Kena Beach Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Exterior
Lobby
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior detail
Kena Beach Hotel offers a prime beachfront setting with an inviting outdoor pool and The Bridge Restaurant serving creative fusion cuisine. Guests can book spa treatments or excursions to nearby Mnemba Island. The attentive staff consistently earns high marks from previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

On the beach

This traditional-style hotel is located on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels. An on-site activity you may enjoy during your trip is snorkelling. Popular nearby activities to consider include fishing and boat tours.

Bicycling
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Matemwe, Matemwe, 73108

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 19 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 39 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 39 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andiamo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marlin Local Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kena Beach Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the ocean
Located close to Mnemba Island, Kena Beach Hotel provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sunloungers and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, The Bridge Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Barbecues, wedding services and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Kena Beach Hotel offer perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as safes and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and electric kettles

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kena Beach Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals and snacks included

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 85 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mnemba View Lounge
  • The Bridge Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • 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 120000 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kena Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kena Beach Hotel?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kena Beach Hotel on 26 Sept 2025 start from NZ$269.46, including 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 Kena Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kena Beach Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Kena Beach Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Kena Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Kena Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 120000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kena Beach Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Kena Beach Hotel located?

This Matemwe hotel is on the beach, 7 mi (11.2 km) from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nakupenda Beach is 28.8 mi (46.4 km) away.

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