Kena Beach Hotel

3.5 star property
Escape to an oceanfront retreat with endless sunshine, scuba diving adventures, and rejuvenating spa treatments.

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Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Lobby
Bask in the tropical paradise of Kena Beach Hotel, where a beachfront location and outdoor pool meet with Fusion cuisine at The Bridge Restaurant. Treat yourself to a spa day or explore nearby Mnemba Island; previous guests have loved the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Babysitting

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $176
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Matemwe, Matemwe, 73108

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 11 min walk
  • Kigomani Beach - 12 min walk
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 12 min drive
  • Nungwi Beach - 40 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 83 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mama Paw Paw’s Pool Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Kena Beach Hotel

At Kena Beach Hotel, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving and snorkeling. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages and mani/pedis. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and The Bridge Restaurant serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and free bike rentals.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Kena Beach Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals and snacks included

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 85 km*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

The Bridge Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Mnemba View Lounge - Onsite bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120000 per vehicle
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 75.0 per day

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Azanzi
Azanzi Beach
Kena Beach Hotel Zanzibar North
Azanzi Beach Hotel Matemwe
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Azanzi Beach Hotel Matemwe, Zanzibar Island
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Frequently asked questions

Does Kena Beach Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kena Beach Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Kena Beach Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Kena Beach Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kena Beach Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Kena Beach Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 120000 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kena Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Kena Beach Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like snorkeling, cycling, and scuba diving. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Kena Beach Hotel also has spa services and an arcade, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kena Beach Hotel?

Yes, The Bridge Restaurant offers alfresco dining and Fusion cuisine.

Does Kena Beach Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Kena Beach Hotel like?

Kena Beach Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Muyuni Beach and 12 minutes' walk from Kigomani Beach.

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Kena Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with gorgeous rooms, great food, and attentive staff.
Katherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wow, wow wow!!!!!! Honestly, if I can give this place 10 out of 10 I would .This hotel was beyond my expectations. The staff went beyond and above the cleanliness of the room was top-notch. The food was to die for I am in Boston craving it currently. For anyone traveling to Zanzibar this is the place you have to go to. Beach is walking distance so it’s super convenient. Communication with manager was amazing even before I arrived fast and efficient. I would love to shout out The following employees that made my stay here in Kena Beach all worth it, Sarah, asteria,Elizabeth, Fadhil and Suniluman. Thank you all and look forward to my next visit. Hope everyone books with Kena Beach.
ISABEL, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Brigitte, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lise Gårdsvold, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Håkon, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful Garden
Absolutely beautiful garden. Very helpful staff
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tanesha, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our family of 4 had a wonderful 3 night stay. The rooms were beautiful, beds comfortable, and the air con worked well. Turn down service to spruce up the rooms and set up the mosquito netting is a nice touch. The pavilion has impressive architectural presence which is brilliant planning for covering the pool (so its always a cool temperature), covering 2 the dining areas and the 2 bars. There were always enough lounge chairs covered in comfortable canvas with pillows and a few different options for shade. The staff was very friendly (although the bar staff seemed unenthusiastic most of the time). Bobo took us on a cool reef walk, but I’d recommend only fit people and children who are >9 participate. There are way too many spikey sea urchins, even with the sturdy fishing boots Kena supplies, if you stumble and fall on an urchin or rough coral, it would be a bad scene. The food was pretty good. Lots of selections for meat eaters. Only 1 or two options for vegetarians in the buffet. With some Indian influence on the menus, I’d recommend putting full Indian dishes into the rotation. Samosas, tiki masala, paneer dishes and even desserts. The flan and passion fruit mousse were the best dishes. My husband liked the Swahili dishes. I’d also recommend that they place some hammocks around the property and add a ping pong table And fussball in the game room. My kids used the pool table and the dart board, more options would be nice. We enjoyed meeting the Maasai and picking out gifts
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort on a quiet strip of beach in Matemwe. The staff could not do more to help!
Hollie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kena Beach Hotel for perfect vacation in Zanzibar
We enjoyed our stay at the Kena Beach Hotel very much, the hotel is excellent, the stuff was lovely and supper kind, the rooms were perfect for our needs, very clean and equipped. Highly recommend!
Rafi, 11-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Très bel architecture de l’hôtel, chambres très spacieuses, jardin luxuriant. Coins ombragés autour de la piscine. Plage magnifique et très calme. Centre de plongée directement à l’interieur l’hotel ce qui facilite les excursions. Nourriture variée et personnel au petits soins. Top !
Virroart, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Les dîners servis à table étaient excellents mais les buffets très décevants
8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Kena Beach Hotel est recommandable en couple, seul ou en famille. Nous étions un couple avec 1 enfant de 6 ans. Le personnel est formidable même attachant. La gérance est à l’ecoute quasi 7/24 et volontaire de répondre à nos désirs et caprices (lol). La cuisine est excellente et je ne parle pas de l’environnement avec accès direct sur une plage absolument magique. Les chambres sont très bien entretenues et spacieuses. Franchement rien que du bon, allez y sans hésiter!!!! (parole de français exigeant).
Yannick, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfekt! Sehr schöner Strand, tolles Essen und super Service!
Christine, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just right for us!
Could t believe the amazing service we received! Excellent customer care.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

relaxing stay at Kena Beach
Very nice and relaxing family holiday in a small hotel by the sea. Very nice hotel, kind personnel, good food, nice pool, nice beach. Big room. Could warmly recommend :)
Rina, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, great location. Wonderful place. They really went out of the way to help and make our stay special!
Lisa, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing Staff
Very Nice Hotel. Amazing Staff
Imran, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kena Beach Hotel has recently been renovated after coming under new ownership earlier in 2018, and it shows. Upon my arrival I was greeted with a welcome drink and cool towel. My room was spacious and felt brand new. There was a bathtub, plus indoor and outdoor shower. The grounds were beautiful and right there on the beach. For breakfast there's a wide assortment to choose from (pastries, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea) and you can order an omelet, french toast, pancakes, or waffles. A special menu for lunch and dinner is created each day, and the food is delicious. One night I didn't like any of the desserts and I requested fruit instead, which was provided with a smile. As they continue to make improvements I hope they create a printed drinks menu for guests. The hotel has a pool, onsite dive center, spa, and small gift shop. There are a few other resorts along the beach if you want to try a meal elsewhere, though I didn't do this. The staff was very helpful and they even come into your room at night to spray for bugs. There are a few beach boys/vendors in the area, though no where near the amount as other beaches on the island. I thankfully was not bothered much. The hotel has a pretty large lounging area if you want to avoid the water front altogether. This is the perfect place if you want peace and quiet, and to get away from everything.
KM, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

편의 쉬실분 추천 합니다
상대적으로 저렴한 가격에 기대 하지는 않았지만 너무 좋았습니다 편안하게 쉬다고 왔으며 능귀에도 머물렀는데 능귀보다 편의 시설이 좀 부족 할뿐 호텔만 따지면 완벽했습니다
Kyoungchul, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel, Super Nice staff
My Wife and kids stayed there for three days. We have changed to here after leaving Paradise beach hotel with total discontent. My Family totally loved Kena Beach Hotel. Thank You, Staff and management of KBH for turning their stay in to a very nice memorable vacation.
Imran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great place, amazing food. Only downside are 1) no real snorkelling straight from the beach due o sea urchins (the hotel do provide free sea shoes out) and 2) high priced bottles water! View from hotel is great and staff are great too
6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sehr gut
Schönes Zimmer und eine sehr gelungene Anlage
Alex, 6-night trip