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Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Poolside bar
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View | Balcony
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

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Zanzibar, Matemwe
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mnemba Island
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Beachfront

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel's full-service spa.
Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel offers 13 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. This Matemwe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.
During your stay at Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Muyuni Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Muyuni Beach and 7 minutes by car from Pwani Mchangani Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Matemwe hotel is smoke free.

Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 2 April and 29 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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.

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 50.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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
Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel Matemwe
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Zanzibar Magic Boutique
Zanzibar Magic Hotel Matemwe
Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel Hotel
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Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel Hotel Matemwe

Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yilin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet are away from the tourist crowd, walking on the beach is relaxing. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mia Manon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacques

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super experience in magic hotel in zanzibar

Perfect hotel very quiet the good dimensions. The personnels on top. The boss very sympathic. The room very clean. Good coktaild
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goeril Katharina Froeberg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little piece of paradise
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This side of Zanzibar Island is quite a distance from any service, shopping or dining so everything has to be arranged through the hotel or a tour company. It is a small boutique hotel, which we liked and worked out ok for us, but we didn't really realize in advance that once you're there, you're kinda stuck. We enjoyed the food, salt-water pool, sit-upon kayaks (not sea kayaks) and walking on the beach but it was quite windy while we were there and the bicycles were old and rickety, but gave us a good workout. There were some poor descriptions about what each tour included, there is no laundry facility guests can use as the website said. They could send laundry out, but not very cheaply, and we were concerned how long it would take. The desk manager did work with us to clarify tour descriptions and coordinated transfers and tours to our satisfaction. He made adjustments to the tour descriptions and our final bill when we pointed out the discrepancies, so were grateful for that. Stone Town and Prison Island tours were not as impressive as expected, but I'm comparing to an extremely well-done tour in Ghana of the slave dungeons of the Cape Coast Castle, which was much more comprehensive and informative. If you are prepared to just go relax on the beach or by the pool, it's a beautiful setting, but be warned the tide goes in and out nearly 3 times per day, so swimming in the ocean when the tide is out really isn't an option. It is a gated security property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The king bed was 2 beds together and you fell through in the middle a bit.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ALEXANDER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well run hotel with basic facilities. The problem is the beach. It is full of rocks and sea urchins making it unusuable. No one was swimming in the sea. This should be made clear as not everyone wants to swim in the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent pool. Clean beach. Excellent menu buy if you have preferences and ingredients are available the restaurant would make a la carte meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Turia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A magical stay with African vibes and decor

My friend and I came here to relax, dive and celebrate my birthday. The entire stay made it an exceptional experience and the staff (Robert and Joel) were friendly, efficient and very welcoming. A compliment to the chef, as his lunch and dinner menus were excellent throughout the week. The receptionist Geriath (we hope that we spelled it correctly) was beyond what words can explain. Very kind, service minded and simply pleasant charisma. The owner of the hotel was delightful and very accommodating and thoughtful to our needs, especially on our departure day. We enjoyed the massage very much as they were good and friendly as well. The small hotel was charming and very stylish with African vibes and decor. All in all, a wonderfull experience and place. Thank you all
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, amazing staff, beautiful views! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Beauty isn't enough.

Hotel beach chair area is beautiful..however the beach is impossible to swim in. The tide is to far out. Also great deal of seaweed and other plant like things flouting in the water does not make it appealing. NO AC! I missed this part during booking and it ruing my stay, extremely hard to sleep in the heat at night with just a fan. Water in the shower and sink come out salty, very weird to brush teeth and shower. No bottled water, they filter water into a glass jar and sell it to you for 2-3$. Food was not bad, they have a nice lunch and dinner menu. Breakfast was the same everyday, standard eggs and toast. This area of the island is extremely quiet, no life, youll be completely alone, if you like that, its fine, I have a better time up north in nungwi with the nightly hotel band shows and people watching. Aside from that service is great, staff is friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t rate the hotel highly enough, mainly because of the service! Great food, very relaxed and you couldn’t be looked after better. Wonderful location. You must always remember you are in Africa so there will be some challenges but Magic will smooth those out. You would be missing out not to stay here...
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Mplaza, Nairobi Kenya

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Beach was beautiful. Food not enough selection. The place need updating. Especially no A/C .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful setting with the owners and staff a whole lot of fun. Lots of sunshine from the skies and the people. Food excellent, rooms very good and spotless. Great bar and restaurant with unbeatable views.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely come back - absolutely gorgeous!

Absolutely excellent stay - we were here for 8 nights and it was idyllic. Staff were all super friendly and rooms were v comfy and clean. Our bungalow on the beach was excellent too.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the ambiance of the place. Didn't like they have no AC in the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

‘Magic’ indeed!! A truly special place!

What a perfect little slice of heaven this place is!! Isolated from the hectic tourism / aggressive sellers of other parts of the island; this place was absolutely perfect to unwind at the end of our mainland safari. Definitely not the cheapest place on the island for the room prices or for food / drink prices but amazing quality, value and service built in to everything they do. All of the staff members seemed to genuinely care that you have nothing to worry about at all during your stay! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

MUTLU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Really relaxing quiet spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018