Kena Beach Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

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

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Matemwe

Kena Beach Hotel places you 7 mi (11.2 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Nungwi Beach. This 35-room, 4-star hotel has a full-service spa along with an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 19 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 39 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 39 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 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

Beach hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Kena Beach Hotel enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 120000 per vehicle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free use of bicycles, an arcade/game room, and a library.
Bathrooms offer free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and minibars are other standard amenities. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

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

The onsite 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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 85 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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 elevator

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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45000.00
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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, 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
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Kena Beach Hotel?

Kena Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kena Beach Hotel on Dec 1, 2025 start from $146.73, excluding 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.

What's there to do around Kena Beach Hotel?

This hotel is located in Matemwe, a short 11-minute walk from Muyuni Beach and also 12 minutes on foot from Kigomani Beach. Pwani Mchangani Beach is also within a driving distance of 4.9 mi.

Is there parking available at Kena Beach Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Kena Beach Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include couples treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Kena Beach Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Kena Beach Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Kena Beach Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Kena Beach Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Are there hot tubs at Kena Beach Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Kena Beach Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Kena Beach Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at The Bridge Restaurant.

Does Kena Beach Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Kena Beach Hotel.

Does Kena Beach Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Kena Beach Hotel?

The closest major airport to Kena Beach Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 26.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kena Beach Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Kena Beach Hotel comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Kena Beach Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Kena Beach Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.