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Zoi Beach House

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel within easy reach of Muyuni Beach

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Outdoor pool
On the beach, white sand, beach towels
On the beach, white sand, beach towels
On the beach, white sand, beach towels
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Situated by the ocean, Zoi Beach House is a great choice for a stay in Matemwe. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving and snorkeling. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden

Feel at home (4)

  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking

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Beach House

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Matemwe, Matemwe, Unguja Kaskazini Region

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 19 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 82 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Zoi Beach House

Situated by the ocean, Zoi Beach House is a great choice for a stay in Matemwe. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving and snorkeling. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Greek, Swahili
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Ecotours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Built in 2012
  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Porch or lanai
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • In-room safe
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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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar
Sunshine Zanzibar
Zanzibar Sunshine Hotel
Sunshine Marine Lodge Matemwe, Zanzibar
Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar Matemwe
Sunshine Zanzibar Matemwe
Zoi Beach House Hotel
Zoi Beach House Matemwe
Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar
Zoi Beach House Hotel Matemwe
Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Zoi Beach House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Zoi Beach House 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.

Are pets allowed at Zoi Beach House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Zoi Beach House?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Zoi Beach House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Zoi Beach House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Zoi Beach House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and scuba diving. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Zoi Beach House also has a garden.

Does Zoi Beach House have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a porch or lanai.

What's the area around Zoi Beach House like?

Zoi Beach House is located a short 5-minute walk from Muyuni Beach.

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Zoi Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very attentive staff throughout the hotel grounds.
Diane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice quite hotel if you wish to have calm an intimate holidays. Staff is very helpful and attentive.
Sergey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, excellent food, & gorgeous views. Most importantly, the staff went beyond to make our stay very comfortable.
Selvamuthu, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Amazing location. Excellent food. On the ocean.
Bruce, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise on earth 🏝️
We loved our stay. Paradise on earth! Great retreat on the beach full of palm trees with very cosy pool area overlooking the ocean. Food at the restaurant was fantastic and always fresh. The rooms were spacious with living in nature feeling. Guests were all very respectful of each other. Highly recommended for a relaxing vacation!
Ioannis, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a shame about the hot water we only got this on the second last night and I would advise having a small fridge in the rooms .. other this we were very happy with the stay Communications need to be better between reveption and reception area as we needed to head out very early a few days so we went over for breakfast but we're never told we need to request early breakfast etc, small teething problems
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed for a week the Manager and staff were very kind and helpful always smiling. The Hotel was clean , quite & comfortable. The restaurant staff is professional and friendly. I would Highly recommend This Hotel for a relaxing time. Thanks again for making our stay a memorable one.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel, but expensive
One of the best hotels we've seen in Zanzibar. Staff are friendly and helpful. Great breakfast. Lunch and dinner are also great, with fresh food and a welcome mix of local dishes, Italian and fusion. But in terms of food and drinks it's also the most expensive place we've seen, charging almost twice as much compared to smaller or more local places (e.g. over 4 USD for a beer).

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location lovely hotel and people
The zoi is located on a beautiful quiet beach with a lovely pool facing it. The rooms are large and very rustic, but comfortable with a large bed with netting and a balcony to sit out to see the ocean. Rustic also means no air con or tv but we didn’t care about that, this is a place to relax. All the staff were lovely, we have to single out neema for a special thank you. There is an excellent local restaurant for fish opposite the gate - Malin - too.
Nicholas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay, it's a beautiful boutique hotel. We loved the pool and the staff were super friendly. The food was excellent but similar to western prices. The taxi service is much more expensive than other hotels so we just ended up booking our taxis through a different hotel. For example I got quoted 80USD for a return trip to Nungwi and we payed 40USD when booking through another hotel on the same beach.
Gloria, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the place so much. It was a 10/10 and if I ever come back to Zanzibar, I am definitely coming back to Zoi boutique hotel again. Lovely place with lovely staff, they were all very nice to me and I highly recommend this hotel. Bahatt made the best cocktails lol and loved all the staff. Loving people Hussein, Izaiah, Prisca and others, I don’t remember the other names. But best experience Loved my room, it was so beautiful and comfortable
Natasha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a gem. The manager and staff were simply wonderful. Calm, attentive, caring in a very modest and warm way. The resort is relatively small but beautiful and very well kept. Bungalows have no AC and are quite basic, which gives a laid back and relaxed atmosphere. I would perhaps not recommend Zoi for a lively family with energetic kids, but I am sure they would also be very warmely received!
Christian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were a group of 7 adults / 4 rooms. The entire hotel staff was very attentive and friendly. Our rooms were on the ground level. We knew that the rooms do not have air conditioning, but the heat of the rooms surprised us. The sea breeze doesn't get to cool the downstairs rooms, so sweat flowed every night :-). The rooms were clean, but the water and drainage issues were not completely in order. During the week, all rooms needed maintenance. Some things were taken care of quickly, some needed several requests. The restaurant's food was better than our other experiences on the beach.
Markus, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Zoi is a very special property that feels like a luxurious home away from home. While the property is gorgeous and wonderful, it is the people that make it exceptional. The genuine kindness and desire to make your stay absolutely wonderful are memories that will stay with me forever. I will truly miss the lovely people I met at Zoi. Nice, the receptionist, goes out of her way constantly to make sure you are totally happy with your stay at Zoi. I assumed she was the manager, that is how good she is! She was handling everything as if she were the manager, from scheduling to problem solving water pressure issues to making change to overseeing staff to well, I can't think of anything she wasn't up for handling! The lovely girls who take care of the rooms make up the bed everyday with the most lovely designs using flowers and towels! It's those little extra special touches! The restaurant has wonderful food and plenty of it! The menu changes daily, although they have some staples as well. Jean, the chef, is amazing. The wait staff are so attentive but not overbearing at all. You can linger as long as you like with that beautiful ocean view. I especially enjoyed talking to Neema, she was just the sweetest! My only issue had nothing to do with the hotel, but the beach out front. It is not a great swimming beach because of the sea urchins (though you can wear shoes) and the tides are tricky. It's certainly beautiful though and makes for the most spectacular sunrises.
Kristin, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

When we arrived at the hotel around 1 pm , there was nobody at the reception. We waited for a long time for checking in . They gave us a second floor room since I paid for the junior suit, so , I believe the standard room is on the ground floor . There is no a/c and there is no fridge in the room . The shower looks like a cave . Lack of a/c didn't bother us though , I think the trees provided shade and kept temps cooler . The gardens around the rooms are nice , full of trees and big leaf tropical plants . When we arrived , we were hungry and ate lunch at the hotel restaurant , it was nothing special . Beach is less crowded , but you get followed by the beach boys. We stayed two nights , We ate other lunches and dinners at retreat hotel next door , their food was tastier and their staff didn't stare like some of the zoi staff . We tried one local restaurant on the beach since they had good reviews , and we were disappointed . My wife had a massage in the spa and she said it was good. First night we were ok with no mosquitos, but second night we had a mosquito problem . Overall , it was ok , but maybe pricy for what they offer , I saw some other beach hotels while doing the beach walk , I would compare other hotels' prices before booking here.

8/10 Very good

Bent, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mein Freund und ich hatten einen wundervollen Aufenthalt im Zoi Boutique Hotel. Das Personal im ganzen Hotel, insbesondere im Restaurant war so herzlich und zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Jeden Abend kommt eine der netten Frauen vom Housekeeping ins Zimmer, bereitet das Bett zum schlafen vor und imprägniert nochmal alles mit Mückenspray. Die Zimmer waren sauber und sehr süß eingerichtet. Das Frühstück hat uns sehr gut gefallen und das Essen im Restaurant, mit täglich wechselnden Gerichten war immer hervorragend! Generell ist die ganze Hotelanlage schön angelegt, sehr gepflegt und super idyllisch. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und dieses Hotel ist wirklich ein paradiesischer Ort zum Entspannen.
Annika, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Séjour magique et zen à Matemwe!
Séjour fabuleux à Matemwe dans ce cosy boutique hôtel niché au milieu des palmiers, au bord de l’Ocean Indien. Les petites cases typiques de style Zanzibar se fondent à merveille dans le jardin où se trouvent deux piscines et un beau restaurant surplombant la plage. Le personnel est adorable et la cuisine délicieuse. Quel bonheur de passer nos derniers jours en Tanzanie au calme, dans un cadre si typique et relaxant plutot que dans un grand complexe hôtelier (Kendwa ou autre). Le petit village de pêcheurs au nord de la plage ajoute au charme du lieu, tout comme la longue plage de sable blanc qui s’étend vers le Sud. Seul bémol, les détritus sur tout le littoral mais rien à voir avec l’hôtel.
Stephane, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

Selab, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

- Mini Kühlschrank hat gefehlt - am Internet kann man noch verbessern (im Zimmer war kein gutes Internet
Roda, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hôtel les chambres sont spacieuse superbe piscine mais cher nous avons payé 800 euro pour 3 nuits meme si le séjour étaient agréable non justifié Le Restaurant et cocktails du bar sont élevés
Malika, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Traumhaftes kleines Boutique Hotel direkt am indischen Ozean. Es hat quasi an nichts gefehlt. Jeder Wunsch wurde von Ankunft bis Abholung wurde möglich gemacht. Nette kleine Zimmer (kleiner Abzug für das 3te Bett, welches bei uns so ein bisschen fehlplatziert war und so quasi nicht genutzt werden konnte den Wasserdruck aus der Dusche) aber super Ausblick in den Garten Meer. Top sauber, jeden Tag wurde überall gereinigt. Die Anlage ist generell super in Schuss. Poolarea inklusive, macht Spaß. Personal einsame Spitze, ausnahmslos jede/r der dort angestellt ist. Die Massagen und das kleine SPA nicht zu vergessen. Restaurant alles frisch zubereitet, zu jeder Tageszeit, egal welches Gericht, für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. In Summe… eine unvergessliche Woche.
Marco, 7-night trip