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Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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An aerial view of a resort with multiple pools, palm trees, and a beach area.
A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a palm tree, and a view of the ocean.
A thatched-roof structure with a view of the beach and palm trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tanzania, TZ Zanzibar, Matemwe
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Garden View Room

A bed with a canopy, a small table with a vase, and a chair.

Garden View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a wooden bed, a wooden chair, a small table with a flower, a mirror, and a wooden cabinet.

Double Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a mosquito net.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden View Room

A room with a bed, a mosquito net, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

Garden View Room

  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table with a vase, and a view of the beach.

Double Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A traditional wooden bed with a canopy, a small wooden chair, and a potted plant.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Two Bedroom Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Family Garden View Room

A wooden deck with a thatched roof, wicker chairs, and a round table with a flower centerpiece.

Superior Family Garden View Room

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Retreat Room

Double Retreat Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pool Front Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a bedside table.

Pool Front Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the interior through a glass door.

House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

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

View all photos for Classic Retreat Room

A room with a bed, a window, a chair, and a mosquito net.

Classic Retreat Room

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Essential Room

Essential Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Zoi Beach Luxury Villa | Private pool

Zoi Beach Luxury Villa

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Matemwe

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Muyuni Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Kigomani Beach. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 40 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 42 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zamani Village Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zen Zero - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
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. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar offers 12 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • 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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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

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

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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar to the airport?

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar is 32.2 mi (85-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

As of Aug 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar on Sept 1, 2026 start from CA $93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar.

How close is Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar to the beach?

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

Does Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar offer free breakfast?

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar have a pool?

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar to downtown Matemwe?

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar is 0.2 mi away from Matemwe.

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a great restaurant and stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevlig personal, bra frukost, nära stranden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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