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The Swahili Plaza

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
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Front of property

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Matemwe, Tanzania
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mnemba Island
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, The Swahili Plaza is 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 - 2.6 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 23 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 37 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 38 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Zen Zero - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pua Mbili - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Swahili Plaza

The Swahili Plaza offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a library. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
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)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2025
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children

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, 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

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