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The Mora Zanzibar

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Mnemba Island

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, scuba diving
Rooftop terrace
Boating
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Muyuni, Matemwe, Unguja North Region, 00255
  • Mnemba Island
    11 min drive
  • Kigomani Beach
    13 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach
    16 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    73 min drive

Room options

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Garden Junior Suite | Garden view

Garden Junior Suite

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Balcony

Presidential Ocean Suite

  • 401 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Garden Junior Suite Twin

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Jacuzzi Superior Junior Suite

Jacuzzi Superior Junior Suite

  • 74 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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View from room

Pool Suite

  • 264 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Partial Ocean Junior Suite

Partial Ocean Junior Suite

  • 59 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Junior Suite

Superior Junior Suite

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Matemwe

Beachfront retreat .At this Matemwe resort, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Mnemba Island and 6 miles (10 km) of Kigomani Beach. Muyuni Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Nungwi Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mnemba Island - 11 min drive
  • Kigomani Beach - 13 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 16 min drive
  • Nungwi Beach - 28 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Maisha Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Furaha Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Essence - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Peponi Bar - ‬27 min drive

About this property

The Mora Zanzibar

5-star beachfront resort near Mnemba Island
Some rates at The Mora Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

The Mora Zanzibar offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room. There are 4 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event space at this resort measures 13078 square feet (1215 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the luxury The Mora Zanzibar. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Matemwe resort.

  • 250 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • 13078 sq ft of conference space
  • 1215 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar on the beach
The Mora Zanzibar offers 250 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Matemwe resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The onsite spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants and 3 coffee shops
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Private picnics
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Hospital bed available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 31
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Mora Zanzibar

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 150.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 120
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 60 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 170
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 85 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 150.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Mora Zanzibar Resort
The Mora Zanzibar Matemwe
Emerald Zanzibar Resort Spa
The Mora Zanzibar Resort Matemwe
Emerald Zanzibar Resort Spa Deluxe All Inclusive

The Mora Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family getaway !
We spent 4 days at Mora Hotel. The resort is great and very well maintained. The bar tenders super friendly as well as all the staff. The amenities are fantastic. We also used the Dive shop for 3 days of Scuba Diving. The staff was very knowledgeable about the dive sites. Overall a great experience and good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joelle, Westport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alpesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly excellent
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George, Eden Prairie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was fantastic. The service was lacking in areas of personal requests being carried out swiftly. We often had to follow up to get certain items to our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taneika

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

hyungun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaiyuan

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience was great. The staff is friendly and responsive. I particularly liked the food served at Aqua, which is why I was disappointed at the food quality from Carnivorous. The food was served luke warm at best and the meats did not meet the standards one would expect from a reservations only establishment. Maybe you should take a cue from the food consumption and wastage on a night by night basis at Carnivorous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nazma, Luton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is truly a 5* in Zanzibar. Free from insects and mosquitoes in the room unlike other hotels in Zanizbar. All inclusive and great for the price you pay. I booked the hot tub/jacuzzi room and was snot disappointed. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dora Rodriguez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is clean, beautiful and good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nusarrat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful resort. The staff are truly wonderful, the food is lovely and there are plenty of options. The wings at asiatique are 10/10!. I wish I had taken all of my own toiletries, theirs aren't great. But the staff take this resort from great to amazing. A huge extra thank you to Ajay and Vishwas for making our holiday so special.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Altaf, Laguna Niguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place -beautiful beach resort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kate

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and so helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sherina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall... a wonderful resort
My overall experience was wonderful at this resort. Architectural gem. Location was perfect. Staff were friendly and professional. Plenty of excursions available for additional fees that were well worth it. Daycare on site. Entertainment was an added bonus. The food was delicious! My room was also beautiful. The consistent issue was having to call multiple days for our room to be cleaned. It was a small annoyance, especially since there were a few cockroaches in the room. I killed a couple. I'm aware there are things that cannot be helped. But I do wish we didn't need to call for housekeeping to show up. With this said. My stay at Emerald was very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Ahlaiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall very clean and nice resort. Would be better if it were closer to stone town and some of the other main cities, it was an hour drive or more everywhere we went and rides were expensive. The resort was also extremely colonized, Iike there wasn’t a single African restaurant out of the 5 that were there. If you wanted to experience any African/Tanzanian culture you had to leave the resort. The staff is underpaid (which we learned through talking to some of the staff we befriended) so the workers relied heavily on tips (yet there was no atm on site?). The property was Arabic owned but all local, underpaid workers which kind of felt like modern day slavery :( the staff was extremely friendly but unfortunately dropped the ball a few times during our stay. For example, we booked a taxi through the front desk for an excursion we had in 2 days. The taxi never showed up and there was no record of a taxi being booked so we missed our excursion and had to reschedule. Also, I was there for my bday in which my bf planned a whole surprise day in which the staff was supposed to decorate our suite & bring a cake - they never did and my boyfriend had to complain 3 different times before they finally did but it was at 10pm when they came? We made 2 different requests with the house keepers for the mini fridge that were never fulfilled. Lastly, there was no gift shop/convenience store on site, so if you forgot toiletries or needed snacks or anything, you had to leave the resort (far drive
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Wasiem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place. I loved the property, food, swimming pool, free diving lessons and kayaking. I wish i stayed few more days. Great customer service. I wish it is closer to USA so i can visit frequently.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fateha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Had an amazing time and the final night with the gala dinner was amazing. Thank you and big shout out to Maryam for helping us on one of our tours:
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms and room service. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The bar manager Sagar Stanly; other managers such as Ashok, Vikas and Sanjeev as well as all the staff are simply excellent. This resort is the best we have been to. Way to go guys!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was gorgeous. I will absolutely be coming back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023