Title: Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=22812741&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Oceanfront paradise offers travelers their own beach bar and outdoor pool, plus spa services that melt away travel tension after a day of exploring ## Photo gallery for Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar ![Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels - Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar (Matemwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/f0282a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Ocean View | View from room - Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar (Matemwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/037df269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar (Matemwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/f6f1867f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar (Matemwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/01197b2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner - Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar (Matemwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/b793a8fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Zanzibar Retreat Hotel offers tropical relaxation with a private beach and comfy sun loungers. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, unwind with a deep-tissue massage, or browse the library. Past guests praise the attentive staff and the perfect balance of rest and activity options. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=22812741&PinnedHotelID=22812741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=22812741&PinnedHotelID=22812741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=22812741&PinnedHotelID=22812741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=22812741&PinnedHotelID=22812741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=22812741&PinnedHotelID=22812741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=22812741&PinnedHotelID=22812741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=22812741&PinnedHotelID=22812741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=22812741&PinnedHotelID=22812741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Garden View Room ![Garden View Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/e0e07f6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden View Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping Located on the ground floor Children's books - Garden view - 226 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Double Ocean View ![Double Ocean View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/586c297a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Ocean View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping Children's books - Ocean view - 280 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/af46cb2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping Located on the top floor Children's books - 237 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Two Bedroom Family Room ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/d4d93623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Two Bedroom Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping Children's books - 431 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Family Garden View Room ![Superior Family Garden View Room | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/d7f27eee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Family Garden View Room ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping Children's books - Garden view - 388 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Pool Front Room ![Pool Front Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/6aedb42f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Pool Front Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping Located on the ground floor Children's books - 237 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront ![House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront | Extra beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/e21ba23b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available 2 bedrooms Private bathroom - Ocean view - 1281 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMatemwe-Hotels-Zanzibar-Retreat-Hotel.h22812741.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMatemwe-Hotels-Zanzibar-Retreat-Hotel.h22812741.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Matemwe, Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cave exploring nearby. [Visit our Matemwe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matemwe.dx6143847) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-5.87783%2C39.35312&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aBoXT-DymU4hjfP8bkwMJW3mQUU=) Tanzania, TZ Zanzibar, Matemwe ### What's nearby - ![Muyuni Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327727/6bc6862f-be6a-4a4a-9bcc-6e2ae9d43ef0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Muyuni Beach 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![👍🏻👌🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143848/f509222e-6b09-4374-8105-d77b95ae4e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kiwengwa Beach 16 min drive \- 6.5 miles - ![Panorama of Zanzibar shore with sandy beach,luxury resort and thatch stilt house restaurant at sunset. Summer travel in Zanzibar, Africa,Tanzania.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120016/d4ef19c6-4074-4850-8bb4-8d43e74dcb11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kendwa Beach 37 min drive \- 14.1 miles - ![Nungwi Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120034/984ed929-ca01-4982-8ccc-67c81508a4e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nungwi Beach 37 min drive \- 15.0 miles - Kigomani Beach 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) 85 min drive ### Restaurants - Spice Restaurant 15 min drive - Namaste Indian restaurant 11 min drive - Pool Bar @ Melia 14 min drive - Mzee Husa Restaurant 6 min drive - Breakfast @ Ocean Paradise 11 min drive ## About this property ### Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Property highlights At Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a beach bar and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Retreat Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and luggage storage - Beach towels, a front desk safe and outdoor furniture Room features All guest rooms at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Garden - On a private beach - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture ### Spa - Deep-tissue massages - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning - Connecting rooms available - Electrical adapters - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## 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 4.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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, mobile payments and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM 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 ### Property is also known as Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Matemwe Zanzibar Retreat Matemwe Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Matemwe Matemwe Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Matemwe Zanzibar Retreat Hotel Hotel Matemwe ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar have a pool? ### Is Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar? ### What time is check-in at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar? ### What time is check-out at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar? ### Where is Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonja 14 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was wonderful! Heads up: the beach had a lot of sea urchins in January. There were some local youths that showed us safe passage and starfish, sea spiders, lionfish, etc. right there on our beach for a small fee. For swimming the hotel pool was beautiful. The food in the hotel restaurant was reasonably priced and good. ##### Sonja Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim 7 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Totally relaxing retreat! ##### Kim Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janis 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful swimming pool, got to know staff. Very accommodating. ##### Janis Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nicholas 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful retreat. Beautifully presented, right on the beach. Calm environment, very friendly staff and owners, great food. All round excellent value and a very relaxing stay ##### nicholas Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quite far to get to from Stonetown but a stunning location. It’s boutique hotel so not the facilities of a mega resort but the local friendly staff arranged a couple of excellent things for me and I really enjoyed the intimate atmosphere. Great food too with sea views. I also enjoyed a massaged in a small hut by the sea so could hear the surf. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/638ae6d6-fc47-4b20-bef9-ec7018c61308-1753787458873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9a276ea7-1413-4348-9263-019741fc7fb7-1753787459525.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/212c9129-0c8e-4141-a46f-b1ace2e17a1d-1753787457965.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/82726195-ac23-4bcd-93bd-a56028db68cc-1753787456745.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea 1 Feb 2024 Liked: Amenities Very attentive staff and owners . Everyone was friendly and helpful . The setting is truly a peaceful retreat and the food is delicious . ##### Andrea Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities At the tail end of a long trip to East Africa, the Zanzabar Retreat hotel was a GIFT: exceptional hospitality from the owners, Jan and Salome, and from the excellent and thoughtful team… Naima, Lusekelo, Newton, Aisha and Bwite. Great food and many thoughtful touches. Very charming setting and convenient to diving snorkeling and dining options along a magnificent beach. ##### Thomas Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### catherine 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Zanzibar Retreat is a lovely beach front oasis, with beautiful gardens, swimming pool, and miles of gorgeous white sand beach to walk. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and quiet. There are plenty of chairs, either on the beach or by the pool, and little nooks to sit with a drink or read a book. It was the perfect place to relax after 14 days on safari. The owners are always on site interacting with guests and the food was delicious. The shrimp mango salad was a favourite. ##### catherine Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberley 11 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is paradise. The staff are sweet and attentive. The rooms are clean and well equipped. The restaurant serves delicious food and has a great bar and wine selection. The beach is pure joy. I will return! ##### Kimberley Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monika 7 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A fantastic little gem! We had booked this little hotel for six nights, but as soon as we stepped into the veranda/bar/restaurant we felt that we could stay forever...so booked another six nights directly, without even seeing our room. But we did not regret it!. This is a a hotel with all small details that makes you feel at home; for example a beach basket with towels and sun hats in every room. And as a Swedish person I loved the 'fika' every afternoon at 4 o'clock :-) Finally - the food...was delicious! I don't remember how many times I had the mango/avocado/shrimp salad or the tuna steak. If you are out for a cosy small hotel (only 14 rooms I think), on a fantastic beach, just book! ##### Monika Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was the best little hotel I’ve stayed at in a long time. The food was amazing. Rooms were clean and the staff went above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. They also arranged excursions and taxis me. I’ll be back :) ##### Sandra Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ausra 30 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The location of Zoi Retreat Hotel is great, and the manager truly made a difference during my stay — he is incredibly kind, polite, and goes above and beyond to make guests feel at home. He really does everything he can for the customers. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience fdidn’t match his effort. The hotel is not well-maintained, cleanliness was poor (even after a deep clean, there were spider webs), and the food and drinks are overpriced for what you get.If the hotel matched the manager’s level of care, it would be amazing — but for now, I can only give it 2 stars. ##### Ausra Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was my first hotel in Zanzibar and I would return in heartbeat to stay longer. The aesthetic was relaxing, the owners were present and enjoyable to visit with. The food was DELICIOUS!! It was quiet, peaceful, and comfortable. The waters are somewhat shallow on the beach in the morning and then rise as the day continues. Be sure and wear water sandals or footwear with a hard sole. There are many prickly urchins around. There are also spots where there are not and it makes for a great area to swim and cool off. The sands are clean and WHITE! I loved it here and I know you will, too! ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Georgia 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Ein toller Strand, sehr gutes Personal, es war uns eine Freude da zu sein ##### Georgia Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CĂ©cile Elisabeth 21 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities hotel très bien situĂ© ; personnel agrĂ©able et prĂ©venant ##### CĂ©cile Elisabeth Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anna 27 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Mysigt litet hotell direkt pĂĄ stranden Fantastiskt mysigt litet hotell mitt pĂĄ den vackra lĂĄnga vita stranden i Matemwe. Smakfullt inredda rum, mysigt i restaurang och lounge, lugn och skön miljö. Jättetrevlig personal och ägare gör stämningen inbjudande och familjär. Supergod mat och frukost. God fika Kl 16 varje dag är en sĂĄ trevlig sak som gästerna bjuds pĂĄ varje dag. PĂĄ rummen finns även en fin sarong, strandhandduk, solhatt och strandväska att lĂĄna medan man är där. 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