Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

I had a wonderful stay! I can highly recommend to spend your honeymoon here- they really do go the extra mile! The staff were absolutely amazing — so friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed. The service really made a big difference. The food was also fantastic — fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. Overall, an unforgettably romantic and memorable experience. Highly recommended!

Amazing experience, pure nature! We stayed in the hotel during August 2025 and we were very pleased with the hospitality. The food was great, the staff was always smiling and supportive! The location is idealistic for great vacation!

As the name suggests, Zoi Retreat is a true retreat from the stresses of daily life. The small, intimate size of the hotel creates a very peaceful vibe, and you really feel like you have your own slice of paradise. We loved that it was right on a quiet stretch of beach, perfect for long walks. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and they made sure we had everything we needed to fully relax. The food was outstanding, with great options at every meal. This is the perfect place to disconnect, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of Zanzibar

We spent 7 unforgettable days at Zoi Retreat and loved every moment. Wonderful people, fantastic management, delicious food, and a perfect location — this boutique gem truly ticks all the boxes! The staff went above and beyond every day to make our stay special. From thoughtful touches to genuine smiles, nothing was ever too much trouble. Only slight downside for a few days was a particularly fussy Italian family, the "I live in Dubai and I have travelled everywhere" kind of tourists, but that had nothing to do with the hotel. In fact, the resident cats handled them better than most humans could — with admirable patience! 🐾 Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

Zoi Retreat Hotel is a true gem! From the warm welcome to the friendly, attentive staff, every moment felt special. The management is excellent, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious, and the massages were pure relaxation. Best of all, the location is unbeatable—right on the beach with stunning views! Can't wait to go back!

Terrible experience. We were coming from a Safari, where anyone could imagine being on a total adventure where you have to adapt.... Instead, at the Safari, we were treated to 6-star standards (in a camp inside the parks), beyond belief. … Trip typeHoliday · Family RoomsUnacceptable… Dirty, smelly, unpresentable, non-functional and very dangerous with exposed electrical wires, power drops in the lights, insects everywhere, endless dirt, dirty and always damp sheets and towels, a real disgrace. Nearby activitiesNothing, just some bandits and fake Maasai in the beach who want to sell you objects or tours on boats you wouldn't let your worst enemy use. Safetynon-existent, the main gate looks like the entrance to a construction site WalkabilityOnly the beach obviously long walk with the fake Maasai e everywhere who constantly disturb for all day and the fake security guards sitting and watching without saying or do anything. Food and drinksLet's leave it, it's better not to comment specifically. I'm Italian, I've been traveling the world all my life, very very adaptable, I live in the United Arab Emirates and I know very well what we're talking about, I'll just say that here everything is truly unacceptable. Food and drink. It's certainly not pleasant to find insects on your plates for example…. Noteworthy detailsEverything needs to be completely overhauled, the structure needs to be completely taken over by people who understand what it is and staff who are adequate for the service to be offered. Absolutely to be avoided even by the most adaptable if nothing change.!!!

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.

Thank you so much! I spent really good days in this hotel, simply the staff is amazing, super friendly , always helpful, happy, attending our questions, the room and the decorations are so beautiful, the food and the drinks so delicious. I recommend this place 100%. Asante sana 🫶🏻🙏🏻

Charming boutique hotel with friendly staff and an idyllic setting. Don’t expect the size or facilities of a large chain but the reception desk were hugely accommodating, eg in arranging a snorkelling trip at short notice. Bedroom 10 with an ocean view was delightful. The food was fresh and varied. I enjoyed a massage in a hut by the sea and hanging out on the loungers.

Excellent spot to relax and wrap up our east Africa trip. The staff are fantastic and work hard to accommodate any request. The food is incredible. We enjoyed every meal on property. The seafood pasta so good! We both ordered based on our server’s recommendation and thanked for suggesting. I had the filet the night before and it was also very good. Grilled fish skewers for lunch, etc, etc. all delicious. We both enjoyed 1-hour deep tissue massages. Esther was great and added to our relaxing experience. Great visit, just what we needed, would highly recommend staying here.