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Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Escape to tranquility surrounded by lush gardens. Relax at the resort’s tranquil spaces or take advantage of helpful tour assistance.

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On the beach
Aerial view
Beach/ocean view
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Beach View

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Beach View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Matemwe, Matemwe, Unguja Kaskazini

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min walk
  • Kigomani Beach - 5 min drive
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 11 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort

Hotel in the suburbs
At Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and barbecues
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Arabic, English, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 April 2025 to 1 June 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort Matemwe
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Frequently asked questions

Is Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?

As of 26 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort on 1 Mar 2025 start from AU$141.94, 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.

How much is parking at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Muyuni Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kigomani Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Lewis was phenomenal in making my stay a great one. The sunrises are breathtaking. Highly recommend as an alternative to the loud beach areas on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room with a bathroom of 1m2. The shower hangs above the toilet. Renovation is needed, especially since the power goes out a lot, the water pressure drops and the room doors cannot be locked. The employees seem friendly, but they are mainly concerned with blaming others.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

The resort was wonderful! Mr. Achmed, Elizabeth and the other staff took very good care of us. The resort was very relaxing and the beach is beautiful. I have never seen ocean water so gourgwoua. We really enjoyed watching the locals play soccer. Great stay, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micale

Very beautiful place and very quiet. The staffs were friendly. Our room was cleaned everyday. There is AC in the room if you don’t want the humidity filled in your room. There is also breakfast in the morning. Though the food choices are limited, otherwise everything was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Total Gem!!
I loved every minute of my stay at Isla Bonita. The staff, the location, everything! If you are looking for a little bit of paradise this is the place. This morning I left my room and walked into the ocean and it felt like heaven! Mustafa and Ahmed are fabulous hosts, they really care about their guests. I've moved on into Stone Town, it's loud, smelly and so busy - I'm already wishing I was back at Isla Bonita and it's only been a few hours! If you are looking for a tropical escape with good food and relaxation - look no further!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan

As soon as you enter the hotel, you will be greeted with the most beautiful view of your life, leaving you at ease. The place is exceptionally safe with a fantastic staff. The hotel owner, Mustapha, is truly amazing and has extensive experience working in 5-star hotels in Dubai and Egypt. The chef prepares an incredible coconut curry sauce, and the beach is simply stunning. The tide goes out for about 2 kilometers, creating warm and shallow pools where you can relax and observe starfish and other sea creatures. It was so enjoyable that I didn't go on any excursions because I was extremely happy with everything the hotel had to offer. The hotel rooms were impeccably clean, and the air conditioning worked perfectly, and there were barely any bugs. Additionally, it was mango season, and the villagers were very friendly, making my stay even more delightful. I had an amazing time overall.

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Très bon accueil, le manager est très investi et à notre disposition! Il sait nous orienter vers les guides en qui il a confiance et reprend avec eux en cas de soucis. L’hôtel est très agréable et le cadre merveilleux 😊
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

daniel

Pros:We has a very peaceful and restful stay at the Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful as are the Manager and Assistant Manager. Great location. The village behind is full of life that you can observe and enjoy while lying on a lounge chair under the umbrella, facing the beach, or from the water. Lovely beach. Very safe for children. You can walk for hours. The food is well prepared and fresh. Rooms are clean, comfortable (air con) and Wi-Fi works admirably. Less Pros (no Cons): The hotel is a bit remote (but it is what we wanted - a million times better than staying around Nungui...); taxis and airport shuttle are available through the hotel. We hired a car at the airport and it was ideal to discover the island. Sometimes the electricity went down, but not a major issue. Food options in the hotel is limited but it seems that case in most places. Need to know the rule: order your dinner in the afternoon to avoid long wait for dinner (it applies everywhere). A little fridge in the room would be good. When we left, safe boxes were being installed. If next room guests are noisy, you might hear it. But there cannot be people noisier than that awful riff-raff family of six staying for few days. Their behaviour was well handled by the Manager after I complained.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rayan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fuyez cet hôtel, horrible.
Il y a tellement de chose à dire sur cet hôtel mais je vais essayer de vous résumer le tout. Pour commencer je ne comprend pas tout ces avis positifs aux quels je me suis fiés lors de ma réservation. Premièrement : Je veux prendre une douche à l’arrivé dans ma chambre et pour le coup il n’y a pas du tout d’eau chaude, nous appelons plusieurs fois le responsable qui met un temps énorme à venir puis qu’il me dit qu’il y a de l’eau chaude alors que ce n’est pas du tout le cas, puis je décide de me doucher à l’eau froide mais l’eau ne s’écoule pas car le siphon est complément boucher et pendant ma douche un cafard énorme sort du siphon donc cela laisse à désirer. Le temps que le responsable arrive l’eau s’écoule dans la chambre donc inondation. Il décide de nous changer de chambre en attendant de régler le problème de l’eau chaude et de l’inondation. C’est à ce moment là que ma femme ce fais voler sa paire de lunette qui coûte très chère donc pour le coup nous sommes vraiment énerver. Nous avons attendu jusqu’au soir pour récupérer notre chambre car toute la journée ils débouchaient le siphon à croire que cette chambre n’était pas louée depuis plusieurs mois. Sachez que au cours de notre séjour au moins 10 cafard énorme sortaient des évacuations. Les serveuses sont vraiment désagréables et non-chalantes. Le petit déjeuner est catastrophique deux toast pour deux personnes avec un jus imbuvable. Les serviettes ne sont pas changer il faut leur demander tout les jours.
Le petit déjeuner médiocre
La douche bouchée je n’ai pas pris en photo les cafards
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Anton

Завтраки просто смешны!
Красивый вид из номера - бесспорно. Удобная постель. Отличный бассейн. В номерах отсутствует утюг и гладильная доска, хотя в описании номера они указаны. Но персонал без проблем погладил мою рубашку. Wi-fi более менее стабильный, но для рабочих встреч не подходит, скорость маленькая и местами выбрасывает из сети. Вероника не очень приятный представитель отеля. В момент заселения пыталась дополнительно списать с нас большие таксы. В момент выселения не разрешила остаться в номере даже на полчаса позже. Но другой персонал разрешил на целый час. Очень шумные соседи, персонал не контролирует соблюдение правил. До ночи может громко звучать музыка от других гостей, ночные ныряния в бассейн. Крайне шумно. Завтраки отвратительные! За большие деньги платы за проживание - 2 яйца(или омлет) половинка тостового хлеба, кусочек масла, и иногда 2 штуки чего-нибудь вегетарианского и крохотного, два крохотных кусочка арбуза, один кусочек ананаса, один кусочек манго или папайи, растворимый кофе. Это же просто смешно, особенно для мужчины. Никакого шведского стола на завтрак, хотя в момент бронирования указано завтрак шведский стол.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen

Quiet Tranquility
Absolutely loved our stay here! The staff was fantastic, the views beautiful, and everything clean and neat. This place is a tremendous value. The road to it is a bit rough but the place is worth it. It is not a very crowded area so the beach is generally pretty empty and the water is beautiful, calm, and shallow for quite a ways out. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Pedro, Lausanne

L’air conditionné était essentiel avec la chaleur de Zanzibar. On a apprécié notre stop de cette hôtel 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Otima escolha e relacao preco-qualidade
Localizacao excelente (naquela zona a unica area sem algas para se poder entrar na agua e sem ouricos do mar!) e muitoo tranquila. Quartos com vista para o mar, agradaveis, otima cama e rede mosquiteira (a verdade é que nada de mosquitos!). A piscina otimo tamanho e agradavel. Pequeno almoco variava um pouco todos os dias e sempre bem servido. Quanto ao restaurante vale bem a pena comer por lá!precos nao sao careiros e a qualidade vale a pena, melhor sitio aonde fomos servidos em quantidade, qualidade e preço. A juntar a simpatia do pessoal. Se quiserem ir á ilha de matemba reservem com eles, preco em conta e vao buscar-nos mesmo a frente do hotel de barco. Em suma uma otima relacao preco qualidade em tudo.
Piscina
Vista da praia do hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Eine Perle im Paradies
Das Hotel ist ein wahres Kleinod mitten im Paradies am Rande eines sehr ursprünglichen Dorfes. Der Strand ist megaweiß. Das Wasser ist kristallkar und türkisfarben. Vom Hotel bis zum Wasser sind es 20m. Das Personal ist super freundlich und total hilfsbereit. Das Essenangebot ist sehr gut, geschmacklich super und die Portionen sind definitiv viel zu groß. Zum Frühstück gibt es täglich frisches Obst. Das Restaurant wie auch die Zimmer haben alle uneingeschränken Meerblick. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und wirklich mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

J van

Lovely stay at Isla Bonita...
Wonderful hotel. Great service and very friendly staff. The pool and rooms Were Very clean. It had a wonderful garden. Great beach views from rooms. Staff exceptional. Lovely breakfast with mixture of fruit and Various different continental and swahili style breakfast each morning. Thank you Isla bonita for making our holiday a wonderful experience.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

souhila

Très bien
Très bon hôtel dommage qu’il n’y ait rien à faire autour. hotel très propre, personnel au top. Mention spéciale pour Said et Veronika
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Amélie

Bon séjour à l’hôtel Isla Bonita
Très bon accueil de Veronika qui est aux petits soins pour ses hôtes. Chambres propres et confortables avec vue mer. Bon petit déjeuner, un jus/smoothie frais est préparé tous les matins. L’hôtel est en dehors de la ville de Matemwe, dans une zone peu animée mais toutes les possibilités d’excursions sont accessibles.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

ALEKSANDRA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ехали в рай, а попали в Африку
Первое впечатление было очень хорошее - водитель встретил в аэропорту ночью, заселили сразу, даже не нужно было ничего предъявлять. Место тихое, красивое, но с нулевой инфрастуктурой, по сути вы становитесь буквально пленниками отеля. Хотя в описании заявлен бесплатный вайфай на всей территории, на практике он не работают, в каждый номер выдают по отдельному роутеру, на котором кончаются деньги по 3 разу в день, приходится идти и менять его на другой. Еда приличная, но однообразная. Через неделю проживания перестал зажигаться свет в ванной, и его так и не починили. Потом сломался сливной бачок. Плетенные стулья на балконе сломались оба. Воду в номер давали только по отдельной просьбе. Персонал был улыбчив и вежлив, но не всегда хорошо понимал по-английски. Перед отъездом на сафари мы попросили приготвить нам ранний завтрак с собой, но нам его так и не дали. Когда же мы вернулись с экскурсии ночью, ворота были заперты, и нам пришлось 15 минут стучать, чтобы разбудить сотрудников и попасть вовнутрь. Потенциал отеля хорош, но на практике все работает довольно плохо. Персонал старается, но не всегда от этого есть польза. В целом это место для тех, кто ищет покоя, замкнутости и уединения и равнодушен к бытовым неудобствам и отсутствию магазинов и транспорта. Кстати, рядом находится небольшая деревня и на берег каждый вечер прибегают стайки детей играть в футбол и клянчить у отдыхающих конфеты.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Zain

Hôtel calme vue sur l'océan.
Nous êtions seuls dans l'hôtel, c'est un endroit très calme et reposant avec chambre vue sur l'océan. La piscine est très bien également. Le personnel est très sympathique et accueillant. Bon rapport qualité/prix.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019