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Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with spa services

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Boating
Double Ocean View | View from room
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront | Extra beds

House, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 119 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Superior Family Garden View Room | Terrace/patio

Superior Family Garden View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden View Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Located on the ground floor
Children's books
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool Front Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pool Front Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Located on the ground floor
Children's books
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Located on the top floor
Children's books
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Tanzania, TZ Zanzibar, Matemwe

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kigomani Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 16 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andiamo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Marlin Local Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬14 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 sun loungers. Treat yourself to a 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 like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Beach towels, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Children's books, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Retreat Bar
  • Retreat Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • 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 elevator

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 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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 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 percent

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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Muyuni Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Kigomani Beach. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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