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Clove Island Essence & SPA

4.0 star property
Beachside hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Restaurant
Enjoy serene beachside living with ocean views from your villa's balcony.
Villas offer access to a central pool and lush tropical surroundings.
Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$425
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

Explore the area

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Matemwe Beach, 3988, near Matemwe School, Zanzibar, Makunduchi, Kaskazini Unguja North Region "A"
  • Makunduchi Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jambiani Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Paje Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Studio Suite

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Exclusive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 73 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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About the area

Makunduchi

At Clove Island Essence & SPA, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Makunduchi Beach and 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from Jambiani Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In proximity to this 4-property class Makunduchi hotel you'll find Paje Beach.

What's nearby

  • Makunduchi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Mtende Beach - 20 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 20 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Paje Beach - 22 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Soles - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪eden rock - ‬18 min drive
  • Clove Island Zanzibar Resort Restaurant
  • ‪Blue Reef Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Reef Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Clove Island Essence & SPA

Beachside hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Clove Island Essence & SPA offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Clove Island Essence & SPA.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Makunduchi hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Clove Island Essence & SPA offers 30 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Makunduchi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English

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  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is AU$250
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Clove Island Resort
Clove Island Essence SPA
Clove Essence & Spa Makunduchi
Clove Island Essence & SPA Hotel
Clove Island Essence & SPA Makunduchi
Clove Island Essence & SPA Hotel Makunduchi

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Clove Island Essence & SPA?

Yep, Clove Island Essence & SPA is on Makunduchi Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Clove Island Essence & SPA?

As of 28 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clove Island Essence & SPA on 29 July 2025 start from AU$409.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Clove Island Essence & SPA?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Clove Island Essence & SPA have a pool?

Clove Island Essence & SPA has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Does Clove Island Essence & SPA serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clove Island Essence & SPA?

No, Clove Island Essence & SPA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clove Island Essence & SPA?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Clove Island Essence & SPA's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clove Island Essence & SPA?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Clove Island Essence & SPA?

No, pets are not allowed.

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