Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel
Matemwe
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff was incredibly polite and welcoming, especially the young woman at the…”
“The staff is very helpful and friendly, always smiling and doing everything poss…”
“Great location right on the beach”
“The room is just marvelous… we were so lucky to have an upgrade to the honeymoon…”
“Comfortable room, nice swimming pool with a great view”
“Took my mum away for her 70th birthday, they made her birthday so special, they …”
“The rooms were lovely, the place is surrounded in beautiful trees and plants, y…”
“food drinks pool is very nice really clean”
“The service was excellent, everything was spotless, and they gave us great recom…”
“The food in the restaurant is delicious and the room itself is very spacious and…”
“There was always a veggie dish on the lunch and dinner menus and the breakfast w…”
“The breakfast and other meals were all delicious”
Overview
Offering 2 outdoor pools and a lush garden, Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel is located on Matemwe Beach. Diving, PADI courses and snorkelling to Mnemba Atoll are available. Decorated in a minimalistic and eco-friendly style, each unit offers a private terrace or patio with garden or sea views. The private bathrooms contain a shower. Extras include a safety deposit box and a fan. Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel boasts an à la carte restaurant next to the pools and overlooking the Indian Ocean, a bar and a lounge for refreshments and snacks. Guests can explore the surroundings by bike or relax on the beach. Massages can be arranged for an additional surcharge. Staff at the hotel can help you organize activities such as diving and snorkelling on site or in the nearby area.
Traveller reviews
Marianna
couple
December 16, 2024
“Welcoming stay”
The staff was incredibly polite and welcoming, especially the young woman at the restaurant service. She was a true gem—exceptionally kind, professional, and attentive! Her warm attitude truly made our experience memorable.
Daniel
family_with_children
December 15, 2024
“very good and quiet hotel”
Comfortable room, nice swimming pool with a great view. Food was good. Great location right on the beach.
Maria
couple
November 13, 2024
“A marvelous accomodation, which I definetely recommend and would return to to enjoy relaxing days at the beach!”
The staff is very helpful and friendly, always smiling and doing everything possible to make the holiday and stay at Zoi relaxed and comfortable. The room is just marvelous… we were so lucky to have an upgrade to the honeymoon suite, offering a private beach garden and plunge pool. And then the food… the cook is doing a great job with its fresh and delicious meals.
katherine
solo_traveller
November 8, 2024
All the food was great, service great, friendly and very welcoming staff
Zaynab
couple
October 16, 2024
“The most amazing stay. Loved every minute of it”
This place was everything and more. Took my mum away for her 70th birthday, they made her birthday so special, they helped me decorate the rooms with balloons and banners, made her a birthday cake which they gave to her at dinner and sang happy birthday. The rooms were lovely, the place is surrounded in beautiful trees and plants, you walk from your rooms to the pool/dining area which is located on the beach. The views are incredible. White sands and blue water. The staff were simply the best, so friendly and polite. Helped you with anything that you needed, offered a free massage during your staff. The food was amazing. They organised activities for you. The hotel is about 1hrs drive from the airport. Unforgettable experience. 100% recommend
Uwe
couple
October 15, 2024
Very nice location. Rooms are nice. The place is proper maintained and the set up is beautyful. The restaurant area is also very nice and the food is really good. Nice helpful friendly staff always around. I loved the location. The beach is not full of selling boys and you can walk morning and evening along the beach. Wifi works fantastic. I highly recommend the place, we had wonderful times there.
Jess Clark
couple
October 4, 2024
“Incredible and we will be back.”
The staff were amazing!! We stayed in a partial ocean view room and full ocean view room as we moved half way through. Both were amazing. There was always a veggie dish on the lunch and dinner menus and the breakfast was incredible. The cats were super cute too ❤️❤️
Lara
couple
September 5, 2024
“nice location and friendly staff”
location, beach front area was nice and nice garden.
maria
couple
August 21, 2024
“The service was excellent, everything was spotless, and they gave us great recommendations for areas to visit and activi”
The service was excellent, everything was spotless, and they gave us great recommendations for areas to visit and activities in Zanzibar. Highly recommended!
Deniz
couple
August 11, 2024
“You feel special”
First of all, here is the Africa do not expect top notch hotels Best feel nice design, rooms are very local and feel in beach holiday. Nothing around you better hire car if you stay this hotel
Holly
family_with_children
August 1, 2024
“Lovely beachside retreat”
Beautiful hotel on Matemwe beach which has very extreme tides where sometimes you don't see the sea and others it doesn't go out at all. There are enough sun beds to look at the beautiful white sand beach and dazzling blue sea and not as many people trying to sell you things as on the north west side of the island. It is also very safe to walk around and to walk up and down the beach, where there are many restaurant/bar options. The food in the restaurant is delicious and the room itself is very spacious and clean. We had the honeymoon suite so we also had our own private patio with beach which was a very lovely experience.
Bochra
family_with_children
July 31, 2024
“Lovely but overpriced”
Very Cute hotel on an authentic area. Absolutely loved the staff , they re very helpful and welcoming. A great place for those Who love tranquility.
omer
solo_traveller
July 16, 2024
People are really friendly musa-keita-neima helpful and kind persons.food drinks pool is very nice really clean
Jane
family_with_children
July 9, 2024
“Perfect, relaxing location”
We loved everything about this place. The staff were all friendly, kind and welcoming. The breakfast and other meals were all delicious. The location was beautiful: right on a huge stretch of white sand with a number of amazing restaurants within 5 minutes walk or less. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the quiet, beautiful environment of Matemwe.
Ftum
family_with_children
July 3, 2024
Loved everything about hotel. We receiced a very warm welcome from the staff, loved the room, the greenery at that hotel its just amaizing with all nature & beautiful view of sunsrise . The food is awesome. The spot is perfect for relaxataion . All staff are kind & friendly. On top we got a surpise gift package for spa massage which made our day more amaizing & relaxing.
Omar H
family_with_children
June 25, 2024
Me and my wife spent our honeymoon at this lovely resort and could not have had a better experience. All the staff were lovely and accommodating to our needs, in particular the chef and Naima and the operations manager Othman. The location of the resort is beautiful and we had access to so many activities through the hotel who ensured that everything went extremely smoothly. We wish to return in the future :).
Dayana
family_with_children
June 6, 2024
The staff were very kind and happy all the time. Nice help us a lot and was very flexible whenever we asked for help. The access to the beach is private and the food at the restaurant was delicious. I hope to come back again in the future.
Josef
family_with_children
June 1, 2024
“the best lodge ever!”
nice atmosphere
Lubomir
family_with_children
June 1, 2024
Nice and friendly people eveywhere, clen and safety space.
Marcia Alexandra
solo_traveller
June 1, 2024
“Nice place”
Nice and quiet place to relax. I really enjoyed my room but the highlight of this place it's really the employees, the kindest people ever. Ferida (not sure if its written like this her name), Neema and the boys of the restaurant/bar made my stay even more special.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Beauty Services, Body treatments, Spa facilities, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Full body massage, Beach, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Infinity pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
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, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Luggage storage, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Barber/beauty shop, Ironing service, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Standard Room
The spacious triple room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Junior Suite Ocean Front
This beachfront suite offers spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and provides guests with privacy. . The bed is draped in a mosquito net. Guests can enjoy tea-and-coffee-making facilities and free WiFi. There is a stone bench with pillows, a ceiling fan and a furnished private outdoor area. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.
Honeymoon Suite with Plunge Pool Ocean Front
Featuring a private entrance, this suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The suite is furnished with a desk and a wardrobe and provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Junior Suite with Garden View
The suite offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Junior Suite with Ocean View
Boasting a private entrance, this suite also features 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The suite has a balcony with outdoor furniture and sea views where you can relax. The unit has 2 beds.
Junior Suite with Partial Ocean View
The suite offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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