Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel

Location: Matemwe Kilimajuu, Matemwe, tz

Star Rating: 9.1 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Ironing service
• Sauna
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Darts
• Hammam
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Kid meals
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Public transport tickets
• Salt-water pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Steam room
• Personal trainer
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Billiards or pool table
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Private beach nearby
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Superior King Room

  This double room features a pool with a view. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as Smartphone. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smartphone

• Double Room with Ocean Front

  Spacious room with terrace and views of the Indian Ocean. Includes carved wooden furniture, air conditioning, TV and bathroom with bath or shower.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smartphone
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Hearing accessible

• Double Room with Palm Tree View

  Spacious room with terrace and views of the palm grove garden. Includes carved wooden furniture, air conditioning, TV and bathroom with shower.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Sofa bed
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smartphone
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Hearing accessible

• Small Double Room

  This double room features a pool with a view. This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Hearing accessible

Guest Reviews

• Antanas (10/5): Rami su įspūdingomis žvaigždėmis - „Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel – vieta, kur susitinka Afrikos magija ir aukščiausio lygio itališka virtuvė! Nuostabi patirtis! Jei norite iš tiesų pajusti tikrąją Afrikos dvasią ir tuo pačiu mėgautis nuostabiu itališku maistu, ši vieta yra būtent tai, ko ieškote. Išskirtinė ir pati didžiausia padėka virtuvės šefui! Kiekviena vakarienė buvo lyg maža kulinarinė kelionė – maistas ne tik šviežias, bet ir paruoštas su neįtikėtinu meistriškumu bei itališka aistra. Šefo talentas sujungti vietinius ingredientus su itališkomis tradicijomis yra kažkas neįtikėtino. Tai geriausias maistas, kokį teko ragauti saloje! Viešbutis turi ypatingą sielą. Kambariai autentiški, o vaizdas į vandenyną tiesiog užburiantis. Kasdienybę čia praturtina ir nuostabi kompanija: dienos metu jaukumo suteikia daugybė malonių katinėlių, kurie visi be galo nuostabūs, o vakarais sulaukdavome mielo lemūro vizitų – tai suteikė mūsų atostogoms neapibūdinamo žavesio. Personalas neįtikėtinai nuoširdus, jautėmės kaip namie. Jei ieškote ramybės, kokybės ir geriausios virtuvės Zanzibare – šis viešbutis yra tikras perliukas. Rekomenduojame 100 %!“
• Adriana (10/5): You will feel at home - I can’t recommend Zanzibar House enough! The hotel is perfect. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The owners are very nice people and helped us with bookings for all the day trips we wanted. The breakfast is amazing, rooms are comfortable and clean. We also had a great massage there. It’s a very quiet area. So if you are looking to relax by the pool and beach, this is the place to be.
• Hataw (7/5): Om man vill extra lugnt och bort från allt detta hotell är perfekt - litet familjehotell, personalen och speciellt Maria jätte hjälpsamt och respektfull kvinna Hotellet ligger ganska långt från allt,
• Véronique (10/5): - Accueil chaleureux. Personnel très agréable et souriant. Bien équipé. Repas excents
• Amelia (9/5): - Molto buono il cibo e la vicinanza al mare Luogo molto tranquillo con larghe spiagge dove fare lunghe camminate Mi è dispiaciuto non poter fare belle nuotate. La marea bassa allontana l'acqua lasciando pozze e spazi per camminare. Nella marea alta ritorna l'acqua ma poco profonda. È comunque una situazione simile in gran parte dell'isola
• Suzy (10/5): Relaxing and very special - Beautiful relaxed family run hotel with a lovely personal touch
• ANGELO CARLO (10/5): Fantastico, lo consiglio - Posizione Personale Cibo Tutto Nulla
• alessia (10/5): -
• Ryan (9/5): Had a beautiful stay! - The view is amazing and it is right on the beach. Loved the balcony and sea view All the sea urchins at low tide
• jeannette (10/5): 11 underbara dagar - Alla var fantastiska, otroligt trevliga och engagerad personal.
• Vany Vanny (9/5): -
• alenka (10/5): Odlicna izkusnja - Vse. Plaza, okolica hotela sama in hotel ponuja vse za sprostitev.
• alenka (10/5): Odlicna izkusnja - Bila devet dni v mesecu november. Vreme soncno in vroce. Prijazni zaposleni, ki poskrbijo, da je v casu bivanja vse super, avtenticnost, vse za sprostitev, lastnika prijazna in v veliko pomoc pri organiziranju izletov, prevoza,…
• Burkhart (10/5): - Die tolle ruhige Lage ohne Trubel und tollem Strand. Das überaus reizende Personal und super hilfreichenden Gastgebern. Das Abendessen köstlich. Das Frühstück perfekt u liebevoll zubereitet.
• Carlos (10/5): - Ubicación, instalación y personal de 10!
• Hubert (8/5): - The beach was really nice and the personal very friendly.
• Felisi (10/5): Il sogno.... - La location fantastica. Myriam e Massimo di una gentilezza d'altri tempi. Cibo ottimo , personale super. Non potevo chiedere di meglio. Grazie a tutti voi Assolutamente niente
• Valerie (10/5): wirklich außergewöhnlich - Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt; das Personal war außergewöhnlich aufmerksam und sehr freundlich. Wir wurden rundum verwöhnt. Das Essen war sehr gut, sehr abwechslungsreich und wurde auf unsere Bedürfnisse angepasst. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder und können die Unterkunft uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen.
• Hubert (8/5): - It was Homely exactly what we need. Sea view rooms are nicer than the garden view.
• Krisztina (10/5): - Beautiful surroundings and views, nice pool, beautiful garden, super-cute cats and bushbabies, exceedingly kind staff, delicious food, convenient location, incredibly quiet, peaceful, and safe place, we loved it! We sure will return next year. N/A
• Esther (8/5): -
• Anastasia (10/5): -
• Marco (10/5): Ottima piccola struttura perfetta per rilassars - Pulizia, arredamento, cortesia e disponibiltà staff
• Sandra (9/5): Fantastisch, je wordt hier in de watten gelegd, aan alles is gedacht! - Ik schrijf niet vaak een review, maar voor dit hotel maak ik een uitzondering. Alles is tot in de puntjes verzorgd. Alles is schoon, netjes en gezellig! Overal is aan gedacht. Wat voorbeelden: Er staat shampoo, conditioner, lotion voor je klaar alsmede badhanddoeken etc. Als ik terugkeer naar mijn kamer vanuit het restaurant, is mijn klamboe al gespreid en zijn de gordijnen dichtgedaan. ‘S Avonds worden er gezellige kaarsjes en lampjes aangezet. Er staat wat eten en wat water de hele dag klaar om te pakken. Je kan een kano en een fiets gebruiken. Er is een boekenkast mocht je je nog vervelen. Daarnaast is het personeel super vriendelijk. Er staat altijd iemand klaar om je te helpen, waar dan ook mee. Het hotel ligt op een rustige lokatie, aan een mooi wit strand. Er zijn hier minder beach boys dan bij de drukkere stukken. Ik waande me als een prinsesje hier, aan alles is gedacht en je wordt echt in alles voorzien! Ik kwam helaas ziek aan bij het hotel en het personeel en de eigenaresse hebben mij super lief verzorgd - ze kwamen checken of ik een dokter nodig had, kwamen eten en drinken brengen etc. De mannelijke eigenaar gaf me een ietwat ongemakkelijk gevoel soms. Ik at de dagen daarna heel weinig en helemaal niet gevarieerd, omdat mijn maag nog behoorlijk van streek was. Volgens mij had hij het idee dat ik bang was om bij zijn restaurant weer voedselvergiftiging op te lopen, wat totaal niet het geval was. Het eten (hetgeen ik wel heb kunnen proeven) was niet bijzonder.
• Arnaud (10/5): - Amabilité et grand sens du service du personnel, charme de la décoration, qualité de la nourriture,
• Anja (9/5): Beau séjour pour relaxer dans un cadre magnifique - Jolie maison de charme, grandes chambres équipées avec beaucoup de goût ,avec grande terrasse, belle plage de sable blanc Excellents repas, demie pension à recommander Géré par un couple italien; qui propose beaucoup des excursions
• NISHAT (10/5): Great place to stay on the east coast of Zanzibar - The location was incredible, and the owners were very kind, and the Wi-Fi was excellent.
• NISHAT (10/5): - Fabulous location amazing beach the owners were very kind and the Wi-Fi was excellent
• Jacqueline (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dalila (9/5): A Peaceful Paradise in Matemwe. - A Peaceful Paradise in Matemwe. I had a truly wonderful stay at Zanzibar House Boutique hotel in Matemwe. The location is absolutely exceptional – right on a beautiful stretch of powdery white sand beach, perfect for my peaceful morning walks. The beach was quiet, clean, and ideal for reflection or simply soaking in the natural beauty. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe and at ease during my entire stay. The staff were incredibly warm and friendly, always greeting me with a smile and ready to help with anything I needed. One of the highlights was waking up early to catch the breathtaking sunrise right from the beach – a magical, soul-refreshing experience I won’t forget. This place is perfect whether you're traveling solo, with friends, or just in search of serenity by the sea. Highly recommended!
• Yvette (10/5): Zanzibar House was so incredibly peaceful, the staff kind & so artistically decorated - The breakfast was plentiful, a buffet and you can order from the menu as well. The food in the restaurant was delicious! Had an incredible seafood risotto. This place is magical, artistically decorated, beautiful rooms & right on the gorgeous beach. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Francesco made sure I had everything I needed. Zanzibar House was a true oasis of peace & relaxation. I liked everything
• Farera (9/5): My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very welcoming and polite staff who went out of their way for us - Excellent view of the ocean from our room And it was just few steps away from the ocean Very homely and polite staff Nothing this place is excellent
• Armands (8/5): Very good -
• Iris (9/5): Superb -
• Katherine (9/5): Beautiful, unique boutique hotel on the white sand beach, with friendly staff. Paradise! - The hotel is beautiful, right on the beach. It feels as though it has been there for decades, it has an "antique" feel to it, in a good way! Our room had a wonderful water view and sitting area outside. The breakfast was good, eggs or omelet to order with fruit, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea. The dinners were made to order with fresh seafood, excellent pasta, etc. Great happy hour (2 for 1) and the bartender, Joseph took very good care of us. Kudos also to the breakfast waitress, (Lina?) she was a delight! Beautiful smile, friendly and helpful! The owners are friendly and on-hand for any wants or questions. The pool and seating areas outside were great, with different areas, you could always find a private space. There were some hawkers on the beach, but after a minute of ignoring them, they got bored and left. The hotel (residence for the owners) is beautiful with lots of art and wonderful pieces of furniture and things to explore. There are quite a few friendly cats living here, but they never came into our room or sat on our chairs. I like cats anyway! The sea water is really warm and it was a delight to wander out there in the late afternoon and plop our behinds on the sand, with the water up to our necks and sit for awhile. It is a quiet location, which is what we were looking for. We found another quaint little restaurant down the beach, but usually were content to just hang out here. It was a quiet and relaxing place to reminisce about our last couple of weeks on safari on the mainland. Zanzibar is paradise and I would go back to Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel! Thanks for a wonderful trip!!! The bed was very hard.
• Melissa (8/5): Pure relaxation on clean and romantic beach and quaint atmosphere - Very friendly and accommodating service staff. Excellent beach and pool area. Well kept. Happy hour with great cocktails. Pool table, games, canoes/SUPs and bikes available. Great view of ocean. Very good snorkeling for free - no need to go to Mnemba. Few sellers on beach. Very slow serving of dinner. Food uneventful although tasty, except for Christmas dinners. Fantastic Christmas celebration on Dec. 24th. Beach bikes need major repair- brakes problematic.
• Laja (9/5): My lovely stay at Zanzibar House - The atmosphere, the food, and the view. The towels are not changed daily, and it seems they have rusting marks on them.
• Elizabeth (10/5): Loved it - Staff, animals, food and room were all stunning with great facilities. People hawking at you from the beach and the seaweed on it. The shower fell off the wall but it was promptly fixed and quite funny!
• David (8/5): An absolutely tremendous experience - directly on Matemwe beach - 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 ate out a couple of times in the need to find 'local' cuisine. To be honest what we found only a few hundred metres away was delicious, beautifully prepared local food served at a saving on the 'tourist' menu offered at the Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel. The restaurant menu and food quality.
• Katherine (9/5): Welcoming Beach Stay. - 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 opportunity to try different things. Recommend paying for the half board as it includes a 4 course meal each evening. Kayaks, bikes, bodyboards also available to use, which was great. There are also wild bush babies so if you’re lucky, you’ll get to feed them bananas, added plus for us! There was also lots of sustainable soaps in the bathrooms to use, which were lovely. Seemed like a very eco friendly place. Felt like a welcoming home stay. There are alot of cats, this didn’t bother us and it’s lovely that they look after them, just something to be aware of. We did find a cat in our room a couple of times.
• Traveler (8/5): Very good -
• Lior (10/5): Exceptional - Great location. Amazing hospitality & food.
• Sofia (8/5): A hotel that feels like home - 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 only thing you heard during the night was the sea. The staff is very friendly and it is the perfect place to relax. The host ( Miria) was extremely caring, friendly, and made us feel at home. Regarding the services, I had two amazing massages and I can highly recommend it. Every morning there were delicious freshly baked goods. It is clear that this small hotel is managed with a lot of love and you are welcomed as if you’re part of the hosts’ home. The waiting staff (especially Lina and Michael) were fantastic. The location is beautiful but it also very quiet and the beach has quite a lot of seaweed. It is thus not the perfect place for swimming. The hotel is not suitable for those very allergic to cats or who don’t like them in general. We had no problems because we love cats, but it’s worth mentioning.
• Pavle1974 (9/5): Superb - 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 from the beck side of hotel is a tropical forest and you won't regret it if you choose this side. Also, you have plenty of chooses of local of European cuisine and really worth to take dinner in your order. Nothing!
• Sam (10/5): Heaven - 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 a gorgeous view of the beach and sea. The attention to detail here is beyond words. Nothing! I wish I had stayed longer - I will be back.
• Maria (10/5): Exceptional - 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 Nothing
• Zsuzsanna (10/5): A gem, perfect place to relax. - 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
• Zareena (10/5): Hidden Gem! - I have visited Zanzibar before and stayed at a few hotels (large and small) and this is by far my favorite hotel, my kids and I did not want to leave. It was a hidden gem! The staff were very friendly, the owners were always available and very sweet and kind, the food was the best in Zanzibar. It’s a very quiet and lovely getaway. The beach felt like a private beach away from the overbearing Masai and tourists. The hotel was very cozy, authentic and unique. The rooms were spacious, the balcony was stunning and watching the sunrise every day was beautiful, AC was working perfectly, rooms was always clean and they clean twice a day. If you want to relax.. this is the place to stay! The owners and staff quickly became our family. Thank you for the most beautiful stay, we will be back again! Thank you Milo, Max, Lena, Frank, Michael, Hamed, and Rahma. We just felt like the water pressure in our room for the shower could be a bit stronger, maybe adding a trash can in the room (not only in the bathroom), and tissue box ready in the room.
• Dorothy (9/5): Superb - Excellent location, lovely people, rustic boutique hotel on the beach with excellent service, recommended.
• John (9/5): Superb - The place was well maintained. The home very quaint. Great location for families. Right on the beach. Would definitely stay there again.
• Andreas (9/5): Superb -
• Lydia (10/5): The owners are fabulous, they make you feel home. And the location is a hidden paradise. - Best fresh juices ever. Also, they provided gluten free options upon demand.
• Kristof (9/5): Superb - Good location, charming house and friendly owners. Nothing
• Krystal (5/5): Not great - The son of the owner was extremely pleasant and kind. He was attentive to our needs. However, when there was an issue my friend and I needed resolved and we talked to the owner about it, he was not receptive to our needs. He was rude and was not willing to work with my friend and I to ensure we had a good experience. Would NOT return to this hotel.
• Alessandra (7/5): Ideal for families, however it is full of cats. They apply 5% fee for credit card payment. - I really liked the position and the beach. The property is full of cats that are allowed everywhere, including on the dining tables. They didn’t inform us that they would apply 5% fee for credit card payment which I find quite arbitrary.
• Gregor (10/5): Perfect place for relaxation! - Amazing food, friendly stuff, nice location!!! Perfect place for relax! Hotel is built in traditional african style, not modern, but still very cosy. Owners will help you with organisation of anything you will need, so you realy do not have to worry about a thing.
• Amy921 (5/5): Passable - With the low season, the hotel was not fully booked, the owner kindly upgraded me to a bigger room Staff in restaurant is nice and friendly After being in different areas and hotels in Zanzibar, this one fell a bit short. last day there was some work being completed on the roof, having to wake up at 8am 2 days in a row from the noise was definitely not ideal, but the owner was apologetic about the situation. Food was average, location quite secluded(nothing in the surroundings) and not the nicest beaches.
• Subhash (10/5): Exceptional -
• Evelyn (1/5): Bad -
• Chabname (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing place in the paradise. The owners are very friendly and nice, the restaurant is very good. I highly recommend ! Nothing, it was just perfect
• Oli (10/5): Exceptional -
• Eva (9/5): Superb -
• Patrick (10/5): Exceptional -
• Christian (10/5): Wonderful stay at Zanzibar House - This is a small hotel located directly at Matemwe beach that offered exactly what we were looking for: a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere, good food and great attention by a very friendly staff. The owners run the place like a family guest house and there were many details that we liked a lot, such as the reliable pick-up service from the ferry port, who received us with mineral water and cool towels, the basket with beach towels in the room and the local bathroom products. The massage service provided by Paulina is excellent and highly recommended. You can ask the owners, Miriam and Massimilano, to assist you with planning your excursions, but everything (and everybody) is very relaxed. The beach is nice and very quiet. Swimming is perfectly possible, but better wear shoes, as there are many sea urchins. Also, the water heats up quite a lot in the afternoon. Since we had to leave early in the morning on the day of our departure, we received a farewell package with cookies and cake, which was nice. Nothing we did not like. We had booked the half board with dinner included. Eating a la carte will give you more flexibility (there are also some other restaurants further down the beach), but we were happy with our choice.
• Nicole (10/5): Beautiful boutique hotel in a remote part of the island. It really felt like paradise. Can’t wait to go back. - Where do I start? Absolutely beautiful hotel ran by the nicest couple. I needed to recharge far from the madding crowd and this was the perfect place. Fabulous hotel! Don’t look anywhere else , Zanzibar House is the perfect getaway. Absolutely nothing
• Maks (9/5): wounderful, amazing stay. - i liked the services of Nicholas and Rehema, very exceptional people. The food was very good, a very quiet place to relax and enjoy. The owner also welcomed us with so much love. the only thing i would recommend is for the generator to automatically work specially when the lights go off, we could sleep at all since it was too hot.
• Wynandu (7/5): Good - The location is perfect, The hotel sits at the back of the property, and you have a beautiful pool, private beach, and then the stunning ocean in front of you. Although the quality of the dinner was excellent, it was only served at 7:45pm (sometimes after 8pm) and it was a set menu. I would have preferred if we could eat when it suited us, and what we wanted.
• Wolfgang (9/5): very nice and nicely run hotel. We would be happy to come back! - Very nicely located by the sea, the beach is very quiet. Nicely furnished rooms. The hotel itself is also furnished with great attention to detail. The evening four-course menu is also recommended; there are also restaurants nearby. Rooms were cleaned several times a day, drinking water is provided free of charge with meals and in the room. The staff is very attentive and very nice. I was allowed to use our room after check-out time without any complications You can sail and snorkel with the fishermen off the coast or book other excursions.
• Andy (10/5): Exceptional property, hosts, and staff. - I did a huge amount of research before booking this particular property and we were not disappointed at all. It is NOT like staying in a hotel, it is more like being invited to stay at a family house with friends who have exceptional staff providing for you and them. Maxi and Milia are Italian and their home reflects this, as well as their approach with guests, and we found them to be excellent hosts, who will chat with you and help you any way they can in a way I have never experienced in a 'brand' hotel, ever. One of the reviews I saw suggested that Italian guests were better treated - we are English and were treated wonderfully, by absolutely everyone. Another review said the food service was slow because they were not guests of the property, they are completely missing the point, and the style of Zanzibar. I cannot recommend this property enough. The hosts and staff provide a (much quieter than average) place to stay in Zanzibar where you can do as little as you wish, or as much as you want, because your hosts will gladly organise trips with their drivers and cars like they did for us.
• Beatrice (10/5): A gem - An amazing place to enjoy and relax. Right on the beach. Wonderful rooms, large balcony with magnificent view, white sandy beach. Quiet and clean. Great hospitality. Delicious breakfast and dinner. All kinds of transfers, tours and activities (incl. diving) can be booked easily, even on short notice. Don't miss a wonderfully relaxing massage to the sound of waves. To Maxi, Miria and their outstanding staff: Thank you for some unforgettable days in paradise! (As you know, I returned for a second stay) --
• Beatrice (10/5): Welcome to paradise - Charming Boutique hotel lovingly designed down to the smallest detail. Wonderful rooms, large balcony, great breakfast and dinner. White powdery sand beach only one step away - quiet and clean at all times. Amazing owners. Very friendly and always helpful staff. Arranged for me everything. Service level: 10++/10. You come as a stranger and leave as a friend. Recommendation: 100%
• Izhsk (10/5): Exceptional - Anazing place. Great dinner. Fantastic beach. Wonderful rooms. Quite place. Magnificent balcony. The people are great. Wonderful Stuff arranged for us everything. What a great hospitality. Thank you!
• Markus (10/5): Short trip to refill my battery. - Very remote place. Fantastic if you prefer an authentic and family run small hotel. Very nice food and nice staff. If you look for a small place where you can relax, this is the place to be. Very nice beach and no beach boys. Don’t expect night life or animation here. Nothing to complain about (-:
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional - Very beautiful place ! And everything is very well thought of. If you are looking for a calm atmosphere to relax after an exhausting safari this is the spot ! I strongly recommend it. Plus you won’t be solicited and bothered by the Massai at the beach. Thank you again Zanzibar house Breakfast menue is very limited on choice but the pasteries are very tasty and fresh!
• Miki (9/5): Superb! - The location of the hotel is great, especially as it faces to the ocean and you could feel very nice breeze even when you are in the hotel. The staff of the hotel are all very nice and caring. In the guest room, there is a hair drier and a straw bag that you can use to go to the beach during your stay. I want to go back to the hotel with a longer duration next time.
• John (10/5): Exceptional -
• Giacomo (10/5): Exceptional - We arrived at the hotel with a very smooth airport transfer organized by the accommodation. The hotel is a beautiful house in the style of old stone town buildings. The owners were of great company and cared for any of our needs. The restaurant for me was the top notch and very fairly priced. Overall for all of us was am amazing and relaxing experience.
• Katerina (8/5): We had a relaxing stay, were well taken care of by the hosts and staff and ate way too much! - The room was nice and clean, daily cleaning was done well, The grounds were well maintained, pool was cleaned daily and the staff was friendly and unobtrusive.
• Kim (10/5): The best place to stay for a beach holiday. - What an absolutely delightful place to call home for a few days! We were looking for a restful spot on a quiet beach after our safari and this was it. The building itself is fascinating….lots of history within, unique and quirky and has everything you need and more. Our rooms were comfy and clean and the balcony in each room overlooking the beach was great. Massi and Miria are the perfect host…there when you need them with answers to all your questions. All staff were so kind and friendly…restaurant staff with whom we interacted the most were the best. The daily breakfast had a perfect selection of continental and hot options. And a juice with fruit and avocado that I wish I could have bottled and brought back home. We ate all three dinners there and they were out of this world (I’m running out of superlatives to describe our stay!). With Massi’s obvious influence they were all traditional Italian. Four amazing courses each night and only $20 USD per person. Worth so much more. I wholeheartedly recommend Zanzibar House as a perfect place to stay for a beach break. Suggest taking the taxi service offered on their site as we chose not to and our cab driver had difficulty locating it. With the help of a kind local on a motorbike however, we did. Thank you Massi and Miria. We loved everything
• Wlst (10/5): Exceptional - All positive: very quite place, nice room, great beach.
• Xiaoni (7/5): Good! - Dinner and breakfast Balcony so relaxing So friendly to children, all local staff are so warm and geniue On the beach or in the pool! Beautiful interior Not dislike, but we 2+2 kids did feel limited in the facing palm forest room. Next time we would check carefully the size and layout Left early in the morning around 8, no-one said bye to us
• Olli (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent Italian Food
• Lilian (8/5): it was good, enjoyed the ocean - I loved the beach, the customer care from the staff, from the owner and the employees. The decoration of the place is really good. we loved it The breakfast, too limited, we could use some variety. TV channels can be better
• Nebal (9/5): Superb - extremely beautiful location, super quiet, friendly staff took a long time for service/when ordering something but I think that’s just a general Zanzibar thing
• Bronwyn (7/5): Good - We stayed at Zanzibar House for 4 nights during our vacation in Zanzibar. The intimate 7 bedroom hotel has a beautiful location and the beach is private and secluded. The rooms are very comfortable, well-appointed, and have gorgeous views of the sea from large, wooden balconies. The local staff are friendly, hospitable, and go out of their way to meet your every need if they are able to. The in-house massage therapist is incredible and the pool was lovely. After reading a number of positive reviews before arriving at the hotel, we were disappointed in the management of the hotel as well as the quality of food. The reviews paint a seductive picture of the Italian family who owns Zanzibar House, and we were expecting a warm Italian welcome and delicious Italian and Swahili-inspired food as advertised. This was not the case and throughout our stay, the owners did not greet, engage, or communicate with us at all and we were left disappointed at meal times which (we believe) were below average. We had thankfully only booked breakfast, which was mediocre at best (filter coffee charged at an additional cost), but after two (additional) disastrous meals (a dinner and a lunch), we ate at various hotels a few meters walk down the beach front for the rest of our stay. In our opinion, there appeared to be a general disinterest in guests (unless you happened to be Italian) and the family rarely left their sleeping and dining quarters if only to attend to a group of friends who appeared to be visiting them. This was a huge disappointment as the reviews and the hotel website advertise treating their guests like family. Upon leaving, the hotel also charged us an additional $8 "city tax" (per day) over and above the obligatory $1 for infrastructure tax, which, by law, should not be paid by guests, but by the operator: Zanzibar House. We also recommend checking your bill carefully as there were a number initial errors.
• Sarah (10/5): Exceptional -
• Barry (10/5): Exceptional -
• Daniele (10/5): Exceptional - The ospitality of the owners The friendly staff Location that is convinient for travelling around the island and super quiet for a relaxing stay Nothing
• Dara (10/5): Exceptional -
• Philippe (8/5): Great few days break. Very accommodating owner. Good tour organisation. - Very quiet, out of the beaten track. Friendly staff. Good home cooked food. you’re dépendant on hotel transport if you don’t have your own vehicle.
• Garcia (10/5): Definitely recomended as a unique place - A Swahili House as the owner describes it…stunning decor and very practical indeed. Very quiet all times, good location and a magnificent stretch of sand. Breakfast has all that you may desire
• Tamer (10/5): Exceptional -
• Arfan (10/5): Relaxing and revitalizing. - Great location over looking the Indian Ocean. Perfect for sun rises and direct access to the white sandy beach.
• Rob (10/5): Beach sactuary in Italian - One of the best accommodations ever stayed at. Small scale hotel with friendly staff and owners which will go the extra mile. Awesome (Italian style) food and a super relaxed vibe. Swimming pool and private beach with cocktails on demand :) -
• Andrey (9/5): Superb -
• Ruth (9/5): A blissful escape! Lots of charm, a lovely home away from home. - Beautiful little family run place, the perfect home from home feeling. They have lots of lovely small touches to add to the charm like an evening turn down service. It's such a warm, friendly place but with nothing pushy for tours/food etc. I loved it, have recommended to many friends already!
• Orkun (10/5): Exceptional -

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