Matemwe Retreat - All Inclusive
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Free
- Breakfast
- Available
- Reception
- 24/7
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Languages
- English
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Omar A.
Everything else was great, but I couldn’t sleep properly. Baby bush animals, a kind of monkey family, live in the trees planted and replanted around the retreat and lodge, and they make a lot of noise at night. We woke up two or three times every night. They also came onto the porch, breaking and playing with utensils, plates and glasses. The view, good service and hospitality weren’t enough to make that amount worthwhile when we couldn’t get a full night’s sleep.
JAMES H.
We were lucky to spend five nights in paradise, with Thadeo, Sauti (Voice) and all the other friendly staff taking care of us. It was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime trip, and we’re grateful for the whole experience. If you’re thinking about coming, do it. A travel tip: pay extra to fly straight into Zanzibar. We flew into Dar es Salaam first and took the water ferry, and going direct would have saved us time and a potential headache.
DANIEL F.
The rooftop plunge pool villa is a special touch, though I’m still not sure the extra charge is worth it. We were impressed by our liaison, Ndaki. The food was good, if not memorable. Asilia has a nice place here. Compared with its other safari properties, it didn’t quite match the mark, but that was a pretty high one.
Peter D.
Matemwe Lodge makes a great escape from the hustle and bustle around much of Zanzibar. It’s a small lodge with breezy, beautiful rooms and lovely views of Mnemba Island. The service is top-level, the food is great, and it has a solid history behind it, along with the support of the safari company Asilia Africa.
MSEMO K.
Wonderful place, with magnificent rooms.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
25 available- Air conditioning
- 24 Hour Reception
- Currency exchange
- Smoke Free Property
- Newspapers
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Bridal suite
- Room service
- Mosquito net
- Laptop safe
- Laundry
- Safe Deposit Box
- Wake Up Service
- Diet menu (on request)
- Packed Lunches
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Sun Deck
- Diving
- Snorkelling
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Free parking
Meals
5 available- Minibar
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
Business Services
1 available- Conference Hall
Recreation & Wellness
1 available- Massage
Pool and beach
3 available- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach/pool towels
Sports
2 available- Bike rental
- Water sport facilities
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
9 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Bathrobe
- Slippers
- Toiletries
Languages
1 available- English
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
6.6 km
44.7 km
683 m 9 min walk
1.2 km 14 min walk
Attractions
20- Omar Tour Zanzibar683 m 9 min walk
- Zanzibar Bella Vista tours736 m 9 min walk
- Sharlife zanzibar guia768 m 10 min walk
- Faki Zanzibar Tours890 m 11 min walk
- J Bizo Zanzibar Tours1.5 km 19 min walk
Restaurants
20- Matemwe Rock Restaurant1.2 km 14 min walk
- Zanzibar Queen Restaurant1.9 km 24 min walk
- Bin Jabir Restaurant2.3 km 29 min walk
- Makuti Beach Restaurant2.5 km 32 min walk
- Seles3.0 km 37 min walk
Transit
8- Abeid Amani Karume International AirportAirport44.7 km
- Road better for up and downBus6.6 km
- Bus stop Dala dala 158 to Stone townBus9.0 km
- Bus stop Dala dala 117 to Stone townBus9.0 km
- Chaani SteniBus12.2 km

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