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Kena Beach Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Exterior
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Matemwe, 73108
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mnemba Island
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Matemwe

A family-friendly stay in Matemwe awaits you at Kena Beach Hotel. You'll be 11.2 km (7 mi) from Kiwengwa Beach and 19.8 km (12.3 mi) from Nungwi Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. The restaurant, The Bridge Restaurant, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mnemba View Lounge is the hotel's own bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free use of bicycles. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Matemwe hotel, you'll be 20.3 km (12.6 mi) from Kendwa Beach and 46.4 km (28.8 mi) from Nakupenda Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 19 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 39 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 39 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bar - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Kena Beach Hotel

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool
Some rates at Kena Beach Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Kena Beach Hotel such as an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Matemwe hotel.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Kena Beach Hotel offers 35 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Fridges, coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 85 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mnemba View Lounge
  • The Bridge Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kena Beach Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120000 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kena Beach Hotel?

Kena Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kena Beach Hotel?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kena Beach Hotel on 9 Oct 2025 start from NZ$323.20, 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 parking available at Kena Beach Hotel?

Yep, Kena Beach Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Kena Beach Hotel?

Yep, Kena Beach Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Muyuni Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Kena Beach Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Kena Beach Hotel. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Kena Beach Hotel have a pool?

Kena Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Kena Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kena Beach Hotel.

Is Kena Beach Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Kena Beach Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kena Beach Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kena Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kena Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kena Beach Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.