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The Swahili Plaza

Property class: 3.5

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A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by two-story buildings with balconies and outdoor seating areas.
An aerial view of a beach with clear water, boats, and a pool area with umbrellas.
A staircase leading to a balcony with a view of greenery and a clear sky.
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by buildings with ornate facades and warm lighting.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is $184
$153 nightly
$184 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Matemwe, Tanzania
  • Place, Matemwe
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a skylight.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

A bedroom with a large bed, a skylight, a view of the outdoors, and a blue accent wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

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

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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

  • Matemwe - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kigomani Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 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

  • ‪Kasha boutique hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jua Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marlin Local Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Swahili Plaza

The Swahili Plaza offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, 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 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include karaoke. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
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.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Swahili Plaza has a restaurant on site.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and guests can order late night fare 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
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling

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

  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2025
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

The Swahili Plaza Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for everything appreciate 🙏
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026