Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Name: Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Address: P.O. Box 3663, Matemwe, tz

Location: P.O. Box 3663, Matemwe, tz

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Luxurious Amenities
Zanzibar Queen Hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool, a spa centre, and a diving centre in the neighbouring hotel. Guests can unwind in the spa or take a dip in the pool, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Exciting Activities
With water sports facilities, snorkeling, and diving opportunities nearby, guests can make the most of their beach vacation. The hotel's ideal location provides easy access to Mnemba Island and Muyuni Beach for exploration and adventure.

Convenience and Comfort
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, private parking, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel also features a restaurant serving delicious meals and a gift shop for souvenirs, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free stay.

Book your stay at Zanzibar Queen Hotel for a memorable and rejuvenating experience!

Important Information

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Car hire
Massage services
Packed lunches
Table tennis
Currency exchange
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Allergy-free room
Kid meals
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Evening entertainment
Lower bathroom sink
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Fruits
Badminton equipment
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
Key access
24-hour security
Broadcast Live sport events
Cooking class
Aerobics
Shopping on site
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Scuba diving on site
Snorkeling on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Beach umbrellas
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Beach yoga on site
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Games
Housekeeping on request
Concerts/live shows
Wine release events
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
Secured parking
Garage
Fishing nearby
Health or beauty spa nearby
Horse riding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water sports equipment
Beach club nearby (surcharge)
Hosted evening meal (reserve)
Bicycle-friendly property
Beach toys
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Vegetarian menu options available
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Standard Double Ocean View

This double room has a balcony, seating area and mini-bar. Possible beds arrangement: 1 double or 2 twin

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Standard Double Suite

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Standard Double Room

This double room has a balcony, air conditioning and mini-bar. Possible beds arrangement: 1 double or 2 twin

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Beachfront bungalow with plunge pool

This bungalow features a mini-bar, electric kettle and private pool. This bungalow is dedicated for couples who like to have more privacy. Each bungalow have private plunge pool with stunning ocean view.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Plunge pool
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Family Room with Sea View

The family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Family Room

The spacious family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

Cristina (9/5): - El hotel es muy bonito, cómodo y con zonas comunes muy agradables. Paso directo a la playa. Comida buena y bien de precio (aunque te recomiendo que explores los restaurantes locales) y hacen actividades para los huéspedes.
Said (9/5): -
Eva (8/5): -
Carolka (10/5): Peaceful, but not boring - Beautiful boutique hotel on the beach in a stunning garden. Very friendly, family atmosphere, kind and helpful staff. Food is very delicious. The room was big and the bed was comfortable. Very quiet area, fantastic for sleeping and relaxing. Two pools, yoga for free, daily activities, gym and sports playground are prepared for guests. Check out at 11:00a.m. My stay was a great experience. Nothing, even the low and high tide is interesting and something different.
Hayk (10/5): - The staff was super helpful and friendly. We arrived to check in quite late and requested breakfast to go before normal breakfast time and they arranged for it without a hitch. The location and facilities are also great - amazing restaurant, very pretty pool and garden area, access to perfect beach (though keep in mind that on this side of the island low tide basically makes the beach useless for swimming and you can do reef walks instead). Manager is also very friendly and made a point to speak to every guest. The room was clean and comfortable and spacious. Everything you need. We also had lunch at the restaurant. The food was very very good, but definitely on the pricier side. Only point is the AC is operated with the key and on hot days it takes a while to really cool the whole room, so keep in mind that you’ll need to stay in the room for a while before it cools down.
Raphael (10/5): Wunderschöner entspannender Urlaub! - Wunderschöne Unterkunft! Tolles Abendessen und sehr leckere Drinks. Das Personal ist super freundlich und immer hilfsbereit. Strand und Lage sind auch super Das ist jetzt schon meckern auf hohen niveau aber das Frühstück war jetzt nicht berauschend aber auch nicht schlecht. Und man muss etwas vorsichtig sein im Wasser am Strand da es dort viele Seeigel gibt, aber man kann sich schuhe ausleihen.
Hannah (7/5): -
Nina Rebecca (10/5): -
Desiree (9/5): -
Jacqueline (8/5): Vi afbrød vores ophold på Queen Hotel - it’s a wake-up call - Maden var god og velsmagende. Dog var brød, croissant mv kedelige. Selve området var smukt og indbydende. Dejlige swimmingpools og gode liggestole. En del af personalet var imødekommende og smilende - særligt dem i baren. Rigtig gode Moktails. Dejligt med strandhåndklæder. Vi brød os bestemt ikke om, at rygning var tilladt næsten alle steder. Dette er ikke i overensstemmelse med den viden, man nu har om passiv rygning og rygning. Terrassen med kig over vandet, der lå foran restauranten, var altid beskidt. Vi skulle bede personalet om at tørre bordene af. Hynderne i sofaerne og stolene var beskidte. Den høje musik fra morgen til sen aften var ikke hyggelig. Man blev simpelthen træt i hovedet. Liggestolene på stranden er ikke gode. Man er tvunget til at ligge på ryggen, og man kan ikke sidde op og læse en bog. Stolene mangler indstillingsmuligheder. Restauranten gav ikke muligheder for en stille og dejlig middag. Vi følte os hensat til en spisesal på en skole. Her burde man lave opdelinger, så man fik hyggelige og intime områder i restauranten.
natasha (9/5): Madfe the right choice when booking this and hotel and will recommend to others traveling to Zanziba - The breakfast was exceptional The gym didn't have any cardio equipment
Georg (10/5): The perfect place for a calm, luxurious getaway. - The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly and will help you with anything you might want, the hotel and the rooms are beautifully done and very clean, the food is great and they offer a variety of activities like swimming with the dolphins. I can truly recommend this hotel. The only downside might be, that it‘s a bit far away from the next town, so you will spend the most time at the hotel, but if you want they offer free bikes to cruise around.
allo (10/5): Nous avons réussi à nous reposer et à nous détendre dans les meilleures conditions, grâce à la qualité de cet établissem - Nous avons adoré cet établissement avec son jardin luxuriant, les piscines magnifiques, la propreté des lieux, mais ce qui nous a marqué le plus était la disponibilité et l’amabilité de l’ensemble du personnel! Tout le monde a le sourire et cette joie de vivre nous a fait beaucoup de bien!!! Nous avons passé un séjour merveilleux, nous vous recommandons ce lieu. Rien
Giovanni (10/5): Relax totale tra piscine e spiaggia - Molta attenzione al cliente
Mohamed (7/5): -
Camille (10/5): Le meilleur hôtel de Zanzibar - Nous avons tout aimé dans cet hôtel. Le staff, les attentions lors de notre arrivée tardive, les équipements, la propreté des chambres ainsi que la beauté du cadre. Nous pensons que c’est le meilleur hôtel de Zanzibar. Rien
Arianna (9/5): - Struttura tenuta benissimo, con due piscine e direttamente sulla spiaggia.
Bettina (8/5): -
Николов (10/5): Perfect - Everything! The facilities are very beautiful, clean and maintained with care. Food is very delicious and there is always variety of different cuisines and options. Cocktails were professionally made, with good quality ingredients, tasty. Staff is super friendly in a nice, pleasant way. Room was clean, beautiful, spacious and had everything we needed. Beach in front of the hotel is well maintained, not crowded and very calm. There are several beds from the hotel on the beach where you can rest and enjoy the day. We stayed for a week and loved every moment. Nothing
Esad (7/5): - Hrana 10/10 Osoblje 10/10 Cistoca 10/10 Klima 2/10 Krevet 2/10 Internet 3/10 Voda u bazenu 30C 2/10
jean joseph (8/5): -
Eszter (10/5): -
SARBAZ (10/5): - Everything was perfect. All the staff were very helpful. They cleaned the room every day and arranged the bed very nicely. On Saturday evening, they also had very nice live music. If I return to Zanzibar, I will definitely stay at this hotel again. Nothing
Ifeanyi (7/5): Good but could have been better with more affordable experiences - The room was great. The environment was lovely. The food was okay but not exciting. Limited options for exploration and was too expensive in many cases
Oliver (10/5): I haven´t stopped raving about this Hotel, the beach, and the staff. - It was an amazing experience. I´m looking forward to being back. The staff from General Manager and Front of House Manager to Restaurant staff was charming and efficient. The beach is amazing. I took a half day snorkel and dolphin watching trip which was superb. Breakfast and dinner were great. Rooms very comfortable and extremely clean. A very generous late check out policy. The GM is always present and approachable. A real find. On my last day I needed extra sun protection. One of the staff members got me some free of charge. It was greatly appreaciated. The location of the hotel is fantastic and the transfer from the airport to the hotel traversing the island was mesmerizing. There was nothing I didn´t like. Everything was fantastic.
Mircea Sebastian (10/5): The Zanzibar Queen Hotel provides an exceptional experience - This may be one of the most stylish and refined resorts on the east coast of Zanzibar. The accommodations are comfortable and well-maintained, the location is ideal, and the staff consistently demonstrate warmth and professionalism. The dining options are of an excellent standard, reflecting great care and attention to detail. In particular, Derek, the manager, stands out for his dedication and genuine commitment to guest satisfaction. His attentive support and willingness to assist in every way truly enhance the overall stay.
Philippe (9/5): - Tout était bien.
Ildikó (10/5): Heavenly oasis, earthly paradise. - I spent four wonderful days at the Zanzibar Queen Hotel as the last stop of my trip, and although this accommodation was the cheapest, it resulted in an unexpectedly positive surprise. It's hard to put the experience into words. It was fantastic. Every staff member welcomed me with such deep warmth that it would be good to highlight each of them by name! Genuine, heartfelt smiles, loving cheerfulness, politeness, and helpfulness. I can't express my gratitude for their kindness in words. I am very grateful. Thank them so much. I was moved to tears upon when I had to back my home. The hotel is simply exquisite, like a paradise on earth or a heavenly oasis, and it has everything one could desire. Two beautiful, clean pools, beach and poolside sun loungers, hammocks, soccer and volleyball courts, a children's playground, trampoline, garden games. Bicycles are freely available for use. The rooms are super spacious, with comfortable beds, elegant bathrooms, and well-equipped with tea and coffee makers. The breakfast is so varied in its buffet selection that even if one stays for a week, they can eat something new every day, including vegetarian options. Fresh fruits, salads, vegetables, and fish and meat dishes are freely available. Moreover, when I requested a takeaway breakfast due to my early morning departure, I received a generous breakfast packed in three professionally wrapped plastic boxes and protective bags, including fresh fruit and freshly baked tortilla wraps. As part of the half-board service, the dinners offered such an à la carte selection and quality that it would have been a credit to a Michelin-rated restaurant. I found no words; everything was so impressively delicious. One evening, we could participate in a live music barbecue party, and on another occasion, we could watch a Maasai show. It wasn't like that, everything was perfect.
Laurent (10/5): 10 jours au paradis - Nous avons bénéficié d'un surclassement dans une villa avec une petite piscine dans un beau jardin fleuri en bord de plage. C'était superbe ! Le personnel est gentil et attentionné. La restauration est au top : chaque jour, beau choix de plats savoureux et très bien présentés. Excellents petits déjeuners. 3 fois dans la semaine, il y a eu une animation musicale avec des groupes et des danseurs de qualité Rien !
Renaut (9/5): - Tout était parfait
Thábata (10/5): O melhor hotel de Zanzibar - Vivemos os dias mais incríveis da nossa viagem para Zanzibar nesta acomodação (ficamos em outras 3 acomodações durante a nossa viagem). Desde a chegada até o momento (triste) de partir tudo foi impecável. A equipe é extremamente atenciosa, foram muito gentis em nos presentear com um jantar em comemoração a nossa lua de mel, o hotel sempre tem atividades interessantes para fazer e a comida é sensacional. Muito obrigada a todos os funcionários por essa estadia inesquecível.
Balázs (10/5): - Fantasztikus csapat, végtelenül kedves és segítőkész a személyzet. Hatalmas csodálatos trópusi kert két medencével, kikapcsolódási és sport lehetőségekkel. Rendszeresen ötletes programokkal is készültek. Kifogástalan 😉
Katarzyna (10/5): - Świetny butikowy hotel z fantastyczna obsługa, różnorodną, smaczną kuchnią ( zarówno europejską jak i miejscową), fajne drinki. Dużo miejsc do wypoczynku, każdy znajdzie sobie swój intymny kącik. Żadna bitwa o leżaki nie grozi w tym obiekcie. Aktywności na miejscu: joga, masaże, siatkówka, gra w bule, rzutki, tenis stołowy, biblioteczka z książkami w wielu językach, plansza do bao, spacery z przewodnikiem po wiosce. Basen sprzątany był codziennie, na miejscu możliwość zakupienia różnych wycieczek, też snoorkowania/ nurkowania. Do dyspozycji gości buty do wody- dostępne od ręki po prostu przy przejściu na plażę. Oczywiście możliwość odbioru i odwozu do hotelu. Pokoje i lazienki przestrzenne, czyste, klimatyzowane, z moskitierą zarówno w oknach, jak i wokół łóżka. Dostępna w pokojach kawa, herbata, woda. Woda pitna w dystrybutorach w wielu miejscach na terenie całego obiektu. Polecam z czystym sercem.
Lana (10/5): FANTASTIC - I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, I felt incredibly welcome. The entire team is so kind, friendly, and helpful . The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The food was delicious and everything was perfectly taken care of. I felt very safe and comfortable throughout my stay, it’s truly a place where you can relax and feel at home. A special shout-out to CHAIMAE! She is absolutely amazing and such a great asset to the hotel. Her kindness and genuine care made me feel so welcome from the very beginning. All in all, a fantastic hotel with wonderful people. I would love to come back again!
Nadia (10/5): -
Itzhak (7/5): Nice place with insufficient maintenance - The hotel located on the beach and is full of gardens of trees and flowers. There are two swimming pools. Staff is nice and welcoming. Breakfast is good. The room on the second floor was noisy because of bugs crunching the wood. We let them know about the problem, and they said it is solved, but it was not. After two nights of bad sleep with recording of the noises, they changed our room to one on the ground floor. They charged us fully and even not considered any compensation. In addition, the gym looks nice in the pictures but not really functioning. The pools are nice, but the water seems to be unfiltered. In general, maintenance is not the best, and the overall experience does not correlate the high price.
D M (10/5): -
Fanny (10/5): Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et nous reviendrons très sûrement! - Le personnel, la propreté, les équipements, tout était parfait!
Laura (10/5): Absolut empfehlenswert, gerade wenn man Flitterwochen macht. - Einfach alles! Die Entspannung begann schon mit dem Empfang, was wir leider in dem Hotel danach nicht hatten. Nicht nur der Manager, sondern das gesamte Team war immer überaus zuvorkommend und freundlich. Wir haben uns absolut wohl gefühlt und das ist eines der wichtigsten Kriterien. Die Anlage ist wunderschön, gepflegt und unglaublich sauber! Mit viel Liebe zum Detail wird hier auf alles geachtet. Wir bedanken uns herzlich für den wunderschönen Aufenthalt, die Überraschung zu unseren Flitterwochen und jedes nette Gespräch mit dem Manager Darek persönlich! Wir werden euch sehr vermissen! -
Svitlana (10/5): -
Hana (9/5): Lovely hotel - Beautifully decorated hotel with friendly, welcoming, and attentive staff. The room was large and clean. The food was good. We enjoyed our stay. Not much within walking distance, a few beachfront resteraunts, but we were aware of that before we booked.
Ricardo (10/5): -
Nidhi (7/5): Good -
Pauline (8/5): Good Room, shame about the view - Clean room Construction site right in front of our balcony
Haley (10/5): Comfortable in Paradise! - Gorgeous location at the beach! They had wonderful beach loungers right in front with amazing views and at high tide the water is deep enough to swim or snorkel from shore. (But the best snorkeling is by taking a boat out to Mnemba Island.) At low tide, it’s too shallow to swim but you can walk around and see the coral and thousands of sea urchins! The food for both breakfast and dinner was amazing. The room was clean with a nice balcony as was the pool and common areas. I could’ve stayed here for a month! There was some construction on a new building going on right in front of our second floor room and an empty pool so that created a bit of noise and obstruction to our views.
Titrite (9/5): Very good hotel - I recommand - We had an amazing experience from the moment we arrived until check-out. The hospitality was outstanding – the entire staff was incredibly kind and attentive throughout our stay. A special shoutout to Chaimae for her exceptionally warm welcome and for regularly checking in to make sure everything was perfect – she truly made a difference. The food was absolutely incredible – everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The Swahili night was a highlight, with great animation, a top-quality buffet, and flawless service. The location is unbeatable – right on one of the most peaceful and stunning beaches in the north of Zanzibar. We also loved the weekday yoga classes and the fact that the restaurant overlooks the ocean, adding to the whole serene vibe. Special thanks to the team for preparing breakfast on the go on our last day – we had an early check-out, and they thoughtfully gave us breakfast boxes filled with fresh fruits, banana bread, and muffins. A very kind gesture that made a big difference. Would absolutely recommend – and would definitely come The only downside is the road access – it’s quite rough and a bit of a hassle to reach the hotel. Also, there’s not much around in terms of nearby shops or attractions.
Adams (9/5): I wish I could have stayed longer - This is a lovely hotel. The staff were polite and efficient, rooms modern and well equipped. Everything was very clean. Dinner meals were beautifully presented and food and drink is very good value. Because the hotel is quite small, it has a really nice relaxed vibe. Pool was great. Enjoyed the local cocktails. Nothing really. The road approaching the hotel is unmade and needs levelling out. The sea recedes a huge distance so you can only really swim in it at high tide.
Maja (10/5): It was magnificent thanks to amazing people working at the hotel. - The staff was super friendly and they really took good care of us. Whatever we needed they provided and gave us a good information for spending our time in Zanzibar, they organised trips and transport. The food was really good, especially the new pizza recipe makes really good snack during the day, when launching beside the pool. The pool was fantastic, it is cleaned every morning and big enough for everyone. I would also recommend to try the SPA services. Also I loved the facilities for training in the morning (the gym and the yoga place) and enough space outside to have fun playing valley ball with my family. Except the coffee could be a bit better, since we are used to drink a lot of it coming from Europe :)
Nicola (9/5): Great location, incredible staff - Sometimes the people make a place and this is very true at the Zanzibar Queen hotel. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable. Anitha got ginger tea for my husband when he was sick, Darek managed to find an English book for us to read and even checked all the pages were there, Mohamed was full of great advice and an exceptional bar manager, Buena and Abdul are always smiling and Sengeti is a true gentleman and an exceptional hotelier. We would return just to see them. Sure the hotel needs a bit of tarting up but you can forgive the cracks when the people that work there are so lovely. Stay in a beach bungalow and if you see a black and white cat, he likes sausages. Please feed him.
Martina (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly staff, comfy bed, delicious food, nice restaurant - all top
Sg (9/5): Superb -
Pritchett (8/5): Very good - Great Bees were a problem Bee problem
Jon (10/5): Exceptional - ZQH is an elegant resort with classic charm. The location is serene compared to other resorts on the island. The restaurant is exceptional.
Katarzyna (10/5): Exceptional -
Jennifer (10/5): Very nice stay, nice atmosphere with facilities. - We really appreciated our stay at Queen Hotel. It is well located with a beachfront, swimming pool, great breakfast. Nothing
Rachel (9/5): Superb -
Stephen (8/5): The stay was awesome. The various activities were very good. - Breakfast was excellent. Wide variety of excellent food Beautiful pool and the place is generally very clean. The buffet entertainment was also good The bathroom did not have enough ventilation and did not have an option of a bath tub. Considered adding a TV in the room in case one wants to watch or listen to music
Joakim (10/5): Queen of Zanzibar - Everything in the design and in details is very well thought out. Short dinner time.
Melissa (9/5): Luxury at a reasonable price. - Has lots for everyone - sports (badminton, beach volleyball, biking), relaxation (beach and pool), music and culture, and great food, especially the many veggie dishes. Fantastic restaurant and bar staff. Friendly and accommodating. We had a private bungalow with own pool. Mountain bikes needed repair. Too close to too many sellers on the beach, but that is not isolated to this hotel.
Ibrahim (7/5): Good - Location as a booked bungalow with a private pool right by the beach—such a calm and lovely place! The beach wasn't great this time because of some seaweed, but the staff were really friendly! They did seem a bit laid back, though. The food options were limited since it was Swahili night, so we had to enjoy some Swahili cuisine. It was different, but still nice! Just a few quirky questions from the staff, like they are asking very personal questions which’s not polite
Yoav (9/5): Boutique Hotel - The food was great, the location is excellent if you like snorkeling scuba diving or swimming with dolphins. There are rooms with a private pool and private access to the beach. They sell you tours for a very expensive price. For example we took from the hotel a snorkeling tour with a picture of dolphins for 110$ for a couple, with a group of 12 people. We didn't see dolphins. The next day we booked not from the hotel, a private tour to see dolphins and snorkeling for 65$ for both of us. That was really upsetting.
Ali (9/5): Exceptionally satisfying - Everything met my needs, the room was very clean, the pool also and the restaurant had a good combination of food Nothing at all
Inna (10/5): Exceptional experience - The resort is an excellent place full of great people, beautiful atmosphere, reasonable price, quiet location, great hospitality, full of green, save and secure place. We liked every single thing about the hotel. Food was very delicious, service is excellent, rooms are comfortable, beach is unforgettable, peace of mind. Thank you Derek and team, especially to Anitha for your friendly behavior. We had an amazing time at your resort and sure we will meet again soon.
Padmaj (8/5): Very good -
Shagufta (7/5): Good -
Bojidar (10/5): Exceptional -
Ryan (10/5): A Truly Memorable Stay - The hotel was nothing short of spectacular. The culinary experience was exceptional, with every dish a delightful surprise. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. Miriam and Darek, in particular, were incredibly helpful and kind, making our stay even more enjoyable. I would undoubtedly return to this hotel and highly recommend it to others.
Emma (9/5): A great place to relax & unwind! Amazing staff - Nice and spread out, different seating options.. great pool with sea views! Nothing a bit remote but that is also nice for spending lots of chill calm time
Damian (10/5): Exceptional - I highly recommend this hotel. The hotel is extremely well-kept, clean and pleasant . The rooms are cleaned twice a day. The breakfast buffet was really excellent. The choice of food is huge and the food is tasty and fresh. The area around the hotel is quiet and safe. A huge advantage of this place is the cultured and nice but non-intrusive staff. It didn't personally bother me, but the beach (like most beaches in Zanzibar) with a lot of seaweed and at low tide it is not possible to swim in the ocean. On my next visit to Zanzibar I would definitely choose this hotel again.
David (7/5): Good - The beach and the dinner They would not let us book a drinks package for one person, they wanted two people to book a drink package
A (10/5): Exceptional -
Ala&suavek (10/5): Perfect place to relax and disconnect - After a week long safari on the mainland, we relaxed and rested for a few days in the Zanzibar Queen Hotel and it was a perfect decision. The managing staff (Regina, Darek) were exceptionally welcoming and dedicated a lot of their time to make us feel at home, sharing some interesting info about the island. The reception/restaurant/cleaning staff were great too. The hotel has a big and deep pool surrounded by a beautiful garden with plenty of places to rest on sunbeds and comfy armchairs. There is a row of sunbeds at the beach and, while we have not used them, it seemed that the locals are asked not to bother people using the hotel sunbeds. And the beach... super wide (at low tide) with totally white sand, absolutely gorgeous. Sea urchins make it a bit difficult to enjoy the water but the hotel provides rubber shoes for the guests so at high tide it's just fine to swim near the shore. Breakfast is a buffet with tonnes of options including great coffee. Lunch can be ordered a la carte but there is also a daily special menu for those who want something extra. Dinner menu changes daily as well but there is the possibility to order something else from the regular menu. All food we tried was very very good! The hotel organises some free activities for the guests every day. Yoga in the mornings, reef walks at low tide, some singing and dancing performances in the evenings. You can also get bikes with relatively wide tyres which are great for biking down the beach. Overall, we had excellent vacation and can strongly recommend the hotel! This is not about the hotel but take note that the sun rises around 6:30am and sets around 6:30pm all year round on Zanzibar due to the proximity to the equator. So those who like to sleep late (like us!) will have relatively short days. But not to worry, there is plenty to do after the sunset: dedicated performances organised by the hotel, small but good enough for a full body workout gym, a small library, darts.
Avi (10/5): Exceptional -
Stefan (10/5): Exceptional - We had the most incredible experience at the Zanzibar Queen Hotel! Our bungalow, complete with a private pool and direct access to the beautiful Indian Ocean, was more than amazing. It truly was the perfect ending for our perfect honeymoon. From the moment we arrived, we always felt taken care of. The property itself is extremely beautiful and spotlessly clean, a true paradise on earth. What stood out the most was the extraordinary service and the kindness of the staff. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect in every way. This hotel exceeded all our expectations and created memories we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend it highly enough!
Kezia (10/5): Exceptional -
Frank (10/5): Exceptional -
Rabih (9/5): Amazing stay - The staff are so friendly, everything was perfect. They can also provide bicycles for free to roam around. The room was clean and very comfortable and the beach nearby is so beautoful
Moreno (10/5): Exceptional - Beach walk,swimming pool,nice view,service,food,activities…
Pathfinder (10/5): Exceptional - Food amazing, staff super friendly, nice long beach, great pool and garden area, love the peace and quiet atmosphere Could not stay long
Neha (7/5): Good - its beautifully located with huge spacious rooms, very clean and comfortable. the staff is great. The food was not great, very expensive.
Prachi (10/5): Exceptional -
Clare (8/5): relaxing but not what was advertised. - Nice food and beach. The gym was awful. The staff weren't very friendly.
Konstantinos (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice personel and friendly. Also nice restaurant
Michael (10/5): Exceptional - Great food. Especially breakfast was amazing. Nice choice of vegetarian options! Very friendly staff and Guest friendly approach - I got free of charge late check out so I could really enjoy the full day. Beautiful garden. Nice room. Perfect place to relax! Missed a TV in the room but otherwise it was perfect:D!
Clare (7/5): Nice place to de stress - The location was amazing. Staff not as friendly as I had experienced in other places on the island.
Alexandru (8/5): Very good - Clean and spacious room, friendly and helpful staff, free drinking water from dispensers located in multiple spots throughout the resort, great breakfast and restaurant, nicely decorated place. There were issues with the AC in our room, the unit constantly entering an error state.
George (9/5): Superb - Food was extraordinary (perhaps the best I ever had in a vacation) , the complex had lots of space, things to do, see, one free activity each day and every this is in good place. All personel are well trained, polite and eager to serve you. Good job! Electricity is a problem on the entire island, but they have a generator. Also the rooms are a little further to the beach, so the sea view is not that great (but the vegetation, yard and pool compensate)
Gretchen (9/5): Nice rooms, lovely gardens, pool and beach, helpful and friendly staff. - Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean with nice furniture and a lovely deck. The buffet breakfast was great. We loved the pool and the beach. The staff was friendly and helpful. The spa services were amazing. The buffet dinners were expensive and not the best food.
Daria (10/5): Exceptional -
Tawanda (9/5): Super awesome, hospitality at its best! - The resort has genuinely kind people and has no racial stigma despite being multi racial. Food was awesome, staff was kind and management demonstrated care and even allowed us to do a 7 hour check out. Its hard to find fault but maybe a bit more of cultural shows to educate guests on local culture. Even a musical would be awesome!
Chih-luo (9/5): Decadent dishes with supreme comfort! - The staff was warm, welcoming, and friendly. The room and facilities were comfortable and made the whole trip extremely relaxing. The spa overlooked the Indian Ocean so the experience was ultimately relaxing! I am a foodie, so the food truly exceeded my expectations, it was phenomenal! Each dish was punched with flavour and simply mouth-watering!
Candy (9/5): Perfect. - It was excellent, comfortable and clean. Quiet and allows for relaxation. Staff and management / owner were superb and attentive. Facilities are perfect. Nothing - everything was truly perfect.
Karungo (10/5): Heaven - It was very clean, had friendly staff, had a gym and free yoga classes in the morning, and the food was great. Easy access to the beach, and beach beds were great! Limited restaurants around the hotel but the hotel food was good.
Thlologelo (10/5): It was pleasant and comfortable, wished we stayed longer! - The staff Nothing
Christopher (10/5): Exceptional - Very clean and tidy, grounds and rooms all very well maintained. Presentation of food especially Mains is excellent. Very peaceful and relaxing. Nothing
Ikrame (9/5): Superb -
Anthony (9/5): Superb -
Betelhem (10/5): Exceptional -
Petra (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was great
Ian (7/5): Good -