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Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Beach bar
Restaurant
Traditional House, Ocean View
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Tanzania, TZ Zanzibar, Matemwe
  • Muyuni Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mnemba Island
  • Kigomani Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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Two Bedroom Family Room

Two Bedroom Family Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional House, Ocean View

Traditional House, Ocean View

  • 119 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Superior Family Garden View Room | Terrace/patio

Superior Family Garden View Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Ocean View

Double Ocean View

  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden View Room

Garden View Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool Front Room

Pool Front Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

Beachfront, with spa services
Along with a private beach, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a beach bar, and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
During your stay at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar, you're just a quick walk from Muyuni Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a beach bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and Library
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Muyuni Beach and 8 minutes from Kigomani Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Matemwe hotel.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Retreat Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Retreat Bar - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

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

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Matemwe
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Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Travelled with family
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

catherine, Uxbridge

Travelled with group
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

Thomas

Travelled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Travelled with family
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

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
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

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
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

Craig

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

Cécile Elisabeth

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with group
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