Hotels near Muyuni Beach, Matemwe

From the moment we arrived at Safira Blue Villas, we knew we were in for an extraordinary experience. The star of our stay was undoubtedly the head chef, Keith Lawrence. More than just a chef, he became a friend who genuinely went above and beyond to make our visit unforgettable. His hospitality is unmatched, and it’s rare to find someone so dedicated to creating a welcoming and personalized experience. The food? Simply flawless. Every dish was a masterpiece, crafted to the highest standards with attention to detail. It’s clear that the culinary team takes immense pride in their work. Our daughter was treated like royalty, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure her comfort and happiness, making our family feel truly cared for. The staff at Safira Blue Villas are exceptional. Their kindness and unique loving nature shine through in everything they do. The e-butler system is a game-changer—seamless communication between departments ensures that every request is met effortlessly, leaving no room for inconvenience. If you’re reading this review, stop searching and book Safira Blue Villas now. This isn’t just a stay; it’s an all-inclusive Dubai-style experience, and arguably the best villa experience on the island of Zanzibar. The General Manager, Lucas, was fantastic, and Malay and his team at the restaurants offered authentic, top-tier service. This place doesn’t just feel like a luxury getaway—it feels like home. I will absolutely be returning, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Credit where it’s due: Safira Blue Villas is truly in a league of its own.

Everything was awesome. The private beach is unique and priceless.

A beautiful resort-type hotel in a boutique style (small and private), which offers more than the others. The arrangement of the hotel's exterior with various types of fruit trees offers a glimpse into a part of the world that many tourists would not otherwise get to know. Passion fruit, bananas, mangoes, almonds, papayas and other species grow there. You can also use the private beach and sun loungers of the nearby hotel, which you can reach in a few minutes on foot, or if you take the provided shuttle a little further, you can enjoy the beauty of Muyuni beach (we liked this one better than Matemwe), in front of which sandbanks are also forming. You can also meet their beloved dog and cats at the accommodation. We used the very nice pool, sun loungers in the shadow of the trees and beach volleyball the most, but they offer several other things (e.g. bike rental, excursions) and board games. There are also many books to read if you don't have your own. The food (breakfast included or additional lunch/dinner offer) is excellent. The hosts are very friendly and willing to help.

Fantastic location of the hotel in the middle of a local village at the beach. Perfect host with the warmest welcome you can imagine and the way every single staff members treat you makes you feel king and queen. Amazing white beach in front of you with the magical sound of the waves of the Indian Ocean makes it a paradise and a must-stay when you are on the beautiful island of Zanzibar

Very friendly service and overall great hotel.

I highly recommend this hotel. The hotel is extremely well-kept, clean and pleasant . The rooms are cleaned twice a day. The breakfast buffet was really excellent. The choice of food is huge and the food is tasty and fresh. The area around the hotel is quiet and safe. A huge advantage of this place is the cultured and nice but non-intrusive staff. It didn't personally bother me, but the beach (like most beaches in Zanzibar) with a lot of seaweed and at low tide it is not possible to swim in the ocean. On my next visit to Zanzibar I would definitely choose this hotel again.