Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Family Room with Sea View | Beach/ocean view

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
Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 24 - Sept 25

Tomorrow

Sept 25 - Sept 26

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Suite Double

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

2 bedrooms

Ceiling fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Free bottled water

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Beachfront Bungalow with Plunge Pool

Exceptional

Highlights

Porch/lanai

Private pool

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Bidet

1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Double Ocean View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

22 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Room with Sea View

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

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

About the area

Matemwe Beach, Matemwe, 3663

What's nearby

Kigomani Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Muyuni Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Mapenzi Beach - 15 min drive - 10.0 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 - ‬4 min drive
‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬8 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 Ayurvedic treatments, a facial or a massage at the on-site 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a computer station
Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a vegetable garden
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at Zanzibar Queen Hotel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

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

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return 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 lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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 organised 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

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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 4 April and 12 April.

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.

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Queen Hotel Matemwe

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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 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?

Checkout 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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About the area

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About this property

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

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Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

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Important information

Fees

Optional extras

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