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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.

Our House Keeping is done twice a day, Morning and during Dinner time.

Guests at Zanzibar House can enjoy both International and traditional Zanzibari dishes at the restaurant.

What an absolutely delightful place to call home for a few days! We were looking for a restful spot on a quiet beach after our safari and this was it. The building itself is fascinating….lots of history within, unique and quirky and has everything you need and more. Our rooms were comfy and clean and the balcony in each room overlooking the beach was great. Massi and Miria are the perfect host…there when you need them with answers to all your questions. All staff were so kind and friendly…restaurant staff with whom we interacted the most were the best. The daily breakfast had a perfect selection of continental and hot options. And a juice with fruit and avocado that I wish I could have bottled and brought back home. We ate all three dinners there and they were out of this world (I’m running out of superlatives to describe our stay!). With Massi’s obvious influence they were all traditional Italian. Four amazing courses each night and only $20 USD per person. Worth so much more. I wholeheartedly recommend Zanzibar House as a perfect place to stay for a beach break. Suggest taking the taxi service offered on their site as we chose not to and our cab driver had difficulty locating it. With the help of a kind local on a motorbike however, we did. Thank you Massi and Miria.

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9.2
Wonderful
177 reviews
Price from
$111
per night

The guest house includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The property was at an excellent location and Roxana, the host was super flexible and helpful. She advised us on many many things from the airport transfer to arranging tours and restaurants to visit as well. Even though breakfast was the same every day (toast, eggs, fruit salad) it was always substantial and tasty. The beach is very close with lots of places (hotels, restaurants) to visit and even spend the day at. There is a dog and a cat at the property both being extremely friendly as well. We would certainly go back here if we were to visit Zanzibar again!

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8.9
Excellent
142 reviews
Price from
$54
per night

The units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Every unit comes with a private bathroom. All units at the guest house have air conditioning and a desk.

The guest house boasts a variety of wellness options, including spa facilities, wellness packages and yoga classes. For guests with children, the guest house provides kids pool and a baby safety gate. A car rental service is available at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort.

I have more explanation cause everythings is so good in there so I'm so happy 🥰🥰

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8.5
Very Good
129 reviews
Price from
$72
per night

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.

Everything about Mohammed Bungalows was great. Location in the wonderful setting of Matemwe right on the beach, room which was specious and had everything we needed, vicinity to scuba diving sites and water based activities such as paddling and snorkelling. But most of all the staff and Mohammed’s family who were so welcoming and made us feel really at home. Not to mention that Mohammed is a fantastic cook and the meals we had were superb. We loved everything about our stay and highly recommended.

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7.6
Good
120 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

The spacious guest house includes a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, as well as a kettle. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

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8
Very Good
2 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

Hamamni Persian Baths is 46 km from the guest house, while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 47 km from Terrapin village and hostel.

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5.3
Review score
3 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 264 reviews
    Zanzibar Magic Boutique hotel was the perfect stop on our honeymoon to Zanzibar. The staff were so friendly, the food amazing and the location was right on the beachfront. Matemwe beach is quieter than Nungwi or kendwa but the sea was lovely to swim in.
    Joely
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 45 reviews
    Fantastic villa that hosted 2 families of 4 people. Beautiful beach right off the property, quiet off the beaten track, great house staff, fantastic breakfast, lovely pool and other meals, daily housekeeping and laundry. Massage next door. They helped arrange local tours.
    Ilan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $70
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 641 reviews
    Charming beachfront bungalows with big private bathrooms, great staff, excellent breakfast, and good restaurant. Direct access to a beautiful, quiet beach and comfortable shaded lounge chairs.
    Kristen
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 115 reviews
    We really enjoyed our stay at sunny villa!! Shamir it’s a great host and provides any kind of services you’ll need. It’s a cozy place, only 6 rooms with a really nice swimming pool. Although it’s not directly on the sea, the beautiful beach it’s only 1 minute walk. The staff it’s super friendly, food it’s fresh and really good. Enjoy ypur stay!!!
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $225
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 221 reviews
    Everything: They allowed us to check-in early (about 4 hours early) and check-out late for no extra charge, very accommodating. Staff were great, friendly with excellent service. Food was really good, different options every day and we were never disappointed. Great location, nice quiet beach, plenty of sun and shade spots. Would definitely recommend!!!!
    Chrisesh
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 431 reviews
    Great hosts! Beautiful atmosphere, it immediately felt like home!
    Nina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $151.20
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 177 reviews
    Charming Boutique hotel lovingly designed down to the smallest detail. Wonderful rooms, large balcony, great breakfast and dinner. White powdery sand beach only one step away - quiet and clean at all times. Amazing owners. Very friendly and always helpful staff. Arranged for me everything. Service level: 10++/10. You come as a stranger and leave as a friend. Recommendation: 100%
    Beatrice
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 131 reviews
    Great quiet location with beautiful gardens. Our host and staff were exceptional and they pampered us and left no stone unturned to make our Zanzibar stay memorable. Andrzej our host assisted with booking and planning all our leisure activities and we had a blast!We definitely will be back.🤩
    Tsitsi K-M
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 264 reviews
    Very quiet boutique hotel, just 12 rooms I think, amazing view from the room and a stunning beach. The rooms are decorated with traditional style, which I liked very much, as well as the bathroom
    Erika
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 210 reviews
    This is a beautiful boutique style hotel. The staff is very friendly. The beach setting and the rooms are beautiful but the best is the food. We had half board and there were always delicious choices on the menu board. It's not the cheapest place but the food is fresh, nicely spiced, altogether the best food we have had during our stay in Tanzania. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Its also a good choice if want to be close to the dive schools. They provide free pick up from the hotel.
    Uta
    Family with young children