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10.0
/10
Exceptional
47 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Jonathan
10.0
/ 10
A beautiful small resort with just 6 rooms in two separate buildings. Very attentive and friendly staff. Lovely pool. Beautiful gardens. Long white sand beach right in front of the rooms is perfect for walks and swimming (with sea shoes, and somewhat tide dependent).
Kristina
10.0
/ 10
There are lots of beautiful boutique hotels everywhere in the world, lots of them have just a beautiful facade, but missing that special personal touch that actually makes the difference by bringing up good emotions and making you always remembering the place.
Matlai gives you that experience and you will want to come back, because everything here is simply very very very good - location, views, facilities, service, food, comfort, design and details, happy staff, peace ... you will not miss a thing from your luxury beach stay!
Patrick
10.0
/ 10
A Boutique Hotel worth of its name.
The team will welcome you with a smile from the heart and you will have the most pleasant stay in a place that is close to a piece of heaven on earth!
You will not have to worry about anything as the Matlai team will get all your needs covered from out trips to transportation to snorkeling gear to anything you might need.
The outdoor cinema was a charm and the beach bar was great.
Do not hesitate to book your stay with Matlai Hotel.
You won’t be disappointed.
special thanks to Justus and Mohammed from the Matlai team
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Michamvi Beach, Michamvi, Kati, Kusini Unguja, Tanzania
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Swimming Pool
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Michamvi Beach, Michamvi, Kati, Kusini Unguja, Tanzania
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General
Near Pingwe Beach
Location
Located in Michamvi, Boutique Hotel Matlai is on the beach, a short 3-minute walk from Pingwe Beach and within 4 minutes by car from Michamvi Kae Beach. This beach hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Paje Beach and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Jambiani Beach.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Pingwe Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Michamvi Kae Beach - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Dongwe Beach - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Bwejuu Beach - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Paje Beach - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Maalum Cave Pool - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Kite Centre Zanzibar - 16.6 km / 10.3 mi
Jambiani Beach - 17 km / 10.6 mi
Kuza Cave - 18.4 km / 11.4 mi
Swahili Cave - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 29.6 km / 18.4 mi
Makunduchi Beach - 33.4 km / 20.8 mi
Menai Bay Beach - 40.5 km / 25.2 mi
Mtende Beach - 40.8 km / 25.3 mi
Mchangamble Beach - 43.7 km / 27.2 mi
The preferred airport for Boutique Hotel Matlai is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 64.2 km / 39.9 mi
Renovations
The property is closed between April 2 and May 31.
Facilities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
All facilities in Boutique Hotel Matlai
Swimming Pool
Entertainment Facility
Common Space
Exterior
Others
Things to Do
- Romantic proposal packages
- Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Beach towel
- Library
- Barbecue
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
Hotel Services
- Wedding service
- Luggage storage
- Porter
- Multilingual staff
- Concierge
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Safety deposit box
- Coffee/tea in lobby
General
- Infinity pool
- Terrace
Food and Drinks
- Snack bar
Sports and Recreations
- Beach volleyball
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Boutique Hotel Matlai
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
General Check-in Instructions
- 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
- Parties and events are allowed on site
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Pets
Service Animals Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Swimming Pool |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 00:00 - to 10:00 |
Available rooms at Boutique Hotel Matlai | 6 |
Number of floors in Boutique Hotel Matlai | 2 |
Another facilities in Boutique Hotel Matlai | Romantic proposal packages, Spa, Outdoor pool, Picnic area, Garden |
Frequently asked question in Boutique Hotel Matlai
What are available facilities at Boutique Hotel Matlai?
There are top facilites at Boutique Hotel Matlai such as Swimming Pool. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Boutique Hotel Matlai?
The standard check-in time at Boutique Hotel Matlai is starting from 14:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of Boutique Hotel Matlai?
Boutique Hotel Matlai is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Boutique Hotel Matlai have?
Boutique Hotel Matlai has 2 floors.
How many rooms are available at Boutique Hotel Matlai?
Boutique Hotel Matlai has 6 rooms in total.
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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9.0
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Jonathan
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 136 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A beautiful small resort with just 6 rooms in two separate buildings. Very attentive and friendly staff. Lovely pool. Beautiful gardens. Long white sand beach right in front of the rooms is perfect for walks and swimming (with sea shoes, and somewhat tide dependent).
Kristina
10.0
/10
Reviewed 194 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
There are lots of beautiful boutique hotels everywhere in the world, lots of them have just a beautiful facade, but missing that special personal touch that actually makes the difference by bringing up good emotions and making you always remembering the place.
Matlai gives you that experience and you will want to come back, because everything here is simply very very very good - location, views, facilities, service, food, comfort, design and details, happy staff, peace ... you will not miss a thing from your luxury beach stay!
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Patrick
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 253 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A Boutique Hotel worth of its name.
The team will welcome you with a smile from the heart and you will have the most pleasant stay in a place that is close to a piece of heaven on earth!
You will not have to worry about anything as the Matlai team will get all your needs covered from out trips to transportation to snorkeling gear to anything you might need.
The outdoor cinema was a charm and the beach bar was great.
Do not hesitate to book your stay with Matlai Hotel.
You won’t be disappointed.
special thanks to Justus and Mohammed from the Matlai team
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Ellyn Dryden
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 344 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
If I could give this hotel a higher rating I would. Everything was perfect from the time we arrived to when we left, our only regret was we wish we had booked for longer! We stayed for 2 nights as part of our honeymoon.
Inge arranged our airport transfer, when we reached the hotel we got out and didn't need to pay (they put it on our room bill) and took our cases to our room, handed us fresh coconuts with Malibu and got us checked in quickly. We arrived late and ordered our dinner which we ate on our balcony served by the hotel butler.
I love the little quirks of this place:
- You can eat anywhere you like and there are SO many beautiful spaces!
- Cooked to order breakfast you can eat whenever you like and as much as you like with local delicacies
- The room balcony was beautiful and incredible views
- Food is exceptional and well priced
- Service is also exceptional
- It's so relaxing, peaceful and quiet
- The bath and local bath salts are a beautiful touch
- I LOVED the bedtime stories!
- The room spray choice is such a nice touch
- The hotel bar/ restaurant is well decorated
- All the décor is outstanding
- You can pay for everything on your card, even hotel transfers
Do not hesitate about booking this, we would absolutely come back.
Traveller tip: Don't waste your money going to the Rock Restaurant for over priced, below average food and poor service. Eat here and get amazing food for incredible quality with exceptional service!
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Mátlai boutique hotel is a dream and a little piece of paradise, the owners (manager, director) Tim, Inge and the rest of the staff specially Muhammed, justice and Regina made our stay very special, the view of our room was amazing, the food and service was impecable and We were able to borrow the snorkeling gear (free to use) and we were also able to watch a movie in the outside cinema setting at the hotel (quite romantic and another movie 🍿 in our room.
The matlai hotel is my favorite place and I hope I can be lucky enough to come back every year, it was the most special 5 days I have had in a long time. Thanks to the matlai team for sharing and giving us such a special time.
Ana Beltran
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Julian
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 375 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Paradise! Both in terms of service and grounds. Totally recommend this hotel to those looking for a unique experience in Zanzibar.
Simone
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 391 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This hotel is a 10/10, you will not regret booking it.
The owner Inge is very helpful and attentive from the moment you book and all the staff during our stay was phenomenal. This hotel is a very good value, especially considering other hotels with similar offering are more than double the price. From the food, to the service, to location, to the individually decorated rooms, everything was perfect! Given there are limited rooms and the hotel is located on a large property, it also never feels crowded and you can enjoy your privacy.
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Elizabeth
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 447 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Amazing hotel with the bestest of service. The owners were beyond nice and the staff was the most enjoyable and professional. Great experience and would definitely stay again. Only thing that could be improved is the wifi speed.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 458 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I turned up and was very slightly disappointed. However, the staff are amazing and more than made up for my initial thoughts
Great location and a walk away from The Rock
Terri
10.0
/10
Reviewed 460 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Never in my life have I been to such an amazing hotel! Beautiful ocean views, gardens, lounging areas. The only thing better than the breathtaking hotel itself is the amazing staff. So incredibly friendly and helpful, they made you feel like you were the most important person there. And the food....delicious! If there was more than a 5 star rating, this place deserves it! Everyone should have a chance to visit this place at least once in their lives, truly paradise on Earth! - Adam and Terri
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Roberta
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 471 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Boutique Hotel Matlai is a wonderful place to stay - everything from the beginning to end was perfect!
All the staff was amazing, Tim the general manager was friendly and helpful. The room was well designed, spacious, had every comfort needed. Our room was a few feet from the beach - incredible view - couldn't ask to for a better location. With only 6 rooms great attention was paid to all details and to making every guest feel as if they were at home. Food was very good and it was the only place in Zanzibar that we found could make a good aperol spritz! We had a fantastic 4 day stay - I would only change one thing - to have stayed longer!
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 512 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Breathtakingly gorgeous private place right on the beach! Wonderful staff and delicious food! Its like a private paradise and once youre there you just want to remain napping on the bahari overlooking the ocean and never leave! Only fault is slow wifi but its not even needed because you just want to forget the outside world when youre there. Definitely will recommend it and be back!
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Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 527 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
True luxury, beautiful hotel by the sea. Recommend Villa Kidosho for honeymooners
Heather
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 543 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
What an amazing stay at Boutique Hotel Matlai! From the butler service to the private pool to the great transport to and from the airport - will definitely come back!
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 544 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We stayed at the Villa Kidosho, Mwezi (Moon) room, which is a 2-room house with private balcony, salt water pool, dining area, and plenty of reading and lounging areas inside and outside. Also, there was a butler. Yes, you read this right, there is a butler 24/7. You can summon the butler with a cell phone that you can use in town (might need to reset the phone when you get off the property). Tim, the co-owner/manager with his mother, Inge, did a wonderful job of coordinating trips to Stone Town and to Cheetah's Rock, a must-do. The taxi people he uses are secure and prompt, so leaving things in the taxi for a while is no issue with security. This was low season, and we were the only ones in the entire hotel for a few days, which was quite pleasant. 1/2 board is breakfast and dinner included, which has a large menu selection that is made to order. This was truly a royal treatment.
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Jeroen
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 564 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We had a great stay here on the final days of our honeymoon.
The service and facilities were just perfect, we were treated like royals!!
Thomas
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 572 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Beautiful small property with great rooms and gardens. Loved the ability to eat when and where you like. Service was very friendly if a bit slow at times. While you are free to request dishes, the actual range and quality delivered depends on the limited availability of produce and sometimes lead times that surprised us. The beach is nice for long walks, but swimming is subject to the tides as everywhere on Zanzibar. During low tide the plentiful rock pools are an attraction for explorers.
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Paul
10.0
/10
Reviewed 581 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Four great rooms with each a butler for all your wishes. Nice pool almost on the beach. For quietness and relaxing. Superb!
Håkan
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 78 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Fantastiskt mysigt boutiquehotel. Verligen en pärla. Mycket god mat som serverades i restaurant, på rummets balkong eller på ett av flera ställen i den fina trädgården (man valde själv ställe varje dag). Mycket trevlig personal, alla hälsade och pratade gärna. Ett drömställe - vi längtar tillbaka.
Monica
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 90 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Bellissimo boutique hotel, con pochi appartamenti molto belli, ogni particolare è curato con attenzione per il benessere dei clienti. L'appartamento dove abbiamo soggiornato, il Maji, è molto grande con patio e giardino esterno e vista mare. Il personale molto professionale e gentile, sempre pronto a soddisfare qualsiasi esigenza. Ashim, che ci ha seguiti durante il nostro soggiorno è un ragazzo fantastico, molto professionale, discreto e educato.
Il ristorante è davvero ottimo,
con tante proposte interessanti, cucinate con gusto. Complimenti allo chef. Abbiamo usufruito anche del centro benessere, Maryem e l'altra ragazza sono davvero bravissime. Abbiamo passato una settimana incantevole e speriamo di poterci tornare presto. Lo consiglio a tutti coloro che voglio rilassarsi e godersi lo splendido mare di Zanzibar.
Personale accoglientw e pronto a so
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