Kena Beach Hotel

–Great location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Located on the Matemwe beach in the Matemwe village on the East Coast of Zanzibar, Kena Beach Hotel lies along the east coast of Zanzibar. It features a restaurant overlooking the swimming pool and Indian Ocean, a tropical garden and bar where guests can have a drink. The elegantly decorated rooms feature a thatched roof and have wooden floors, mosquito nets and air conditioning. Each room includes a mini-bar and private bathroom with free toiletries. Kena Beach Hotel serves breakfast daily in the buffet restaurant and private dining on the beach can be arranged upon request. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the bar. The staff at the property are available to help guest with all their queries and give tour advice. The property also features free WiFi. Stone Town is a 45 minutes’ drive away and the private beach area at Kena Beach Hotel offers the opportunity to enjoy activities such as diving, snorkeling and a variety of watersport available upon request. Zanzibar Airport is 29 mi away from Kena Beach Hotel and an airport shuttle can be arranged upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Game room

  • Spa and wellness center

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James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the room, the staff were super attentive, hotel is also really aesthetic and well positioned on the beach. I had a great driver called Suleman for most of my activities, he was great and made me feel very comfortable as a solo traveler.”
Jacqueline
United States United States
“Breakfasts were great, the staff were delightful, fabulous beach, great plus to have a good dive center on site. The resort was beautifully done with thoughtful architecture for views and breezes. Our room was spacious and private.”
Jason
Canada Canada
“The facilities are beautiful and exceptionally maintained, and the staff were incredibly friendly. The rooms are magnificent. Outdoor showers!”
Adam
Israel Israel
“Quite,isolated and intimate the rooms were huge with a secend outside secluded shower and lovely balcony facing a beautiful well maintained garden,the staff were extremely friendly. We got to known them intimately. The food was great. We booked...”
Jon
United States United States
“The hotel and the grounds were very well maintained and beautiful. Wonderful people and great food. Very close to Mnemba Island with an adjacent dive shop.”
Tanya
South Africa South Africa
“The property has the most beautiful garden, that has been well maintained. It is situated on the beach, with a swimming pool and sun loungers located all over and the most magnificent beach beds.”
Júlia
Hungary Hungary
“Wonderfully unique place, a perfect example of how modern living conditions can intertwine with undisturbed nature. A very romantic hotel sprawling with life, and a staff so professional and so friendly you might reconsider your life choices.”
Georgiakakis
Greece Greece
“The beautiful garden and the staff !! Kena hotel located in a very calm and quiet area”
Petra
Sweden Sweden
“Lovely gardens around the hotel, and the beach is beautiful. The staff was excellent and very helpful, though the level of English skills was varying. We had a lovely stay with our family. Good dive center at the hotel.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The gardens were well kept, the staff were very attentive and the food was ok. Bicycles were available for free and the reef walk was a pleasant break. The room was very pleasant. For those who like to dive there is dive centre attached to the hotel.”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
The Bridge
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Sushi • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Pool Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Seafood • Sushi • International • European
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Kena Beach Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Kena Beach Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free
1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
$70 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
$70 per child, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kena Beach Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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