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Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beachfront hotel with scuba diving

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An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof cottages surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A breakfast table with a view of the ocean, including plates of food, drinks, and a basket of pastries.
A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, a round wooden table with a straw hat and glasses, a cushioned bench, and a view of a pool and greenery outside.
A resort pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a clear view of the ocean.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, a row of thatched-roof huts, and a row of palm trees.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Kaskazini A, Matemwe, Unguja North, 2762
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Villa with Beach Front

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Villa with Beach Front

  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite Ocean View

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Suite Ocean View

  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A thatched-roof building with a small pool, surrounded by stone walls and palm trees.

Villa with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room with Garden View

A thatched-roof house with a porch, two wooden chairs, and a small table.

Standard Room with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite with Sea View

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a wooden bench, a small table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Suite with Sea View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

SUITE GARDEN VIEW KING BED

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

SUITE SUPERIOR OCEAN FRONT

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Matemwe

On the beach.Within the region of this Matemwe hotel, you'll find Mnemba Island and Jozani Forest National Park Mangrove Walk.

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 38 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 40 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jua Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas

3.5-star beachfront hotel with scuba diving
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Matemwe hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas offers 23 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80 per night.

Property payment types

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
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 80 per night

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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas to the airport?

Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas is 32.9 mi (80-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas have an airport shuttle?

Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas offer free breakfast?

Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas features an outdoor pool.

Does Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas have a restaurant?

Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas is home to Pearl Boutique, which features local and international cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas to downtown Matemwe?

Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas is 0.1 mi away from Matemwe.

Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel & Villas Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Maher

Liked: Staff & service
- The Hotel beach is nice - The food is soo good - The staff are very nice and lovely - Nothing around the hotel, so its good for disconnecting - Going/coming from stone town with hotel taxi will cost you 100 USD - The internet is bad in the rooms - No minibar in the room - No AC (in the room) - No Blankets - The Rain water fill my room at my first night, i woke up the hole room was full of water even the electrical sockets, and no one was there till 8:00am, next day they give me a diffrent room with no sea view and the AC was not working in the room
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location is great and the accommodation is generally good. We had to get the taps fixed and get the weighing scales working. Our real problem was the food - not interesting, not well prepared. In a place like that, food is very important. Also, we informed the hotel two months before we went that there would be 3 people and not 4, but the hotel didn't reply, didn't pay any attention, and have refused to refund the cost of the fourth person. When we were there they promised to do something but didn't. This should have been a wonderful stay, but it wasn't. And it wasn't cheap. Disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Vary bad hotel

We booked 2 suite rooms for all the family-adults and children’s -the rooms are new and big but:there is no beds to sit on the beach only 8 was and all occupied the swimming pool it’s hole of 3 meters only to practice divers ,the staff are not friendly and take them a lot of time to bring something-blanket-3days Food at the restaurant 1hr 2days wasn’t hot water so we couldn’t take a shower ,1day without electricity,no air conditioning at the rooms so all the insects coming in -Ann’s,mosquitoes spiders even small snake,there is a masque behind the hotel that starts at 04:30am than starting at 05:30 to burn the garbage with this smell for sure you can’t sleep The manager tried to help a lot but no success unfortunately we have to run a way after 4 nights from 7 that we booked and losing a lot of money The prices of the restaurant are expensive 4$for coffee and you can’t go out from this village If you are backpackers it will fit you I won’t call this hotel maybe hostel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was like a green oasis. Lovely beach and very good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

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

great stay at Zanzibar Pearl

I traveled with my sister and we had a great stay in Matemwe and at Zanzibar Pearl. We had a very nice bungalow right in front of the beach. The hotel management was excellent,all staff extremely nice and available and the hotel has an amazing garden with tropical plants surrounding each bungalow. The beach is beautiful and all local people in Matemwe are fantastic! Few suggestions for the hotel: to put a fridge in the rooms, as it's nice to be able to keep few cold drinks or fruit in your own room, and to find a way (maybe darker curtains?) to avoid light to come inside the room early morning while sleeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique ! Personnel attentionné, un moment très agréable tout au long de notre séjour.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un personnel exceptionnel de bienveillance et un service tout souriant et réactif, emplacement de l’hotel en bord d’une magnifique plage, hôtel beau, propre, de matériaux locaux, restaurant qui mériterait au moins 2 étoiles! N’hesitez Pas à partir, vous serez au paradis!! 10 jours de rêves, les chambres sont superbes et la propreté impeccable. Tout est organisé pour que votre séjour soit inoubliable.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020