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Zanzibar Queen Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Deluxe Apartment, Sea Facing | Beach/ocean view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$366
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

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Matemwe Beach, Matemwe, 3663
  • Kigomani Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Muyuni Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Beachfront | View from room

Honeymoon Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Private pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea Facing

Double Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Sea Facing

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Apartment, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

The Zanzibari

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (205)
The price is NZ$409
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
The Zanzibari

About the area

Matemwe

At Zanzibar Queen Hotel, you'll be 8.6 km (5.4 mi) from Mapenzi Beach and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Kiwengwa Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and Ayurvedic treatments. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free use of bicycles. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Matemwe hotel, you'll be 20.2 km (12.6 mi) from Kendwa Beach and 20.4 km (12.7 mi) from Nungwi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 11 min walk
  • Muyuni Beach - 12 min walk
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 12 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 17 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mama Paw Paw’s Pool Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Zanzibar Queen Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 members are 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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Languages

English, Polish, Swahili

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)
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 April and 12 April.

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.

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

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 security system and a first aid kit
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 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Zanzibar Queen Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Queen Hotel on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$348.35, 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.

Is parking available at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Yep, Zanzibar Queen Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Yep, Zanzibar Queen Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Muyuni Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Zanzibar Queen Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

Does Zanzibar Queen Hotel have a pool?

Zanzibar Queen Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Zanzibar Queen Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zanzibar Queen Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Zanzibar Queen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Travelled with family
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!

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Patrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

PANAGIOTA

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Sherista

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

m a

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis Bernardo Santos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I traveled with my wife during Easter holiday, April, and we had a fabulous time at the Queen Zanzibar Hotel. We booked a garden view room, it was spacious and clean. Staff was super friendly and smiley, from reception to restaurant. We had half board with dinner included and we did not regret for a second. HB offered a la carte menu with 3 courses and ir was delicious. The beach in from of the hotel was also good. We definitely recommend Queen Zanzibar!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

umer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel.
Fantastic place. I was on a solo trip and the staff made me feel really welcome and even helped me arrange a scooter for the day. The beach is quiet and beautiful. I managed to run in the mornings along the beach which was perfect. I went the the other more popular side and must say that I preferred the more quiet side. The food was fantastic. If you’re anything other than white prepare for the other guests to stare at you like an alien which was annoying but other than that the stay was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly amazing!
Amazing place, surroundings, staff, breakfast and rooms!! Would highly recommend. The staff deserves an extra applause, they were so friendly, helpful, and made our stay perfect. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront property, rooms are removed from beaches but top floor has beach view. Beach is long and beautiful but many sea urchins and low tides makes it not swimmable at all times. Proximity to Mnembe island however means you can go there snorkeling every day. Restaurant is very good. Breakfast buffet is plentiful. Staff meets every need and is very friendly. I was there during low season and it was calm and restful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
JUST BOOK ! It’s worth it !!
This was a Solo trip for me and This hotel was by far the best resort I’ve stayed at! Everything was 10s across the board ! The staff are superb and the most respectful group of people. The hotel is designed beautifully , the views are sensational and the comfy vibes naturally balanced throughout the garden and hotel yard is beyond well kept ! The food is also to die for , I enjoyed every meal I had during my entire Holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
L'endroit est sympa pour un séjours de tranquillité, mais pas beaucoup d'options et grands choses à faire. Le personnel peut chaleureux et ne portez pas de masques pour le service (cela était très frustrant) surtout qu'il parle à proximité. Le service aussi un peu deplorable: au déjeuner, il y avait des mouches qui s'invitent au buffet et si vous avez besoin d'un thé où vous l'apporte déjà dans une tasse. (Pas trop fan moi). Sinon, c'est un endroit tranquille moins bouillant et agréable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I worked remotely from the Zanzibar Queen for three weeks, and it was wonderful. The staff is top notch, managament/front desk/housekeeping/restaurant staff/kitchen staff/security/spa staff were all friendly and helpful!!! The entertainment and yoga on site were nice additions, and really made my stay enjoyable. The room was quiet and well appointed. Seems like it was recently refreshed. The food at the restaurant was really good, and the options at the included breakfast were tasty and diverse, and allowed a really nice way to start the day.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cast away experience
This hotel is amazing, the service is really good, the view from the rooms is awesome. We liked everything about it, location, service, food, friendly staff, the only small thing that is probably missing is that there aren't a lot of dining options around it, but it is definitely a perfect place for people who are seeking for a stay with a peace of mind, it is really a quiet place to stay in far from the noisy touristic areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free bikes to use was a nice bonus. Staff was friendly. Place attracts older generation of guests so if you want to be with younger crowd this hotel was full of geriatrics.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020