Location: On the quiet north-east coast of Zanzibar, opposite the spectacular diving and snorkelling reefs of the Mnemba Atoll.
Rooms: 12 chalets which have been individually designed and decorated to offer comfortable and stylish accommodation with king-size beds, en suite bathroom and a private verandah where you can laze on your own hammock and soak up the serenity of this beautiful area.
The 4 spacious villas at Matemwe Retreat are set away from the lodge chalets, and each boasts a private plunge pool on the roof terrace.
Facilities: Restaurant, spa, swimming pools.
Activities: Reef walk, village visit, diving, snorkelling, dhow trip, stone town visit, spice tours, Jozani forest tour, Matemwe Village walk.
Children: Children aged 5 and older are welcome.
Our Opinion: Just north of the village of Matemwe are situated the whitewashed walls and thatched roofs of Matemwe Lodge. Having enjoyed an extensive refurbishment, the hotel now offers some of Zanzibar’s finest Swahili style accommodation with fabulous views out across the Indian Ocean. There are a number of non-motorised watersports available, as well as the chance to relax by one of the lodge’s swimming pools or on the white sandy beach. Scuba diving and deep-sea fishing can also be arranged on request, as well as snorkelling trips to Mnemba Reef, sailing or fishing with local fishermen, guided reef and village walks, cycling and kayaking.
