Boutique Hotel Matlai
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Boutique Hotel Matlai
No.19 of 4-star Select Hotels in Zanzibar Archipelago
Pingwe, Pingwe, Zanzibar South, Tanzania
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Located in Michamvi, Boutique Hotel Matlai is on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Pingwe Beach and within a 5-minute drive of 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.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Ideal location
Airport pick-up available
Top local pick
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach volleyball
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
Spa
Massage room
Private parkingFree
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Property Description
Located in Michamvi, Boutique Hotel Matlai is on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Pingwe Beach and within a 5-minute drive of 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.
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4.9/5
OutstandingCleanliness4.9
Amenities4.9
Location4.9
Service4.9
All 44 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(64.1 km)
Landmarks: Wimbi Diving Zanzibar
(260m)
Landmarks: Starfish
(1.6 km)
Landmarks: Seesternebucht
(2.0 km)
Landmarks: Kae Beach
(2.6 km)
Landmarks: Blue Lagoon
(3.4 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
8
Suite With Sea View ( Villa Kidosho )
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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11
Deluxe Room With Sea View ( Asili House )
1 King bed or 1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
Check Availability
Guest Reviews
4.9/5
Outstanding
44 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.9
- Amenities4.9
- Location4.9
- Service4.9
Average for similar properties in Pingwe
AI Summary
The accommodation impresses with spacious, elegantly decorated rooms, beautiful ocean views, and exceptional service. Guests enjoy stunning beach views from the private deck and a wide variety of delicious food and drinks.
Håkan
March 19, 2025
Ett underbart supermysigt boutiquehotel.
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.
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Guest User
February 26, 2025
Perfect for a quiet beachside break. This is a luxury boutique experience with a difference. That difference is the butler service. Nothing was too much trouble. Never encountered a ‘no’. It was always a ‘let’s see how we can make that happen for you. Amazing food which varied every day. Well appointed rooms with luxurious toiletries. Thoughtful management that has an eye on sustainability. As a reader it’s always hard to know whether you have anything in common with a reviewer, so just to put things into perspective, we generally tend to have vacations in luxury resorts such as Sandals in the Caribbean and Baros in Maldives and the level of service and relaxation was on a par (and in some ways superseded) by this experience. We split our holiday in two with the second facility being more focused on the beach. I am already regretting the decision to not spend more of our time in the relaxing surroundings of Hotel Matlai.
John H
February 22, 2025
In our opinion this hotel was unsuitable for us who are in our 70s. Swimming in both the hotel pool and in the sea was disappointing due to the rocky beach and sea urchins as well as a pool which was uncomfortable for more than one couple. The restaurant lacked atmosphere and the half board choices were underwhelming. Definitely more suitable for honeymoon couples.
Monica
December 27, 2024
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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Guest User
January 3, 2025
A wonderful property. When first entering the common area of the Asili house ‘ the view took our breath away. Our rooms were perfectly appointed - the most spectacular bathrooms were in the two groundfloor rooms. All staff, be it housekeeping, butlers or servers were outstanding. We (3 couples) had booked breakfast and dinner included. The food did not disappoint - very very good. We had a fabulous four nights and can definitely recommend Matlai Boutique Hotel 100% especially to those wanting an intimate and laidback yet luxurious location. We’ll be back ! The Vitiello Family and Annie Diehl and Dr. Achim Kramer
Guest User
December 19, 2024
Hotel Matlai offered us one of the most relaxing and memorable experiences we’ve ever had. From the warm welcome by Jim and the incredible care from Kim at the restaurant, every moment felt special. The evenings were just magical, especially the outdoor cinema under the stars – a truly unique experience I’ll never forget.
Kristina
December 29, 2022
Thank you, Matlai, for super happy memories!!
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!
Guest User
October 24, 2024
Our stay was absolutely perfect! Hotel Matlai is a stunning property down to every detail. The property looks out onto a gorgeous and serene section of the beach, and you can take long walks from the property along the beach. The service, food, and spa were also incredible. Highly recommend!!
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach volleyball
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
Spa
Massage room
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Taxi booking service
Car rentals
Currency exchange
Wake-up call
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available Off-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Valet parking
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car rentals
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Wedding service
Front Desk Services
Currency exchange
Tour and ticket booking service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Wake-up call
Concierge service
VIP check-in service
Express check-in and check-out
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
German
Kiswahili
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Lobby bar
Snack bar
Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
Halal meals provided
Public Areas
BBQ
Additional charge
Smoking area
Picnic area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Massage room
Spa
Diving
Beach volleyball
Hiking
Snorkeling
Body care
Kayaking
Activities
Fishing
Public beach
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Ironing service
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Intruder alarm
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–24:00
Check-out: Before 10:30
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–18:00
The property will provide check-in details after booking
If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBoxed/packaged food
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2012
- Number of Rooms: 6
Located in Michamvi, Boutique Hotel Matlai is on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Pingwe Beach and within a 5-minute drive of 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.
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.
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.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
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.
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.
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.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
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.