Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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October 2025

24

November 2025

Family Room with Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Body treatments, facials, Ayurvedic treatments, 1 treatment room

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.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Gym
Spa
24/7 front desk
Laundry

￥32,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Rainfall showerhead

Minibar

Electric kettle

22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Ocean View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Rainfall showerhead

Minibar

Electric kettle

22 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Room with Sea View

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Rainfall showerhead

32 sq m
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Beachfront Bungalow with Plunge Pool

Exceptional

Highlights

Porch/lanai

Private pool

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Bidet

1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite Double

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Blackout drapes/curtains

2 bedrooms

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Rainfall showerhead

Minibar

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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. Kendwa Beach and Nungwi 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 skydiving and horse riding nearby.

Visit our Matemwe travel guide

3663, Matemwe, Matemwe Beach

What's nearby

Kigomani Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Muyuni Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Mapenzi Beach - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
Kendwa Beach - 39 min drive - 24.1 km
Nungwi Beach - 39 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪The Green & Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪Andiamo - ‬14 min drive
‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬11 min drive
‪The Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Upscale hotel near Mapenzi Beach

Located close to Mnemba Island, Zanzibar Queen Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to a body treatment, 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 luggage storage
A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and a computer station
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:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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￥30,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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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
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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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.

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

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Queen Hotel on Nov 23, 2025 start from ￥27,344, 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 Zanzibar Queen Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

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, 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Mapenzi Beach, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Beach and Slave Market are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Zanzibar Queen Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jorge

Jun 29, 2025

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

Joergen

Dec 25, 2024

We will come back👌 it was simply perfect 😎

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Jul 8, 2024

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

Aug 15, 2023

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

Dec 31, 2023

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

James

Jul 24, 2024

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

Sep 2, 2024

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

Federico

Sep 2, 2023

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

Kenneth

Nov 22, 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Oct 2, 2023

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

Omar

Aug 4, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

REMI

May 19, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doryne

Feb 19, 2025

Liked: Room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Luc

Oct 26, 2024

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

Jul 13, 2024

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

Catarina

Jul 6, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

May 23, 2024

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

Margit

Apr 1, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Kyong-Ah

Mar 25, 2024

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

BRUNO

Jan 16, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Jan 15, 2024

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

Dec 6, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Patrik

Sep 29, 2023

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

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Aug 21, 2023

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

Jul 18, 2023

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

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10/10 Excellent

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