Hotel Zanzibar Queen Hotel, Matemwe (Zanzibar), Tanzania

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Zanzibar Queen Hotel - Matemwe (Zanzibar)

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Overview

Situated 4.8 km from Spanish Dancer Divers, the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel Matemwe features Wi-Fi throughout the property and a private parking lot on site.

Location

A popular place in Matemwe is the Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive away.

Also, a boat dock is near the hotel.

Rooms

The Zanzibar Queen Matemwe offers 41 rooms with climate control, as well as self-catering options such as a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making facilities. Rooms are also furnished with extra long beds. The bathroom is equipped with a roll-in shower, a lowered sink, and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer and towels. Guests can enjoy views of the garden from this Matemwe hotel.

Eat & Drink

Offering international dishes, the à la carte restaurant features ocean views. There is a lounge bar onsite. Utulivu Beach Local Restaurant offers a selection of dishes in the vicinity of the Zanzibar Queen.

Leisure & Business

Offering a swimming pool the property provides guests with a sundeck, spa therapy, and spa services. The hotel ensures an active stay with a yoga room featuring yoga instruction and bicycles.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

At the hotel Zanzibar Queen guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

Polish, Swahili

Building

Number of rooms:41

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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

room details +

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Diving
Snorkelling
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Badminton
Darts
Table tennis
Yoga class
Aerobics
Fishing

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu
Children's play area
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Zanzibar Queen Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	198 £
📏 Distance to centre	1.9 km
🗺️ Location rating	8.0
✈️ Distance to airport	54.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Address

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P.O. Box 3663, Matemwe (Zanzibar), Tanzania, 1111

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P.O. Box 3663, Matemwe (Zanzibar), Tanzania, 1111

City landmarks
Nearby
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Landmark

Kibwana

600 m

Landmark

One Ocean

1.3 km

Landmark

Furaha Snorkeling and Taxi Trips

2.0 km

Landmark

Scuba Libre Diving Centre

2.0 km

Landmark

Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site

3.0 km

Landmark

Matemwe Beach

2.3 km

Landmark

Bandas Live Music

2.5 km

Landmark

Muyuni Beach

2.7 km

Landmark

Dive Point Zanzibar

4.4 km

Landmark

Spanish Dancer Divers

4.8 km

Scubafish Zanzibar Ltd

450 m

Restaurant

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Reviews of Zanzibar Queen Hotel

9.3 /10

Perfect

234 reviews

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Dave

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 12 Aug

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

10

staff kindness

culinary delight

Curiosity got me

A beautifully maintained paradise awaits! The vibrant decor and immaculate grounds were only surpassed by the extraordinary staff kindness. The meals were a culinary delight, and thematic dinner nights added excitement. The beachfront location offered ever-changing water colors. Truly a hidden gem that was great!

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Date of stay: July 20256 nightsCoupleStandard Double Ocean View
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George

United States

Wrote a review on 11 Aug

Very good

7.0

Quiet place to stay with polite staff from that particular shift.

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Date of stay: May 2023
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Jacob

United States

Wrote a review on 11 Aug

Great

8.6

Varied and delicious breakfast for the Chef, thanks a lot. I have stayed in the a double room with a beautiful view on the tropical garden. It has amazing and beautiful location in Matemwe near to which is the best place in whole Zanzibar for snorkelling as well as close to the beach.

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Date of stay: January 2023
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David

United States

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 28 Jul

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

9.0

pool area

beautiful gardens

sport facilities

shaded seating

beach access

Fantastic pool area and beautiful gardens. Water sports facilities could use more shade on the beach.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: June 20247 nightsFamily with childrenStandard Double Room
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Leonard

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 27 Jul

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

birthday surprise

delicious food

experience a slice of paradise with a birthday surprise cake from the wonderful staff

Really good staff, delicious food, relaxing atmosphere.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20243 nightsCoupleStandard Double Ocean View
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Harold

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 26 Jul

Very good

7.0

Tastefully decorated and brand-new unit with a delightful decor.

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Date of stay: November 2023
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Steve

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 25 Jul

Perfect

9.0

It's very peaceful and beautifully decorated hotel with flexible personnel from that particular shift in general. The location is magnificent and perfect, 3 km from Muyuni Beach: )

For us it was ideal!

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Date of stay: May 2023
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Ellen

United States

left 7 reviews

Wrote a review on 24 Jul

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

9.0

stunning gardens

ocean-view spa

flavorful food

rocky beach

the beach had a few more rocks than expected, but the gardens were stunning! ! the spa overlooking the ocean is a real treat, and the food absolutely blew me away, everything was packed with flavor!

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Date of stay: June 20245 nightsSingleStandard Double Room
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Jon

United States

left 14 reviews

Wrote a review on 20 Jul

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

lovely pool

amazing scuba lessons

early mornings

We absolutely loved lounging by the lovely pool and diving into our amazing scuba lessons! The spa was a great way to unwind after our adventures, and we enjoyed the nighttime entertainment too. Just a heads up, early risers will catch the sunrise at 6:30 am, but don’t worry, there’s plenty to do after dark! 🌅

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Date of stay: June 20244 nightsCoupleStandard Double Ocean View
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Carolyn

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 16 Jul

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

9.0

beautiful gardens

accessible areas

lovely pool

shaded seating

beach access

The Zanzibar Queen Hotel features beautifully maintained gardens and comfortable, accessible areas. The vibrant decorations added charm, and I particularly enjoyed the lovely pool area that felt mad really like a true oasis.

More shaded seating options near the beach.

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Date of stay: June 20247 nightsFamily with childrenStandard Double Room
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Robert

United States

left 11 reviews

Wrote a review on 02 Jul

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

gorgeous beach

attentive service

sea urchins

tidal swimming difficulties

After a rewarding safari, our stay at Zanzibar Queen Hotel was rejuvenating, highlighted by the stunning beach and attentive service. The free daily yoga and well-organized activities added so much joy to our experience.

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Date of stay: June 20246 nightsCoupleStandard Double Ocean View
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Ben

United States

left 15 reviews

Wrote a review on 26 Jun

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms10.0

Service9.0

Dining7.0

9.0

luxurious retreat

inconsistent cocktails

The Beachfront bungalow with plunge pool was a luxurious retreat.

Cocktails varied in quality depending on the bartender's skill.

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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsCoupleBeachfront Bungalow With Plunge Pool
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Jean

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 24 Jun

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

culinary experiences

comfortable bed

shaded seating

beach access

limited activities

Really good culinary experiences and a fine beach with fine sand. The room was impeccably clean, with a comfortable bed and a lovely balcony. Although I wished for more shaded seating options near the beach, the overall ambiance and the attentive staff more than made up for it.

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Date of stay: June 20243 nightsCoupleBeachfront Bungalow With Plunge Pool
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Frederick

United States

left 15 reviews

Wrote a review on 18 Jun

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining9.0

8.0

fine views

delicious seafood

calming experience

Serenity by the Ocean, A Relaxing Getaway

We enjoyed fine ocean views from our room, perfect for morning coffees. The nearby restaurant served delicious fresh seafood, a treat! A ventilation upgrade for the bathroom would enhance comfort. For a calming experience, consider exploring local beaches. A TV in the room could also be a nice touch.

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Date of stay: June 20244 nightsCoupleStandard Double Ocean View
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Arthur

United States

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on 27 May

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location7.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

8.0

welcoming staff

clean rooms

beach conditions

low tide

The hotel's serene environment and welcoming staff, with lovely, clean rooms and enticing food. The beach's swimming conditions at low tide were disappointing. I found it to be a charming location for a relaxing getaway.

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Date of stay: April 20245 nightsCoupleStandard Double Room

FAQ about Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site, placed 3.4 km from the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel, as well as Muyuni Beach (2.7 km away) are worth visiting.

Is airport shuttle provided by the Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

Airport shuttle is one of the services offered by the Zanzibar Queen Hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.

Can we park our car at Zanzibar Queen Hotel hotel?

Yes, Zanzibar Queen Hotel hotel provides parking spaces on site.

Does the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel hotel serve breakfast?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel hotel.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.

What payment methods are accepted in the Zanzibar Queen Hotel hotel?

Payment methods in the Zanzibar Queen Hotel hotel include:

сash
Mastercard
Visa

What room types does Zanzibar Queen Hotel comprise?

Zanzibar Queen Hotel provides such room types as Standard Double Room, King Suite, and Standard King Room.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel?

All rooms of the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel are highly rated for comfort-9.5 according to guests' reviews-which is ensured by climate control.

Does the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?

Yes, at the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel there are wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms available for guests with special needs.

Which facilities does the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel provide?

Top locations of the 4-star Zanzibar Queen Hotel include a convenience store and a storage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.

Is swimming pool available at the Zanzibar Queen Hotel hotel?

Yes, the Zanzibar Queen Hotel hotel features a year-round outdoor swimming pool.