Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa offers a perfect coastal getaway with a sandy beach and clear waters. Guests enjoy spa treatments, ocean views from Restauracja, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a coffee shop, and luggage storage.
Located in Matemwe, Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muyuni Beach and Kiwengwa Beach. Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Kidichi Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Matemwe travel guide
Matemwe, Mnazi Mrefu, Matemwe
What's nearby
Muyuni Beach
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Kiwengwa Beach
16 min drive - 10.1 km
Nungwi Beach
40 min drive - 25.2 km
Kendwa Beach
42 min drive - 24.5 km
Kigomani Beach
6 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
84 min drive
Restaurants
The Green & Grill
11 min drive
Mzee Husa Restaurant
5 min drive
Andiamo
11 min drive
Zanziblue
5 min drive
Sunshine Marine Lodge
14 min drive
About this property
Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa
Upscale hotel near Muyuni Beach
At Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, concerts and live shows, and a coffee shop/cafe. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a body scrub, or a body wrap. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa have perks such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Books
Canoeing
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Free bicycle rentals
Kayaking
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Treatment room
Accessibility
No elevator
Smooth flooring in room
More
Built in 2021
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Meal delivery service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 49 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent
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 and cash
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
Property Registration Number 141-121-715
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Does Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?
As of 2026/6/24, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa on 2026/6/30 start from NT$3,989, excluding 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 Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 49 per vehicle applies.
Where is Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa located?
Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Muyuni Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kigomani Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Adrian
2026/1/30
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We spent quite a lot of time on our balcony with an amazing sea view. The room was great too, and the staff welcoming and friendly.
Lovely quiet & calm hotel that is very modern & welcoming. The staff are really friendly, food is fantastic & the option of a different offering at the pool bar is really good. Would definitely stay here again.
This was a perfect place for me and my husband to relax for our first dives vacation days. Staff is amazing: friendly and always happy. They have some activities everyday, and even organized a cooking class for the day we left once they got to know we would like to go.
Our flight arrived in the middle of the night and we got to check-in 5 am and got breakfast once we woke up. This was not extra charged, which was extremely nice. I believe that as it was low season it affected for that being possible as there were rooms available.
Food in the restaurant and on the other side of the hotel in a beach bar is very good and tasty. It's really great that they have dishes for the day: starter, soup, main course and dessert, these ones you can't find on the menu. That makes it even more variety for the food, and with cocktail of the day it was easy to try something new every day. They organized a swahili dinner in a different Marafiki location one day and that was great also.
Oh and the breakfast...THE BEST. You get to choose your dishes from the list and they make it for you. I'm a real breakfast person so I was SO happy with having a breakfast like this. Even on the days we left diving early, before the breakfast started, they made our breakfast from the list as we wanted.
Going to return to Zanzibar for sure, and we're going to choose you again. We even heard this is a adults only hotel, which is great!
Thanks a lot!
Irene
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martin
2026/2/26
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Meget bra mat, både frokost og middag. Gode råvarer. Et gratis aktivitetstilbud hver dag (yoga, landsbyvandring,korallrev fra stranden osv). Supert opphold!
Alojamiento ideal en primera linea de playa. El bungalow con vistas al mar es increíble, super bien decorado y con una terraza espectacular.
Desayuno muy variado y completísimo. El staff super atento en todo momento. Además, organizan actividades complementarias todos los días.
El único pero es que los precios del restaurante son un poco elevados en comparación con los de alrededor. Igualmente, todo fue genial.
Fantastiskt fint hotellkomplex precis vid den långa vita stranden, två jätte fräscha poolområden och en restaurang som serverade jättegod mat, både till frukost lunch och middag. Frukost menyn var kanon., kan varmt rekommendera avokado toasten. Otroligt gästvänlig personal, kom gärna tillbaka.
Très bel hôtel (décoration de bon gout) donnant sur la plage, piscine agréable, transat confortable, personnel attentionné et très aimable
Il faut aimer le calme : rien à faire à part des balades sur la plage (qui est magnifique)