Matlai Boutique Hotel
Zanzibar Island
Accommodation
Matlai Boutique Hotel is designed as an exclusive villa resort for people seeking a high level of comfort and privacy in a relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is embedded in an amazing tropical garden overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean. Each of the two villas features a swimming pool, sun loungers and Zanzibari day beds where you can sun bath or relax in the shade.
Asili House is the two-storey main house. In Kiswahili Asili means «nature, origin» and that's what the architecture of the house characterizes. Asili House has four themed sea-view bedrooms on two storeys and gardened, sea faced terraces with sun lounger and dining table, a pool reaching the beach and an al-fresco lounge with armchairs, guest library, huge dining table, fridge, tea and coffee bar.
Villa Kidosho is a low-rise house directly on the beach of around 200 sq. In Swahili Kidosho means «beauty», the villa reflects the timeless beauty of the former sultan palaces. Villa Kidosho has two themed suites with fantastic sea view, sea faced private terraces with sun lounger and dining tables, a private infinity pool with jacuzzi jets and a huge lounge with elevated sitting area, coffee bar, guest library, dining table and terrace with direct access to the pool.
The restaurant, which is located at the far end of the property, is open to the public and can also be visited by beach goers. The bar offers refreshments, a football table and darts.
Location
Matlai Boutique Hotel is located on the east side of the Michamvi Peninsula, on the southeast coast of Zanzibar. The Michamvi Peninsula is still quite tranquil by Zanzibar standards.
The beach is mostly sandy; in certain areas also rocky - depending on the direction of the monsoon wind that moves sand around the island. At low tide a large area of the seabed is exposed. Swimming is still always possible as there are some tidal creeks where enough water remains.
Matlai can be reached from the airport in about 1h 10 minutes on a good tarred road.
Activities
All your typical activities like visits of Stone Town, spice tour, Jozani forest can be arranged on site.
For those who like to know the area around the hotel, bicycles are available for trips to the village, to Ras Michamwi or, if one is sporty and has no problem with the heat, to the next villages Bwejuu and Paje. Matlai also offers a small open-air cinema for screenings under the stars.
The Spa Ona Bahari offers a variety of treatments.
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