Boutique Hotel Matlai, Michamvi Kae
About the Hotel
Rooms With a View
Boutique Hotel Matlai has two villas, Asili House and Villa Kidosho, directly on the beach and amidst gardens. Asili House features African and Swahili design elements and has four ensuite rooms. Guests can reserve a single room or the entire house. Villa Kidosho is designed in an Oriental style with two ensuite rooms. Guests can book a single suite or the entire villa. Villa Kidosho is suitable for honeymooners, families, or friends. The suites include a large private terrace, a TV, DVD player and minibar. Each comes with a spacious bathroom with double shower and bath tub. 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. Asili House bedrooms offer terraces with sun loungers, a dining table, a private pool, an al-fresco lounge with armchairs, a guest library, a dining table, and a tea and coffee bar. Villa Kidosho includes a lounge with an elevated sitting area, a coffee bar, a guest library, a dining table, and a terrace with direct access to the pool.
Dining at Zatiny
Zatiny Restaurant & Beach Bar by Matlai is located directly on one of the beaches of Zanzibar. The restaurant serves national and international dishes with wines, beers, and cocktails. Guests can have breakfast with an ocean view. Lunch and dinner include vegetarian options. The restaurant offers a beef filet grilled at 850°C and marinated grilled tuna. Guests can book a table for a romantic dinner or spend the evening with friends or family. Packages with spa treatments and an à la carte menu are available.
Leisure Activities
Bustani Spa treatments combine Oriental, Asian, and European techniques with spices, oils, and herbs from Zanzibar. Guests can enjoy treatments in the massage pavilion, on their balcony or terrace, in their room, or in the garden. The hotel has a volleyball area, boule, ladder golf, and other outdoor games. Bicycles are available for trips to the village, Michamwi Kae, Bwejuu and Paje. Snorkeling and diving excursions can be arranged. PADI diving is offered from an adjacent diving school. Kite surfing and jet ski courses and equipment rentals are available. Fishing trips can be organized with a local fisherman. Horseback riding is available at Royal Stable Zanzibar in Michamvi Kae.
Location and Exploration
Boutique Hotel Matlai is in Michamwi, on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, East Africa, 65 km from Kisauni. Guests can watch the young leap into the sea from the quay wall and see parents with their children. The hotel is near the Kizimkazi Mosque, built in the 12th century. Trips to Jozani Forest, Zala Park, and the Butterfly Center can be arranged. Uzi Island is a remote area on a small peninsula, reachable only by boat during high tide. Guests can see spices in nature.
Services and Extras
Boutique Hotel Matlai is bound to provide the ultimate experience for guests seeking privacy, accommodations, and service. Service is available from 7 am to 10 pm, with a 24-hour hotline for emergencies. Services include personalized in-room check-in, in-room dining, drinks and meals on a private balcony or terrace, beach and garden service, a private open-air cinema, private theme evenings, and romantic dining for special occasions. The hotel can organize beach games and local activities. Extras include a romantic candle light dinner at the beach or in the garden, a floating breakfast in the pool, and a private open-air cinema. Guests can get an aluminium bottle that can be refilled in refill stations in the villa or in the bar.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Darts
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
