Boutique Hotel Matlai  

On Zanzibar’s east coast in Michamvi, a boutique beach villa resort sits right on the sand — a 3-minute walk to Pingwe Beach and a short drive to Michamvi Kae. Paje is about 13.8 km away and Jambiani around 17 km. Zanzibar Intl. Airport is roughly 64 km from the property.

An exclusive villa resort made up of two villas — Asili House (African/Swahili style) and Villa Kidosho (oriental influences) — set among scented, flowering gardens right on the beach. Six individually decorated, air-conditioned rooms feature private pools, furnished balconies, minibars, DVD players, laptop-compatible safes, desks, and private bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads. The property is closed for renovations from April 2 to May 31.

Relax at a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials. Dip between indoor and outdoor pools or retreat to your room’s private plunge. There’s a yoga area, a diving club, a library, picnic and barbecue spots, plus a beach bar and a lounge for sunset cocktails — all perfect for waking up to sea-breeze mornings and slow, salty afternoons.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property, multilingual staff (English, German, French), luggage storage, laundry and concierge services. Roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge (24-hour), free self-parking on site, private check-in/out and car rental assistance.

On-site restaurant and bar/lounge with a beach bar for casual drinks. Room service is available during limited hours, and a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to noon.