Hotel Matlai is a dream boutique hotel. The architecture, the staff, the food quality, and the way every detail was taken care of. Everything was impeccable.

Sandra United Arab Emirates

The butler service (Justice and Andrew) was superb - they were able to get the mobile COVID testing team to the hotel in order to meet our flight arrangements, and were also able to secure us a great lunch reservation at The Rock down the beach.

James United States of America

It feels like being in a little paradise. The setting is beautiful and the staff are just amazing. The hardest part was to leave this place.

Marius United Arab Emirates

I booked the suites and was upgraded to villa Kidosho. What makes this boutique hotel deserving of its perfect score is the attention to details and service. For example, at night you get turn down service with sprayed room perfume of your choice. You also get a cell phone where you can contact one of the 2 butlers on service as well as security, if necessary. Everyone there was very friendly, from Tim to Muhammad, Andrew, and Catherine. Everyone was great and accommodating. The rooms and bathroom in villa kidosho are HUGE but I’m sure even if you book the suites you’ll love them too. I did 4 nights in Nungwi and 3 nights here, but now I wish I did 4 nights here and 3 in Nungwi. Highly recommend!!

Nancy United States of America

Everything was great. The staff especially Mohamed, Andrew and Justus were very welcoming and made us extremely comfortable. The service is very personalized. The room was very clean and nice. It had great view over the ocean and it was private. The food is very tasty, and they are flexible on when and where would you like to eat. They even arranged dinner for us in our balcony and another breakfast by the pool. They also made sure to give us take away breakfast because we were leaving very early. There is very good wifi coverage in the whole hotel.

Moamen Netherlands

Truly amazing stay Lots of small attentions from the staff, top notch service, and very romantic place We loved our stay.

Youssef Morocco

Management and staff are exceptionally attentive and friendly. They genuinely care about guests and go out of their way to give them the best experience. Loved the charm and peacefulness of the hotel away from the crowds. The food was very good and the masseuse great! I would not hesitate to recommend Matlai to anyone.

Ornella Switzerland

Everything was absolutely perfect but don’t bring your girlfriend if she’s deathly afraid of lizards and crabs. This place was a gem and the family who runs it couldn’t be more amazing and accommodating. They nail the fine details and insure that you don’t have to worry or lift a finger the whole stay. Highly recommend.

Ryan United Arab Emirates

The location was good and calm, and the room was spacious with very nice view.

Krzysztof Poland

The attention to detail was incredible. The grounds and gardens are beautiful. The staff and owners are extremely helpful and we were even fortunate enough to get some medical advice from one of the owners, who is a doctor. When eating on our private balcony, they bring you the courses one at a time with great place settings and delicious food. The view of the ocean from our room was breathtaking. They arranged transportation multiple times for us with a safe and courteous driver. We only have great things to say about Boutique Hotel Matlai!

Andrew United States of America