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The Mora Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Restaurant
Garden Junior Suite | Garden view
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • BarBarBar
  • All inclusiveAll inclusiveAll inclusive
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • GymGymGym
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
The price is $375
$442 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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Muyuni, Matemwe, Unguja North Region, 00255
  • Popular LocationMnemba Island11 min drive
  • Popular LocationKigomani Beach13 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuyuni Beach16 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)73 min drive
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Room options

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Garden Junior Suite | Garden view

Garden Junior Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Balcony

Presidential Ocean Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 4316 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Jacuzzi Superior Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Jacuzzi Superior Junior Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
  • 797 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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View from room

Pool Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 2842 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Partial Ocean Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Partial Ocean Junior Suite

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
  • 635 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Junior Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
  • 797 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
  • 732 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, The Mora Zanzibar is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mnemba Island and Nungwi Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Natural Aquarium.
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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

  • mocco beach villa kendwa - 28 min drive
  • Mohammed’s restaurant - 14 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro Restaurant - 29 min drive
  • The Lebanese Cuisine Kendwa Zanzibar - 28 min drive
  • Upendo Restaurant - 27 min drive

About this property

The Mora Zanzibar

Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a beach bar, and a rooftop terrace at The Mora Zanzibar. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Indulge in a sports massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants. In addition to an art gallery on site and designer stores on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, supervised childcare (surcharge), and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 250 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and mini fridges

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Mora Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Bottled liquor included

Land activities

Kids club

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

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 to 10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (13,078 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • 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. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 150.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mora Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mora Zanzibar?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mora Zanzibar on Jun 8, 2024 start from $375.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Mora Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mora Zanzibar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mora Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from noon– 6:00 PM for a fee of 50%.

What time is check-out at The Mora Zanzibar?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Mora Zanzibar?

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

Where is The Mora Zanzibar located?

This Matemwe resort is on the beach, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mnemba Island, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kigomani Beach and Muyuni Beach. Nungwi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaiyuan

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

sherina

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very professional and attentive. The property was extremely clean and close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wasiem

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing from day of arrival to the day of departure. I really enjoyed my saty and look forward to another visit with my children.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the environment, the facility and hospitality It was an excellent resort for vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
WOW EMERALD ZANZIBAR Out of the many countries that I have traveled to, and several five star resorts that I have stayed at, I must honestly say that I’ve never experienced greater excellence in service than at Emerald Zanzibar. From the powdery, white sand beach, to the delicious restaurants, to the exceptional staff, who all go out of their way to cater to you, make conversation with you, and make you feel like the most important person in the world. The rooms are extremely spacious and clean, the grounds are full of beautiful gardens, there are multiple pools, multiple restaurants, and the value for the money is certainly there. I will absolutely be returning!!! Thank you Mohammed in reservations, Bahati on the service staff, Ajay in guest services, and the Nepalese executive chef whose name I can’t recall. Wow wow wow!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023