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Boutique Hotel Matlai
Pingwe, 0000 Michamvi, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 139 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

- What guests loved the most:
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Sandra
United Arab Emirates
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James
United States of America
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Marius
United Arab Emirates
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Nancy
United States of America
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Moamen
Netherlands
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Youssef
Morocco
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Ornella
Switzerland
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Ryan
United Arab Emirates
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Krzysztof
Poland
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Andrew
United States of America
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4 reasons to choose Boutique Hotel Matlai
Michamvi Pingwe Beach
8.9 Excellent beach500 feet from propertyMichamvi Kae Beach
8.7 Excellent beach1.1 miles from property
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Hi, For our honeymoon we’re visiting Zanzibar and love your boutique hotel. Is there any way that there’s still room for 2 from 9 to 15 of October?Hello, Thanks for your interest in our hotel. I am sorry, but we are fully booked from 12.10., we have availability only from 9.12.10. Kind regards IngeAnswered on August 3, 2021
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Do you play music in public spaces?Yes, we play music in our restaurant.Answered on November 18, 2021
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Hello,I would like to book a room from 8-11 January but online it’s only available 9-11 Jan, is there any way for one night to open up.Best regardsHello, I am sorry but we are fully booked on 8.1. Kind regards IngeAnswered on December 22, 2021
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When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?It depends on what you like. From January to middle of March our beach is most beautiful and full sandy. The temperature is quite high, the humidity increases and on some days we get a heavy wind in the afternoon. The ocean is warm. From middle of March to the beginning of June we have the huge rainy season with heavy rain mostly in May (we are always closed in May). From middle June to September the temperature is lower, the wind is not so strong and there is normally no rain. In October and November we have a short rainy season, but sometimes it does not rain at all. The beginning of December is a quiet period, the prices are low and the weather is normally fine. But please notice that the weather is changing (like everywhere in the world) and there is no guarantee for good weather.Answered on September 9, 2019
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does the deluxe suit have private poolNo, it is sharing with the second room. But you can book the entire villa with 2 rooms.Asked about: Deluxe Suite with Sea View • Answered on August 26, 2021
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The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar0.6 miles
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Jozani Forest9.6 miles
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Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park10.8 miles
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Zanzibar Butterfly Centre11.9 miles
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Restaurant The Rock Restaurant0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar Upendo0.3 miles
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Michamvi Pingwe Beach500 feet
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Michamvi Kae Beach1.1 miles
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Bwejuu Beach3.6 miles
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Chwaka Beach5 miles
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Marumbi Beach6 miles
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport21.1 miles
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Julius Nyerere International Airport55.5 miles
Restaurant
Food: African, Seafood, Local, International
Open for: Brunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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 in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Boutique Hotel Matlai
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Boutique Hotel Matlai offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Darts
- Beachfront
- Beauty services
- Happy hour
- Back massage
- Beach
- Body treatments
- Bike tours
- Hand massage
- Swimming pool
- Manicure
- Cooking class
- Foot massage
- Movie nights
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Tour or class about local culture
- Yoga classes
- Themed dinners
- Facial treatments
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Neck massage
- Walking tours
- Body scrub
- Full-body massage
- Pedicure
- Head massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Boutique Hotel Matlai by:
- Taxi 1h 10min
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Guests staying at Boutique Hotel Matlai can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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Boutique Hotel Matlai has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Room options at Boutique Hotel Matlai include:
- Double
- Suite
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Check-in at Boutique Hotel Matlai is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Boutique Hotel Matlai is 1.1 miles from the center of Michamvi.
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The prices at Boutique Hotel Matlai may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.