Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View
Restaurant
Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View
Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$421
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Explore the area

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Kaskazini - Unguja North "A", near Matemwe School, Matemwe Beach, Zanzibar, Matemwe, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mnemba Island
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Wardrobe
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Exclusive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Wardrobe
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Wardrobe
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Matemwe

A luxury stay in Matemwe awaits you at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Muyuni Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Kigomani Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 5-property class Matemwe hotel, you'll be 22.4 km (13.9 mi) from Nungwi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 37 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 37 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar @ Melia - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast @ Ocean Paradise - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Matemwe hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 30 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Matemwe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed 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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Clove Island Resort
Clove Island Essence SPA
Clove Essence & Spa Makunduchi
Clove Island Essence & SPA Hotel
Clove Island Essence & SPA Makunduchi
Clove Island Essence & SPA Hotel Makunduchi

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

Yep, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique is a short 15-minute walk from Muyuni Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

As of 7 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique on 27 Feb 2026 start from NZ$404.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique have a pool?

Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Does Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

No, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique?

No, pets are not allowed.

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