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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. The spacious rooms have views of the palm grove garden or the Indian Ocean, and include terraces with seating areas. Free Wi-Fi is available is all areas. 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. Nungwi Beach is 20 km away and to Zanzibar’s Stone Town is 40 km. Jozani Forest is 45 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American, Buffet

FREE private parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff, animals, food and room were all stunning with great facilities.
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    David
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location, property, comfort, staff and service were great. We loved the laid back vibe! But, the owner's message in the menu about being inspired by Michelin starred chefs does not reflect the actual menu and the quality of the food served. We...
  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Big terrace on each room, with seating and day beds. Nice beach location, with private beach area. Spacious pool, with lots of seating and sunbeds. Attention to detail, things like a beach bag made up. Delicious meals in the evening, lots of...
  • Sofia
    Italy Italy
    The hotel is located on the beach and it has a magnificent sea view. You immediately feel in paradise. The rooms were clean and well decorated and they were cleaned (and sprayed against mosquitoes twice a day). The bed was very comfortable and the...
  • Pavle1974
    Georgia Georgia
    The hotel is located on the beach, an hour's drive from Stonetown. The atmosphere of the hotel is very similar to home with a very attentive host. The host helped us plan our tours at an affordable price. The rooms are clean and tidy. The view...
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. It’s a little paradise with such beautiful little touches such as the pre prepared beach bag in the room. Everyone was incredibly friendly and the dinner was a taste heaven. It’s the perfect place to reenergise and relax. The room had...
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place is amazing, very quiet and relaxing but what made the difference for us are the owners. They really went out of their way to accommodate all our requests. We will for sure be back
  • Zsuzsanna
    Hungary Hungary
    I loved everything Small boutique hotel right on the beautiful and quiet beach Room was very clean and spacious Hospitality of the owners and staff Great food and services
  • Dorothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, lovely people, rustic boutique hotel on the beach with excellent service, recommended.
  • John
    Botswana Botswana
    The place was well maintained. The home very quaint. Great location for families. Right on the beach. Would definitely stay there again.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Zanzibar House boutique hotel

Company review score: 9.6Based on 208 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We happy to share with our guest our food the history and how we prepare it, sometimes we enjoy to go together to the market, to see the local product and what we are buying.

Property information

Situated on a private beach overlooking the famous Mnemba Atoll and the Indian Ocean, where the wind whispers tales of old spice traders and the blues are endless, Zanzibar House in Matemwe is a carefully curated boutique hotel featuring a swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Through touches of Zanzibari flair, welcome to your home away from home. Ocean Legacy, our inhouse diving center offers daily excursions, snorkeling, diving on Mnemba Island. The spacious rooms (all on the first floor) all have beach views or of the palm grove garden and include private terraces with seating areas. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Guests at Zanzibar House can enjoy both International and traditional Zanzibar dishes at the restaurant. Our collection of spirits has something for everyone. With more than 40 whiskeys and Bourbon imported from Scotland, Japan, Canada, Ireland, India and beyond. 30 different bottles of Rum, from Zacapa 23 years to single Rum Nicaragua 12 years through the Rums of Central America. Nungwi Beach is 20 km away and to Zanzibar’s Stone Town is 40 km. Jozani Forest is 45 km away.

Languages spoken

English,French,Italian,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Hearing accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Salt-water pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Personal trainer
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Foot bath
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hammam
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 08:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    US$45 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$45 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$60 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    A surcharge of 5% for guests paying with a credit card will be added.

    Our Half Board includes a four course meal, Starter, Pasta or Soup, Main Course and Dessert.

    FAQs about Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel

    • Room options at Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel include:

      • Double
    • Guests staying at Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
      • Buffet
    • Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel is 2 miles from the centre of Matemwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Hammam
      • Cycling
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Beachfront
      • Cooking class
      • Steam room
      • Happy hour
      • Spa facilities
      • Swimming Pool
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Personal trainer
      • Bicycle rental
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Bike tours
      • Private beach area
      • Beach
      • Foot bath
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.