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Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

3.0 star property
Oceanfront paradise offers travelers their own beach bar and outdoor pool, plus spa services that melt away travel tension after a day of exploring

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Zanzibar Retreat Hotel offers tropical relaxation with a private beach and comfy sun loungers. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, unwind with a deep-tissue massage, or browse the library. Past guests praise the attentive staff and the perfect balance of rest and activity options.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Garden View Room

Garden View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Ocean View

Double Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Family Garden View Room | Terrace/patio

Superior Family Garden View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Pool Front Room

Pool Front Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront | Extra beds

House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 119 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds
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About the area

Located in Matemwe, Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Matemwe travel guide
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Tanzania, TZ Zanzibar, Matemwe

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach
    Muyuni Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
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    Kiwengwa Beach
    16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Panorama of Zanzibar shore with sandy beach,luxury resort and thatch stilt house restaurant at sunset. Summer travel in Zanzibar, Africa,Tanzania.
    Kendwa Beach
    37 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Nungwi Beach
    Nungwi Beach
    37 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Kigomani Beach
    5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Spice Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Namaste Indian restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Pool Bar @ Melia
    14 min drive
  • Mzee Husa Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Breakfast @ Ocean Paradise
    11 min drive

About this property

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

Property highlights
At Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a beach bar and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Retreat Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and outdoor furniture
  • Coffee/tea in reception, beach towels and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Children's books, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Retreat Bar
  • Retreat Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Matemwe
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Frequently asked questions

Does Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Muyuni Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kigomani Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Totally relaxing retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful swimming pool, got to know staff. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Very attentive staff and owners . Everyone was friendly and helpful . The setting is truly a peaceful retreat and the food is delicious .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ausra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staffan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ein toller Strand, sehr gutes Personal, es war uns eine Freude da zu sein
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cécile Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel très bien situé ; personnel agréable et prévenant
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023