Hostels in Matemwe

I was welcomed incredibly well at the hostel! All the staff are very sweet, attentive, and made me truly feel at home. The room is extremely clean, fragrant, and comfortable, with plenty of privacy, plus an individual light and power outlets by the bed. They also provide personal care products, which was a great detail. The pool is always clean and warm — a perfect space to relax, read a book, and enjoy a drink or some finger food. Breakfast deserves special mention: delicious, with fresh fruits, juices, and typical local options. And I was even lucky enough to make incredible friends there. I loved every detail of my stay and would definitely come back!

I stayed at this hostel during my trip to Zanzibar, and I honestly couldn’t believe the quality I got for the price. From the moment I arrived, the staff were super friendly and welcoming—they really go out of their way to make you feel at home. They helped me with everything from booking tours to recommending local spots to eat, and they always had a smile on their faces. The room I stayed in was spotlessly clean, air-conditioned, and very cozy. After a long day exploring or chilling by the sea, coming back to such a comfortable and cool room was a treat. You can tell the place is well-maintained and that they really care about keeping it nice for guests. The location is just perfect—it’s literally just a few steps from the beach and would walk out every morning for a quick dip or to watch the sunrise. The whole vibe of the place is super chill and relaxed, with hammocks and little corners to read or just hang out. It was the perfect balance of social and peaceful. What surprised me most is how cheap it was compared to the value you get. Honestly, I’ve paid way more in other places and didn’t get half the quality. If you’re traveling to Zanzibar and want a great stay without blowing your budget, this place is an absolute gem. PS. This place is really safe as well! U could leave ur stuff the whole day and come back finding them untouched! Would 100% stay here again!

The staff are really nice and the hostel is very clean. The rooms are very spacious. 10 minute walk from the beach and plenty of shops and restaurants are around

I had a great stay at Rafiki. Is quiet far from town but it was the best choice for me, to avoid touristic places. 10 mins walking from the hostel, you can fine the most beautiful and isolated beach. The hostel itself is was amazing. I was staying in a private room with private bathroom. Everything was clean and bed was comfy. Great to have a fan for hot days. Its similar to a bungalow so its normal to find geckos in room or flies. The staff was amazing and girls prepared a rich breakfast (included). Being far from town, you can call a driver or you can wait till 6/7 pm and go there with owner Rafiki (for free) and I think that is really a nice service to offer. Suggestion: for lunch, you can buy anything and put it in the fridge in kitchen

Great place to stay, manage by amazing manager. Room clean, nice restaurant with bar. Close to turtles sanctuary.