Matemwe Retreat, Tanzania

Sarah Fox

Wow! These villas are incredible! In my opinion these villas are ultimate in luxury on Zanzibar. The private terrace with pool is the stuff of honeymoon dreams. They are simply exquisite. Be aware though that the villas are designed to provide total privacy and solitude. While guests of the villas can make sure of the main lodge they are really designed for you to remain totally secluded. It may not suit really sociable types.

  • Sarah Fox

Matemwe Retreat is located on an amazing stretch of private land, just north of Matemwe's main lodge and right opposite the Mnemba Atoll. The Retreat consists of 3 fabulous, separate villas, full of atmosphere, inspiration and personal touches.

Location

Matemwe Retreat is approximately a 1 hour drive from Stone Town and the Airport.

Highlights

  • The private service in the Retreat is the major highlight.
  • breakfast served on the private veranda of your room. Lunch and dinner served in the privacy of your garden or roof terrace or a dinner at Matemwe's main lodge, where you can enjoy the company of other guests.
  • Drinks are served in the room or on the beach and you can have massages and beauty treatments in the comfort of your roof terrace, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Facilities

Facilities available at Matemwe Retreat include:

  • Private swimming pool and roof top terrace.
  • In the main lodge you can make use of the other facilities of the massage room
  • Open air restaurant
  • Gift shop
  • Free internet
  • Small water sports centre and 'opium den' (a shaded Moroccan style chill-out area)

Activities

Water activities: Ocean trips with snorkeling equipment can be easily arranged for you. You can sail or motor out to the local reef and discover the little island of Mnemba Atoll- right opposite Matemwe. Diving trips can also be organized for you with a professional diving centre and you can discover the breathtaking underwater world of the Indian Ocean. You can also snorkel straight from the beach or during reef walks. Kayaks are available to explore the crystal clear sea.

Visits to the neighbouring village can be arranged for those who want to explore the local Zanzibar culture and village life and for those who wish to learn about the community projects that Matemwe is involved in.

From Matemwe, day-trips can be arranged to the historic centre of Stone Town, Jozani Forest or Prison Island. Spice Tours are also on offer.

Meal Basis:

Fully Inclusive

Child Policy

Children are welcome at Matemwe Retreat.

Accommodation

Matemwe Retreat offers 3 separate villas. The ground floor of each villa features a private cocktail bar, an air-conditioned bedroom, a bathroom with double basins, shower, and large romantic bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. The best part of each villa is the plunge pool on the private roof terrace, complete with sun and shade decks. And if this is not enough to make you want to stay there right now - each villa has its own small beach right in front of it.

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Customer Review

Honeymoon to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mauritius during September 2011

Mauritius Review

reading on the small hotel beach adn walking around. never felt so relaxed

Rated... 5stars

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Zanzibar Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+3)
Language:
English, Swahili
Currency:
Zanzibarn Shilling
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Required, call for info