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Zoi Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of Matemwe on the north-east coast of Zanzibar. It is a stylish ocean-front boutique hotel with 16 spacious rooms decorated in a chic-Swahili and eco-friendly style. Set right on the unspoiled white sandy beach, lined with palm trees and washed by warm, turquoise waters of Indian Ocean. Zoi Boutique Hotel is a fantastic place for those looking for relaxing holidays on the beach. Zoi Boutique Hotel is set right on the beautiful stretch of beach so you can go for long walks, ride a bike or just sunbathe. The boutique hotel has two swimming pools and many beach beds with umbrellas, offering plenty of space for our guests. You can also relax on the balconies or verandas of the rooms, cool down with a refreshing drink in the swimming pool facing the Ocean or chill out on nicely cold and comfortable traditional benches in the lounge area of our restaurant.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, Russian
Location
Matemwe 4749 Tanzania
Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
585 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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This is a lovely little property in the heart of Matemwe. The beach is beautiful and walkable. The pool, grounds, and gardens are lovely. The service staff by the restaurant and pool was great. The local food was very tasty (the veggie samosas and mango salads were excellent!).
We stayed in room 2. There were some spider webs and dust in the room, but the fresh flower decorations were beautiful. There was a torrential downpour in the middle of the night and water came through the roof in several spots, including directly onto the bed as we were sleeping, and onto our open suitcases which made our clothes and bags wet our day of departure. The management was very apologetic and allowed us to do a late check out so we could let our things dry in the room all morning. They even adjusted our food/drinks bill as an apology. They really made things right.
All in all we were very happy with our short stay and would recommend this place to people traveling to Matemwe. Great and attentive management and staff. Many thanks for a nice stay!
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Responded Feb 2, 2022
Dear valued guest, thank you very much for this wonderful feedback of your stay with us. It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to welcoming you back to our Sunshine soon! Warm wishes, The Sunshine Team
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I was looking for a quiet place with some privacy and I found it at the Zoi Boutique Hotel in Matemwe! The managing director of the hotel was extreemly friendly and he gave us an exceptional rate for the Honeymoon Suite! That Suite was 50% more expensive than the other rooms but it was absolutely worth it! We had a private sandy garden, a private mini pool and a direct access to the beach. It was paradise! The food in the restaurant was very delicous and the atmosphere always relaxed. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Nice, a very nice and loving person! I immediately took her to my heart. If you look for a nice quiet place to relax and enjoy then book the Zoi Boutique Hotel. You won't regret!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Zoi Boutique Hotel, Owner at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
Responded May 26, 2023
Dear Julia, We are thrilled to hear that you found our hotel to be a great boutique destination with friendly staff. Creating a peaceful and private retreat for our guests is one of our top priorities, and we're delighted that you were able to find exactly what you were looking for at our hotel in Matemwe. It brings us joy to know that your suite exceeded your expectations and that you found it worth the additional investment. The private sandy garden, plunge pool, and direct access to the beach truly create a paradise-like experience, and we're thrilled that you thoroughly enjoyed them. We're also glad to hear that the food in our restaurant met your expectations and that you found it delicious. Our team takes pride in preparing flavorful and delightful meals for our guests. We're also pleased that the relaxed atmosphere added to your overall dining experience. Warmly welcoming our guests is a priority for us, and we're delighted to hear that Nice, made a positive impression on you. We will pass along your kind words to her, as they will undoubtedly brighten her day. Thank you for recommending the Zoi Boutique Hotel as a great place to relax and enjoy. Your satisfaction and enjoyment are our ultimate goals, and we're grateful that we were able to provide you with a memorable stay. We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you back to Zoi Boutique Hotel soon! Sunny greetings, The Zoi Boutique Hotel Team
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Our stay was amazing! We received a room with ocean and amazing sunrise views. At first we faced some challenges such as lightbulbs, but after addressing it to reception they took immediate action and replaced them.….. perfectly service oriented In the restaurant we we're served most of the time by Mcha who delivers a perfectly welcoming service and was happy to share information or recipes. But in general everybody ist super ambitious and friendly. Food quality was way above standard and octopus, tuna, seafoodplatter, chicken etc. we're prepared with love, passion and spices. During our stay we had the possibility to enjoy a 30 min massage which was relaxing and the spa attendant made us feel comfortable. all in all come here for a couple of days to treat yourself
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Bring your seashoes and be safe
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Response from Sunshine Boutique Hotel, Other at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
Responded Oct 4, 2022
Dear Christian, we thank you for this wonderful feedback and your kind words! We are delighted to read that we managed to offer you a memorable experience and wish you all the best. Warmest regards, The Zoi Boutique Hotel Team
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It's ok, but the room was falling apart. The service personal was not able to clean the room properly and they almost never gave us fresh towels. The toilet was leaking on the floor (disgusting). You have to wait 10 min to get hot water in the shower.
Be aware that the personal of the reception is selling you "trips" or taxi rides that cost more than double what you would pay by booking it directly with the local agencies.
The pool area is beautiful and the restaurant is pretty good. The staff there is very friendly.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:Use local taxi services. Find them via google. It's much cheaper.
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This very nice resort in the North West of Zanzibar Island is a paradise at a snow white beach with palm trees and everything one can think of on a bounty beach. The rooms are great. Location is top. Actually the only flaw is the buy in. Kitchen menu is limited through a censervative buy in, causing several no's to guest's request to deviate slightly from the menu as well having to say no to menu items as they simply are not able to deliver. Lot of pretention and less performance. After four days.we were glad to move.on despite the paraduse alike surroundings
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Zanzibar Management, Owner at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
Responded Aug 18, 2023
Dear valued guest thank you very much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We wish you all the best!
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Beautiful location right on the beach. Fabulous pools. Beach is uncrowded. Beautifully designed rooms ( but not really thought out). Friendly staff.
Rooms are rustic design. Great views. Unfortunately lots of bugs in room as no netting except around bed. Big gaps in slats on doors, ceiling is kind of lots of interwoven twigs. No air con is possible as rooms not really sealed. Very hot, aircon is needed in Zanzibar! Or at least efficient fans.
Breakfast and lunch are good, lots of choice, tasty, reasonable prices.
Dinner is not good, small choice of not very good food at high prices. We ate next door as much more choice and much better value. Cocktails also small and overpriced.
Eco friendly? Have to run fans all night, bottled water, plastic straws!!!!!
Hope this place ups its game.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded Aug 18, 2023
Dear valued guest thank you very much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We wish you all the best!
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This is the worst hotel I’ve ever been They tried to rob us from the beggining until the check out. Be carreful of Nice, the receptionnist. She’s the worst liar I’ve never seen. We came for our honey moon my husband and I and the 4 nights stay we booked were just horrible. First of all, we booked a transfer with the hotel from the airport to the hotel but we waited at the airport more than 1 hour because they forgot us and of course didn’t inform us. The driver NEVER apologize. They refused to give us back our money and offer to us a complimentary massage. They charged us $20 the way back from the hotel to the nearest ATM at 15mn away and we realised there were an ATM closer at 5mn but the hotel driver just want for us to pay more !! The room is poor and old. Not a 4 stars standing hotel. The room are so close each other that you can ear everything your neighboor did. The wifi didn’t work wherever you stay at the reception or in your room. There were 3 electricity cut in a day. The personnal is a liar, not polite at all, non professional and not helping. Moreover the beach in front of the hotel is dirty with algae so you can’t swim. There is absolutly nothing around even a supermarket. Don’t waste your money on this hotel and go somewhere else it’s an advice Thank you for the worst honey moon ever
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Date of stay: October 2023
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We had the best stay at Zoi Boutique Hotel! Waking up with a view of the ocean, enjoying delicious food prepared by Chefu and being spoiled by the very caring staff. Nais and Mussa were very attentive and even provided us with a room to stay on our last day because our flight wasn’t until the evening. Edward helped my husband remove some sea urchin spikes from his foot. And Mcha, Faleh and Farita took good care of us in the bar/restaurant. We felt very much at home! Thank you for everything!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Zanzibar Management, Owner at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
Responded Jul 7, 2023
Dear Monika, Thank you for taking the time to share your perfect experience at Zoi Boutique Hotel. We're delighted to hear that your stay with us was nothing short of exceptional. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed waking up to a breathtaking view of the ocean. Our team takes pride in providing delicious food, and we're thrilled that our Chef's culinary creations delighted your taste buds. We're glad that our caring staff, made your stay even more memorable. Their attentiveness and willingness to go the extra mile exemplify the level of service we strive to provide. It warms our hearts to hear that you felt at home during your stay. Creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere is a priority for us, and we're glad that we could contribute to making your stay special. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Zoi Boutique Hotel for your stay in paradise. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another exceptional experience. Sunny greetings, The Zoi Boutique Hotel Team
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the hotel is a real success. architecture, location, service, everything is perfect. the receptionnist, manager,waiters, the people of the household, everyone is very caring and very welcoming. the African-style room, very comfortable, and there are many superb details: ecological soaps, beach towels, basket ... an ideal stay on the beach. Thank you ! Laura
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sunshine Boutique Hotel, Other at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
Responded Feb 2, 2022
Dear valued guest, thank you very much for this wonderful feedback of your stay with us. It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to welcoming you back to our Sunshine soon! Warm wishes, The Sunshine Team
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This hotel is very beautiful, nestled at Surrounded by lush vegetation and animated by lovely and very professional people. My chef cooks wonderfully well. Breakfasts are a great time. The decor is very elegant. The beach is right in front , an immensity of white sand. Spécial mention to Eunice, Naima , the chef And the Two girls at welcome desk who have made for us this Stay unforgettable. We felt in a big family.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Zanzibar Management, Owner at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
Responded Aug 17, 2023
Dear Roxane, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful impressions of our hotel. we are thrilled that our breakfasts left a positive mark on your stay. It's heartwarming to read that you found our décor elegant and that the beach, with its vast expanse of white sand, added to the beauty of your experience. Your kind words about our chef's culinary skills are truly appreciated, ana we're especially grateful for your special mentions of our team members. Creating an unforgettable stay and fostering a sense of being part of a big family is always our goal. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back for another exceptional stay. Sunny greetings, The Zoi Boutique Hotel Team
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates68 contributions20 helpful votes
Hello Meganpi,
I have visited this hotel in July this year and if I'm not mistaking a beer will be like 3-5 $ Not sure about the wine maybe 15$ per bottle and up.
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