Zanzibar House

3.5 star property

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Triple Room, Garden View | View from room
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
View from property
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Matemwe
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mnemba Island
  • Place, Pwani Mchangani Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Garden View

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, Zanzibar House is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Muyuni Beach and 5 minutes from Pwani Mchangani Beach. .This beach bed & breakfast is 15 mi (24.2 km) from Nungwi Beach and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 12 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andiamo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Marlin Local Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar House

Bed & breakfast on the beach, with outdoor pool
Zanzibar House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Matemwe bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a sauna.

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 body scrubs and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at the bed & breakfast's beachfront restaurant, which features bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
Onsite venue - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 20 and June 30.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 70.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Zanzibar House
Zanzibar House B&B
Zanzibar House Matemwe
Zanzibar House B&B Matemwe
Zanzibar House Matemwe
Zanzibar House Bed & breakfast
Zanzibar House Bed & breakfast Matemwe