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What Guests Said About Matemwe:
Neli
Bulgaria
6.0
Review score
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The village is really typically African, meaning there are...
The village is really typically African, meaning there are just basic houses, a school and a couple of 'shops' selling mostly fruits, eggs and other very basic products. If you need to buy anything else, you need to go to some of the other 'more developed' villages, but, hey, this is part of the charm of the place and the island as a whole! :)
Libby
United States of America
6.0
Review score
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The beach is beautiful white sand.
The beach is beautiful white sand. When the tide goes out it goes a long way. It is really hot but the ocean breeze in the evening is nice. There is nothing in the area to like but the resorts and the beach. Snorkeling at the island is so-so.
Anonymous
Kenya
8.0
Very Good
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Nice cosy place.
Nice cosy place. Beautiful setting, friendly staff. Great for a romantic getaway. Very far out though not good if you want to experience Zanzibar sites and culture. Beach is shallow and unswimmable when tide is low.
Zach
Germany
8.0
Very Good
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Beautiful beaches, friendly people.
Beautiful beaches, friendly people..,a peaceful place to relax and get away from it all!
No hassling hawkers, beach boys and the like!
Good food including the Bandas, was Mohammad's about 15-20 min walk north, just next door was Omari's Msamba where one could get great cocktails and snacks for sundowners!
Getting around along the beach was not a problem but inland very sparse network available, a local taxi is a must!
Jan
Netherlands
8.0
Very Good
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Matemwe is a quiet but beautiful spot in Zanzibar.
Matemwe is a quiet but beautiful spot in Zanzibar. Nested between the village and the beach are several hotels and lodges, each with it's own character. Local life and tourism have melted together. People are friendly and relaxed. Many plots have been unbuild, so the beach is still unspoiled and quiet. Local life isn't far away, so for culture seekers, local markets and villages can easily be visited. Matemwe is also known for diving (especially a Mnemwe atoll), a number of diving schools are situated on the beach. We have been diving with Scubafish; professional en enthusiastic staff!
“The place is located exactly on the beach in Matemwe. They offer bungalows with private bathroom and air condition and free wifi. They also have an outside pool. The place is surounded by palm trees and lots of vegetation. The room is very clean. Staff was kind and helpfull, the woman at the reception was really cool.”
“I liked the food, very delicious - everyday comes with a different menu from the chef which makes it more interesting and the rooms are beautiful and clean, beautiful beach and very nice pool. The service is very good too. I enjoyed my stay at Zanzibar Bandas and looking forward to visiting again.”
“Being located on the beach was the best. The stunning view from the room's balcony and a restorative clove body scrub and massage from the resident masseuse added to a very relaxing five days. Masimiliano the owner and his daughter Georgia added a personal touch with their ready response to requests from guests. Service from staff especially Muhssin was excellent. The food was delicious altho we would have appreciated a better serving of salads.”
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