Does Kena Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kena Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kena Beach Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Kena Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Does Kena Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 120000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kena Beach Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Kena Beach Hotel located?

This Matemwe hotel is on the beach, 7 mi (11.2 km) from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nakupenda Beach is 28.8 mi (46.4 km) away.

Kena Beach Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abduelkadir

13 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

All in all very good

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

9 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wow, wow wow!!!!!! Honestly, if I can give this place 10 out of 10 I would .This hotel was beyond my expectations. The staff went beyond and above the cleanliness of the room was top-notch. The food was to die for I am in Boston craving it currently. For anyone traveling to Zanzibar this is the place you have to go to. Beach is walking distance so it’s super convenient. Communication with manager was amazing even before I arrived fast and efficient. I would love to shout out The following employees that made my stay here in Kena Beach all worth it, Sarah, asteria,Elizabeth, Fadhil and Suniluman. Thank you all and look forward to my next visit. Hope everyone books with Kena Beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

13 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A smaller hotel but with provided a great experience. The staff were outstanding from reception to the bar. The rooms were very cool (we had a family room) and large, clean and very well appointed. The restaurant always looked good with many options enough to satisfy kids too. The kids also loved the pool & table tennis games room. The Dive centre in the hotel was also excellent and one of the reasons we chose this hotel. It all worked well. Just over an hour from the airport but plenty stuff to do at or near hotel with Mnemba Island just a short boat ride away!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

23 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay

We had a lovely stay at Kena beach hotel for 13 nights. Rooms was very spacious. Beds were comfortable and equipped with moskito net. Every evening the rooms are sprayed with bug spray. Little terasse outside with a rack to dry swimwear or other small things. All staff was super friendly and nice. Pool is covered with roof so it was not getting too hot, the sea was always very warm. There is also sun loungers and sofas both in sun and shade. We decided to take all-inclusive, which was fine, but not that many drinks to choose from. But it was enough for us. The location is quiet and peaceful. Be aware that the tide makes it possible to swim in the sea, only at high tide. And if you take a walk at low tide, beware of sea urchins. There is a dive center at the hotel which we used.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful property with gorgeous rooms, great food, and attentive staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

5 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Garden

Absolutely beautiful garden. Very helpful staff

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

6 March 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our family of 4 had a wonderful 3 night stay. The rooms were beautiful, beds comfortable, and the air con worked well. Turn down service to spruce up the rooms and set up the mosquito netting is a nice touch. The pavilion has impressive architectural presence which is brilliant planning for covering the pool (so its always a cool temperature), covering 2 the dining areas and the 2 bars. There were always enough lounge chairs covered in comfortable canvas with pillows and a few different options for shade. The staff was very friendly (although the bar staff seemed unenthusiastic most of the time). Bobo took us on a cool reef walk, but I’d recommend only fit people and children who are >9 participate. There are way too many spikey sea urchins, even with the sturdy fishing boots Kena supplies, if you stumble and fall on an urchin or rough coral, it would be a bad scene. The food was pretty good. Lots of selections for meat eaters. Only 1 or two options for vegetarians in the buffet. With some Indian influence on the menus, I’d recommend putting full Indian dishes into the rotation. Samosas, tiki masala, paneer dishes and even desserts. The flan and passion fruit mousse were the best dishes. My husband liked the Swahili dishes. I’d also recommend that they place some hammocks around the property and add a ping pong table And fussball in the game room. My kids used the pool table and the dart board, more options would be nice. We enjoyed meeting the Maasai and picking out gifts

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

28 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort on a quiet strip of beach in Matemwe. The staff could not do more to help!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rafi

7 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kena Beach Hotel for perfect vacation in Zanzibar

We enjoyed our stay at the Kena Beach Hotel very much, the hotel is excellent, the stuff was lovely and supper kind, the rooms were perfect for our needs, very clean and equipped. Highly recommend!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virroart, Castres

10 March 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Très bel architecture de l’hôtel, chambres très spacieuses, jardin luxuriant. Coins ombragés autour de la piscine. Plage magnifique et très calme. Centre de plongée directement à l’interieur l’hotel ce qui facilite les excursions. Nourriture variée et personnel au petits soins. Top !

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

27 February 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Les dîners servis à table étaient excellents mais les buffets très décevants

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

17 February 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Kena Beach Hotel est recommandable en couple, seul ou en famille. Nous étions un couple avec 1 enfant de 6 ans. Le personnel est formidable même attachant. La gérance est à l’ecoute quasi 7/24 et volontaire de répondre à nos désirs et caprices (lol). La cuisine est excellente et je ne parle pas de l’environnement avec accès direct sur une plage absolument magique. Les chambres sont très bien entretenues et spacieuses. Franchement rien que du bon, allez y sans hésiter!!!! (parole de français exigeant).

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

2 January 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekt! Sehr schöner Strand, tolles Essen und super Service!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

19 November 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just right for us!

Could t believe the amazing service we received! Excellent customer care.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rina

29 October 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

relaxing stay at Kena Beach

Very nice and relaxing family holiday in a small hotel by the sea. Very nice hotel, kind personnel, good food, nice pool, nice beach. Big room. Could warmly recommend :)

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Saint Helena

24 October 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Amazing staff, great location. Wonderful place. They really went out of the way to help and make our stay special!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Imran

22 October 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Staff

Very Nice Hotel. Amazing Staff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

KM, New York

9 October 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kena Beach Hotel has recently been renovated after coming under new ownership earlier in 2018, and it shows. Upon my arrival I was greeted with a welcome drink and cool towel. My room was spacious and felt brand new. There was a bathtub, plus indoor and outdoor shower. The grounds were beautiful and right there on the beach. For breakfast there's a wide assortment to choose from (pastries, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea) and you can order an omelet, french toast, pancakes, or waffles. A special menu for lunch and dinner is created each day, and the food is delicious. One night I didn't like any of the desserts and I requested fruit instead, which was provided with a smile. As they continue to make improvements I hope they create a printed drinks menu for guests. The hotel has a pool, onsite dive center, spa, and small gift shop. There are a few other resorts along the beach if you want to try a meal elsewhere, though I didn't do this. The staff was very helpful and they even come into your room at night to spray for bugs. There are a few beach boys/vendors in the area, though no where near the amount as other beaches on the island. I thankfully was not bothered much. The hotel has a pretty large lounging area if you want to avoid the water front altogether. This is the perfect place if you want peace and quiet, and to get away from everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kyoungchul

26 September 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

편의 쉬실분 추천 합니다

상대적으로 저렴한 가격에 기대 하지는 않았지만 너무 좋았습니다 편안하게 쉬다고 왔으며 능귀에도 머물렀는데 능귀보다 편의 시설이 좀 부족 할뿐 호텔만 따지면 완벽했습니다

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Imran

2 September 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel, Super Nice staff

My Wife and kids stayed there for three days. We have changed to here after leaving Paradise beach hotel with total discontent. My Family totally loved Kena Beach Hotel. Thank You, Staff and management of KBH for turning their stay in to a very nice memorable vacation.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

28 August 2018

Great stay

Great place, amazing food. Only downside are 1) no real snorkelling straight from the beach due o sea urchins (the hotel do provide free sea shoes out) and 2) high priced bottles water! View from hotel is great and staff are great too

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alex, Allgäu

25 August 2018

Sehr gut

Schönes Zimmer und eine sehr gelungene Anlage

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Concetta

24 February 2018

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Posto molto bello scarso servizi genere.

Premesso che Hotels.com lo consiglio a tutti perché hanno la cortesia e la competenza di soddisfare ogni richiesta, Il Resort lasciato molto andare giù operai che lavoravano durante il giorno tipo cantiere mentre riposa partiva la sega circolare etc posizionato molto bene sul Mare ampi spazi però poco curato sia all entretata dove trovavi una reception inesistente no rete Wife solo in alcuni momenti appariva,servizi navetta scesi dall aereo non c’era ci siamo arrangiati con taxi privato la segretaria era incompetente è mai presente no servizio di cambio moneta è molto caro cibo poco pesce è sempre le stesse cose da mangiare esempio una bottiglia d’acqua piccola 2 dollari. Escursioni non proposte dalla reception infatti tutti le Facevano private più economiche ed esaustive.

8/10 Good

J, Rwanda

22 October 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious rooms.

Nice beach hotel. Covered pool so a bit cold. Was very quiet when we stayed.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Finn

1 August 2017

Disliked: Cleanliness

7 dage på Azanzi Beach Hotel i juli måned

7 dage på Azanzi Beach Hotel i juli måned, det er ikke muligt at bade på stranden før sidst på eftermiddagen pga. revet og tidevandet.... maden på hotellet er noget kedelig og for dyr.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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