Great staff. Amazing location. Excellent food. On the ocean.

Great staff. Amazing location. Excellent food. On the ocean.

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.

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.

Very nice quite hotel if you wish to have calm an intimate holidays. Staff is very helpful and attentive.

Very nice quite hotel if you wish to have calm an intimate holidays. Staff is very helpful and attentive.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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!

Absolutely amazing in every way. Great service, happy friendly staff, excellent food, beautiful views - enjoyed the yoga and diving

Absolutely amazing in every way. Great service, happy friendly staff, excellent food, beautiful views - enjoyed the yoga and diving

We absolutely loved Sunshine. The grounds are beautiful and the service was great! Rooms are clean and comfortable. The food was delicious! All around 10/10

We absolutely loved Sunshine. The grounds are beautiful and the service was great! Rooms are clean and comfortable. The food was delicious! All around 10/10

A lovely stay. Very peaceful. Not a ton of lounge chairs in sunny spots but there's always the beach. Nice to borrow bikes and snorkel gear. We ate next door (Zanzibar retreat) every night of our stay cheaper prices and amazing food.

A lovely stay. Very peaceful. Not a ton of lounge chairs in sunny spots but there's always the beach. Nice to borrow bikes and snorkel gear. We ate next door (Zanzibar retreat) every night of our stay cheaper prices and amazing food.

Location on the beach was great, they had a beautiful pool, cool spots to sit and gaze at the ocean, a good restaurant, and lovely people. Close to other really good restaurants, too! Our room was clean and fine, but rather closed in. However, it was the “standard” room. An upgrade would be advisable if staying more than one night. They were much more open and airy! Overall, a great find’

Location on the beach was great, they had a beautiful pool, cool spots to sit and gaze at the ocean, a good restaurant, and lovely people. Close to other really good restaurants, too! Our room was clean and fine, but rather closed in. However, it was the “standard” room. An upgrade would be advisable if staying more than one night. They were much more open and airy! Overall, a great find’

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).

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).

The hotel has a great location and the local people in the village are friendly and nice peple. The armed guards at the front entrance makes a bizarre conflict with the image of a friendly neighbourhood. The location is great and the pool area is a great place to relax. The nearby beach is nice, but the lagoon is more rough and less walking friendly compared to the lagoon further south in f.ex. Paje. The staff at the hotel is friendly, but unfortunately they seems to have given up on the "african mentality" Staff are not self managed and even friendly and service minded, not very self driven with little personal initiatives. Toilet facilities are old and weared and required continuous maintenance during our stay. The food in the restataurant was OK, but nothing special. One evening we experienced a debrice from dishwashing of a pan in the food, and we had to contact management to get compensated for the food. Needless to say that the appetite suddenly disappeared. There are several restaurants further north on the beach that gives better options at more reasonable prices. The "natural" aircondition does not provide the promised results. Pay a few dollars more and go for a hotel with real A/C! Even when they lost power during night, they did not wanted to start the generators to run the fans, because of the noice. What's the point with emergency generators, if they are used only during day time..? Next time, we will stay another place, but Matemwe is a great place!

The hotel has a great location and the local people in the village are friendly and nice peple. The armed guards at the front entrance makes a bizarre conflict with the image of a friendly neighbourhood. The location is great and the pool area is a great place to relax. The nearby beach is nice, but the lagoon is more rough and less walking friendly compared to the lagoon further south in f.ex. Paje. The staff at the hotel is friendly, but unfortunately they seems to have given up on the "african mentality" Staff are not self managed and even friendly and service minded, not very self driven with little personal initiatives. Toilet facilities are old and weared and required continuous maintenance during our stay. The food in the restataurant was OK, but nothing special. One evening we experienced a debrice from dishwashing of a pan in the food, and we had to contact management to get compensated for the food. Needless to say that the appetite suddenly disappeared. There are several restaurants further north on the beach that gives better options at more reasonable prices. The "natural" aircondition does not provide the promised results. Pay a few dollars more and go for a hotel with real A/C! Even when they lost power during night, they did not wanted to start the generators to run the fans, because of the noice. What's the point with emergency generators, if they are used only during day time..? Next time, we will stay another place, but Matemwe is a great place!

We had a fantastic room directly facing the sea. Everything was perfect, but the restaurant which was disappointing.

We had a fantastic room directly facing the sea. Everything was perfect, but the restaurant which was disappointing.