Dream’s Bay Beach Hotel - Adults Only - Zanzibar

Package price from, per person sharing

An adults-only escape on Zanzibar’s quieter north-east coast gives couples plenty of room to slow the pace while keeping Mnemba and the island’s cultural highlights within reach. This Zanzibar holiday package can combine return flights from South Africa, road transfers, accommodation and selected meals. It works particularly well for travellers who prefer a small-scale base and want to divide their time between the beach, marine experiences and island exploration.

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Property Overview

Dream’s Bay Beach Hotel is a small adults-only property overlooking the Indian Ocean at Matemwe, with direct views towards Mnemba Island. Its 24 rooms are divided between four buildings, creating a compact setting centred around the beach, swimming pool and tropical surroundings. African Swahili influences are combined with simple contemporary styling throughout the accommodation. With one main dining concept, a spa and excursion options, the experience is intimate and relaxed rather than that of a large full-service resort.

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How far is the nearest beach?

The hotel sits directly beside a white-sand beach in Matemwe Bay, with the shoreline immediately accessible from the property. A dedicated beach terrace provides loungers and umbrellas overlooking the Indian Ocean, while a nearby bar keeps drinks within easy reach during the day. Mnemba Island is visible offshore and forms a distinctive part of the seascape. The location gives guests a genuine beachfront stay without needing transport to reach the coast.

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Distance from Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is approximately 50 kilometres from Dream’s Bay Beach Hotel. The road transfer to Matemwe normally takes around 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on traffic and conditions along the route. No domestic flight or boat connection is required after arriving in Zanzibar. Stone Town is a similar distance away, making visits to the island’s historic centre possible as part of a day spent away from the beach.

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Rooms

The hotel has just 24 rooms divided between Classic, Sea View and Sea Front categories, all accommodating two adults. Rooms are compact at around 16 m² and combine African and Swahili decorative touches with modern essentials such as air conditioning, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, minibars and safes. Sea Front rooms occupy the building closest to the ocean and add private balconies with direct views towards Mnemba Island. The accommodation range remains intentionally simple, without suites or private-pool categories.

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Food & Drink

Dining combines Mediterranean influences with Zanzibar spices and locally sourced ingredients, keeping the food programme closely connected to the island setting. The principal restaurant handles the main meals, while the beachfront bar provides drinks with views across the bay. Special dinners can add variety during the stay, but the overall dining choice remains deliberately compact. All Inclusive is available alongside other meal arrangements, giving guests the option to keep most meals and drinks within the hotel.

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Experiences & Activities

The Matemwe location puts marine activities high on the agenda, with diving, snorkelling, water sports and reef experiences available around the north-east coast and Mnemba area. An excursion desk can arrange trips across Zanzibar, including Stone Town, Prison Island, Jozani Forest and local village experiences. These outings add history, nature and Swahili culture to a stay otherwise centred on the beach. Entertainment and organised tours provide additional options without turning the hotel into a heavily programmed resort.

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SPA & Wellness

Iki Spa provides a dedicated space for massage and relaxation treatments within the hotel. Its scale fits the intimate nature of the property, offering guests a straightforward way to add wellness time between beach days and excursions. The swimming pool overlooking the ocean provides another relaxed setting, with shaded loungers and tropical vegetation around the water. Wellness remains a complementary part of the stay rather than the hotel’s main focus.