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Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Exclusive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kaskazini - Unguja North "A", near Matemwe School, Matemwe Beach, Zanzibar, Matemwe, Unguja North Region

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 24 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Pingwe Beach - 42 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 46 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

Luxury hotel
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
Room features
All guestrooms at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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.

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 elevators

Property is also known as

Clove Island Resort
Clove Island Essence SPA
Clove Essence & Spa Makunduchi
Clove Island Essence & SPA Hotel
Clove Island Essence & SPA Makunduchi
Clove Island Essence & SPA Hotel Makunduchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

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 Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Muyuni Beach and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Kigomani Beach. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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