Matlai Resort

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Details of Matlai Resort

Located on the beach, Boutique Hotel Matlai in Michamvi features an infinity pool and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

The spacious and air-conditioned villa offers a private infinity pool and a terrace with outdoor furniture. The 4 bedrooms all have sea view and spacious balconies. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a large dining table. Featuring a bath and rain shower, private bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and a bathrobe.

All meals are inclusive and prepared by a private kitchen chef, specializing in traditional Kiswahili and international cuisine. Boutique Hotel Matlai also boasts 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 snorkelling, darts and fishing. 
Chwaka Bay Conservation area is 5 km and Zanzibar international Airport is about 65 km from Boutique Hotel Matlai.

Short Overview

Find your piece of paradise in our luxury Boutique Hotel Matlai in Michamwi, on the south-east coast of the fair and beautiful island of Zanzibar, East Africa. You will find a unique and extraordinary beach accommodation embedded in an amazing tropical garden overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean. Boutique Hotel Matlai is designed as an exclusive villa resort for people seeking a high level of comfort and privacy in a relaxed atmosphere. 
The whispering wind in the palm trees, the sound of the waves, the superb colors of nature, the smell of innumerable tropical plants, the delicacies of the ocean - this is Boutique Hotel Matlai.

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