Top Hotels in Matemwe Bed and Breakfast Inns
10 Bed and Breakfast Inns in Matemwe: Best hotel deals for 2023
Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Matemwe, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago including Sunshine Boutique Hotel, Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel, Zanzibar Bahari Villas, Mambo Paradise, Miramont Retreat Zanzibar, Panga Chumvi Beach Resort, Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar, Tamani Villas Annex, Villa Kiva, Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas.
Restaurants in Matemwe
1. Sunshine Boutique Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Sunshine Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of Matemwe on the north-east coast of Zanzibar. It is a stylish ocean-front boutique hotel with 16 spacious rooms decorated in a chic-Swahili and eco-friendly style. Set right on the unspoiled white sandy beach, lined with palm trees and washed by warm, turquoise waters of Indian Ocean. Sunshine Boutique Hotel is a fantastic place for those looking for relaxing holidays on the beach. Sunshine Boutique Hotel is set right on the beautiful stretch of beach so you can go for long walks, ride a bike or just sunbathe. The boutique hotel has two swimming pools and many beach beds with umbrellas, offering plenty of space for our guests. You can also relax on the balconies or verandas of the rooms, cool down with a refreshing drink in the swimming pool facing the Ocean or chill out on nicely cold and comfortable traditional benches in the lounge area of our restaurant.
Exceptional
Reviewed By 624ashrafhThe team were amazing and went out of their way To make sure i had a good time with my family Thanks to everyone especially goerge and anya For hard work and worm welcome Food and service at the restaurant was more Than great.room and location super good Thank you so much sunshine team
2. Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
The ZANZIBAR MAGIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL is set right on the spectacular white sand beach near Matemwe village on the north-east coast of Zanzibar Island. Eco-friendly and small-scale with only 19 rooms, the hotel’s design is inspired by traditional African and Zanzibari architecture. It is built with the unique skills of local craftsmen using local materials like palm leaves for the thatched bungalow and bar/restaurant roofs and mninge, the local hardwood, for the carpentry. The hotel is set on the always pleasantly breezy east coast of Zanzibar Island. The location and special design assure you can enjoy your stay, whether you choose the beachfront, our bar and restaurant or the spaciously comfortable rooms. All rooms include spacious wooden terraces, magical views of the white, palm-fringed beach and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Mixed experience
Reviewed By MohnomisheI'm a bit ambivalent about writing this review as the hotel had its ups and downs. The good things first... a very nice beach front area with the garden, swimming pool, deck chairs, and the bar/restaurant. The staff were very courteous and helpful throughout. There were kayaks and bicycles to borrow, which I recommend doing. But then the biggest letdown were the rooms. The website boasts comfortable 35 m2 rooms. In reality they are pretty cramped and, if you stay on the ground floor, very dark. They are nowhere near the advertised 35 m2 unless you factor in the bathroom and the veranda in the equation. Then the food... we only had a few meals here as we were on B&B but it was hit or miss. The seafood was very good, but then we had a couple of different chicken dishes that were below average. There's really no reason to go for a full board plan as there are numerous lodges and local shacks within walking distance that offer excellent dining options. All in all the hotel was not bad to stay at, but we got the impression that the "boutique" part of the name was slapped on for being able to charge higher rates than are motivated by what is on offer.
3. Zanzibar Bahari Villas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Zanzibar Bahari Villas is a 15 room 4 star hotel with swimmingpool and Restaurant (non-alcohol) directly located on the beautiful beach of Matemwe on the North-East Coast of Zanzibar. We have 4 rooms in each of our 3 buildings: two upstairs and two downstairs. The Villa for groups or families with three bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room is in a separate building.
Good vibes
Reviewed By 794malenejGood food ( i only got breakfast) and nice people - super super friendly. I can recommend the place and it is easy to arrange boat trips to mnemba island. Also the view from the poolside is really really stunning
4. Mambo Paradise
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Simple the best ?
Reviewed By Norbi77What a great place to stay. We traveled a lot, but Mambo Paradise is by far the most familiar hotel ever visit, it’s like visiting your own family. Fantastic view, great atmosphere and all comfy and clean. And not only owners but also whole staff are very kind and helpful. Highly recommend
5. Miramont Retreat Zanzibar
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 168 reviews
Situated in South Matemwe, Miramont Retreat Zanzibar features two outdoor pools, beach bar, massage room, garden view, sea view, restaurant and a lot of fun. The friendly Hotel and bungalows is located on the beach and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or fresh fish and seafood in the restaurant at very reasonable prices. Free private parking and free wifi are available on site or transfer from and to airport. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling and diving or can book sightseeing tours around the island.
Manager miramont he is very friendly and he help us to show every thing in our hotel and also staff they know us swahili languag
Reviewed By mashibu_ajemuStaff from miramont is very helpers and food very delicious swahili food and we get fresh sea food and bout room very good and beach very good and people from village very nice we was with mashibu good tax drive hw help us to know every where in zanzibar
6. Panga Chumvi Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Panga Chumvi Beach Resort, Matemwe, on the north eastern coast of Zanzibar, is right on the white sand beach opposite the pristine coral reef of Mnemba Island. We are a small eco lodge with 15 rooms, none of which are further than 40 metres from the beach.
Zanzibar
Reviewed By Traveler14074456254We have had a great time there, all the staff were so kind, they cleaned the room regularly and put clean towels every day. The beach is two minutes away from the bungalows. The pool was always clean the garden beautiful and well organized. Small willage next to it so you can have a look how the locals live. Most of the Beach Boys understand we didn't want use them or buy something. Food was nice yummy but the breakfast was little bit boring as we had the same fruits and eggs, toast, tea, coffee every morning. By the way we had great two weeks in the panga chumvi.
7. Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Sweet and cozy bungalows in Matemwe
Reviewed By A7287DVpauldWe enjoyed our 5 night stay at Roxana's bungalows - very nicely decorated, super supportive staff and nice people with lots of good recommendations where to book activities or where to run errands. Literally a minute walk from the endless beach of Matemwe. Breakfast was tasty and kitchen open in case you wanted to make yourself a coffee or store stuff in the fridge. Tiger (the very chill & calm dog) was super nice to have around.
8. Tamani Villas Annex
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Staying at Tamani Villas gives you the unique opportunity to give back to the local community as all profits from your stay are directly channeled to Tamani Foundation, a non-profit providing free and high quality education to the local village of Matemwe. Located in Matemwe, Tamani Villas - Annex provides accommodation with free WiFi, 8 ensuite room with air conditioning, a restaurant and access to a garden with an outdoor shared pool. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Towels and bed linen are featured in this accommodation. Guests at the villa can enjoy a continental or a à la carte breakfast. Tamani Villas - Annex offers a terrace. Access to white sandy beach area is available at the accommodation, and guests can go cycling in the surroundings. Matemwe Beach is 100 m from Tamani Villas - Annex, while Pwani Mchangani Beach is 2.1 km away. Note: Tamani is a strictly non-alcoholic site.
Es maravilloso!
Reviewed By Silvia ETodo me encanto el lugar la ubicación el desayuno , pero las comidas o menús no me gustaron ninguno ahí deberían contratar un chef bueno porque merece tener buena comida para ganarse una excelencia , porque siempre íbamos a cenar fuera la comida no era buena y tenía un precio alto para lo que era
9. Villa Kiva
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
Villa Kiva is located on the long and white sandy beach of Matemwe on the north east coast of Zanzibar. Matemwe is well known for the absence of big resorts and mass tourism. It is a part of the island where it is still possible to share and live the local life, walking through a local fish market and having a relaxing time on the beach. Just in front of Villa Kiva there is the atoll of Mnemba Island where it is possible to admire the amazing reef and colourful fish both snorkeling and scuba diving.
Excellence! - but two minor downsides
Reviewed By oscwyWe had a nice room with a great sea view balcony. The setting was nice with easy access to the ocean and two swimming pools in the back. Housekeeping was perfect. Really nice place! Two downsides however: the restaurant was ok, but not more than that. Some of the staff never smiled - not a big problem, but an would have been an easy way to improve or experience.
10. Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas is a unique ocean-front hotel in the most spectacular beach of Matemwe. Located on the north-east coast of Zanzibar, away from the hustle and bustle. Inspired by the local Zanzibar Architecture, it incorporates the styles with local resources. Our aim is to provide authentic, stylish, and comfortable accommodation, in an atmosphere of relaxed hospitality.
Disappointing experience in a beautiful setting
Reviewed By ChristineJ1013We booked 4 nights at this hotel in February for the Easter week and had looked very much forward to it as part of our holidays in Zanzibar. Upon arrival to Pearl Boutique Hotel we were greeted by a male front desk manager and a couple of friendly female staff members. The manager informed us that we could use mountain bikes free of charge, that we probably couldn’t go on a boat tour with our 11 months year old baby, that we needed reef shoes to swim in the sea and that it was likely to rain during our entire stay. After that kind introduction, which took approximately 1 hour since they asked for an upfront payment of the room and didn’t believe us when we said that 50% was already paid when we made the reservation and needed to check their system, we were shown to our room. In the mail from the lady at the reservation department, the room was referred to as a “Pearl suite”. It was a sea front, tiny room measuring an estimated 16 square meters with a small double bed and two old fans. The fans were not connected though, so the room was extremely hot and humid. We asked to be shown an alternative room and they offer us the “Pearl villa” for 270 USD per night, which is with a 10% discount to which is added a 5% “card fee”. The reservation of the “Pearl suite” was made with a 15% discount due to the low season. But, as they reminded us, they don’t do any refunds so it made sense to accept their current price and top up what we already disbursed rather than to leave and go back to our previous hotel. The “Pearl villa” is a pleasant room with AC, an out door bathroom and a plunge pool, but the name is still misleading - it is not a villa - it’s a normally sized hotel room with a nice, private outdoor space..! It is also next to the ocean has a beautiful view. We were supplied with one bottle of filtered water per day for three persons, and the shower cream / shampoo in the room was of cheap quality. We booked half board, where a three course dinner with a very ambitious menu was included. Unfortunately, the food was OK at best. It would probably be easier to maintain high quality with a shorter menu. The service staff were very kind, friendly and flexible. The breakfast was also generous in size and the taste/quality was OK. We would never stay here again or recommend anyone to to so due to the overpriced rates used in combination with the lack of high quality expected with those rates - this includes the food, the beds and the entire interior both in the rooms and in the common areas. As a reference, we stayed at Park Hyatt in Stone Town in the beginning of our trip to Zanzibar which was only a little pricier and the experience is not comparable in terms of the standard and services provided.
