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Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Matemwe beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Front of property
Front of property
Aerial view
On the beach
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Premium bedding
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Beach View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Matemwe, Matemwe, Unguja Kaskazini

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 18 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 57 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort

Enjoy your visit to Matemwe with a stay at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Arabic, English, Italian, Polish, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 40 per vehicle (one-way)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 April 2025 to 1 June 2025 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Isla Bonita Zanzibar Matemwe
Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort Hotel
Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort Matemwe
Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort Hotel Matemwe

Frequently asked questions

Is Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort currently open?
This property is closed from 1 April 2025 to 1 June 2025 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as horse riding and windsurfing. Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort like?
Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort is located a short 8-minute walk from Muyuni Beach.

Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lewis was phenomenal in making my stay a great one. The sunrises are breathtaking. Highly recommend as an alternative to the loud beach areas on the island.
George, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The resort was wonderful! Mr. Achmed, Elizabeth and the other staff took very good care of us. The resort was very relaxing and the beach is beautiful. I have never seen ocean water so gourgwoua. We really enjoyed watching the locals play soccer. Great stay, great experience!
Tina, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

As soon as you enter the hotel, you will be greeted with the most beautiful view of your life, leaving you at ease. The place is exceptionally safe with a fantastic staff. The hotel owner, Mustapha, is truly amazing and has extensive experience working in 5-star hotels in Dubai and Egypt. The chef prepares an incredible coconut curry sauce, and the beach is simply stunning. The tide goes out for about 2 kilometers, creating warm and shallow pools where you can relax and observe starfish and other sea creatures. It was so enjoyable that I didn't go on any excursions because I was extremely happy with everything the hotel had to offer. The hotel rooms were impeccably clean, and the air conditioning worked perfectly, and there were barely any bugs. Additionally, it was mango season, and the villagers were very friendly, making my stay even more delightful. I had an amazing time overall.
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10/10 Exceptional

Total Gem!!
I loved every minute of my stay at Isla Bonita. The staff, the location, everything! If you are looking for a little bit of paradise this is the place. This morning I left my room and walked into the ocean and it felt like heaven! Mustafa and Ahmed are fabulous hosts, they really care about their guests. I've moved on into Stone Town, it's loud, smelly and so busy - I'm already wishing I was back at Isla Bonita and it's only been a few hours! If you are looking for a tropical escape with good food and relaxation - look no further!!
Pauline, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pauline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful place and very quiet. The staffs were friendly. Our room was cleaned everyday. There is AC in the room if you don’t want the humidity filled in your room. There is also breakfast in the morning. Though the food choices are limited, otherwise everything was perfect.
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8/10 Very good

Pros:We has a very peaceful and restful stay at the Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful as are the Manager and Assistant Manager. Great location. The village behind is full of life that you can observe and enjoy while lying on a lounge chair under the umbrella, facing the beach, or from the water. Lovely beach. Very safe for children. You can walk for hours. The food is well prepared and fresh. Rooms are clean, comfortable (air con) and Wi-Fi works admirably. Less Pros (no Cons): The hotel is a bit remote (but it is what we wanted - a million times better than staying around Nungui...); taxis and airport shuttle are available through the hotel. We hired a car at the airport and it was ideal to discover the island. Sometimes the electricity went down, but not a major issue. Food options in the hotel is limited but it seems that case in most places. Need to know the rule: order your dinner in the afternoon to avoid long wait for dinner (it applies everywhere). A little fridge in the room would be good. When we left, safe boxes were being installed. If next room guests are noisy, you might hear it. But there cannot be people noisier than that awful riff-raff family of six staying for few days. Their behaviour was well handled by the Manager after I complained.
daniel, 10-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet Tranquility
Absolutely loved our stay here! The staff was fantastic, the views beautiful, and everything clean and neat. This place is a tremendous value. The road to it is a bit rough but the place is worth it. It is not a very crowded area so the beach is generally pretty empty and the water is beautiful, calm, and shallow for quite a ways out. Highly recommend this place!
JoEllen, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at Isla Bonita...
Wonderful hotel. Great service and very friendly staff. The pool and rooms Were Very clean. It had a wonderful garden. Great beach views from rooms. Staff exceptional. Lovely breakfast with mixture of fruit and Various different continental and swahili style breakfast each morning. Thank you Isla bonita for making our holiday a wonderful experience.
J van, 16-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place is amazing, it's so clean the staff is very helpfulfriendly, location and sea view are just right!
Aya, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience
Amazing stay. It's a pretty small hotel (10 rooms all facing the beach), and we had the whole place to ourselves when we were there! It's still new so they're still figuring a lot of things out but the staff are super helpful. Endless beach, mostly just locals around. Lots of seaweed but that's typical for the entire east coast. Would recommend renting a car if you want to get around as there aren't too many activities available in the local area.
Abdi, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bon accueil, le manager est très investi et à notre disposition! Il sait nous orienter vers les guides en qui il a confiance et reprend avec eux en cas de soucis. L’hôtel est très agréable et le cadre merveilleux 😊
Lucas, 10-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Fuyez cet hôtel, horrible.
Il y a tellement de chose à dire sur cet hôtel mais je vais essayer de vous résumer le tout. Pour commencer je ne comprend pas tout ces avis positifs aux quels je me suis fiés lors de ma réservation. Premièrement : Je veux prendre une douche à l’arrivé dans ma chambre et pour le coup il n’y a pas du tout d’eau chaude, nous appelons plusieurs fois le responsable qui met un temps énorme à venir puis qu’il me dit qu’il y a de l’eau chaude alors que ce n’est pas du tout le cas, puis je décide de me doucher à l’eau froide mais l’eau ne s’écoule pas car le siphon est complément boucher et pendant ma douche un cafard énorme sort du siphon donc cela laisse à désirer. Le temps que le responsable arrive l’eau s’écoule dans la chambre donc inondation. Il décide de nous changer de chambre en attendant de régler le problème de l’eau chaude et de l’inondation. C’est à ce moment là que ma femme ce fais voler sa paire de lunette qui coûte très chère donc pour le coup nous sommes vraiment énerver. Nous avons attendu jusqu’au soir pour récupérer notre chambre car toute la journée ils débouchaient le siphon à croire que cette chambre n’était pas louée depuis plusieurs mois. Sachez que au cours de notre séjour au moins 10 cafard énorme sortaient des évacuations. Les serveuses sont vraiment désagréables et non-chalantes. Le petit déjeuner est catastrophique deux toast pour deux personnes avec un jus imbuvable. Les serviettes ne sont pas changer il faut leur demander tout les jours.
Le petit déjeuner médiocre
La douche bouchée je n’ai pas pris en photo les cafards
Rayan, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Завтраки просто смешны!
Красивый вид из номера - бесспорно. Удобная постель. Отличный бассейн. В номерах отсутствует утюг и гладильная доска, хотя в описании номера они указаны. Но персонал без проблем погладил мою рубашку. Wi-fi более менее стабильный, но для рабочих встреч не подходит, скорость маленькая и местами выбрасывает из сети. Вероника не очень приятный представитель отеля. В момент заселения пыталась дополнительно списать с нас большие таксы. В момент выселения не разрешила остаться в номере даже на полчаса позже. Но другой персонал разрешил на целый час. Очень шумные соседи, персонал не контролирует соблюдение правил. До ночи может громко звучать музыка от других гостей, ночные ныряния в бассейн. Крайне шумно. Завтраки отвратительные! За большие деньги платы за проживание - 2 яйца(или омлет) половинка тостового хлеба, кусочек масла, и иногда 2 штуки чего-нибудь вегетарианского и крохотного, два крохотных кусочка арбуза, один кусочек ананаса, один кусочек манго или папайи, растворимый кофе. Это же просто смешно, особенно для мужчины. Никакого шведского стола на завтрак, хотя в момент бронирования указано завтрак шведский стол.
Anton, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

L’air conditionné était essentiel avec la chaleur de Zanzibar. On a apprécié notre stop de cette hôtel 👌
Pedro, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Otima escolha e relacao preco-qualidade
Localizacao excelente (naquela zona a unica area sem algas para se poder entrar na agua e sem ouricos do mar!) e muitoo tranquila. Quartos com vista para o mar, agradaveis, otima cama e rede mosquiteira (a verdade é que nada de mosquitos!). A piscina otimo tamanho e agradavel. Pequeno almoco variava um pouco todos os dias e sempre bem servido. Quanto ao restaurante vale bem a pena comer por lá!precos nao sao careiros e a qualidade vale a pena, melhor sitio aonde fomos servidos em quantidade, qualidade e preço. A juntar a simpatia do pessoal. Se quiserem ir á ilha de matemba reservem com eles, preco em conta e vao buscar-nos mesmo a frente do hotel de barco. Em suma uma otima relacao preco qualidade em tudo.
Piscina
Vista da praia do hotel
Renata, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eine Perle im Paradies
Das Hotel ist ein wahres Kleinod mitten im Paradies am Rande eines sehr ursprünglichen Dorfes. Der Strand ist megaweiß. Das Wasser ist kristallkar und türkisfarben. Vom Hotel bis zum Wasser sind es 20m. Das Personal ist super freundlich und total hilfsbereit. Das Essenangebot ist sehr gut, geschmacklich super und die Portionen sind definitiv viel zu groß. Zum Frühstück gibt es täglich frisches Obst. Das Restaurant wie auch die Zimmer haben alle uneingeschränken Meerblick. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und wirklich mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet.
Stephan, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carina, 6-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Très bien
Très bon hôtel dommage qu’il n’y ait rien à faire autour. hotel très propre, personnel au top. Mention spéciale pour Said et Veronika
souhila, 12-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bon séjour à l’hôtel Isla Bonita
Très bon accueil de Veronika qui est aux petits soins pour ses hôtes. Chambres propres et confortables avec vue mer. Bon petit déjeuner, un jus/smoothie frais est préparé tous les matins. L’hôtel est en dehors de la ville de Matemwe, dans une zone peu animée mais toutes les possibilités d’excursions sont accessibles.
Amélie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ехали в рай, а попали в Африку
Первое впечатление было очень хорошее - водитель встретил в аэропорту ночью, заселили сразу, даже не нужно было ничего предъявлять. Место тихое, красивое, но с нулевой инфрастуктурой, по сути вы становитесь буквально пленниками отеля. Хотя в описании заявлен бесплатный вайфай на всей территории, на практике он не работают, в каждый номер выдают по отдельному роутеру, на котором кончаются деньги по 3 разу в день, приходится идти и менять его на другой. Еда приличная, но однообразная. Через неделю проживания перестал зажигаться свет в ванной, и его так и не починили. Потом сломался сливной бачок. Плетенные стулья на балконе сломались оба. Воду в номер давали только по отдельной просьбе. Персонал был улыбчив и вежлив, но не всегда хорошо понимал по-английски. Перед отъездом на сафари мы попросили приготвить нам ранний завтрак с собой, но нам его так и не дали. Когда же мы вернулись с экскурсии ночью, ворота были заперты, и нам пришлось 15 минут стучать, чтобы разбудить сотрудников и попасть вовнутрь. Потенциал отеля хорош, но на практике все работает довольно плохо. Персонал старается, но не всегда от этого есть польза. В целом это место для тех, кто ищет покоя, замкнутости и уединения и равнодушен к бытовым неудобствам и отсутствию магазинов и транспорта. Кстати, рядом находится небольшая деревня и на берег каждый вечер прибегают стайки детей играть в футбол и клянчить у отдыхающих конфеты.
ALEKSANDRA, 11-night romance trip
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