Zoi Beach House, Matemwe (Zanzibar)

Zoi Beach House - A 4-star boutique hotel with oceanfront suites, Swahili-inspired design, and an à la carte restaurant

Zoi Beach House offers 16 spacious rooms and suites featuring Swahili-inspired design, handmade wooden furniture, and views of the Indian Ocean or lush gardens. The property includes two swimming pools overlooking Matemwe’s white-sand beach, where guests can relax under umbrellas or enjoy water activities like scuba diving and snorkeling. Theros Restaurant serves fresh seafood, including daily lobster and traditional Swahili dishes, with oceanfront dining. Local fishermen supply ingredients, ensuring a menu of organic, locally sourced flavors. The hotel provides guided tours to nearby attractions such as Mnemba Atoll, Prison Island’s giant tortoises, and spice farms. Zoi Beach House is 34 miles from Kisauni, with airport transfers available.

Pros

The oceanfront suites feature 300-year-old refurbished wooden furniture and direct beach access.

Fresh seafood and Swahili dishes are prepared daily with locally sourced ingredients at Theros Restaurant.

Guided tours to Mnemba Atoll and Prison Island offer unique wildlife encounters.

Two swimming pools overlook Matemwe’s pristine coastline.

Cons

The hotel’s remote beachfront location requires transportation for off-site excursions.

Some rooms lack air conditioning, relying on natural ventilation.