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Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4

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A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof huts.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters and white sand, surrounded by dense green foliage.
A wooden deck with two cushioned chairs, a woven hanging light fixture, and a view of the beach.
A resort with thatched-roof buildings, a central swimming pool, and palm trees.
A beachside restaurant with wooden furniture, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$263
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Mnazi Mrefu, Matemwe
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the outdoor balcony.

Superior Triple Room

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ocean View

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the outdoor balcony.

Superior Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View

Junior Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy living room with a wooden table, chairs, a TV, and a large window with a view.

Luxury Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 115 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a bench, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

Panoramic Room

  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Matemwe

At Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Muyuni Beach and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Kigomani Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Matemwe hotel, you'll be 22.9 km (14.2 mi) from Nungwi Beach and 27 km (16.8 mi) from Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 40 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 42 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kasha boutique hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jua Grill - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa, and enjoy summer activities such as kayaking.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

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

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2021
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa offers 13 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A pillow menu is available. This Matemwe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Built in 2021
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 49 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 141-121-715

Property is also known as

Marafiki Beach & Spa Matemwe
Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel
Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa Matemwe
Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel Matemwe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?

Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa on 7 Oct 2026 start from AU$263, 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 parking available at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa is a short 5-minute walk from Muyuni Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as sports massages.

Does Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa.

Does Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place. If you stay, bring gently used shoes, hygiene products, soccer balls, little toys….anything to help the people that live in the near by village. All the staff treated us so good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We spent quite a lot of time on our balcony with an amazing sea view. The room was great too, and the staff welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely calm hotel with fantastic staff

Lovely quiet & calm hotel that is very modern & welcoming. The staff are really friendly, food is fantastic & the option of a different offering at the pool bar is really good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect place for me and my husband to relax for our first dives vacation days. Staff is amazing: friendly and always happy. They have some activities everyday, and even organized a cooking class for the day we left once they got to know we would like to go. Our flight arrived in the middle of the night and we got to check-in 5 am and got breakfast once we woke up. This was not extra charged, which was extremely nice. I believe that as it was low season it affected for that being possible as there were rooms available. Food in the restaurant and on the other side of the hotel in a beach bar is very good and tasty. It's really great that they have dishes for the day: starter, soup, main course and dessert, these ones you can't find on the menu. That makes it even more variety for the food, and with cocktail of the day it was easy to try something new every day. They organized a swahili dinner in a different Marafiki location one day and that was great also. Oh and the breakfast...THE BEST. You get to choose your dishes from the list and they make it for you. I'm a real breakfast person so I was SO happy with having a breakfast like this. Even on the days we left diving early, before the breakfast started, they made our breakfast from the list as we wanted. Going to return to Zanzibar for sure, and we're going to choose you again. We even heard this is a adults only hotel, which is great! Thanks a lot!
Tuna tataki and mango-avocado-tomato tartar.
Quesadilla
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Meget bra mat, både frokost og middag. Gode råvarer. Et gratis aktivitetstilbud hver dag (yoga, landsbyvandring,korallrev fra stranden osv). Supert opphold!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goede bar (ook direct aan het strand), prima kamer en heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alojamiento ideal en primera linea de playa. El bungalow con vistas al mar es increíble, super bien decorado y con una terraza espectacular. Desayuno muy variado y completísimo. El staff super atento en todo momento. Además, organizan actividades complementarias todos los días. El único pero es que los precios del restaurante son un poco elevados en comparación con los de alrededor. Igualmente, todo fue genial.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Allt man kan önska för en avslappnad semester

Fantastiskt fint hotellkomplex precis vid den långa vita stranden, två jätte fräscha poolområden och en restaurang som serverade jättegod mat, både till frukost lunch och middag. Frukost menyn var kanon., kan varmt rekommendera avokado toasten. Otroligt gästvänlig personal, kom gärna tillbaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel hôtel (décoration de bon gout) donnant sur la plage, piscine agréable, transat confortable, personnel attentionné et très aimable Il faut aimer le calme : rien à faire à part des balades sur la plage (qui est magnifique)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025