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Kena Beach Hotel

3.5 star property
Matemwe beachfront hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Point of interest
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Babysitting
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $233
includes taxes & fees
$196 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Matemwe, Matemwe, 73108

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 20 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 40 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 41 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mama Paw Paw’s Pool Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Kena Beach Hotel

At Kena Beach Hotel, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving and snorkeling. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages and mani/pedis. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and The Bridge Restaurant serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and free bike rentals.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Kena Beach Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals and snacks included

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 35 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle within 85 km*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

The Bridge Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Mnemba View Lounge - Onsite bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120000 per vehicle
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 75.0 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Azanzi
Azanzi Beach
Kena Beach Hotel Zanzibar North
Azanzi Beach Hotel Matemwe
Azanzi Beach Matemwe
Azanzi Hotel
Azanzi Beach Hotel Matemwe, Zanzibar
Azanzi Beach Hotel Matemwe, Zanzibar Island
Kena Beach Hotel Matemwe
Kena Beach Matemwe
Hotel Kena Beach Hotel Matemwe
Matemwe Kena Beach Hotel Hotel
Azanzi Beach Hotel
Kena Beach
Hotel Kena Beach Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Kena Beach Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kena Beach Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Kena Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Kena Beach Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kena Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Kena Beach Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 120000 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kena Beach Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kena Beach Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like snorkeling, cycling, and scuba diving. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Kena Beach Hotel also has spa services and an arcade, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kena Beach Hotel?
Yes, The Bridge Restaurant offers alfresco dining and Fusion cuisine.
Does Kena Beach Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Kena Beach Hotel like?
Kena Beach Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Muyuni Beach and 12 minutes' walk from Kigomani Beach.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Brigitte, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wow, wow wow!!!!!! Honestly, if I can give this place 10 out of 10 I would .This hotel was beyond my expectations. The staff went beyond and above the cleanliness of the room was top-notch. The food was to die for I am in Boston craving it currently. For anyone traveling to Zanzibar this is the place you have to go to. Beach is walking distance so it’s super convenient. Communication with manager was amazing even before I arrived fast and efficient. I would love to shout out The following employees that made my stay here in Kena Beach all worth it, Sarah, asteria,Elizabeth, Fadhil and Suniluman. Thank you all and look forward to my next visit. Hope everyone books with Kena Beach.
ISABEL, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with gorgeous rooms, great food, and attentive staff.
Katherine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Håkon, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful Garden
Absolutely beautiful garden. Very helpful staff
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tanesha, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our family of 4 had a wonderful 3 night stay. The rooms were beautiful, beds comfortable, and the air con worked well. Turn down service to spruce up the rooms and set up the mosquito netting is a nice touch. The pavilion has impressive architectural presence which is brilliant planning for covering the pool (so its always a cool temperature), covering 2 the dining areas and the 2 bars. There were always enough lounge chairs covered in comfortable canvas with pillows and a few different options for shade. The staff was very friendly (although the bar staff seemed unenthusiastic most of the time). Bobo took us on a cool reef walk, but I’d recommend only fit people and children who are >9 participate. There are way too many spikey sea urchins, even with the sturdy fishing boots Kena supplies, if you stumble and fall on an urchin or rough coral, it would be a bad scene. The food was pretty good. Lots of selections for meat eaters. Only 1 or two options for vegetarians in the buffet. With some Indian influence on the menus, I’d recommend putting full Indian dishes into the rotation. Samosas, tiki masala, paneer dishes and even desserts. The flan and passion fruit mousse were the best dishes. My husband liked the Swahili dishes. I’d also recommend that they place some hammocks around the property and add a ping pong table And fussball in the game room. My kids used the pool table and the dart board, more options would be nice. We enjoyed meeting the Maasai and picking out gifts
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort on a quiet strip of beach in Matemwe. The staff could not do more to help!
Hollie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kena Beach Hotel for perfect vacation in Zanzibar
We enjoyed our stay at the Kena Beach Hotel very much, the hotel is excellent, the stuff was lovely and supper kind, the rooms were perfect for our needs, very clean and equipped. Highly recommend!
Rafi, 11-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nina, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Just right for us!
Could t believe the amazing service we received! Excellent customer care.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, great location. Wonderful place. They really went out of the way to help and make our stay special!
Lisa, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Amazing Staff
Very Nice Hotel. Amazing Staff
Imran, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kena Beach Hotel has recently been renovated after coming under new ownership earlier in 2018, and it shows. Upon my arrival I was greeted with a welcome drink and cool towel. My room was spacious and felt brand new. There was a bathtub, plus indoor and outdoor shower. The grounds were beautiful and right there on the beach. For breakfast there's a wide assortment to choose from (pastries, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea) and you can order an omelet, french toast, pancakes, or waffles. A special menu for lunch and dinner is created each day, and the food is delicious. One night I didn't like any of the desserts and I requested fruit instead, which was provided with a smile. As they continue to make improvements I hope they create a printed drinks menu for guests. The hotel has a pool, onsite dive center, spa, and small gift shop. There are a few other resorts along the beach if you want to try a meal elsewhere, though I didn't do this. The staff was very helpful and they even come into your room at night to spray for bugs. There are a few beach boys/vendors in the area, though no where near the amount as other beaches on the island. I thankfully was not bothered much. The hotel has a pretty large lounging area if you want to avoid the water front altogether. This is the perfect place if you want peace and quiet, and to get away from everything.
KM, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Hotel, Super Nice staff
My Wife and kids stayed there for three days. We have changed to here after leaving Paradise beach hotel with total discontent. My Family totally loved Kena Beach Hotel. Thank You, Staff and management of KBH for turning their stay in to a very nice memorable vacation.
Imran, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great place, amazing food. Only downside are 1) no real snorkelling straight from the beach due o sea urchins (the hotel do provide free sea shoes out) and 2) high priced bottles water! View from hotel is great and staff are great too
6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Spacious rooms.
Nice beach hotel. Covered pool so a bit cold. Was very quiet when we stayed.
J, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Paulina, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best place we stayed in 3 weeks touring
This hotel was a lovely place to stay. The staff bent over backwards to make our stay perfect, really spoiling us during our honeymoon. The food was good, accommodation very clean and the facilities excellent. The dive school next door had friendly and helpful instructors and good diving and snorkelling. Everything had been thought through well from hammocks and pull down shelters outside if it got too windy to snorkelling gear and beach shoes to protect against sea urchins.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Total relax from digital World
Unexpected, but...it turned our as one of best trips ever! Mostly it happened due to return to Real World and lack of usual resort pamperings - missing foom service, very limited wifi and lack of TV enhanced real social relations between guests in resorts lounge, where ever present handsome Manager Cara and Andrea are going above and beyond to attend any query, one may have. Real family feeling, where every staff member truly cares about their guests. They bake the cake and all staff went out singing "Jambo Bwana" on our special day. Sincere thanks to Elwira, David, Eleonora, Jones and rest of truly friendly team. Truly excellent chef, all meals are well prepared and well varied every day. There are 3 grill buffet evenings: International on Tuesday, Seaffood on Friday and Swahili night on Sunday. Rest of the week are ala carte Diners with fish/ meat/ vegetarian choices. I'm not a type of AI tourist, but this is occasion when i recommend it for two reasons - best quality and economically gives a lot of savings, if to consider also antimalarial prophylaxis with tonic & gin :-) Absolutely safe country with most friendly people I've seen in decades, far away from crazy world turbulences, white sandy powder beach, reef walks, leisury walks or bike riding for miles on the beach, on site the best Zanzibar dive center, near by few local bars, but no active night life around - then you have to look on North beaches. I'll be back soon, before it is spoilt by civilization.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and humble staff and great food...
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely hotel, wonderful and accommodating staff
Had such a wonderful stay at Azanzi. The staff were waiting for me when I arrived late at night (after a flight that was delayed for 12 hours), ready to quickly get me situated in my room and make sure I was comfortable. The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated - love the outdoor shower!!! - and had a great time diving with the SCUBAFISH dive center team and taking one of the hotel's bikes out for a spin on the beach! Throughout the visit, the staff were so accommodating and attentive, always asking how my day was going and asking if there was anything else I needed. I wish I could've stayed longer, but will definitely be back!
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant hotel with great staff
Really enjoyed 4 nights here in July 2015. The hotel has just had a bit of a paint job so in terms of facilities and appearance everything was perfect. The room was comfortable with everything you could need. No safe in room but you could use the safe at reception which was fine. Staff were brilliant. Really friendly and helpful. We stayed all inclusive and the food was great. Because it is a small hotel you are not subjected to a huge dodgy buffet each evening instead you order lunch and dinner from a small menu which changes every day. Location good right on quite beach. Would stay here again
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great value all inclusive
Wonderful stay and great value for money compared with some resorts in the area. Only minor recommendations would be to have more plug sockets in the room and it would be better if the swimming pool was not under a roof as you can not really swim in the sea.
Verified Hotels.com guest review