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10/10 Exceptional
Anna
Oct 21, 2026
The Swahili Plaza
Property class: 3.5
Art Deco hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Kigomani Beach
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Featuring a rooftop terrace, The Swahili Plaza puts you within a 10-minute drive of Kigomani Beach. After splashing around at one of the 2 outdoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of Muyuni Beach.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
$92 nightly
$113 total
The current price is $113 totalTotal with taxes and fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Room options
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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View
- Partial sea view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood
Matemwe, Matemwe, Tanzania
What's nearby
- Matemwe - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Kigomani Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Kiwengwa Beach - 23 min drive - 16.0 km
- Nungwi Beach - 40 min drive - 20.1 km
- Kendwa Beach - 44 min drive - 24.8 km
Getting around
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 88 min drive
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
- Kasha boutique hotel - 5 min walk
- Marlin Local Restaurant - 8 min drive
- Sunshine Marine Lodge - 8 min drive
- Jua Grill - 10 min drive
- Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - 7 min drive
About this property
The Swahili Plaza
- Featuring a rooftop terrace, The Swahili Plaza puts you within a 10-minute drive of Kigomani Beach. After splashing around at one of the 2 outdoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of Muyuni Beach.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 8 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
- This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (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
- The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
- The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
- Free uncovered onsite self parking
Transfers
- Ferry terminal shuttle*
Other information
- Smoke-free property
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The Swahili Plaza Reviews
10
Exceptional
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