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The Swahili Plaza

3.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
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Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Matemwe, Tanzania
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mnemba Island
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Swahili Plaza

Art Deco hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a coffee shop
2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, wedding services, and a convenience store are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
The Swahili Plaza offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Swahili Plaza, you'll be within walking distance of Kigomani Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Amenities include convenience store, a gift shop, and Library
  • 7 minutes by car from Kigomani Beach and 12 minutes from Muyuni Beach
  • Ferry terminal and shopping center shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Swahili Plaza offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. A library, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Swahili Plaza. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Matemwe hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Swahili Plaza has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2025
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Swahili Plaza offers transfers from the ferry terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Property Registration Number 105-503-025
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at The Swahili Plaza.