Kena Beach Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (50 reviews)
Matemwe, Matemwe, 73108 , Matemwe , TZ

Facilities

Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free bicycles on site
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding staff
Great family amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.09
The rooms were large, clean, and very well appointed.
Service
9.06
The staff were outstanding from reception to the bar.
Location
8.6
Just over an hour from the airport; plenty of activities nearby.
Room Quality
9.05
The rooms were very cool and large.
Amenities
8.58
The kids loved the pool and games room.
Value for Money
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.59
The restaurant always looked good with many options.
Overall Experience
8.86
Provided a great experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:56

Property Description

Escape to Kena Beach Hotel, where tranquility meets adventure on the stunning shores of Matemwe.

Luxurious Spa Experiences
Indulge your senses with rejuvenating treatments at our serene spa, offering an array of soothing massages designed to melt away stress and refresh your spirit.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor mouthwatering meals at The Bridge Restaurant or unwind with a drink by the poolside bar. With our all-inclusive rates, you can enjoy delectable cuisine and refreshing beverages without a care in the world.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and 24-hour multilingual support, ensuring a comfortable stay. Explore nearby beaches with ease, thanks to our shuttle service, and enjoy worry-free parking at our hotel.

Your enchanting escape awaits! Book your stay at Kena Beach Hotel now and experience the beauty of coastal Zanzibar.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 9.05
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Adrian solo_traveller ng
10
Its was worth every dollars
Pros:

The staff where so welcoming and the meals taste really good also the environment is so serene and clean

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Tanya couple za
9
The staff are friendly, attentive and make one feel at home. The care and maintenance of the property is remarkable. You
Pros:

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.

Cons:

I did feel that they good improve the breakfast and dinner buffet.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Júlia Dominika couple hu
10
Wonderful place with lovely staff, one of the best we’ve ever seen.
Pros:

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.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Petra family_with_children se
9
Lovely family stay
Pros:

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.

Cons:

During à la carte evenings the food was very good, but the buffet was not as good quality. But it is possible to eat at other hotels or local restaurants nearby.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Antonio family_with_children it
10
Pros:

Struttura INCREDIBILE, immersa nel verde ed assolutamente eco-friendly. Il personale è INCREDIBILMENTE CORDIALE ed amichevole, ti fanno sentire parte di una famiglia, sempre al centro di ogni tipo di attenzione e cura dal momento in cui metti piede fino a quando vai via. Stanze meravigliose, dotate di spazi esterni pittoreschi e pieni di verde, ampie e dotate di OGNI comfort. Spiaggia davanti la struttura splendida, non sempre balneabile per il noto - e affascinante - fenomeno delle maree. Ma quando la marea è bassa, si può compensare con la splendida e pulitissima piscina coperta o con la camminata al reef in compagnia del fantastico Babu (una "mini escursione" gratuita che la struttura offre quotidianamente per avvistare stelle marine, ricci ed altri pesci del reef guidati dal simpaticissimo Babu). Menzione d'onore va fatta al ristorante/bar, magistralmente guidato e coordinato dal direttore di questi due servizi SEMPRE attento e presente insieme ad una schiera di personale IMPECCABILE e COSTANTEMENTE con un genuino sorriso sul volto..ciliegina sulla torta, un menù sempre vario e SEMPRE DELIZIOSO, cucina davvero ottima, perfino per un difficile palato italiano.
Kena beach è davvero il posto in cui tornare! Grazie per tutto!
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Absolutely incredible stay at Kena Beach!
The property is tucked into lush greenery and fully eco-friendly, creating a peaceful, magical vibe. The staff is beyond friendly—truly welcoming—and they make you feel like part of the family from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave.
The rooms are gorgeous, spacious, and filled with charming outdoor areas surrounded by greenery. Every comfort you could imagine is provided.
The beach in front of the property is stunning, though swimming can be limited by the tides—but that’s part of its charm.

Cons:

niente
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Nothing

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Martijn family_with_children nl
10
Pros:

Locatie, personeel, faciliteiten, zwembad in de schaduw.

Cons:

Bijna niets, misschien variëteit in menu

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Jenna family_with_children ch
5
2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Reto couple ch
8
Pros:

Drei Tage Aufenthalt. Wir buchten das bessere Zimmer und es war tatsächlich eines der schönsten und grössten Zimmer, das wir je hatten. Das Zimmer war ruhig mit einem kleinen privaten Garten. Einfach traumhaft. Outdoor und indoor Dusche sowie zwei Lavabos und Badewanne. Sehr sauber. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und hat gut gerochen. Wir hatten nur Frühstück gebucht und assen einmal zu Abend. Frühstück war ausreichend und das Personal superlieb im Restaurant. Als eine Krähe meinen Pfannkuchen stibitzte, kam eine Angestellte und brachte mir einen neuen - obwohl ich selber schuld war. Das Abendessen war eher teuer für die Menge aber vom Geschmack ausgezeichnet. An der Bar waren wir eher selten, dort wünschte ich mir aber, dass etwas mehr gelächelt wird. Irgendwie fühlten wir uns an der Bar nicht so willkommen. Vielleicht gaben wir zu wenig Trinkgeld? Sonst war das gesamte Personal sehr sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Der Strand ist sauber. Es hat halt etwas Seegras und man kann nur bei Flut schwimmen gehen. Bei Ebbe kann man aufs Riff laufen. Auch als Exkursion mit Babo, einem Hotelangestellten. Dieser Trip ist kostenlos und hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Liegen am Strand werden von einem Security bewacht, der die Verkäufer und Beach Boys wegschickt, wenn sie den Gästen was verkaufen wollen. Im Meer kann man Schnorcheln und sieht viele Seeigel, ein paar Seesterne. Es hat auch ein paar Quallen, aber nur die kleine harmlose Sorte (Moonquallen) die nicht wirklich wehtun bei einer Berührung. Es hat ein paar Restaurants in Hotelnähe, aber es ist schon recht abgelegen. Das Nebenhotel hat etwas Animation, aber ab 22 Uhr ist jeweils Ruhe.

Alles in allem haben wir den Aufenthalt genossen.

Cons:

Oben erwähnt. Nichts gravierendes

2025-12-04 via Nuitee
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Lucia couple hu
10
Pros:

A reggeli teljesen kielégítő volt :) A személyzet mindenre figyelt. Nem volt túl nagy választék, de minden finom volt.

Cons:

Nagyobb választék.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
8
A good hotel with easy access to the beach.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

There was an abundance of crows that became very annoying, taking food when they could and generally being very noisy. They have decimated the population of other birds and have caused problems for the hotel staff who try to keep them at bay. The sun loungers on the beach did not recline. If you use a credit card here they charge 5%.

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children sk
10
Pros:

We were very satisfied

Cons:

The hotel is located in the eastern part of the island which means it is influenced by tides. On the other hand, it is in a quiet location.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Dennis couple de
10
Pros:

Das Personal ist unglaublich freundlich, Essen wsr in Ordnung - jeden Tag eine Auswahl an unterschiedlichen Gerichten

Cons:

All- Inklusive Cocktail Auswahl war mau, die Mocktails jedoch sehr gut

2025-10-17 via Nuitee
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Lieselotte solo_traveller be
8
2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
10
2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Wolfgang couple de
10
Pros:

Es war traumhaft

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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basso couple it
7
Pros:

Personale,pulizia,traquillita

Cons:

Tempi troppo lunghi per il pranzo,alla sera il cibo buono ma sempre tiepido

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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daniela couple it
9
Great place
Pros:

Struttura curata e pulita. Noi avevamo una camera superior con terrazzino
Cibo buono sopratutto colazione con cucina espressa
Personale super cordiale

The facility is well-maintained and clean. We had a superior room with a small terrace.
The food was good, especially the express breakfast.
The staff were super friendly.

Cons:

Mancano zanzariere se non quelle nel letto e sono bucate. Ho avuto diverse punture di zanzare nella notte. Sopratutto in bagno dove c’è la finestra servono le zanzariere.

There are no mosquito nets except for the ones on the bed, which have holes in them. I had several mosquito bites during the night. Mosquito nets are especially needed in the bathroom, where there's a window

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Evgeny solo_traveller ru
10
2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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LUIS solo_traveller es
10
Hotel altamente recomendable por su relación calidad-precio.
Pros:

Playa paradisiaca, jardines espectaculares rodeando las habitaciones. Habitaciones de una gran superficie (80 m2 aprox + 25 m2 de terraza), camas amplísimas y muy cómodas. Todo muy limpio, personal muy amable y spa con gran variedad de tratamientos.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Marcela family_with_children ro
8
Pros:

Locatie linistita. Atmosfera calma, suprafata camera mare, decor autentic . Amabilitatea unor angajati ....dun pacate prea putini .

Cons:

Mic dejun slab diversificat. Lipsa chefului de lucru al personalului, obiceiul urat al chelnerilor de a ti lua paharele de apa de pe masa daca nu comandai bautura de la bar inntimpul meselor, lipsa de activitati distractive, miros urat in camere si wc, prosoaoe de slaba calitate care uneori chiar lipseau

2025-08-16 via Nuitee