Kena Beach Hotel – Stay in Matemwe (Zanzibar), Zanzibar

Kena Beach Hotel has a private beach area with water sports upon request, a scenic outdoor swimming pool with pool bar, and sun loungers on the beach and garden. The Maua Spa provides massage therapies, spa facilities, and yoga classes for guests. On-site recreation includes a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, bicycle rental, games room, darts, table tennis, and live music performances.

Accommodations feature traditional Makuti thatched roofs and wooden floors, with deluxe rooms offering an outdoor shower and balcony facing the garden. Each room has air conditioning, a minibar, mosquito nets, and en-suite bathrooms with free toiletries. Family rooms include inter-connecting options for larger groups, and standard rooms provide four-poster beds with high-end linen.

The on-site restaurant overlooks the Indian Ocean and serves international and African cuisine, with buffet breakfast daily and themed buffet dinners such as Arabian, Indian, and BBQ nights. Guests can arrange private dining on the beach, and the bar offers a range of cocktails and drinks. The hotel provides a snack bar, special diet menus upon request, and all-inclusive packages that cover meals and beverages.

The hotel is situated in Matemwe village on Zanzibar's east coast, a 45-minute drive from Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests can book excursions such as the original Safari Blue Tour, dolphin watching in Kizimkazi, guided tours of local spice farms, and reef walking. The hotel provides airport shuttle upon request, car hire, and a tour desk for booking activities.

Kena Beach Hotel is family-friendly with spacious family rooms that offer inter-connecting options for larger groups. Children have access to an indoor play area, board games, and a games room with table tennis and darts. The hotel provides swimming pool toys, a shallow end in the pool, and activities suitable for all ages including guided tours and bicycle rentals.

Location: Private beach in Matemwe, 45 min from Stone Town

Rooms: Traditional Makuti rooms with outdoor shower

Dining: Ocean-view restaurant with themed buffet dinners

Spa: Maua Spa with massage therapies

Activities: PADI 5 Star Dive Center, Safari Blue Tour, dolphin watching

Family: Inter-connecting family rooms, indoor play area