Kena Beach Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Zanzibar
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodation
Kena Beach Hotel offers four room types: Standard, Deluxe, Deluxe with Jacuzzi, and Family Rooms. Standard Rooms have garden views and a private deck. Deluxe Rooms include an outdoor shower. The Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi is recommended for honeymooners. Family Rooms have one king and two twin beds, accommodating up to four guests. All rooms have air conditioning, balconies, and televisions.
Dining Options
The Bridge Restaurant serves international and African cuisine with themed nights. Breakfast runs from 7 AM to 10 AM, lunch from 12 PM to 2 PM, and dinner from 7 PM to 10 PM. Mambo or Mnemba Bar offers drinks from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel has a private beach for diving, snorkeling, and watersports. Scubafish Dive Centre offers PADI courses and snorkeling trips to Mnemba Atoll. Guided reef walks are available at low tide. The Maua Spa provides treatments, and the pool area includes a bar and beach towel service.
Location & Transport
Kena Beach Hotel is on Matemwe Beach, 75 minutes from Abeid Amani Karume Airport and 65 minutes from Stone Town. Taxis are the best transport option. Nearby attractions include Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site (2.5 km away).
Services & Extras
The hotel offers airport and ferry transfers upon request. The Curio Shop sells local crafts and essentials. Excursions include Stone Town tours, Prison Island visits, spice farm tours, and dolphin safaris. Wedding packages are available for beach ceremonies.
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Facilities
General
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Wheelchair access
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Multilingual staff
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- 24-hour room service
- Bicycle hire
- Laundry
- Medical facilities service
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Buffet breakfast
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming pool
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
Media
- Television