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The Swahili Plaza

3.5 star property

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Exterior
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a skylight.
Free minibar items, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Outdoor dining

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is $85
$61 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Matemwe, Tanzania
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View, Poolside

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a skylight.

Family Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View, Poolside

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free minibar items, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, The Swahili Plaza is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Kigomani Beach and Muyuni Beach. .This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Pwani Mchangani Beach and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Mapenzi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 23 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 40 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 44 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jua Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Twende Tukale Kolekole - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Swahili Plaza

The Swahili Plaza offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include wedding services and charcoal grills.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
The Swahili Plaza has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2025
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 105-503-025

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property