Zanzibar Queen Hotel, Matemwe (Zanzibar)

Zanzibar Queen Hotel - A beachfront resort with ocean-view rooms, spa services, and proximity to Mnemba Atoll

Located on Matemwe Beach, Zanzibar Queen Hotel offers ocean-view rooms with private balconies, including Standard Double Ocean View rooms and Beach Front Bungalows with plunge pools. The on-site restaurant serves Swahili cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, with options for à la carte dining, barbecues, and fresh fruit juices. Guests can explore Mnemba Atoll’s coral reefs, book diving excursions, or visit Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys. A 60-minute transfer from Zanzibar Airport/Ferry Port is available for $50. The hotel provides yoga classes, spa treatments, and guided tours to Stone Town and spice plantations. Zanzibar Queen Hotel also offers family-friendly accommodations with interconnected rooms and a gym.

Pros

Ocean-view rooms with private balconies provide direct access to Matemwe Beach.

Proximity to Mnemba Atoll, a top diving and snorkeling destination.

On-site restaurant features locally sourced ingredients and Swahili cuisine.

Activities include guided spice tours, yoga classes, and spa treatments.

Family-friendly options with interconnected rooms available.

Cons

The nearest major landmark, Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site, is 2 miles away.

Airport/ferry transfers take approximately 60 minutes.