My wife and I booked this hotel fairly last minute but from the first contact everything went very smoothly. We arrived at the hotel and was afforded a warm welcome with a cool drink by the owner Bjorn. Nothing is too much trouble at this hotel and Bjorn and his staff do everything to make your stay as comfortable and... more

My wife and I spent 5 days at this hotel at the end of our honeymoon.; It is the perfect place to relax and chill out. The rooms are clean, comfortable, attractively decorated and spacious. We eat breakfast and dinner in the restaurant each evening and were impressed by the quality of the food which was varied and tasty. During... more

We spent a week with the nice people at the Zanzibar Retreat, who were welcoming and so helpful. In the quiet time in early October, it felt like we had the place to ourselves, even though there were other people at the hotel. In a place with 7 rooms, it never feels crowded and the pool was lovely and big.... more

Unfortunately we only got to stay a few days at Zanzibar; fortunately this was at Zanzibar Retreat Hotel in Matemwe. Zanzibar Retreat Hotel offered us everything we wanted and even more. We relaxed by the swimming pool, walked along the beach and went snorkeling. Beaches at Zanzibar are amazing; that beach at Matemwe will probably be the nicest beach we... more

We stayed at The Zanzibar Retreat Hotel for 6 nights after safari in kenya. This was a lovely way to experience Zanzibar, in terms of food, wine, hospitality and local colour. The hotel run by Jan (a very friendly Fin) and his staff made up from the local community have a unique combination of a boutique style hotel only 10... more

After a five day safari (Lake manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti), this is an excellent location to relax. One of the owners of the place, Jan, is from Finland and organised a trip to a party for all guests and invited a group of dancing and singing people for entertainment. This was very nice! The staff is friendly and always ready... more

The Zanzibar Retreat is a fabulous place if you want to relax and enjoy the stunning beauty of the coral sand beaches of East-coast Zanzibar. It is snug and comfortable; the rooms are furnished and appointed with good taste and a touch of luxury; the manager was gregarious (but never overly so) and very helpful and has staffed the place... more

This hotel was everything we hoped for and more! It's location is fantastic for a relaxing break on a beautiful beach, and it really is right on the beach. Beautifully furnished rooms in a Zanzibari style Amazing food - fantastic local fish and plentiful tropical fruit! Excellent, friendly staff and the owner Jan is extremely hospitable Lovely swimming pool for... more

We completely agree with the other reviews - this must be the best hotel to stay in Zanzibar! We loved everything. The food and the wine selection are exceptional. The merits are not only for the beauty of the Matemwe beach, but definitely for the manager Jan and his wonderful staff, who made our stay... unforgettable! more