Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar, Matemwe (Zanzibar)
About the Hotel
Rooms with ocean views
Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar, situated on the beach in Matemwe, features rooms with Zanzibari-colonial style furnishings and hardwood. Rooms include air conditioning, a fan, fridge, kettle, tea & coffee, ensuite bathroom with toiletries, beach & washing towels, mosquito net, and safe box. Options include the Zoi Beach House (two-bedroom residence with direct beach access, living room, refrigerator, dining area, and private patio), Standard Room (double bed with outdoor seating), Double Garden View Room (double bed with veranda overlooking gardens), Double Pool Front Room (double bed with pool views and seating area), Two Bedroom Family Room (two connecting rooms with a shared bathroom and outdoor sitting area), Superior Family Room Garden View (one double bed and two single beds, veranda with garden views), and Double Room Ocean View (double bed with ocean views).
Dining with local flavors
The restaurant has staff that prepare European-inspired cuisine and Tanzanian/Zanzibari dishes using local ingredients. Meals are served on a shaded veranda with an ocean breeze. The bar provides soft drinks, beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and coffee. Guests can enjoy drinks in the bar, by the pool, or in seating areas.
Leisure at Matemwe Beach
The hotel features a pool surrounded by a limestone deck, a beach suitable for walks and swimming at high tide, and access to activities, including diving and snorkeling at Mnemba Island (visible from the hotel). Guests can visit Jozani Forest, home to the red-haired monkey, or Tamani Learning Centre. Matemwe Beach offers opportunities for bike rides and walks. Massage services are available.
Location near Matemwe Village
Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar is located in Matemwe, 55 km from Kisauni Airport. It is a 20-minute drive to Nungwi, known for its natural aquarium where visitors can swim with water turtles. Guests can explore local food markets and souvenir shops. Activities include guided walks in the village or to the coral reef. Landmarks nearby Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site - 2 km.
Services include Zanrec activities
The hotel provides free parking, free Wi-Fi, breakfast, beach access, and airport transportation. Additional services include a ticket service, a tour desk, and luggage storage. The hotel participates in awareness-raising activities with Zanrec in the village. The hotel prioritizes locally produced items, from wooden furniture to Zanzibar-made handicrafts like beach baskets, straw hats, and spice-smelling soaps. Local craftsmen are contracted for carpentry, bricklaying, and tailoring.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Darts
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Room decor
- Parquet floor
