Name: Boutique Hotel Matlai
Address: Pingwe, 0000 Michamvi, Tanzania, Pingwe, Zanzibar, 0000, Tanzania
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $430 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.7

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Boutique Hotel Matlai

This is a Preferred Partner property. It's committed to giving guests a positive experience with its excellent service and great value. This property might pay Booking.com a little more to be in this Program. Beach. This property is either next to the beach or will have its own private access. Airport Shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

Pingwe, 0000 Michamvi, Tanzania –

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Beautiful hotel! Very friendly staff! Very good and personal service!

Alex, France

Great Hotel concept & design, personal attention, food, the room, the yard, the swimming pool, various services offered. Hotel is supporting you to spend time in the way you prefer ( even if your demands are not in the service list of the hotel ).

Ilya, Russia

Everything !!! The only thing that could be better is The Internet connection:)

Elemperador, Spain

This place is absolutely amazing. From the rooms to the surroundings to the staff and owners. Definetely the most magnificent hotel experience I've had. Down to every little detail. Everything was just perfect. Words really don't do this place justice. You just have to book a stay to see for yourself!

Elisabeth, Norway

Excellent service Quiet place Nice and attentive staff Spacy rooms

Antonia, Slovakia

The room and view, staff were friendly if a little over stretched.

Nina, United Kingdom

Absolutely professional management, unique atmosphare, flexible dinning places and times

Nelly, Spain

It is a meanful place for us . Nice view, professional bulter, delicious food, everything is well in my eyes.

Zheng, China

The attentiveness of the staff, the welcoming, it felt like home, this place is stunning way much beautiful than the photos, the food served is exquisite, the facilities, the view of the ocean from the room is simply breath taking, as if your in a dream and you never want to wake up from. Tim the owner of the Hotel is amazing, always around to checkout the facility, the staff are always willing to assist and help. It is the simple yet detailed touches in this place that makes it wonderful, the bedtime story, the beach bag, the electricity adapters, the lovely smell of mosquito repellents and the toilets as if your actually outdoors feeling the see breeze coming into the room. I'm definitely coming back to this place, to me it felt like home.

Thediabetictraveler, Kuwait

The personalized attention was great. Igna and Tim were wonderful and had a great staff attending to our every needs. Very clean and comfortable. Big size room, bathroom and balcony. Location is great (for a few days): right on the beach and near the Rock restaurant and a short drive to the Jozani forest. After which you may want to move to explore other parts of the island just to see something different.

Shatha201, United States of America

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Located on the beach, Boutique Hotel Matlai in Michamvi features villas with infinity pools and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Free WiFi access is available.

Boutique Hotel Matlai has air-conditioned villas with terraces and outdoor furniture. The bedrooms all have sea view and spacious balcony or terrace. Complete with a refrigerator, both villas have a dining area with a large dining table. Featuring a bath and rain shower, private bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and a bathrobe.

Breakfast and dinner are inclusive and prepared by a private kitchen chef, specializing in traditional Kiswahili and international cuisine. Boutique Hotel Matlai also features a bar on the beach for cocktails and refreshments.

Guests can relax in the landscaped garden or read a book on the hammock. Massages can be arranged at an additional surcharge.

Other services offered include grocery deliveries, a ticket service and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including snorkeling, darts and fishing.

Chwaka Bay Conservation area is 3.1 mi and Zanzibar international Airport is about 40 mi from Boutique Hotel Matlai.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Michamvi! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Michamvi! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.8 for two-person stays.

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking

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An Inside Look at Boutique Hotel Matlai

Our goal is to make our guests feel at home. On arrival you will be greeted personally by the owners and by your butler, who will take care of you during your entire stay. A cell phone is provided with which you can reach your butler 24 hours. We do not have fixed dining times or places and our menu offers a wide range of meals to choose from. The place is very quiet and the private terraces and the huge garden with several sun loungers and dining areas give you a high level of privacy.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
10.8 miles
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
11 miles
Kichwele Forest Reserve
17.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Paje Supermarket Supermarket
9.3 miles
The Rock Restaurant Restaurant
0.3 miles
Upendo Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles

Closest Airports

Kisauni Airport
21.1 miles
Julius Nyerere Airport
55.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The attentiveness of the staff, the welcoming, it felt like home, this place is stunning way much beautiful than the photos, the food served is exquisite, the facilities, the view of the ocean from the room is simply breath taking, as if your in a dream and you never want to wake up from. Tim the owner of the Hotel is amazing, always around to checkout the facility, the staff are always willing to assist and help. It is the simple yet detailed touches in this place that makes it wonderful, the bedtime story, the beach bag, the electricity adapters, the lovely smell of mosquito repellents and the toilets as if your actually outdoors feeling the see breeze coming into the room. I'm definitely coming back to this place, to me it felt like home.”

TheDiabeticTraveler
Kuwait

Kuwait

“Perfect location in Pingwe Beach, just in front of the turquoise blue sea. Nice location for a short stay... Then I recommend changing to explore other part of the island. Please choose the ground floor rooms. Amazing! Good food, beautiful room, beautiful pool, loved the staff. Everything was perfect!”

Larissa

Brazil

“The Hotel is a 6 rooms Hotel so the Service could not be better. There are many a intim places to sit or have dinner all over the garden.The beach bar is cozy and friendly. The Food is very good. The room and the amazing bathroom was a dream, and the beach just in front is very beautiful and full of nature. It is a very charming and full of comfort place. I have some healthy issues, and i had a call with the director who is a doctor while he was working in a Hospital in Germany. I could not be more grateful!! BED very comfortable”

Stephan

Switzerland

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: African, Seafood, Local, International

Open for: Brunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Until 10:30 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

Any additional adults are charged USD 100 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Boutique Hotel Matlai accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please inform Boutique Hotel Matlai of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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Newest Reviews for Boutique Hotel Matlai

Reviewed: July 9, 2018

Alex
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Beautiful hotel! Very friendly staff! Very good and personal service!

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 3, 2018

Lionel
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Exceptionel friendlyness of the staff.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: April 14, 2018

Ilya
Russia

1 helpful vote
9.6

“You feel like at home which you love. A home in paradise :)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Staff and buttlers were very good, but sometimes were forgetting about the requests. After reminder it worked fast. Not a compliant, but an improvement suggestion. It can be even better than now.
눇Great Hotel concept & design, personal attention, food, the room, the yard, the swimming pool, various services offered. Hotel is supporting you to spend time in the way you prefer ( even if your demands are not in the service list of the hotel ).

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: March 26, 2018

Monika
Poland
Age group: 25 – 34
10

“The best time off my life”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Absolutely everything!!!

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: February 2, 2018

Elena
Bulgaria
10

“The best romantic and beautiful hotel”
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Nothing
눇Everything

Stayed in January 2018
Reviewed: January 30, 2018

ElEmperador
Spain
Age group: 45 – 54
10

“Paradiso”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Internet, worked but could be faster
눇Everything !!! The only thing that could be better is The Internet connection:)

Stayed in January 2018
Reviewed: December 28, 2017

Elisabeth
Norway

3 helpful votes
10

“The most amazing hotel experience!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉That we didn't stay longer!
눇This place is absolutely amazing. From the rooms to the surroundings to the staff and owners. Definetely the most magnificent hotel experience I've had. Down to every little detail. Everything was just perfect. Words really don't do this place justice. You just have to book a stay to see for yourself!

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: November 20, 2017

Antonia
Slovakia

1 helpful vote
10

“Perfect place to spend romantic holiday”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Difficult to find
눇Excellent service Quiet place Nice and attentive staff Spacy rooms

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: October 27, 2017

Nina Hook-Zurlino
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54

2 helpful votes
7.1

“Great to chill and do nothing... but snorkelling/diving etc are not easily available .”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Inconsistent food... one day great , the next day poor. Over ambitious menu for boutique hotel.
눇The room and view, staff were friendly if a little over stretched.

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: October 24, 2017

Nelly
Spain

2 helpful votes
10

“Amazing Matlai”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Absolutely professional management, unique atmosphare, flexible dinning places and times

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: October 17, 2017

Zheng
China

1 helpful vote
10

“Excellent place！”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
눉none！
눇It is a meanful place for us . Nice view, professional bulter, delicious food, everything is well in my eyes.

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: October 5, 2017

Shane
Tanzania
10

“Magical and memorable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Sunsets on the opposite side
눇Butlers enthusiasm and paradise surroundings.

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: September 21, 2017

Anonymous
France
10

“Paradise for lovers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing !
눇Beautiful, calm, clean, well managed, brilliant staff ... everything was perfect. Don't say it to the others ;-)

Stayed in August 2017
Reviewed: August 25, 2017

TheDiabeticTraveler
Kuwait
Age group: 25 – 34

3 helpful votes
10

“A place out of heaven”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The attentiveness of the staff, the welcoming, it felt like home, this place is stunning way much beautiful than the photos, the food served is exquisite, the facilities, the view of the ocean from the room is simply breath taking, as if your in a dream and you never want to wake up from. Tim the owner of the Hotel is amazing, always around to checkout the facility, the staff are always willing to assist and help. It is the simple yet detailed touches in this place that makes it wonderful, the bedtime story, the beach bag, the electricity adapters, the lovely smell of mosquito repellents and the toilets as if your actually outdoors feeling the see breeze coming into the room. I'm definitely coming back to this place, to me it felt like home.

Stayed in August 2017
Reviewed: August 16, 2017

Rose
France

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Really good stay, some improvements could be done”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 11 nights
눉Functioning by phone with butlers could sometimes be painful. Ordering food anytime anywhere is a great promise, but we had to order breakfast in advance, the day before, and it was time consuming. They could distribute breakfast menu in front of doors every night so that customers tick what they want for the day after: this would be much easier. At the end, we were writing down our order on a paper that we were giving to butlers. Also, you have to order enough, because if you're still hungry or want to add something else, it takes long...very long... So we had to plan and think about everything in advance, and that is not really relaxing when you're in vacation. Our excursion was a real disaster: $90 per person (so a total of $180, and you have to add tips) to go to a very crowded snorkeling place (when we specified that we wanted something not too touristic) where we stayed 15 min and to visit a creepy and dirty natural reserve of sea turtles. It was highly disappointing, and clearly way too expensive. Maybe they should have described a bit more the planning and what we had to expect, to avoid bad surprises. Swimming pool was not very clean so we decided not to swim in it.
눇The location is absolutely incredible, with a very well maintained garden, a fantastic view, directly located on the beach. The atmosphere here is very intimate. The room we had was absolutely wonderful and that's the main asset of the hotel: huge, very clean (they cleaned it two times per day), fully equipped, great bed, shower and bath, great bath products but also the view from the balcony. Having the possibility to take our breakfast on the balcony with the sun rising over the ocean was clearly one of the best moment of our day. The food is excellent. Breakfasts were really tasty (you have to try chapati, we were addicted!) and we ate delicious lobsters at very reasonable prices a few times. It's also close to the Rock (10 min walk on the beach) which is a very trendy and tasty restaurant as well. The typical dinner in their restaurant was really nice, with a local band singing and great Swahili food. Dinner tables were always very beautiful. Really nice little treats such as bedtime stories, bed decorations, candies, fresh water each time you leave the hotel... they even prepared some sweets and apples for our way back to the airport Service is always very friendly and at your service and they all speak a very good English. You can feel they're really trying hard to make you spend the best holidays ever. Tim is extremely efficient and friendly. Transferts from airport were perfectly organized. What Inge and Tim built is really impressive and all their attention is turned to customers, we really spent 11 great days at Matlai. FYI: for those who enjoy kitesurfing (we went kitesurfing every day), the hotel is located 20-25min by car from Paje

Stayed in August 2017

Sleeps	Room Type
	Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1 king bed or 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 603 ft² Rooms are decorated after the four elements and are equipped with unique furniture made by local craftsmen. Each room offers sea views and has a large balcony with sun loungers. They feature a dining table, dressing table and a spacious bathroom with sea views fitted with a shower and bath. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Video • Private bathroom • Walk-in closet • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Laptop safe • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Mosquito net • Wardrobe/Closet • Ocean view • Garden view • Pool view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Suite with Sea View 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 861 ft² Located at Villa Kidosho, these spacious and themed suites offer magnificent sea views. They include a large private terrace, a TV, DVD player and minibar. Each comes with a spacious bathroom with double shower and bath tub. The villa contains a huge lounge with dining table, sitting area, coffee bar, library and terrace with direct access to an infinity pool. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Video • Patio • Private bathroom • Walk-in closet • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Mosquito net • Wardrobe/Closet • Ocean view • Pool view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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