Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Property class: 4

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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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a dining table, a sofa, and a large window.

Family Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, a hammock, and a pool area.

Beachfront Bungalow with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Interconnected Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Matemwe, Zanzibar Queen Hotel is on the beach. 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 hiking/biking trails and skydiving nearby. Visit our Matemwe travel guide
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Matemwe Beach, Matemwe, 3663

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with three wooden boats and lush green vegetation.
    Muyuni Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A boat on a calm sea at sunset with clouds in the sky.
    Kiwengwa Beach
    20 min drive - 13.4 km
  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    42 min drive - 26.3 km
  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    44 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Kigomani Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kasha boutique hotel
    6 min drive
  • The Green & Grill
    14 min drive
  • Andiamo
    14 min drive
  • Jua Grill
    13 min drive
  • Sunshine Marine Lodge
    11 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 a vegetable garden
    • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
    • 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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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 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Queen Hotel on Nov 23, 2026 start from CA $217, 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?

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 is 17.4 mi (27.9 km) away.

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

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. 119 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing honeymoon room with its own private pool and garden including hammock. We got some surprises from the hotel which made our day. SPA was also very relaxing. It was an unforgettable honeymoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The spa massage girls are AMAZING. I have had my share of massages in 60 countries. These women are magical. I wanted to take them back to LA with me. The rest of the staff was wonderful too. Great place- beautiful people. Zanzibar is a jewel. Good food. Great pools. Great bar service. 😊 Just do NOT - from a scuba diver/ environmentalist- go on ANY DOLPHIN TOURS! They are barbaric. Coming from California- these poor animals are hunted by 32-130 boats and many drive OVER THE PODS- then tourists are allowed to JUMP ON THEM in the water. It turned my stomach. I was here for an environmental program to protect the ocean and sea life. Please don’t participate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place! Great to relax and unwind. The staff is super polite and ready to accommodate any request.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Great hotel, right on the beach (once you avoid the sellers), with great customer service especially from some of the bar staff. Also a couple of themed evenings at the hotel but I missed the Swahili night which looked lots of fun. No complaints from our group.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Trevligt, välfungerande ställe, som ett bättre charterhotell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Alt var bare helt perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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4ème séjour dans cet hôtel et toujours aussi ravi de l'expérience. Le cadre est parfait, la nourriture excellente, les chambres très confortables et le personnel toujours au top.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Personal MUY amable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Catarina

Mkt god och varierande mat. Lagom stort hotell med vänliga manager som månade om dig.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Skønt sted. Hyggelig pool og fantastisk mad. Strand dog ikke god pga søgræs/tang
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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