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Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

2.5 star property
Matemwe beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

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Experience tropical bliss at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel, where a private beach and sun loungers await. Enjoy a full breakfast, unwind with a deep-tissue massage or explore the library. Guests rave about the warm staff and perfect blend of relaxation and activities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Spa services
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Children's games
The current price is £90
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul

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A bed with a canopy, a small table with a vase, and a chair.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a wooden bed, a wooden chair, a small table with a flower, a mirror, and a wooden cabinet.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a mosquito net.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden View Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View Room

  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Ocean View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Family Garden View Room | Terrace/patio

Superior Family Garden View Room

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Retreat Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Retreat Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pool Front Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pool Front Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A tropical resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a white fence.

House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • 119 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a chair.

Classic Retreat Room

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Essential Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zoi Beach Luxury Villa

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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Tanzania, TZ Zanzibar, Matemwe

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 40 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 42 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

  • Placing you within a 10-minute walk of Muyuni Beach, Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach massages, beachside drinks and sunloungers. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining

Travelling with children

  • Children's games
  • Children's books

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.

Dining

Retreat Restaurant – On-site restaurant.
Retreat Bar – This bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 per cent

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Matemwe
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Frequently asked questions

Does Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and spa services. Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Retreat Restaurant.

What's the area around Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar like?

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar is located a short 6-minute walk from Muyuni Beach.

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Reviews

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach at this property is a serene and picturesque destination with powdery sand and a calm environment. (7 reviews)
  • The restaurant at this property offers delicious food, a great bar and wine selection, and a lovely atmosphere. (6 reviews)
  • The pool at the property offers a serene and inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxation. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel with a great restaurant and stuff.
Martin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was wonderful! Heads up: the beach had a lot of sea urchins in January. There were some local youths that showed us safe passage and starfish, sea spiders, lionfish, etc. right there on our beach for a small fee. For swimming the hotel pool was beautiful. The food in the hotel restaurant was reasonably priced and good.
Sonja, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Totally relaxing retreat!
Kim, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
nicholas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful swimming pool, got to know staff. Very accommodating.
Janis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very attentive staff and owners . Everyone was friendly and helpful . The setting is truly a peaceful retreat and the food is delicious .
Andrea, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quite far to get to from Stonetown but a stunning location. It’s boutique hotel so not the facilities of a mega resort but the local friendly staff arranged a couple of excellent things for me and I really enjoyed the intimate atmosphere. Great food too with sea views. I also enjoyed a massaged in a small hut by the sea so could hear the surf.
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Thomas, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
catherine, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Kimberley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Monika, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 :)
Sandra, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

The location of Zoi Retreat Hotel is great, and the manager truly made a difference during my stay — he is incredibly kind, polite, and goes above and beyond to make guests feel at home. He really does everything he can for the customers. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience fdidn’t match his effort. The hotel is not well-maintained, cleanliness was poor (even after a deep clean, there were spider webs), and the food and drinks are overpriced for what you get.If the hotel matched the manager’s level of care, it would be amazing — but for now, I can only give it 2 stars.
Ausra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Trevlig personal, bra frukost, nära stranden.
Peter, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

La situation de l'hôtel est toujours exceptionnelle et c'est ce qui fait sa force Les services et la carte de restauration sont biens mais pas exceptionnel. Il y aurait facilement des choses à améliorer Nous avons payé le double qu'il y a quelques années et du coup le rapport qualité prix s'est dégradé
philippe, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

En liten pärla längs med havet. Magisk strand med pudersand. Observera att sjöborrar finns i havet. Hotellets personal är väldigt trevliga. Fina enkla rum. God mat i restaurangen. Behaglig pool. Lugnt och behagligt ställe!
Staffan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ein toller Strand, sehr gutes Personal, es war uns eine Freude da zu sein
Georgia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

hotel très bien situé ; personnel agréable et prévenant
Cécile Elisabeth, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
anna, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeroen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Craig, 2-night trip