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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
179 reviews
Price from
$77.70
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.

Great location. Mtemwe is beautiful And morning star is too

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8.9
Excellent
145 reviews
Price from
$63.90
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.

Isla Bonita is a wonderful place with friendly and helpful stuff. We were welcomed as old friends. The rooms are clean and cozy with fantastic sea view. Also you can go to the roof to see amazing sunrise. We loved this quiet place, we enjoyed walking along the wide beach, we miss our small talks with general manager. Thanks for unforgettable time at Isla Bonita! BTW if you enter the beach and turn left there is a nice place to eat called Spicy mama with tasty authentic food and european service.

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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.

It's a beautiful location right on the beach, with cozy seating overlooking the ocean. Mohammed and his team are just wonderful. I forgot a small camera in their restaurant when we left for stone town, and he and his wife really helped me out to get it back - I'm so grateful to them! He also arranged transport from the ferry with us, and was very forthcoming when we had to change some plans around last-minute. The food in the restaurant was amazing as well. Highly recommend this place!

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7.6
Good
121 reviews
Price from
$18
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
$34.65
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Matemwe

  • Avg. price/night: $28.50
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 121 reviews
    Great location on the beach.. Excellent restaurant with extensive choice. Staff very helpful and Mohomad was an excellent host. Bedroom was basic but fine
    Niamh O'Connor
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $151.20
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 179 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
  • Avg. price/night: $91.80
    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
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 145 reviews
    super value. great host. amazing animal friends.
    Sameer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $125
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 634 reviews
    Located in a quiet area, on the beach, this small but very charming resort was a great choice.
    Marco
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $95
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 140 reviews
    The location was amazing, right by a quiet beach, not too many tourists. The breakfast was really good! The beds by the beach to relax during the day. The house is very charming. A hidden gem !
    Elodie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $256
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 755 reviews
    Fantastic boutique hotel. Small, quiet, hip, right on the beach, nice food, sweet staff, etc. could go on and on. Loved this hotel and highly recommend. And I don’t recommend often!
    Don
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 131 reviews
    Everything was good, brekfast was very good, the best we ate in all zanzibar island. wifi was good. And the host and all staff were perfect. If you plan to go to Mnemba I think its a cheapiest way to go, because its very near (we've paid arround 37$ for 4 people)
    Jolanta Mo
    Group
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 257 reviews
    Quiet small boutique hotel with nice swimming pool in nice quiet location. Wonderful friendly owners. Good breakfast. Very clean.
    Szymon
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 332 reviews
    Great location for quiet surroundings and relaxation.
    Tanja
    Family with young children