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Zanzibar Queen Hotel

4.0 star property
Unwind by the pool or explore nearby beaches on your free bicycle rental. Enjoy relaxing spa treatments and rejuvenating yoga classes.

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Near the tranquil Mapenzi Beach, Zanzibar Queen Hotel offers a serene retreat with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Indulge in yoga classes at the gym or treat yourself to spa treatments, then unwind with a good book from the library. The on-site restaurant serves up delicious meals and guests can connect to WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

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

Suite Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Interconnected Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Matemwe, Zanzibar Queen Hotel is on the beach. Slave Market is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mapenzi Beach and Kiwengwa Beach. Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and skydiving nearby. Visit our Matemwe travel guide
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Matemwe Beach, Matemwe, 3663

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach
    Muyuni Beach
    15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 👍🏻👌🏻
    Kiwengwa Beach
    19 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Panorama of Zanzibar shore with sandy beach,luxury resort and thatch stilt house restaurant at sunset. Summer travel in Zanzibar, Africa,Tanzania.
    Kendwa Beach
    39 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Nungwi Beach
    Nungwi Beach
    39 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Kigomani Beach
    10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Namaste Indian restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Mzee Husa Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Breakfast @ Ocean Paradise
    14 min drive
  • Zanziblue
    8 min drive
  • Snack Restaurant Ngalawa
    13 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Upscale hotel by the sea
Located close to Mnemba Island and Mapenzi Beach, Zanzibar Queen Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, a massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Zanzibar Queen Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

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

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

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 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

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Zanzibar Queen Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Zanzibar Queen Hotel 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 Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Zanzibar Queen Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zanzibar Queen Hotel located?

This Matemwe hotel is on the beach, 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Mapenzi Beach, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach and Slave Market are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Zanzibar Queen Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joergen

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Berend

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

Great relaxing place

The best thing about this property is the friendly staff. Probably the result of decent working conditions. Food is more then excellent and healthy!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis Bernardo Santos

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