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Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Double Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Tanzania, TZ Zanzibar, Matemwe
  • Muyuni Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mnemba Island
  • Kigomani Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional House, Ocean View | Extra beds

Traditional House, Ocean View

  • 1281 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Superior Family Garden View Room | Terrace/patio

Superior Family Garden View Room

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ocean View

  • 280 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden View Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool Front Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pool Front Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

Matemwe hotel with private beach
Along with a private beach, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a beach bar, and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
This Matemwe hotel has its very own private beach. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a library. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Retreat Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Retreat Bar - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Retreat Bar
  • Retreat Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Matemwe
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Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful swimming pool, got to know staff. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine, Uxbridge

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Zanzibar Retreat is a lovely beach front oasis, with beautiful gardens, swimming pool, and miles of gorgeous white sand beach to walk. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and quiet. There are plenty of chairs, either on the beach or by the pool, and little nooks to sit with a drink or read a book. It was the perfect place to relax after 14 days on safari. The owners are always on site interacting with guests and the food was delicious. The shrimp mango salad was a favourite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the tail end of a long trip to East Africa, the Zanzabar Retreat hotel was a GIFT: exceptional hospitality from the owners, Jan and Salome, and from the excellent and thoughtful team… Naima, Lusekelo, Newton, Aisha and Bwite. Great food and many thoughtful touches. Very charming setting and convenient to diving snorkeling and dining options along a magnificent beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best little hotel I’ve stayed at in a long time. The food was amazing. Rooms were clean and the staff went above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. They also arranged excursions and taxis me. I’ll be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first hotel in Zanzibar and I would return in heartbeat to stay longer. The aesthetic was relaxing, the owners were present and enjoyable to visit with. The food was DELICIOUS!! It was quiet, peaceful, and comfortable. The waters are somewhat shallow on the beach in the morning and then rise as the day continues. Be sure and wear water sandals or footwear with a hard sole. There are many prickly urchins around. There are also spots where there are not and it makes for a great area to swim and cool off. The sands are clean and WHITE! I loved it here and I know you will, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful retreat. Beautifully presented, right on the beach. Calm environment, very friendly staff and owners, great food. All round excellent value and a very relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Totally relaxing retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very attentive staff and owners . Everyone was friendly and helpful . The setting is truly a peaceful retreat and the food is delicious .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is paradise. The staff are sweet and attentive. The rooms are clean and well equipped. The restaurant serves delicious food and has a great bar and wine selection. The beach is pure joy. I will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fantastic little gem!

We had booked this little hotel for six nights, but as soon as we stepped into the veranda/bar/restaurant we felt that we could stay forever...so booked another six nights directly, without even seeing our room. But we did not regret it!. This is a a hotel with all small details that makes you feel at home; for example a beach basket with towels and sun hats in every room. And as a Swedish person I loved the 'fika' every afternoon at 4 o'clock :-) Finally - the food...was delicious! I don't remember how many times I had the mango/avocado/shrimp salad or the tuna steak. If you are out for a cosy small hotel (only 14 rooms I think), on a fantastic beach, just book!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cécile Elisabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel très bien situé ; personnel agréable et prévenant
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt litet hotell direkt på stranden

Fantastiskt mysigt litet hotell mitt på den vackra långa vita stranden i Matemwe. Smakfullt inredda rum, mysigt i restaurang och lounge, lugn och skön miljö. Jättetrevlig personal och ägare gör stämningen inbjudande och familjär. Supergod mat och frukost. God fika Kl 16 varje dag är en så trevlig sak som gästerna bjuds på varje dag. På rummen finns även en fin sarong, strandhandduk, solhatt och strandväska att låna medan man är där. En riktig oas att längta tillbaka till!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023