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Kena Beach Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with scuba diving

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Exterior
Sundeck
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Matemwe, 73108
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi

  • Garden view
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Matemwe

Beachfront retreat .You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and 16 miles (25 km) of Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is within 20 miles (32 km) and Nakupenda Beach is within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 19 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 39 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 39 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Kena Beach Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel with scuba diving
Some rates at Kena Beach Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Kena Beach Hotel like an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Matemwe hotel.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Kena Beach Hotel offers 35 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 85 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kena Beach Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 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 120000 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Azanzi
Azanzi Beach
Kena Beach Hotel Zanzibar North
Azanzi Beach Hotel Matemwe
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Azanzi Hotel
Azanzi Beach Hotel Matemwe, Zanzibar
Azanzi Beach Hotel Matemwe, Zanzibar Island
Kena Beach Hotel Matemwe
Kena Beach Matemwe
Hotel Kena Beach Hotel Matemwe
Matemwe Kena Beach Hotel Hotel
Azanzi Beach Hotel
Kena Beach
Hotel Kena Beach Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kena Beach Hotel to the airport?

Kena Beach Hotel is 35 mi (84-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 Kena Beach Hotel?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kena Beach Hotel on Jul 1, 2026 start from $192, including 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 Kena Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Kena Beach Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 120000 per vehicle.

How close is Kena Beach Hotel to the beach?

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

Does Kena Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Kena Beach Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kena Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kena Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kena Beach Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Kena Beach Hotel have a pool?

Kena Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Kena Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Kena Beach Hotel is home to The Bridge Restaurant, which features Fusion cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Kena Beach Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Kena Beach Hotel to downtown Matemwe?

Kena Beach Hotel is 1 mi away from Matemwe.

Kena Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with gorgeous rooms, great food, and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A smaller hotel but with provided a great experience. The staff were outstanding from reception to the bar. The rooms were very cool (we had a family room) and large, clean and very well appointed. The restaurant always looked good with many options enough to satisfy kids too. The kids also loved the pool & table tennis games room. The Dive centre in the hotel was also excellent and one of the reasons we chose this hotel. It all worked well. Just over an hour from the airport but plenty stuff to do at or near hotel with Mnemba Island just a short boat ride away!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abduelkadir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All in all very good
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, wow wow!!!!!! Honestly, if I can give this place 10 out of 10 I would .This hotel was beyond my expectations. The staff went beyond and above the cleanliness of the room was top-notch. The food was to die for I am in Boston craving it currently. For anyone traveling to Zanzibar this is the place you have to go to. Beach is walking distance so it’s super convenient. Communication with manager was amazing even before I arrived fast and efficient. I would love to shout out The following employees that made my stay here in Kena Beach all worth it, Sarah, asteria,Elizabeth, Fadhil and Suniluman. Thank you all and look forward to my next visit. Hope everyone books with Kena Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Relaxing stay

We had a lovely stay at Kena beach hotel for 13 nights. Rooms was very spacious. Beds were comfortable and equipped with moskito net. Every evening the rooms are sprayed with bug spray. Little terasse outside with a rack to dry swimwear or other small things. All staff was super friendly and nice. Pool is covered with roof so it was not getting too hot, the sea was always very warm. There is also sun loungers and sofas both in sun and shade. We decided to take all-inclusive, which was fine, but not that many drinks to choose from. But it was enough for us. The location is quiet and peaceful. Be aware that the tide makes it possible to swim in the sea, only at high tide. And if you take a walk at low tide, beware of sea urchins. There is a dive center at the hotel which we used.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful Garden

Absolutely beautiful garden. Very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 4 had a wonderful 3 night stay. The rooms were beautiful, beds comfortable, and the air con worked well. Turn down service to spruce up the rooms and set up the mosquito netting is a nice touch. The pavilion has impressive architectural presence which is brilliant planning for covering the pool (so its always a cool temperature), covering 2 the dining areas and the 2 bars. There were always enough lounge chairs covered in comfortable canvas with pillows and a few different options for shade. The staff was very friendly (although the bar staff seemed unenthusiastic most of the time). Bobo took us on a cool reef walk, but I’d recommend only fit people and children who are >9 participate. There are way too many spikey sea urchins, even with the sturdy fishing boots Kena supplies, if you stumble and fall on an urchin or rough coral, it would be a bad scene. The food was pretty good. Lots of selections for meat eaters. Only 1 or two options for vegetarians in the buffet. With some Indian influence on the menus, I’d recommend putting full Indian dishes into the rotation. Samosas, tiki masala, paneer dishes and even desserts. The flan and passion fruit mousse were the best dishes. My husband liked the Swahili dishes. I’d also recommend that they place some hammocks around the property and add a ping pong table And fussball in the game room. My kids used the pool table and the dart board, more options would be nice. We enjoyed meeting the Maasai and picking out gifts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort on a quiet strip of beach in Matemwe. The staff could not do more to help!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafi

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

Kena Beach Hotel for perfect vacation in Zanzibar

We enjoyed our stay at the Kena Beach Hotel very much, the hotel is excellent, the stuff was lovely and supper kind, the rooms were perfect for our needs, very clean and equipped. Highly recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virroart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel architecture de l’hôtel, chambres très spacieuses, jardin luxuriant. Coins ombragés autour de la piscine. Plage magnifique et très calme. Centre de plongée directement à l’interieur l’hotel ce qui facilite les excursions. Nourriture variée et personnel au petits soins. Top !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Les dîners servis à table étaient excellents mais les buffets très décevants
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

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

Excellent

Kena Beach Hotel est recommandable en couple, seul ou en famille. Nous étions un couple avec 1 enfant de 6 ans. Le personnel est formidable même attachant. La gérance est à l’ecoute quasi 7/24 et volontaire de répondre à nos désirs et caprices (lol). La cuisine est excellente et je ne parle pas de l’environnement avec accès direct sur une plage absolument magique. Les chambres sont très bien entretenues et spacieuses. Franchement rien que du bon, allez y sans hésiter!!!! (parole de français exigeant).
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekt! Sehr schöner Strand, tolles Essen und super Service!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Just right for us!

Could t believe the amazing service we received! Excellent customer care.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rina

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

relaxing stay at Kena Beach

Very nice and relaxing family holiday in a small hotel by the sea. Very nice hotel, kind personnel, good food, nice pool, nice beach. Big room. Could warmly recommend :)
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great location. Wonderful place. They really went out of the way to help and make our stay special!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Imran

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

Amazing Staff

Very Nice Hotel. Amazing Staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

KM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kena Beach Hotel has recently been renovated after coming under new ownership earlier in 2018, and it shows. Upon my arrival I was greeted with a welcome drink and cool towel. My room was spacious and felt brand new. There was a bathtub, plus indoor and outdoor shower. The grounds were beautiful and right there on the beach. For breakfast there's a wide assortment to choose from (pastries, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea) and you can order an omelet, french toast, pancakes, or waffles. A special menu for lunch and dinner is created each day, and the food is delicious. One night I didn't like any of the desserts and I requested fruit instead, which was provided with a smile. As they continue to make improvements I hope they create a printed drinks menu for guests. The hotel has a pool, onsite dive center, spa, and small gift shop. There are a few other resorts along the beach if you want to try a meal elsewhere, though I didn't do this. The staff was very helpful and they even come into your room at night to spray for bugs. There are a few beach boys/vendors in the area, though no where near the amount as other beaches on the island. I thankfully was not bothered much. The hotel has a pretty large lounging area if you want to avoid the water front altogether. This is the perfect place if you want peace and quiet, and to get away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyoungchul

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

편의 쉬실분 추천 합니다

상대적으로 저렴한 가격에 기대 하지는 않았지만 너무 좋았습니다 편안하게 쉬다고 왔으며 능귀에도 머물렀는데 능귀보다 편의 시설이 좀 부족 할뿐 호텔만 따지면 완벽했습니다
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Imran

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

Great Hotel, Super Nice staff

My Wife and kids stayed there for three days. We have changed to here after leaving Paradise beach hotel with total discontent. My Family totally loved Kena Beach Hotel. Thank You, Staff and management of KBH for turning their stay in to a very nice memorable vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great stay

Great place, amazing food. Only downside are 1) no real snorkelling straight from the beach due o sea urchins (the hotel do provide free sea shoes out) and 2) high priced bottles water! View from hotel is great and staff are great too
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Sehr gut

Schönes Zimmer und eine sehr gelungene Anlage
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Concetta

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Posto molto bello scarso servizi genere.

Premesso che Hotels.com lo consiglio a tutti perché hanno la cortesia e la competenza di soddisfare ogni richiesta, Il Resort lasciato molto andare giù operai che lavoravano durante il giorno tipo cantiere mentre riposa partiva la sega circolare etc posizionato molto bene sul Mare ampi spazi però poco curato sia all entretata dove trovavi una reception inesistente no rete Wife solo in alcuni momenti appariva,servizi navetta scesi dall aereo non c’era ci siamo arrangiati con taxi privato la segretaria era incompetente è mai presente no servizio di cambio moneta è molto caro cibo poco pesce è sempre le stesse cose da mangiare esempio una bottiglia d’acqua piccola 2 dollari. Escursioni non proposte dalla reception infatti tutti le Facevano private più economiche ed esaustive.
Verified

8/10 Good

J

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

Spacious rooms.

Nice beach hotel. Covered pool so a bit cold. Was very quiet when we stayed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Finn

Disliked: Cleanliness

7 dage på Azanzi Beach Hotel i juli måned

7 dage på Azanzi Beach Hotel i juli måned, det er ikke muligt at bade på stranden før sidst på eftermiddagen pga. revet og tidevandet.... maden på hotellet er noget kedelig og for dyr.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017