Zanzibar House

Bed & breakfast on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Escape to the oceanfront Zanzibar House, where you can unwind with a beach massage or rejuvenate in the sauna. Enjoy snorkeling, fishing, and scuba diving on site, then relax at the poolside bar or coffee shop/cafe. With an outdoor pool and sun loungers nearby, as well as a garden and arcade/game room for some friendly competition.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Hot tub
On private beach
Room service
Spa
Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Tomorrow

Oct 4 - Oct 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

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

Double Room, Ocean View

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

25 sq m
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

16 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

About the area

Matemwe, Matemwe

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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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 by the ocean

You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Zanzibar House. This bed & breakfast is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure or aromatherapy. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
Beach umbrellas, meeting rooms and multilingual staff

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Pool
Spa
Kids pool
Parking included

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

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

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 20 April and 30 June.

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (return)
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Zanzibar House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Zanzibar House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zanzibar House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Muyuni Beach, Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Kigomani Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Spa

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Entertainment

Food and drink

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