort Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Panga Chumvi Beach Resort

    Hotel. 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 property. The rooms here are equipped with a fan, mosquito net, a terrace or a balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower. Other facilities include a bar, a garden, and laundry services. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $84.

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  • 11 Jafferji Beach Retreat, Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Jafferji Beach Retreat,

    **** Hotel. Located in Matemwe, 300 metres from Matemwe Beach, Jafferji Beach Retreat, provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a sun terrace and to an indoor pool. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $119.

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  • 12 Mambo Beach Villas Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Mambo Beach Villas

    **** Hotel. Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Mambo Beach Villas features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $64.

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  • 13 Mambo Paradise Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Mambo Paradise

    **** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Mambo Paradise offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $178.

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  • 14 Zanziblue Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Zanziblue

    **** Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $278.

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  • 15 Zanzibar Queen Hotel Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Zanzibar Queen Hotel

    **** Hotel. 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. Guest review score 9.2

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  • 16 Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar

    **** Hotel. 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. Rooms with views to the beautiful gardens, or the breathtaking Indian Ocean. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $141.

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  • 17 Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Zanzibar Retreat Hotel

    *** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $152.

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  • 18 Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive

    Resort. Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive has a shared lounge, terrace, a bar and tennis court in Matemwe. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The resort offers some rooms with sea views, and every room is equipped with a balcony. At Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Chinese and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at the resort, and car hire is available. Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive features amenities such as an on-site business centre, sauna and hot tub. Languages spoken at the reception include German, English, Spanish and French. Muyuni Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 56 km from Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $349.

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  • 19 Zanzibar Bahari Villas Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Zanzibar Bahari Villas

    **** Hotel. 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. Built in 2014, the property is within 8 km of Mnemba Island and 9 km of Muyuni Beach. The restaurant serves Chinese and American dishes, as well as African and Italian cuisine. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $90.

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  • 20 The Seles Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: The Seles

    *** Hotel. The Seles 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. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $112.

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  • 21 Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort

    Guest house. Situated in Matemwe, Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Pwani Mchangani Beach and features various facilities, such as a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is set 700 metres from Matemwe Beach, 41 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 23 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $85.

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  • 22 Matemwe Rock Villas Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Matemwe Rock Villas

    Guest house. Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Matemwe Rock Villas provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 47 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 29 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve and 46 km from Cinema Afrique. The guest house also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $90.

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  • 23 Zanzibar House Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Zanzibar House

    Guest house. Situated on a private sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar House in Matemwe features a swimming pool and bar. Scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities are also available. The spacious rooms have views of the palm grove garden or the Indian Ocean, and include terraces with seating areas. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $63.

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  • 24 Mohammed Bungalows and Restaurant Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Mohammed Bungalows and Restaurant

    Guest house. Featuring free WiFi, Mohammed Bungalows and Restuarant offers accommodation in Matemwe, 38 km from Zanzibar City. The guest house has a sun terrace and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $33.

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  • 25 Che Che Vule by SeVi Exclusive Beach Villa Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Che Che Vule by SeVi Exclusive Beach Villa

    *** Villa. 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. Decorated with bright colors and in Swahili style with wooden furniture, each of the room comes with a balcony. The villa has an open plan living and dining area. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 26 Matemwe Beach House Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Matemwe Beach House

    Holiday home. Located 4.1 km from Dive Spot, Matemwe Beach House offers accommodation in Matemwe. This holiday home features an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $770.

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  • 27 Villa Tulia Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Villa Tulia

    Villa. Set in Matemwe, Villa Tulia is a private villa with direct access to the beach. The property boasts a swimming pool with ocean views. Guests can make use of the free WiFi available throughout the property and relax in the garden. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around $800.

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  • 28 Karabai Villa Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Karabai Villa

    **** Villa. Situated in Matemwe, 6 km from Dive Spot, Karabai Villa features an outdoor pool and spa centre. Mnemba Island is 7 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Featuring a balcony, the air-conditioned accommodation features a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen, fitted with an oven. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with a bath in every unit. Bed linen is offered. Karabai Villa also includes a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. The property has a private beach area and bike hire is available. Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling and windsurfing. You can engage in various activities, such as diving, cycling and fishing. Muyuni Beach is 9 km from Karabai Villa. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 56 km from Karabai Villa. Guest review score 9.6

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  • 29 Tamani Villas - Annex Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Tamani Villas - Annex

    Villa. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Tamani Villas - Annex provides accommodation in Matemwe with free WiFi and pool views. This villa features free private parking and room service. The air-conditioned accommodation is equipped with a kitchenette. A à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. A car rental service and a private beach area are featured at the villa, and guests can go cycling in the surroundings. Matemwe Beach is 60 metres from Tamani Villas - Annex, while Pwani Mchangani Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 49 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $121.

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  • 30 Utupoa Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Utupoa

    Lodge. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 31 Matemwe Lodge Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Matemwe Lodge

    **** Lodge. Overlooking white-sand beaches and the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, Matemwe Lodge is located on the north-east coast of Zanzibar. It features a multi-level swimming pool and a wellness center. Featuring a veranda equipped with a hammock and a couch, each room at the Matemwe overlooks the ocean. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $250.

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  • 32 Tamani Villas Matemwe, Tanzania

    Beach: Tamani Villas

    Villa. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Tamani Villas offers spacious private villas with a private sun terrace, swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi. Water sports facilities like snorkeling, and canoeing are available on site. Each of the air-conditioned villas has a space for private dining. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $510.

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  • 33 Kilua Villa Matemwe, Tanzania

    Kilua Villa

    Villa. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Kilua Villa features accommodation in Matemwe with free WiFi and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. This villa has 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 4 bathrooms fitted with a shower. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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