Kena Beach Hotel

Kena Beach Hotel is the ultimate barefoot paradise on the east coast of the laid-back tropical island of Zanzibar in East Africa. Here you will find the answers you have always been looking for. Whether you are in need of reconnecting with your significant other and children on a fun-filled Zanzibar Family Holiday or needing a place to truly relax. Kena Beach Hotel can offer you everything and more. Plus, beautiful sunrises and palm-lined beaches are free – and we know that the best things in life are often free.

Why not soak your tense body in the stunning crystal clear Zanzibar waters that envelop Kena Beach Hotel while you dream of lazily making your way back to one of the two delightful restaurants to snack on fresh local food. Afterward, satiated, you can stretch out on hammocks under the distinctive Makuti roofs as you carefully select the most desirable spa treatment from the hotel spa booklet. If you prefer Mother Nature’s treatments, then nothing can beat a healthy dose of fresh air as you soak up the sun around the pristine pool or garden.

Once you have found the inner peace you desire, we have a multitude of experiences waiting for you to try; from snorkelling and historical tours, to food-sampling and cultural excursions, Zanzibar packages are packed with exciting adventures (if that’s what you are looking for).

The newly renovated Kena Beach Hotel, near Matemwe Village, boasts various Zanzibar Holiday Packages for all types of guests but one thing we can promise all visitors is that we have the answer your soul is looking for.

This Zanzibar beach hotel offers bed & breakfast, half board, and full Inclusive package accommodation.

Check in from 14h00
Check out before 10h00

Our slice of paradise is the perfect destination for families, couples and honeymooners. Here we encourage you to switch off from the outside world with no TVs, but we encourage our guests to use the free WI-FI that is available across the resort to share their favorite moments while staying with us.

The idyllic Kena Beach Hotel offers luxury accommodation on Zanzibar’s east coast. If you are in need of a fulfilling family beach holiday or romantic beach holiday package, then Kena Beach Hotel has various options for the novice to experienced traveller to enjoy.

Choose from our impressive four room types or dive in and book a secluded beach villa. Switch off from the outside world and enjoy paradise.

Hotel Rooms:

• Standard Rooms
• Deluxe Rooms
• Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi
• Family Rooms
• Villas

Hotel Facilities
Curio Shop
Visit the Kena Beach Hotel & Villas Curio Shop and support the local craft industry. All gifts available represent local industries and local artisans. Choose a thoughtful gift or memento from your trip to Zanzibar.

Pool
A newly renovated pool beckons you to enjoy its sun-drenched water and sea views. Order a cocktail or beverage from the bar and enjoy a relaxing day at the hotel.

Restaurants
The Bridge Restaurant offers an international and African a la carte menus with theme nights that will give you a taste of the continent’s cuisines. Enjoy traditional Swahili, Kenyan and other cuisines.

Book in advance to secure your table at this exclusive restaurant with ocean views.

Wi-Fi
All guests of Kena Beach Hotel & Villas will have access to free Wi-Fi in public areas and the beach. However, keep in mind that the signal may work on island time sometimes.

Game Room
On rainy days and after dinner you are invited to relax in the game room with satellite and cable television channels, darts, board games, table tennis and billiards. You can also order from the bar and meet new friends.

Pool Bar

Relax at the pool bar with its stunning views of the sea while sipping on a local beer or a tropical cocktail before jumping into the pool to stay cool.

Spa

Dive Center

Beach Garden

Private Deck

Activities at hotel
Kena Beach Hotel & Villas offers a holistic island holiday experience combined with fitness and eco-friendly activities on the north east coast of Zanzibar near Matemwe Village.

Cooking Classes
Expand your culinary skills and learn to prepare authentic African dishes during a Zanzibar cooking class led by Kena Beach Hotel‘s chefs. Use Zanzibar spices and fresh ingredients sourced from our home grown garden. At the end of the class you will enjoy an amazing meal.

Book an exclusive private cooking class with our chefs or join a group class.

Diving & Snorkelling with Scubafish
SCUBA DIVING IN ZANZIBAR PROMISES SOME OF THE BEST DIVING IN THE INDIAN OCEAN.
Come and discover the incredible Mnemba Atoll with Scubafish Zanzibar. Join us for daily diving and snorkelling on reefs with an abundance of colourful reef fish, bottlenose dolphins and more.

When you choose to spend your Zanzibar diving holiday with us you can be assured of well-maintained equipment, comfortable and reliable boats, adherence to all safety procedures and friendly staff.

Contact us for Zanzibar diving packages. Scubafish Zanzibar dive centre is onsite at Kena Beach Hotel & Villas.

SSI Certified
Padi Certified
Zanzibar diving season
Zanzibar offers year-round diving with an average visibility of 25m or 70ft. However during the rainy season from April to May visibility is not at its best.

Zanzibar PADI courses
Scubafish Zanzibar offers PADI scuba courses from complete beginner to Dive Master Level with qualified diving instructors in several languages. For the complete novice we have a Discover Scuba Diving program, whereby non certified divers can dive at the atoll with an instructor.

Watersports
Sun, sand, sea and water sports. Spend your days in Zanzibar enjoying water sports such as windsurfing, parasailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, PADI scuba diving courses (link to Scubafish page) or renting a jetski.

The perfect way to enjoy Zanzibar’s temperate waters…

Spa
The ultimate spa day in paradise awaits. Book a deep tissue or neck massage at the Kena Beach Hotel & Villas’ spa and feel the last tension leave your body.

Leave rejuvenated and recharged after a true sensory experience in our spa.

Romantic Beach Dinners
Spend a romantic night under the stars enjoying a candle-lit beach dinner. The soothing sounds of the ocean softly playing in the background while your meals are served will add more romance to this experience.

Choose your own special menu, wine or flowers for your romantic beach dinner. Arrangements can be made at Kena Beach Hotel & Villas reception.

Beach BBQs

Kena Beach Hotel & Villas offers Beach BBQs on selected nights. These are buffet style dinners with the calming sounds of the waves as background music.

Guests may also book private beach BBQs to celebrate special occasions with family and friends

Honeymoon
Spend a romantic honeymoon on exotic Zanzibar with a magical stay at Kena Beach Hotel or our luxurious private beach villas.

Kena Beach Hotel & Villas offers Deluxe Suites with private deck, outdoor shower and Jacuzzi – perfect for your Zanzibar honeymoon. Add in spa treatments, dinner on the beach and water sports to make you zanzibar honeymoon unforgettable.

Dreaming of a Zanzibar wedding? Contact Kena Beach Hotel & Villas today to discuss your dream wedding.

Wedding Packages

Tie the knot in paradise and enjoy a romantic honeymoon in Zanzibar.

Your dream of a destination wedding on an island can come true at Kena Beach Hotel & Villas. Imagine walking barefoot on a sandy white beach with your dress swaying in a slight ocean breeze, with a spectacular Spice Island as backdrop and the ocean as your witness.

Your wedding vision will see a transformed beach, restaurant or garden into a dream wedding. Contact Kena Beach Hotel & Villas for more information on our Zanzibar wedding and honeymoon packages.