Boutique Hotel Matlai

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Suite with Sea View ( Villa Kidosho ) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite with Sea View ( Villa Kidosho ) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite with Sea View ( Villa Kidosho ) | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Michamvi Beach, Michamvi
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Room with Sea View ( Asili House )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Suite with Sea View ( Villa Kidosho )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Boutique Hotel Matlai

Beach hotel with full-service spa and outdoor pool
At Boutique Hotel Matlai, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or enjoy volleyball.
Boutique Hotel Matlai offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials and body scrubs.
During your stay at Boutique Hotel Matlai, you're just a quick walk from Pingwe Beach. Features include a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Several dining areas
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, body scrubs or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles, volleyball and kayaking
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Pingwe Beach and a 4-minute drive from Michamvi Kae Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Boutique Hotel Matlai offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the boutique Boutique Hotel Matlai. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Michamvi hotel is smoke free.

Boutique Hotel Matlai has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Infinity pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 2 April and 31 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Boutique Hotel Matlai

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Boutique Hotel Matlai offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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