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Villa Matalai provides accommodation in Tanga. A continental or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The in-house restaurant serves international and African cuisine. The lodge offers a sun terrace. Snorkelling can be enjoyed nearby. The property is situated 25 km from Tanga Domestic Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
High score for Tanga
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Baerbel
    United States United States
    The whole area and each accommodation was arranged with tiny lovely surprises. From everywhere, you have a breathtaking view. The food was fresh and delicious. The hosts were welcoming and tried to help wherever they could. We did a kayak and...
  • Carol
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The stay at this villa is an absolute must! It’s incredibly beautiful, the surroundings are wonderful, and it’s the perfect place to relax. The beach is right in front of the house. The hosts, Klaus and Hayley, are exceptionally kind, friendly,...
  • Odari
    Kenya Kenya
    Breakfast was great. There were lots of mosquitoes but the host had remedies against them which was really good. The food was great; Swahili dishes made with home made ingredients that were very authentic.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Villa Matalai
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Spa facilities
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swedish
  • Swahili

House rules
Villa Matalai takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Matalai in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Villa Matalai

  • Villa Matalai has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Villa Matalai is 8.1 miles from the centre of Tanga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Villa Matalai include:

    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Villa Matalai is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Villa Matalai is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Villa Matalai offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water park
    • Beachfront
    • Spa facilities
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Beach

  • The prices at Villa Matalai may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.