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Matemwe Lodge

Check-in: 02:00 PMCheck-out: 10:00 AM
  • Free WiFi

  • Parking

  • Welcome drink

  • Use of sun lounger during your stay

  • Swimming pool

  • Restaurant

  • Desk

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Matemwe Village, 0000 Zanzibar Island, North East Coast, Zanzibar

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Matemwe Village, 0000 Zanzibar Island, North East Coast, Zanzibar

Secluded & peaceful with turquoise waters lapping against an idyllic beach. While other parts of Zanzibar have experienced a rapid increase in resorts, Matemwe is blessed in having remained secluded.

Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)40 km

Nearest stationInfinity km

City center37 km

  • Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) 25 mi.

  • Tanga Airport (TGT) 57 mi.

  • Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) 70 mi.

  • City center23 mi.

  • Zanzibar Ferry Port 25 mi.

The drive from ZNZ airport to Matemwe will take approximately about 1 hour and 30 minutes. About twenty minutes from Matemwe Lodge you leave the main tarred road and follow a narrower sandy road that leads you through natural bush. To ensure a stress-free arrival at Matemwe, we strongly recommend booking a transfer with us.

We do not recommend self-drive or public transport.

Hotel amenties and information

Hotel Description

One of only a handful of boutique lodges in Zanzibar, Matemwe Lodge is located on a coral rock outcrop above a white sandy beach, sloping gently down towards the Indian Ocean. Seafood, fresh from the ocean, refreshing cocktails, massages and enjoying renowned diving and snorkelling sites like Mnemba Atol, are just some elements of guests daily routines. Matemwe remains one of the most secluded resorts on the island and is perfect for a relaxing and exclusive beach holiday. Matemwe Lodge features twelve, individually decorated, luxurious chalets all overlooking the sparkling ocean. Each of the private verandahs is furnished with large hammocks and sofas, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the stunning views - watching the local fisherman drift slowly past on a traditional dhow boat. Property Facilities: Matemwe Lodge has two swimming pools, including a multi-level pool surrounded with lounge chairs overlooking the ocean. Freshly mixed cocktails are served at the poolside bar. Matemwe also offer a great range off wellbeing and spa treatments to spoil yourself and for total relaxation. The open-air restaurant overlooks the ocean and has a tranquil lounge area. Seafood is the specialty of the house, with all produce bought daily from the local markets.  Room description: Matemwe Lodge consists of 12 beautiful chalets, built from local materials and surrounded by lush gardens. Each suite has a private verandah with a hammock and couch, overlooking the Indian Ocean. The bathroom is large and has a deep bathtub and walk-in shower. Although mosquitoes are rare in Matemwe, all rooms are equipped with a large mosquito net.Our rates include: Full board accommodation, coffee & tea, water during meals, snorkelling equipment hire, guided reef and village walks and kayaking. Rates exclude: Drinks, transfers, massages and beauty treatments, laundry, diving and all other activities & excursions not mentioned in the "included" section We can arrange airport transfers at $65 each way. Please contact us on booking and advise us of your arrival & departure details, i.e. flight times, transfers needed and dietary requirements Child rates Children below 6 years are not allowed unless the lodge is booked exclusively Child 6-12 sharing with adults 50 % of adult rate Children below 12 should always share a room with an adult Child 13 years and older full adult rate Low season: 6th January - 31st March, 1st - 30th June, 1st November - 19th December High season: 1st January - 5th January, 1st July- 31st October, 20th December - 31st December Business hours of reception: Every day: from 00:00 to 00:00 . and from : to: on weekends

Special features of the hotel

Matemwe has initiated a garbage collection scheme to help improve wastecontrol. On the conservation side,Matemwe has introduced a hatching site for green turtles on its secluded beach. Every year,green turtles hatch here,ensuring the survival of this species.Snorkel&dive at Mnemba Atoll, deep-sea fishing,excursions to StoneTown or simply laying on the beach. Children below 5 years are not allowed.

Most popular facilities

  • Desk
  • Swimming pool
  • Room safe
  • Hotel bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking room
  • Bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking

Free for HOTEL DE guests

  • Parking directly by the hotel
  • Welcome drink
  • Use of sun lounger during your stay
  • Free WiFi
  • Hotel built in: 1989
  • Last complete renovation: 2017
  • Last partial renovation: 2017
  • Non-smoking hotel
  • Number of floors: 1
  • Number of double rooms: 12
  • Extra-long (over 2m) beds in 12 rooms
  • 6 family rooms available
  • Number of luxury rooms: 12
  • Ceiling fan in 12 rooms
  • Beach hotel
  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hotel
  • Boutique hotel
  • Holiday hotel
  • Spa hotel
  • Beach hotel
  • Family hotel
  • Gay and lesbian-friendly hotel
  • Freestanding
  • Peaceful surroundings
  • In the countryside
  • Directly by the sea
  • Bathroom with bathtub
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Bathroom with window
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee machine/Tea-maker in 12 rooms
  • Desk
  • Breakfast:
    07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Restaurant(s): 1
    07:00 AM - 09:30 PM
  • Hotel bar
  • Halal food available
  • Vegetarian food available
  • Wholefood available
  • Diabetic food available
  • Free WiFi in entire hotel
  • Mobile phone reception
  • Garden/Park
  • Non-smoking room
  • Desk
  • Room safe
  • Windows for opening
  • Emergency information
  • Plan of emergency exits
  • Seating area
  • Separate luggage storage
  • Pets not allowed
  • Hotel-owned car park
  • Hotel-owned car park, fee per 24 hours: US$0.00
  • Security patrolled car park
  • Classic concierge service
  • Reception (lobby)
  • Telephone on the desk
  • Shuttle service to the airport: US$68.00
  • Laundry service
  • Sightseeing tours
  • Hotel safe
  • Safety deposit boxes at reception
  • Pets not allowed
  • Fire alarm
  • Security guards
  • Hallways equipped with fire exstinguishers
  • Hotel complies with country/state/local fire prevention laws
  • Building meets all current local/state/country building codes
  • Emergency backup generators
  • Hotel staff trained in first aid
  • Hotel staff trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Room safe

Frequently asked questions about Matemwe Lodge

Free WLAN in the room is available to all Matemwe Lodge guests.
Guests of the Matemwe Lodge can use the following parking options:
  • dotHotel-owned car park
  • dotHotel-owned car park, fee per 24 hours: US$0.00
  • dotSecurity patrolled car park
Cleanliness of the hotel, Value for money and Ambience/Atmosphere in hotel were rated particularly well.
Check-in is possible from 02:00 PM at the earliest.
Check-out is possible at the latest by 10:00 AM clock.
The nearest airport is 40 km from the hotel.
HOTEL DE customers receive the following benefits when they book the Matemwe Lodge:
  • dotParking directly by the hotel
  • dotWelcome drink
  • dotUse of sun lounger during your stay
  • dotFree WiFi
The hotel has its own restaurant.
Matemwe Lodge is unfortunately not barrier-free.
Unfortunately, the hotel rooms in the Matemwe Lodge do not have their own air conditioning.
Unfortunately, you cannot cancel this hotel free of charge.
At the Matemwe Lodge the reception times are as follows:
  • dotDuring the week: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • dotAt weekends: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
You can pay at the hotel with the following means of payment:
  • dotMastercard
  • dotAmerican Express
  • dotVisa
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Hotel information

Service times

Reception

06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Earliest check-in

02:00 PM

Latest check-out

10:00 AM

Spoken languages

  • English-speaking staff

Payment options

  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Visa