Boutique Hotel Matlai  

On Zanzibar's east coast in Michamvi, right on the sand a 3‑minute walk from Pingwe Beach and a short drive to Paje and Jambiani. This beachfront boutique villa resort mixes privacy with family-friendly vibes and island access.

The property is an exclusive villa resort made up of two beachside villas: Asili House, with African and Swahili touches, and Villa Kidosho, styled in an oriental idiom. There are six individually decorated rooms, each with private pools and furnished balconies, deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, minibars and DVD players. Rooms sit amid blooming, scented gardens for a calm, private stay.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus indoor and outdoor pools and private in-room pools. Yoga area, diving club and a beach bar for sunset drinks. Library, picnic and barbecue spots, a kids’ playroom and babysitting available. Concierge and a tour desk can book excursions; airport shuttle and free self-parking are also offered.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. Rooms include laptop‑compatible safes and desks, plus phones with free local calls and luggage storage.

On-site restaurant and a beach bar with a relaxed vibe, plus a bar/lounge and limited-hours room service. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to noon — perfect before a day of sea-breeze mornings.