Boutique Hotel Matlai - Michamvi Kae

Beachfront boutique hotel with infinity pools and butler service

Accommodations

Hotel Matlai offers six villas and suites in two houses - Asili House and Villa Kidosho - each with direct ocean views. The rooms feature air conditioning, a private terrace, and a bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and rain shower. Select suites like the Moon Suite in Villa Kidosho include a private infinity pool.

Dining

Breakfast and dinner are prepared by a private chef who specializes in traditional Kiswahili and international cuisine, and served on the guest's private terrace or elsewhere on the property. Boutique Hotel Matlai also operates a Vietnamese restaurant on site and a bar on the beach for cocktails. Guests can request meals adapted to vegetarian or gluten-free diets.

Wellness

The on-site Bustani Spa provides full-body massages, body scrubs, facials, manicures, and pedicures in a garden setting. Guests can book spa packages that include a foot massage with warm ginger and lime water before the treatment. Yoga classes are also available.

Activities & Entertainment

Matlai Boutique Hotel offers kayaking, snorkeling, darts, fishing, and bike rentals for guests to explore the coast and nearby villages. In the evening, the hotel sets up an outdoor cinema under the stars and hosts themed dinner nights. Cooking classes and walking tours about local culture are arranged by the tour desk.

Location & Surroundings

Boutique Hotel Matlai sits on the beach in Michamvi Kae, 3 miles from the Chwaka Bay Conservation area and 40 miles from Zanzibar International Airport. The Rock Restaurant, a local dining landmark, is a 15-minute walk along the sand. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre are within a short drive.

• Accommodations: 6 villas and suites with private infinity pools and ocean views
• Dining: Private chef, Vietnamese restaurant, and beach bar
• Wellness: Bustani Spa with massages, facials, and yoga classes
• Activities: Kayaking, snorkeling, outdoor cinema, and cooking classes
• Location: Beachfront, 3 miles from Chwaka Bay Conservation area, near The Rock Restaurant