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Zoi Beach House

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Exterior
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Beach House | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Beach House | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Beach House

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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Matemwe, Matemwe, Unguja Kaskazini Region

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 82 min drive

About this property

Zoi Beach House

Hotel near Muyuni Beach
Located close to Mapenzi Beach and Mnemba Island, Zoi Beach House provides a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach towels and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Porches or lanais, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Greek, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2012
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar
Sunshine Zanzibar
Zanzibar Sunshine Hotel
Sunshine Marine Lodge Matemwe, Zanzibar
Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar Matemwe
Sunshine Zanzibar Matemwe
Zoi Beach House Hotel
Zoi Beach House Matemwe
Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar
Zoi Beach House Hotel Matemwe
Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Zoi Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zoi Beach House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zoi Beach House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zoi Beach House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Zoi Beach House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zoi Beach House located?

This Matemwe hotel is on the beach, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Muyuni Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Kiwengwa Beach. Kendwa Beach is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) away.

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Zoi Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quite hotel if you wish to have calm an intimate holidays. Staff is very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selvamuthu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, excellent food, & gorgeous views. Most importantly, the staff went beyond to make our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Amazing location. Excellent food. On the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise on earth 🏝️

We loved our stay. Paradise on earth! Great retreat on the beach full of palm trees with very cosy pool area overlooking the ocean. Food at the restaurant was fantastic and always fresh. The rooms were spacious with living in nature feeling. Guests were all very respectful of each other. Highly recommended for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel, but expensive

One of the best hotels we've seen in Zanzibar. Staff are friendly and helpful. Great breakfast. Lunch and dinner are also great, with fresh food and a welcome mix of local dishes, Italian and fusion. But in terms of food and drinks it's also the most expensive place we've seen, charging almost twice as much compared to smaller or more local places (e.g. over 4 USD for a beer).

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location lovely hotel and people

The zoi is located on a beautiful quiet beach with a lovely pool facing it. The rooms are large and very rustic, but comfortable with a large bed with netting and a balcony to sit out to see the ocean. Rustic also means no air con or tv but we didn’t care about that, this is a place to relax. All the staff were lovely, we have to single out neema for a special thank you. There is an excellent local restaurant for fish opposite the gate - Malin - too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay, it's a beautiful boutique hotel. We loved the pool and the staff were super friendly. The food was excellent but similar to western prices. The taxi service is much more expensive than other hotels so we just ended up booking our taxis through a different hotel. For example I got quoted 80USD for a return trip to Nungwi and we payed 40USD when booking through another hotel on the same beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a shame about the hot water we only got this on the second last night and I would advise having a small fridge in the rooms .. other this we were very happy with the stay Communications need to be better between reveption and reception area as we needed to head out very early a few days so we went over for breakfast but we're never told we need to request early breakfast etc, small teething problems
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a gem. The manager and staff were simply wonderful. Calm, attentive, caring in a very modest and warm way. The resort is relatively small but beautiful and very well kept. Bungalows have no AC and are quite basic, which gives a laid back and relaxed atmosphere. I would perhaps not recommend Zoi for a lively family with energetic kids, but I am sure they would also be very warmely received!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zoi is a very special property that feels like a luxurious home away from home. While the property is gorgeous and wonderful, it is the people that make it exceptional. The genuine kindness and desire to make your stay absolutely wonderful are memories that will stay with me forever. I will truly miss the lovely people I met at Zoi. Nice, the receptionist, goes out of her way constantly to make sure you are totally happy with your stay at Zoi. I assumed she was the manager, that is how good she is! She was handling everything as if she were the manager, from scheduling to problem solving water pressure issues to making change to overseeing staff to well, I can't think of anything she wasn't up for handling! The lovely girls who take care of the rooms make up the bed everyday with the most lovely designs using flowers and towels! It's those little extra special touches! The restaurant has wonderful food and plenty of it! The menu changes daily, although they have some staples as well. Jean, the chef, is amazing. The wait staff are so attentive but not overbearing at all. You can linger as long as you like with that beautiful ocean view. I especially enjoyed talking to Neema, she was just the sweetest! My only issue had nothing to do with the hotel, but the beach out front. It is not a great swimming beach because of the sea urchins (though you can wear shoes) and the tides are tricky. It's certainly beautiful though and makes for the most spectacular sunrises.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at the hotel around 1 pm , there was nobody at the reception. We waited for a long time for checking in . They gave us a second floor room since I paid for the junior suit, so , I believe the standard room is on the ground floor . There is no a/c and there is no fridge in the room . The shower looks like a cave . Lack of a/c didn't bother us though , I think the trees provided shade and kept temps cooler . The gardens around the rooms are nice , full of trees and big leaf tropical plants . When we arrived , we were hungry and ate lunch at the hotel restaurant , it was nothing special . Beach is less crowded , but you get followed by the beach boys. We stayed two nights , We ate other lunches and dinners at retreat hotel next door , their food was tastier and their staff didn't stare like some of the zoi staff . We tried one local restaurant on the beach since they had good reviews , and we were disappointed . My wife had a massage in the spa and she said it was good. First night we were ok with no mosquitos, but second night we had a mosquito problem . Overall , it was ok , but maybe pricy for what they offer , I saw some other beach hotels while doing the beach walk , I would compare other hotels' prices before booking here.

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un superbe hôtel très bien entretenu; très propre. Délicieux petit déjeuné et très bon restaurant. Le cadre est idyllique au calme. Un vrai havre de paix. Les activites sont a proximité..plongée visites..l’hôtel s'occupe de tout si besoin. Tout est fait pour que nous puissions profiter sans stress. Le personnel est au petit soin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mein Freund und ich hatten einen wundervollen Aufenthalt im Zoi Boutique Hotel. Das Personal im ganzen Hotel, insbesondere im Restaurant war so herzlich und zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Jeden Abend kommt eine der netten Frauen vom Housekeeping ins Zimmer, bereitet das Bett zum schlafen vor und imprägniert nochmal alles mit Mückenspray. Die Zimmer waren sauber und sehr süß eingerichtet. Das Frühstück hat uns sehr gut gefallen und das Essen im Restaurant, mit täglich wechselnden Gerichten war immer hervorragend! Generell ist die ganze Hotelanlage schön angelegt, sehr gepflegt und super idyllisch. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und dieses Hotel ist wirklich ein paradiesischer Ort zum Entspannen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour magique et zen à Matemwe!

Séjour fabuleux à Matemwe dans ce cosy boutique hôtel niché au milieu des palmiers, au bord de l’Ocean Indien. Les petites cases typiques de style Zanzibar se fondent à merveille dans le jardin où se trouvent deux piscines et un beau restaurant surplombant la plage. Le personnel est adorable et la cuisine délicieuse. Quel bonheur de passer nos derniers jours en Tanzanie au calme, dans un cadre si typique et relaxant plutot que dans un grand complexe hôtelier (Kendwa ou autre). Le petit village de pêcheurs au nord de la plage ajoute au charme du lieu, tout comme la longue plage de sable blanc qui s’étend vers le Sud. Seul bémol, les détritus sur tout le littoral mais rien à voir avec l’hôtel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Selab

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were a group of 7 adults / 4 rooms. The entire hotel staff was very attentive and friendly. Our rooms were on the ground level. We knew that the rooms do not have air conditioning, but the heat of the rooms surprised us. The sea breeze doesn't get to cool the downstairs rooms, so sweat flowed every night :-). The rooms were clean, but the water and drainage issues were not completely in order. During the week, all rooms needed maintenance. Some things were taken care of quickly, some needed several requests. The restaurant's food was better than our other experiences on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very attentive staff throughout the hotel grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
- Mini Kühlschrank hat gefehlt - am Internet kann man noch verbessern (im Zimmer war kein gutes Internet
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the place so much. It was a 10/10 and if I ever come back to Zanzibar, I am definitely coming back to Zoi boutique hotel again. Lovely place with lovely staff, they were all very nice to me and I highly recommend this hotel. Bahatt made the best cocktails lol and loved all the staff. Loving people Hussein, Izaiah, Prisca and others, I don’t remember the other names. But best experience Loved my room, it was so beautiful and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hôtel les chambres sont spacieuse superbe piscine mais cher nous avons payé 800 euro pour 3 nuits meme si le séjour étaient agréable non justifié Le Restaurant et cocktails du bar sont élevés
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traumhaftes kleines Boutique Hotel direkt am indischen Ozean. Es hat quasi an nichts gefehlt. Jeder Wunsch wurde von Ankunft bis Abholung wurde möglich gemacht. Nette kleine Zimmer (kleiner Abzug für das 3te Bett, welches bei uns so ein bisschen fehlplatziert war und so quasi nicht genutzt werden konnte den Wasserdruck aus der Dusche) aber super Ausblick in den Garten Meer. Top sauber, jeden Tag wurde überall gereinigt. Die Anlage ist generell super in Schuss. Poolarea inklusive, macht Spaß. Personal einsame Spitze, ausnahmslos jede/r der dort angestellt ist. Die Massagen und das kleine SPA nicht zu vergessen. Restaurant alles frisch zubereitet, zu jeder Tageszeit, egal welches Gericht, für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. In Summe… eine unvergessliche Woche.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023