Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel - Matemwe (Zanzibar)

Boutique hotel on a private sand beach in Matemwe

Private Beach & Pool

Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel sits directly on a private sand beach with exclusive access for guests only. The property includes a year-round outdoor salt-water pool with a view and sun loungers and umbrellas. Kayaks, bodyboards, and stand-up paddleboards are available for guest use on the beach.

Rooms & Amenities

The seven spacious rooms at Zanzibar House offer views of either the palm grove garden or the Indian Ocean, each with a private terrace and seating area. Housekeeping visits twice daily, once in the morning and again during dinner time. In-room amenities include a minibar and coffee station, plus a pre-prepared beach bag for guests.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant serves both international and traditional Zanzibari dishes, with alfresco dining available on a private terrace. The bar stocks over 20 varieties of whiskey, and happy hour offers two-for-one cocktails. Breakfast is a buffet with made-to-order eggs, and dinner is a four-course meal with options like octopus carpaccio and fish ravioli.

Spa & Wellness

Zanzibar House Hotel features a full-service spa with a foot bath, hammam, sauna, and steam room. Massage treatments are available, and the spa lounge offers relaxation packages. A personal trainer can be booked, and yoga sessions are held on the property.

Activities & Family

Guests at Zanzibar House Matemwe can go scuba diving, snorkeling, canoeing, or fishing directly from the beach. The hotel has a kids' play area, indoor play equipment, and babysitting services for families. A free roundtrip airport shuttle is provided, and the staff can arrange day trips to Mnemba Island, Nungwi Natural Aquarium, or Jozani Forest.

• Private Beach: Exclusive sand beach with kayaks and paddleboards
• Rooms: 7 rooms with ocean or garden views and private terraces
• Dining: International and Zanzibari cuisine, over 20 whiskeys
• Wellness: Spa with hammam, sauna, massage, and personal trainer
• Activities: Scuba diving, snorkeling, canoeing, and fishing
• Family: Kids' play area, babysitting, and family-friendly meals
• Transport: Free roundtrip airport shuttle