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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. Featuring a shower and a private bathroom, a hairdryer is available on request. At Zanzibar Retreat Hotel you will find a pool area and a private beach. Other facilities offered at the property include massage, a tour desk an luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, diving and snorkeling. The property offers free parking. Kisauni Airport is 25 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
or
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Effie
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful hotel right on beach. The owners and staff were wonderful, and looked after us very well. The food was also excellent.
  • Sophia
    United States of America United States of America
    The location. The beach is one of the best I have visited in the world. The chef is amazing. The food was so good. The view of the ocean from my balcony was stunning.
  • Claire
    Ireland Ireland
    A beautiful , rustic , quiet property . This place really is a gem in a beautiful part of Zanzibar . I was alone for most of my stay and I felt very safe . Very clean ,great pool , right on the beach with amazing dinner on the half board option ....

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Amenities of Zanzibar Retreat Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Convenience store on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
    Languages Spoken
    • Danish
    • English
    • French
    • Norwegian
    • Swedish
    • Swahili

    House rules

    Zanzibar Retreat Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    4 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $50 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Zanzibar Retreat Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Zanzibar Retreat Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Zanzibar Retreat Hotel

    • Zanzibar Retreat Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Matemwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Zanzibar Retreat Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Zanzibar Retreat Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant #2
      • Restaurant #1

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Zanzibar Retreat Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Beachfront
      • Private beach area
      • Beach
      • Badminton equipment
      • Walking tours
      • Swimming pool
      • Happy hour
      • Bicycle rental

    • Room options at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Family