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Zanzibar Queen Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with spa

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Gazebo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Matemwe Beach, Matemwe, 3663
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪15 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 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room with Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Bungalow with Plunge Pool | View from room

Beachfront Bungalow with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Interconnected Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Interconnected Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Matemwe

Beachfront retreat .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Kiwengwa Beach. Nungwi Beach is within 16 miles (25 km) and Kendwa Beach is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 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) - 86 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

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel with spa
Zanzibar Queen Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Zanzibar Queen Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • 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
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Zanzibar Queen Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 4 and April 12.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.

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 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 45 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Queen Hotel Matemwe
Zanzibar Queen Matemwe
Zanzibar Queen
Zanzibar Queen Hotel Hotel
Zanzibar Queen Hotel Matemwe
Zanzibar Queen Hotel Hotel Matemwe

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zanzibar Queen Hotel to the airport?

Zanzibar Queen Hotel is 35.1 mi (86-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 Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Queen Hotel on Jun 6, 2026 start from $177, 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 Zanzibar Queen Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Zanzibar Queen Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 45 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Zanzibar Queen Hotel to the beach?

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

Does Zanzibar Queen Hotel offer free breakfast?

Zanzibar Queen Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Zanzibar Queen Hotel have a pool?

Zanzibar Queen Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Zanzibar Queen Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zanzibar Queen Hotel have a spa?

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

How close is Zanzibar Queen Hotel to downtown Matemwe?

Zanzibar Queen Hotel is 1 mi away from Matemwe.

Zanzibar Queen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, the staff always help you with everything. The food is not amazing but is not bad. The only proble is the access to the property, there is no signs and it was really difficult to find the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely beautiful hotel in the middle of paradise. The grounds were impeccable, the beach was idyllic, the staff were so accommodating and helpful, and the food & drinks were 5-star restaurant-quality. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PANAGIOTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Great to relax and unwind. The staff is super polite and ready to accommodate any request.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joergen

We will come back👌 it was simply perfect 😎
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafah

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

Amazing

We had the villa- it was amazing, thank you for everything. If you have any complaints they do everything to make it up again. Very good service. Clean stay and relaxing environment
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

Above all expectations!

Everything with this stay was simply fantastic from we arrived to the end. They have arranged food even we arrived very late and kept the bar open as well, just for us. As a guest you felt that everybody did the best to make you happy🙏 We will be back 🦁☀️🦓🇹🇿
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with a lot of attention to sustainability, you find water everywhere as there are safe water dispenser. Breakfast is very good and you do not need lunch. Dinner is a la carte and with classy style. Size of the hotel is not too big as like a village and you really feel that you are in Zanzibar just by walking on the beach. Everyday a new activity for recreation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We added a quick stay here before our safari and we wished we had stayed longer at Zanzibar Queen. The pool and grounds were very nice. For the beach they provided water shoes (which are needed) but best to bring your own. The manager was exceptionally nice. We were initially concerned having just one restaurant but the menu was good and we were totally happy. Some meals were not part of our package but additional meals and drinks were reasonably priced so we never felt taken advantage of. We will certainly come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Family holiday

We really looked forward to staying at the Zanzibar Queen given other reviews. It didnt disappoint. Fantastic location in beautifully kept grounds. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. The pool area was clean and enticing. There was also boules, volleyball and badminton available to keep the body exercised. As well as table tennis and darts. The restaurant was superb. Ingredients and dishes were varied and akin to fine dining. Resort felt very private although effectively right on the beach. Rooms well decorated, hot showers and balconies facing the stunning indian ocean. A top recommendation and thanks to all the staff for looking after us so well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Relax and Enjoy

The hotel is new so everything is in great shape. The staff are marvelous - welcoming, accommodating, friendly. The pool is super warm and clean. There are wonderful places to spend the day lounging and relaxing. The food and entertainment were outstanding. As is true of all the hotels on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, the tides are dramatic and held back by the reef, meaning that at low tide there is no ocean in front of the hotel, For people who like to dive or snorkel, the hotel is close to Mnemba Island where there are great reefs and a very diverse fish population. You need to take a boat out but it is worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyong-Ah

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

If not for clean white sandy beach

Friendly staff at front desk, but could use more smile and friendly manner at restaurant as well ^&^ When I asked for water, the server told me to get it myself without a smile. A friendly lady manager heard it and brought it for me..^&^ And, clean white beach photos fooled me thinking good to jump.. it wasn't at all cleaned up mixed seaweeds with trash, had to boat out away from beach to snorkel or swim, away from sea urchins and seaweeds..^&^
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Perfect Getaway

Deluxe Apartment Sea Facing- 10/10. Clean. Great size. Quiet. Excellent view. First floor, so avoided noisy neighbours above us. Decent, but small safe. A/C worked well. Bathroom - 10/10. Clean. Lovely shower. Bed - 10/10. Very large. Very comfy. Mozzy nets and turn down service at night. WiFi - 10/10. Very good, considering where we were. Worked fine down by the pool and even worked by the beach! Pool - 10/10. Good size. Nice and clean laid out pool area, with plenty of loungers and shade. Beach/pool towels provided. Gym - 8/10. Small, with a ‘multi-gym’ and dumbbells. No CV equipment, but room for a workout and some aerobic exercises. Did its job. Spa - N/a. Didn’t use. Staff - 10/10. From check-in to check-out, all the staff were friendly, attentive and most helpful. Special thanks to Abdul and Fatima in the restaurant. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast/Dinner - 9/10. Stayed half-board and enjoyed it all. Breakfast was standard buffet, with an ok choice, that changed daily. Dinner was a set 3 course meal and on one occasion for Swahili Night, it was a buffet. All of these we felt were very good. Never went hungry! Hotel - 10/10. Could not fault anything with this hotel. The hotel grounds are magnificent and very well maintained. The peace and tranquility was a complete joy. It is right on a beautiful beach and the sea is lovely. The appearance/decor/furniture is everything you’d want. We’d definitely recommend this tropical paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Alt var bare helt perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
4ème séjour dans cet hôtel et toujours aussi ravi de l'expérience. Le cadre est parfait, la nourriture excellente, les chambres très confortables et le personnel toujours au top.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto splendido! Ottimo servizio! Staff eccellente, in particolare Derek! Buonissima cucina e i giardini sono eccezionali! Se si sta a Zanzibar, quello è il posto giusto ❣️
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personal MUY amable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Luc

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

Nice place

Etablissement a taille humaine, en bordure se plage, pas très loin de villages de pêcheurs. Personnel hyper gentil et serviable. Le restaurant est un peu trop "International" mais on peut manger un excellent poisson dans les restos de bord de plage. Un petit coin de paradis.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

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

Catarina

Mkt god och varierande mat. Lagom stort hotell med vänliga manager som månade om dig.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Skønt sted. Hyggelig pool og fantastisk mad. Strand dog ikke god pga søgræs/tang
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Fijn verblijf met heerlijk eten

Mooi, kleinschalig resort met heerlijk eten en genoeg entertainment. Enige nadeel is het openbare strand waar je snel lastig gevallen wordt door verkopers. Maar zolang je op het terrein van het hotel bent, is dit niet aan de orde. Heerlijk verblijf gehad!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Etablissement magnifique dans une superbe végétation ; séjour top dans une des trois villas sur la plage avec piscine privée
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J’ai beaucoup aimé cet hôtel. Le service et le personnel est impeccable. La nourriture est également excellente, voire gastronomique. La plage est très belle. Seul point négatif, la baignade dans la mer était plutôt limitée en raison de la présence de nombreux oursins et algues. Mais sinon, je recommande fortement cet hôtel pour ceux qui recherchent la tranquillité.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eine hervorragende Unterkunft. Anlage und Umgebung sind wunderschön; die Mitarbeiter sehr herzlich. Der Manager / Eigentümer war jederzeit vor Ort und hat sich regelmäßig nach dem Wohlbefinden seiner Gäste erkundigt - Wünsche und Feedback konnten jederzeit geäußert werden. Wir hatten mit Halbpension gebucht. So gab es jeden Abend ein abwechslungsreiches 3-Gänge Menu. Auch hier war die Qualität top!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bettina

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

Fint ophold med plads til forbedring

Hotellet er placeret ved en dejlig strand. Bungalow er lækker og meget rummelige. Rengøring var meget sent, det var lidt utilfredsstillende. Service for det meste fin og venlig. Men en utrolig sløv bartender. Bestilte drinks før maden, men de kom først, da vi var færdig med forretten. Hygiejnen kunne også godt være bedre, fx er håndskrift et must ved en buffet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben einen sehr entspannten Aufenthalt geniessen dürfe. Das Service Personal war sehr freundlich, das Essen war hervorragend und generell das Personal ist sehr engagiert.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022