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Zanzibar Retreat Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with spa services

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Outdoor pool
Executive Double or Twin Room, Ocean View | View from room
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Executive Double or Twin Room, Ocean View | View from room
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Executive Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

Traditional Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Traditional Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

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Tanzania, TZ Zanzibar, Matemwe

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 6 min walk
  • Kigomani Beach - 8 min drive
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 15 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Retreat Hotel

Property highlights
At Zanzibar Retreat Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a beach bar, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Retreat Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Outdoor furniture, beach towels, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Children's books, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Retreat Bar
  • Retreat Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Matemwe
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Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar Retreat Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel?

As of Feb 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel on Mar 4, 2025 start from CA $212.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Zanzibar Retreat Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Zanzibar Retreat Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A per vehicle fee applies.

Where is Zanzibar Retreat Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Muyuni Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Kigomani Beach. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

catherine

The Zanzibar Retreat is a lovely beach front oasis, with beautiful gardens, swimming pool, and miles of gorgeous white sand beach to walk. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and quiet. There are plenty of chairs, either on the beach or by the pool, and little nooks to sit with a drink or read a book. It was the perfect place to relax after 14 days on safari. The owners are always on site interacting with guests and the food was delicious. The shrimp mango salad was a favourite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Totally relaxing retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Wonderful retreat. Beautifully presented, right on the beach. Calm environment, very friendly staff and owners, great food. All round excellent value and a very relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

At the tail end of a long trip to East Africa, the Zanzabar Retreat hotel was a GIFT: exceptional hospitality from the owners, Jan and Salome, and from the excellent and thoughtful team… Naima, Lusekelo, Newton, Aisha and Bwite. Great food and many thoughtful touches. Very charming setting and convenient to diving snorkeling and dining options along a magnificent beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Very attentive staff and owners . Everyone was friendly and helpful . The setting is truly a peaceful retreat and the food is delicious .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

This was the best little hotel I’ve stayed at in a long time. The food was amazing. Rooms were clean and the staff went above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. They also arranged excursions and taxis me. I’ll be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

This is paradise. The staff are sweet and attentive. The rooms are clean and well equipped. The restaurant serves delicious food and has a great bar and wine selection. The beach is pure joy. I will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

This was my first hotel in Zanzibar and I would return in heartbeat to stay longer. The aesthetic was relaxing, the owners were present and enjoyable to visit with. The food was DELICIOUS!! It was quiet, peaceful, and comfortable. The waters are somewhat shallow on the beach in the morning and then rise as the day continues. Be sure and wear water sandals or footwear with a hard sole. There are many prickly urchins around. There are also spots where there are not and it makes for a great area to swim and cool off. The sands are clean and WHITE! I loved it here and I know you will, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika

A fantastic little gem!
We had booked this little hotel for six nights, but as soon as we stepped into the veranda/bar/restaurant we felt that we could stay forever...so booked another six nights directly, without even seeing our room. But we did not regret it!. This is a a hotel with all small details that makes you feel at home; for example a beach basket with towels and sun hats in every room. And as a Swedish person I loved the 'fika' every afternoon at 4 o'clock :-) Finally - the food...was delicious! I don't remember how many times I had the mango/avocado/shrimp salad or the tuna steak. If you are out for a cosy small hotel (only 14 rooms I think), on a fantastic beach, just book!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cécile Elisabeth

hotel très bien situé ; personnel agréable et prévenant
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna

Mysigt litet hotell direkt på stranden
Fantastiskt mysigt litet hotell mitt på den vackra långa vita stranden i Matemwe. Smakfullt inredda rum, mysigt i restaurang och lounge, lugn och skön miljö. Jättetrevlig personal och ägare gör stämningen inbjudande och familjär. Supergod mat och frukost. God fika Kl 16 varje dag är en så trevlig sak som gästerna bjuds på varje dag. På rummen finns även en fin sarong, strandhandduk, solhatt och strandväska att låna medan man är där. En riktig oas att längta tillbaka till!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023