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Kena Beach Hotel

Resort

Matemwe Beach Northeast coast

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$5,841

USD$4,893

Includes taxes and charges

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$5,841

USD$4,893

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
14 mentions

A very romantic hotel sprawling with life, and a staff so professional and so fr…

The beautiful garden and the staff

Great location
11 mentions

It is situated on the beach, with a swimming pool and sun loungers located all o…

Lovely gardens around the hotel, and the beach is beautiful

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Wonderfully unique place, a perfect example of how modern living conditions can …

Kena hotel located in a very calm and quiet area

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Rooms were very clean

The room was very big and clean

Pool
3 mentions

Lovely landscaped grounds with a swimming pool, though with the adjacent beach, …

The beach access was perfect and the pool was great

Good value
1 mentions

Great location on the beach - with some hawkers who were kept a reasonable dista…

Overview

Situated on the Matemwe beach in the Matemwe village on the East Coast of Zanzibar, Kena Beach Hotel lies along the east coast of Zanzibar. It boasts a restaurant overlooking the swimming pool and Indian Ocean, a tropical garden and bar where guests can have a drink. The elegantly decorated rooms feature a thatched roof and have wooden floors, mosquito nets and air conditioning. Each room includes a minibar and en-suite bathroom with free toiletries. Kena Beach Hotel serves breakfast daily in the buffet restaurant and private dining on the beach can be arranged upon request. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the bar. The staff at the property are available to help guest with all their queries and give tour advice. The property also features free WiFi. Stone Town is a 45 minutes’ drive away and the private beach area at Kena Beach Hotel offers the opportunity to enjoy activities such as diving, snorkelling and a variety of watersport available upon request. Zanzibar Airport is 47 km away from Kena Beach Hotel and an airport shuttle can be arranged upon request.

Traveller reviews

T

Tanya

couple

March 11, 2026

9

The staff are friendly, attentive and make one feel at home. The care and maintenance of the property is remarkable. You

The property has the most beautiful garden, that has been well maintained. It is situated on the beach, with a swimming pool and sun loungers located all over and the most magnificent beach beds.

J

Júlia Dominika

couple

March 6, 2026

10

Wonderful place with lovely staff, one of the best we’ve ever seen.

Wonderfully unique place, a perfect example of how modern living conditions can intertwine with undisturbed nature. A very romantic hotel sprawling with life, and a staff so professional and so friendly you might reconsider your life choices.

G

Georgiakakis

solo_traveller

February 18, 2026

10

The beautiful garden and the staff !! Kena hotel located in a very calm and quiet area

P

Petra

family_with_children

February 14, 2026

9

Lovely family stay

Lovely gardens around the hotel, and the beach is beautiful. The staff was excellent and very helpful, though the level of English skills was varying. We had a lovely stay with our family. Good dive center at the hotel.

A

Abhishek

couple

February 4, 2026

5

The best thing about this place is Staff

P

Philip

couple

October 22, 2025

8

A good hotel with easy access to the beach.

The gardens were well kept, the staff were very attentive and the food was ok. Bicycles were available for free and the reef walk was a pleasant break. The room was very pleasant. For those who like to dive there is dive centre attached to the hotel.

R

Robert

family_with_children

October 19, 2025

10

We were very satisfied

R

Robert

couple

September 24, 2025

9

Their greatest asset is their staff and everything else was superb.

First class staff. Exceptionally polite, efficient and reacted immediately to anything asked of them. Great location on the beach - with some hawkers who were kept a reasonable distance away from the sunbeds, so wasn't an issue. We had an all inclusive package and the food was very good for all three main meals. Drinks (including alcohol) were available as part of the package all day. Enormous room and ensuite facilities to match. The four poster with a mosquito net was exceptionally comfortable with high end linen. Lovely landscaped grounds with a swimming pool, though with the adjacent beach, it was little used.

T

Timm

family_with_children

August 1, 2025

7

Four African stars.

Location is good and overall it’s an ok stay.

R

Rahul Malkani

family_with_children

July 13, 2025

10

The staff.. The people.. Just amazing

K

Karina R.

solo_traveller

February 11, 2025

9

Friendly and peaceful spot in paradise

The staff were exceptional. Very prompt and friendly service. They were very accommodating. Rooms were very clean. The hotel and beaches were quiet and serene.

E

Eduarda

couple

February 9, 2025

10

Happy Zanzibar Holiday

Beautiful hotel with super friendly staff and amazing food, perfect location. Not far from places to visit and very peaceful area. Definitely will be back

D

DIDIER

family_with_children

February 8, 2025

10

Very good hotel

T

Tina

family_with_children

December 31, 2024

9

Amazing, would stay again

The staff were amazing, especially Grace and Sofia in the restaurants. All the staff were so helpful and accommodating and nothing was ever a problem, every morning we were warmly greeted by everyone. The rooms were very comfortable and lovely. The bathrooms were nice and the outdoor showers and a nice addition. The beach access was perfect and the pool was great. Even the gardens around the property were lovely. The whole vibe of the property was perfect.

K

Karina

solo_traveller

December 16, 2024

9

Friendly and peaceful spot in paradise

The staff were exceptional. Very prompt and friendly service. They were very accommodating. Rooms were very clean. The hotel and beaches were quiet and serene.

E

Ercilia

couple

November 12, 2024

1

Disappointment

Nothing

D

DANIELA

family_with_children

November 8, 2024

9

Relaxing holiday

The property is a small and cozy hotel right on the beach with a lot of plants and flowers in the garden. The room was very big and clean. The food, either buffet or a la carte was very tasty. All the staff was very nice and willing to help. Thank you girls and boys from the restaurant and bar, Hishma and all the staff who helped me plotting the surprise 😉. And ofcourse I cannot forget the welcoming meouwings of Tana and the fluffy Tutu.

S

Sebastian

couple

October 25, 2024

10

Amazing, relaxing stay:)

Really cozy and quiet place. A lot of plants on the hotel area, feels like a little jungle. Perfect to relax. Nice view on the sea side with plenty of possibilities to sit/lay day during the day. Staff is exceptional friendly. Awesome terrace in the room. Highly recommend a stay, if you want to relax. Eventually, we extended by two nights.

K

Kristina

solo_traveller

July 28, 2024

10

This place was heaven! I even stayed longer than I first had planned. I went there as a solo female traveler and felt super safe and taken care of. Staff treated me like a family, tours were easily fixed and well organized on the island, food and drinks was delicious, beach wonderful, and the room was super clean and comfortable. A lot of people write about the sellers on the beach but honestly I had no problem with them at all. They are super nice to talk to if you decide to take a walk along the beach (they respect the property border) and respect you when you say that you want to walk alone. But if you are a little nervous about that it is good to know that hotel have staff at the beach at well.

A

Alexander

solo_traveller

July 5, 2024

9

A lovely place directly on the beach with a super friendly team and a very good kitchen. I will come again!

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Spa facilities, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Private beach area, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Fishing, Games room, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Billiards, Table tennis, Darts, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Bicycle parking, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Swimming pool toys, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end, Pool cover, Swimming pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Packed lunches, Car hire, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Tour desk

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Superior Family Room

This twin rooms with garden views offers a private bath and walk-in shower

Max 6 guests 50 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room

Our deluxe rooms provide private outdoor showers and air conditioning.

Max 3 guests 56 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi

This deluxe King rooms offer a private Jacuzzi overlooking the landscaped gardens and outdoor private shower.

Max 3 guests 56 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

This double room has garden views, en-suite walk-in shower and full amenities .

Max 3 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:32 PM

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Kena Beach Hotel - 4 Star Hotel in Matemwe