Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel
Location: Zanzibar, Matemwe, Matemwe, TZ
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Relax at the Spa
Indulge in massages at the full-service spa to unwind and rejuvenate during your stay.
Dining and Drinking Options
Savor a meal at the on-site restaurant or grab a quick bite at the café. After a long day, enjoy a drink at the bar or poolside bar.
Convenient Amenities
Benefit from services like dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Take advantage of the roundtrip airport shuttle and free parking for a hassle-free stay.
Begin your beachside getaway at Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel in Matemwe, just steps away from Muyuni Beach. Book now to experience relaxation and luxury by the sea.
Important Information
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Full-service spa
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- Snorkeling nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Full-service spa
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free self parking
- Rooftop terrace
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Mosquito nets
- Couples/private dining
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View
1 King Bed
452-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and electrical adapters/chargers; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View
1 King Bed
376-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and electrical adapters/chargers; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Beachfront
1 King Bed
484-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with beach views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and electrical adapters/chargers; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View
1 King Bed
376-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and electrical adapters/chargers; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Honeymoon Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View
1 King Bed
753-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and electrical adapters/chargers; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
Guest Reviews
- Claes-Håkan (10/5): - .
- Wolfram (8/5): - Location and general areas are very attractive. Staff is very kind and helpful. Kitchen and rooms are on the basic side.
- Yilin (10/5): - Very quiet are away from the tourist crowd, walking on the beach is relaxing. The breakfast was very good.
- Ahmed (1/5): Bad - Location and property very nice Found scorpion inside my room under my bed
- Ahmed (1/5): Bad -
- Ahmed (1/5): Bad -
- Jorrit (10/5): Lovely stay at Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel - The staff was just wonderful, a big happy family who welcomed me straight away. Lovely location, straight at the beach with great food and beautiful rooms. The owners are just delightful and really cared about my complete stay. I would definitely come back here again!
- Anna (7/5): Overall, I wouldn’t stay here again. There are better, more welcoming places in the area for the same or even less money - Great location Disappointing Stay — Not Worth the Price We stayed here after spending time at another villa nearby, and unfortunately this villa did not compare. The hotel menu was much more expensive than other hotels we stayed at, and overall, it felt very touristy rather than a genuine local experience. It’s not run by a local, and you can tell it’s more catered to tourists. One of the biggest issues was with the cleaning staff. They would enter our room even when we were still on the property — even while we were trying to relax in the room, they insisted on cleaning. At one point, they sprayed ant repellent inside our room while we were trying to come back in, and we were forced to wait outside for 15–20 minutes. It really disrupted our stay and didn’t feel respectful of our privacy. The rooms are very small — basically just a bed and a bathroom. The bathroom walls even had holes where you could literally see into the bathroom from the bedroom, which made it feel even less private. On top of that, they cut off the water without any warning, leaving us stuck without being able to shower or flush. Wi-Fi is only available in the restaurant area and doesn’t reach the rooms, which made it hard to stay connected. Although the staff was professional and polite, the whole experience felt cold and not homey at all.
- jacques (10/5): Super experience in magic hotel in zanzibar - Perfect hotel very quiet the good dimensions. The personnels on top. The boss very sympathic. The room very clean. Good coktaild
- Goeril Katharina Froeberg (10/5): - A little piece of paradise
- Lorrie (8/5): - This side of Zanzibar Island is quite a distance from any service, shopping or dining so everything has to be arranged through the hotel or a tour company. It is a small boutique hotel, which we liked and worked out ok for us, but we didn't really realize in advance that once you're there, you're kinda stuck. We enjoyed the food, salt-water pool, sit-upon kayaks (not sea kayaks) and walking on the beach but it was quite windy while we were there and the bicycles were old and rickety, but gave us a good workout. There were some poor descriptions about what each tour included, there is no laundry facility guests can use as the website said. They could send laundry out, but not very cheaply, and we were concerned how long it would take. The desk manager did work with us to clarify tour descriptions and coordinated transfers and tours to our satisfaction. He made adjustments to the tour descriptions and our final bill when we pointed out the discrepancies, so were grateful for that. Stone Town and Prison Island tours were not as impressive as expected, but I'm comparing to an extremely well-done tour in Ghana of the slave dungeons of the Cape Coast Castle, which was much more comprehensive and informative. If you are prepared to just go relax on the beach or by the pool, it's a beautiful setting, but be warned the tide goes in and out nearly 3 times per day, so swimming in the ocean when the tide is out really isn't an option. It is a gated security property.
- Thomas (4/5): Disappointing - Please be ready to hear the muezzin at 5 am in the morning. Mosquee just behind. And ongoing construction work on the left of the hotel. Be ready not to be able to rest!! Staff housing just behind the hotel rooms… And the pool is ancient age !
- Tatiana (8/5): - The king bed was 2 beds together and you fell through in the middle a bit.
- A'eysha (9/5): Superb -
- Julian (9/5): Superb - Great beach , lovely pool, great restaurant, lovely breakfast Food and drink a little too expensive
- Simon (5/5): Passable - hotel is well located in front of the beach. park is very beautiful with a lot of vegetation. building is also nice, well integrated. rooms are specious, well arranged and clean. bathroom is nice too. personnel is helpful. the two very dispointing points are: - salt water in the bathroom during all our stay. we have been told that this was normal and happening often. this is not what we are expected for such type of hotel. - food price at the hotel restaurant is really disconnected from the market. better to choose the half or full board or to go for lunch in another hotel.
- Katarzyna (8/5): Very good -
- Pedro (8/5): We felt very welcome by all the Staff! - The staff is definitely the best! Joe, Robert and Ely are such a cool guys and they are all available to help you in everything. The breakfast is very good aswell! Is a very quiet hotel for those who are looking for it. Ely makes the best Brazilian Caipirinhas! The accommodation and the room were nice in general but there was no hot water for 2days to take shower which wasn’t good. The Wi-Fi connection is not good so I recommend you to get a TIGO data SIM ( staff can help you to get one) The food and Cocktails prices on bar are very expensive comparing other Hotels. Most of the 5 stars hotels around have the food and cocktails cheaper. I would suggest to cut some of the small trees around the pool so you could see the amazing beach in front while you swim or enjoy the pool.
- ALEXANDER (8/5): - This is a well run hotel with basic facilities. The problem is the beach. It is full of rocks and sea urchins making it unusuable. No one was swimming in the sea. This should be made clear as not everyone wants to swim in the pool.
- Bernadett (8/5): Very good - Lovely boutique hotel with lovely staff. Very clean room and all communal areas very well looked after. All neat and clean. Breakfast with the best view. Very peaceful. Not tried the pool but was great lounging under the palm trees on the authentic looking deckchair overlooking the sea. Bliss. Limited breakfast options but enough choice for my 3 day stay. Offered packed breakfast on my departure day as I left very early, at 5am. Would definitely go back to Zanzibar Magic again! Wi-fi in my room was unstable, but it is a general problem everywhere in Africa. Not the hotel's fault.
- Jinee (9/5): Superb -
- Mario (9/5): Superb -
- Alves (9/5): Calm and relaxing in a beautiful place - The beach and the contact with the wild nature, the food and the rooms were nice with beautiful view Bad smell in one of the rooms, the meals were good but overpriced.
- Ian (8/5): Very good - Room location was fantastic. The water from the basin and shower was salty and had a smell, little water in the room to drink.
- Peter (10/5): Relaxing place - Nice place, great staff, good food beautiful beach. You could borrow kayaks and join yoga lessons for free. The beach has some seaweed due to the reef, thats the fact for the coast up to north of Kenya.
- Joely (10/5): Perfect relaxing hotel right on the beachfront of Matemwe beach, Zanzibar - Zanzibar Magic Boutique hotel was the perfect stop on our honeymoon to Zanzibar. The staff were so friendly, the food amazing and the location was right on the beachfront. Matemwe beach is quieter than Nungwi or kendwa but the sea was lovely to swim in. There were a few power cuts but we were told this was for the whole island, not just the hotel.
- Landry (10/5): Perfect - Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and a calm area to relax in the sun. They offer free Kayaking and Bikes.
- Emma (8/5): A sensational stay - The actual hotel and rooms are beautiful. The food at the restaurant is divine and the waiters & waitresses were lovely. Having breakfast with the view of the beach each day was incredible. The hotel was exceptionally clean and well looked after. The location was a bit far out from some of the places we visited. The hotel was quiet, there was no music. This wasn’t a bad thing, it was quite peaceful but if you prefer somewhere with more atmosphere and a vibe then this perhaps wouldn’t be the hotel for you.
- Maria (5/5): The cost does not reflect the value of the hotel, most importantly cost should provide a clean room. - - Next to the ocean - friendly employees - treehouse vibe - Lack of communication when I arrived, no one had organised my room although I informed them, so when I arrived had to wait 2 hours for them to organise the room. Without having the room ready I was told to pay 50% due to early check-in and had to dispute with the manager who after going back and forth agreed to waver the extra charge. -Mosquito nets were not clean informed the lm about the issue 3 times and it still was not resolved as the marks on the net were due to rust from the fan. - The bedding sheets were also not clean - Lack of facilities and entertainment, no tv in the room nor performances in the evening. - Security needs to be more alert especially in the evening as I went on an excursion and arrived at 11.30pm and had to wait for at least 20 minutes before the gate was opened, even calling the phone number no one picks up which shows lack of security and if anything is to happen.
- Hany (8/5): Joyfull - It was calm, if you are used to calm enviornment then that hotel is good option. The prices of food in the hotel is a bit too expensive. 45 dollars for lunch and dinner is abit on high end.
- Mathis (9/5): Superb -
- Brenda (8/5): - Excellent pool. Clean beach. Excellent menu buy if you have preferences and ingredients are available the restaurant would make a la carte meals.
- Linda (10/5): - Parfait!
- Turia (10/5): A magical stay with African vibes and decor - My friend and I came here to relax, dive and celebrate my birthday. The entire stay made it an exceptional experience and the staff (Robert and Joel) were friendly, efficient and very welcoming. A compliment to the chef, as his lunch and dinner menus were excellent throughout the week. The receptionist Geriath (we hope that we spelled it correctly) was beyond what words can explain. Very kind, service minded and simply pleasant charisma. The owner of the hotel was delightful and very accommodating and thoughtful to our needs, especially on our departure day. We enjoyed the massage very much as they were good and friendly as well. The small hotel was charming and very stylish with African vibes and decor. All in all, a wonderfull experience and place. Thank you all
- Theresa (8/5): Very good - Hotel was beach front and the views are spectacular from the bar area! The room was a good size and it was clean. The staff keep it running really well and they're all a great asset to the hotel. It has a small pool ample sized for the 20 room hotel. We didn't have to think about a space to sunbathe, plenty of space. There was a guy next to the hotel in a beach shack seeking tours half the price of the hotel, so don't pay hotel prices as they're almost double the price.Close to most excursions- all about an hour and a half away. Staff are really excellent and the food was so tasty and fresh. They have a brilliant chef!! We had an Anniversary cake and the staff sang to us. Was brilliant 👏 We pretty much enjoyed all of it. When we arrived we were served a welcome drink and told the breakfast would be extra today as we had only paid for 7 nights and arrived at 9am on the day. It was a bit of a negative start as I've travelled the world and usually a breakfast is offered or at least some fruit. Hotel prices are steep in my opinion for the room, food and drink. They charge 5% on any card payment so make sure you have CASH.. shillings or dollar. Rooms need renovation work. The verandah is run down with old furniture and very uncomfortable. There are no handrails at all down to the beach or to the rooms. My husband is disabled and struggled a bit. It didn't spoil anything, however he did fall twice.
- Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
- Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
- Koen (8/5): Very good -
- Erik (10/5): Exceptional -
- Taryn (7/5): Adequate but has so much potential - The staff were lovely. The restaurant on the beach was nice. They could do so much more with the property. - the beds were uncomfortable - it was a fight every day to find a sunny spot looking out onto the beach - they need to cut down trees. - the food was VERY ‘samey’ and a lot more variety could be added. There was also not enough options for children. The hedge around the pool meant that you could not keep an eye on the kids unless you were directly in the pool area. - not having access to fresh water showers after a day on the beach was not ideal. - I would suggest more ‘relaxation areas’ downstairs especially good for days that rain. - Trips are MUCH more expensive from the hotel than from outside and in our experience not a better quality.
- Erika (10/5): Quiet remote hotel with amazing view and stunning beach - Very quiet boutique hotel, just 12 rooms I think, amazing view from the room and a stunning beach. The rooms are decorated with traditional style, which I liked very much, as well as the bathroom
- Margarida (9/5): Superb -
- Mr (10/5): Great location -
- Marta (10/5): - Très bel hôtel petite structure personnel au top tout à été parfait
- Mr (10/5): 3 night stay - Perfect location right on the beach, everything you could ask for. Restaurant Swimming pool Free bikes to take down the beach Massage Kayak 2 person sit on top Turn down service that put the mosquito nets down Free tea coffee Friendly staff Friendly owners who have great stories to tell. Leaving.
- Oenghus (8/5): I left feeling calm and relaxed - Very friendly and helpful staff. Fresh and delicious breakfast, lunches and dinners. Very relaxing and quiet. Very clean and safe. Lovely pool and beach with very few other people. The beach is beautiful but not good for swimming because of the seaweed.
- Wozniak (10/5): Exceptional - Super personal, empty beach, excellent restaurant, exactly what I expected.
- Witold (10/5): Exceptional - great Service and food
- Denis (8/5): Serene and lovely hotel to stay in the North-East of Zanzibar - Friendly staff, nice rooms and very good atmosphere. Good location for starting tours in the North of Zanzibar such as snorkeling and dolphins. Also breakfast is decent with good variety. Overall good value for money. Dinner menu rather limited and drinks heavily overpriced.
- Kathryn (8/5): Very good -
- Alana (10/5): - .
- Eugenia (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sergiu (9/5): Good stay at Magic Boutique Hotel - Clean pool and long wide white sandy beach were perfect for us, traveling with our 8 year old. Clean room, AC and confortable beds. New/renovated property. Friendly staff always available and helpfull. Breakfast is a la carte, offering a limited array of products. Restaurant is 50 to 100% more expensive compared to local restaurants in the village (Depending on what you order - I compared same products or similar) Not related to the hotel, but a thing to consider for the avid open water swimmer: huge difference between low and high tide, so imposibble to swim at low tide (water goes out to see for about 1km). Full of sea urchins, so water shoes in your bag are a must.
- Denise (8/5): Nice stay. - the rooms were lovely and comfortable with an amazing view, staff at the restaurant and bar were friendly and helpful. go there if you want a quite experience. nice beach to experience the tides. we had a great reef walk by a local tour guide on the beach. although the food was amazing. the food and drinks were quite expensive compared to other places. The hotel is beautiful but for families who like lots of water sport and activities, we preferred the northern beaches like kendwa. we had a few issues when paying. we had to leave early and couldn’t get a refund. we were double charged at the end, but the owners picked that up before we did and reversed the charges.
- Diana (9/5): Superb - Beautiful beach,possibility of various trips,good food,not overcrowded
- Luca (7/5): Good - Good position and nice rooms. the staff was very helpful and supportive. the costs for taxi or activities provided by the hotel are very expensive and this does’t make any sense.
- Lydia (9/5): Beautiful, familiar, easy going and relaxing. - Awesome staff and food. The hotel feels very authentic and immersed in nature. Amazing room and view from the room too. Having air conditioning was also great. The food took quite a long time if the restaurant was busy but it was very fresh and tasty.
- Laura (10/5): amazingly warm, friendly and beautiful place to stay!, - Staff was Amazing! Property was beautiful, Room was excellent, and bonus the resturant was also amazing! Can’t say enough about how lovely this place was. it exceeded my expectations! nothing
- Andre (8/5): Very good -
- Nyamah (3/5): I was very underwhelmed at this hotel. It shouldn't call themselves 4 star. - I liked the staff that's it. The rooms were not as advertised. Wifi signal was very bad. Secluded and the hotel charged high prices for food. Pool was dirty, they did not require people to shower before entering.
- Anna (10/5): Magical, hidden place for 2-3 days relaxation, far from the noise - Peaceful, magical place surrounded by an almost botanical garden. Location is far from everything -which is also positive- but due to that max 2-3 nights are more than enough. Compared to Paje here the impact of low tides is so strong that you cannot really enjoy the ocean, most of all because it is not at all recommended to enter the ocean during low tide due to plenty of jellyfishes.
- Anonymous (9/5): Superb -
- Tom (8/5): Very good -
- Nashmi (8/5): Very good -
- Le-anri (10/5): Very nice. - The stay was very convenient and so beautiful. The food was absolutely amazing. The pool is perfect with beautiful rooms.
- Iva (5/5): Ok but wouldn’t come back or recommend - Property is quite new and clean, comfortable boutique hotel. Property is located in the part of the beach with nothing around to do or see, beach itself is very dirty from garbage and algae so it’s not possible to swim. There were heavy construction works going on throughout the day in the resort building itself (they told me it’s a/c) which made it impossible to rest in the afternoon. Water in the pool is quite dirty. Restaurant of the resort is ok but with limited options and quite overpriced especially taking into consideration the price of the hotel itself. The most unappealing part is the local people in from of the resort on the beach that are very pushy and keep walking after you at the beach and talking and offering things up to 10 times a day and don’t wanna take no for the answer.
- Ts (10/5): it was like living in paradise!!!!! -
- Emma (10/5): Idyllic - Had everything you needed - bikes, kayaks, snorkel gear, massage, hair braiding. Room very clean. Dining area lovely, right on the beach and the beach is quiet and stunning. Food good, staff friendly and welcoming. -
- Zaralee (9/5): A beautiful place to rest, gorgeous views, friendly staff and great diving nearby. - Fantastic, friendly staff. Rooms were comfy and clean with good sized bathrooms. The pool and beach were great. Food and bar also very good. The lounge area is a nice bonus. The local drinking water has a pervasive bad taste even when boiled for tea, so we had to buy bottled water. The village Matemwe is very small with only a few shops/stalls, so you need to arrange taxis to larger towns or the city for anything you can’t get at the hotel.
- Maciek (10/5): Great, quiet place -
- Badr (9/5): perfect way to disconnect and recharge - everything note that the absence of A/C is no problem in september although the food was excellent, it is a bit expensive compared to other also very excellent restaurants nearby
- Thandi (7/5): Beautiful views and great facilities. - They had kayaks and bicycles for the guests to use free of charge, beautiful view of the ocean from the restaurant and a pleasant garden. The constant noise from the staff in the middle of the night. The bed was a bit uncomfortable compared to the other two hotels we stayed at. The staff was not very attentive even thought there were only 12 out 40 guests staying hotel at the time.
- Lingwei (9/5): Superb - Beach was quiet and nice. I really liked the dining patio by the beach. One of the nicer beach resort along the Matemwe stretch,
- Leonardo (9/5): Amazing - This is an amazing hotel directly on the beach. The place is beautiful and relaxing. The restaurant serves delicious food. I highly recommend the breakfast/dinner formula. The area is very quiet, but a variety of tours and activities are bookable at the reception. Overall hospitality and hotel service could be improved.
- Fiona (8/5): Very good - Great layout and connection to beach Odd owners took no interest in guests
- Emma (9/5): Superb -
- Vadim (8/5): Nice hotel but not much to do in the area. - Good breakfast nice rooms and pool area. The room in the restaurant is also very good. We came to Matemwe for snorkelling, the beaches at this part of the island are not that pretty and have many see urchins so almost impossible to swim. Also not much to do in the area. The resort is nice and quite we enjoyed the pool. Nungwi and Paje have the best beaches on the island.
- Carlisdania (7/5): We had a nice time but could be better with improvement on the bed, more options for breakfast, and communication about - Great location in the lovely village of Matemwe. Robert was amazing, mixed great cocktails and made us feel very welcome. Our bed was not in great shape. Breakfast choices were very limited.
- Carmen (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jacqueline (9/5): Superb -
- Razan (7/5): it was good - the vibe and ambiance that it is very quiet and no one goes to the beach or does any activities at the hotel
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great stay, amazing staff, beautiful views! Can’t wait to go back!
- Tracy (10/5): EXCELLENT - EXCELLENT ! Nous sommes venus dans cette hôtel pour notre lune de miel et l’hôtel à mis des fleurs partout dans la chambre c’était magnifique ! Le personnel est top ! Ils sont tous bienveillant, souriant et à l’écoute ! Si je reviens c’est vraiment pour eux ! Tout est conforme à la description sur les photos
- ALBERTO (10/5): Buena elección - El hotel está muy bien y bien ubicado en Matenwe, un pueblecito que no está tan saturado de hoteles y turistas por lo que guarda mayor encanto. Se trata de un pueblecito pesquero. Las instalaciones y la habitación estaban muy bien, recomendable pagar algo más por una habitación en el segundo piso o en el tercer piso porque los que están en la zona baja tienen poca intimidad (al igual que los dos bungalows). Lo único que no nos gustó es el desayuno ya que no es buffet. Tienen un menú cerrado que es siempre lo mismo, al estar seis días alojados al final se hacía muy repetitivo. En las cercanías, en la playa, hay varios sitios locales donde poder comer o cenar a precios mucho más bajos que en el hotel. En el pueblecito, a unos 10 minutos andando, en el centro de Matenwe hay alguna tienda donde también pueden comprarse productos de alimentación. Las excursiones las contratamos también en los puestos de personas locales que hay en la playa, a precios mucho más bajos que en el hotel (la mitad de precio), también los desplazamientos en taxi. Hay en Matenwe un puesto con taxis locales donde pueden contratarse también los desplazamientos y excursiones (se negocia el precio).
- Barbara (10/5): Excelente estadia e staff incrível! - Toda a experiência foi incrível. Desde as instalações, ao serviço, comida, tudo 5 estrelas. Nota especial à simpatia dos trabalhadores todos do hotel!
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Neutre
- Verified traveler (6/5): Beauty isn't enough. - Hotel beach chair area is beautiful..however the beach is impossible to swim in. The tide is to far out. Also great deal of seaweed and other plant like things flouting in the water does not make it appealing. NO AC! I missed this part during booking and it ruing my stay, extremely hard to sleep in the heat at night with just a fan. Water in the shower and sink come out salty, very weird to brush teeth and shower. No bottled water, they filter water into a glass jar and sell it to you for 2-3$. Food was not bad, they have a nice lunch and dinner menu. Breakfast was the same everyday, standard eggs and toast. This area of the island is extremely quiet, no life, youll be completely alone, if you like that, its fine, I have a better time up north in nungwi with the nightly hotel band shows and people watching. Aside from that service is great, staff is friendly.
- Daniela (10/5): Sehr schönes gepflegtes Hotel - Es war absolut wunderbar, sehr gepflegt und sauber. Mit Liebe zum Detail. Ich würde dieses Hotel jederzeit wieder buchen. Sehr guter Service und freundliches Personal.
- James (10/5): - Can’t rate the hotel highly enough, mainly because of the service! Great food, very relaxed and you couldn’t be looked after better. Wonderful location. You must always remember you are in Africa so there will be some challenges but Magic will smooth those out. You would be missing out not to stay here...
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Super Unterkunft direkt am Meer. Einziges Manko, keine Klima.
- Sof (8/5): - Trés bon emplacement, l' architecture ,conception et la décoration de l hôtel très réussi ,la petite taille assure le calme et la sérénité . le personnel sympathique, restauration de qualité et varie . Le gros bémol c est qu il n'y a pas de climatisation et selon la période les nuits sont difficiles et on récupéré pas de la chaleur de la journée
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Petite structure tranquille sur la belle plage de Matemwe. Architecture traditionnelle très agréable pour les pièces communes. Très bon restaurant d’un très bon rapport qualité /prix. Joli jardin. Le paradis pour se reposer quelques jours. Seul bémol : la chaleur dans la chambre malgré les ventilateurs (nous étions en février, un des mois les plus chaud). Personnel très sympathique.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - l hôtel est bien située sur une belle plage Très dépaysant le petit déjeuner est copieux et délicieux le dîner est toujours excellent accompagné de bons petits plat
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Omdat we pas ‘s middags vertrokken, maar om 10 uur ‘s ochtends moesten uitchecken, vroegen we of we wel mochten blijven om te zwemmen, drinken, eten etc. Dat mocht en we hebben zelfs de kajak even mogen lenen om het water op te gaan. Minpuntje was de barman die geen wisselgeld teruggaf en zichzelf brutaal een fooi wilde toe-eigenen.
- Mplaza (4/5): - Beach was beautiful. Food not enough selection. The place need updating. Especially no A/C .
- Reidun (10/5): Hyggelig og service innstilt hotell - Vi var tre voksne damer som hadde bestilt et tremannsrom. Det viste seg at vi fikk et tomannsrom med en gjesteseng. Etter en natt på hotellet ga de oss et rom til uten kostnad uten at vi hadde kommentert noe. Dette gjorde at de to siste døgnene ble mere behagelig og vi satte stor pris på denne oppgraderingen og velvilligheten fra hotellet.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Ein großes Lob an die Hälfte des Personals. Sehr nett und aufmerksam. Jedoch steht in der Beschreibung, dass es Wasser kostenlos gibt, dies jedoch nur teilweise stimmt. Pro Tag bekommt man pro Person einen halben Liter Wasser in Glasflaschen abgefüllt. Den Rest muss man sich kaufen für fast 4 Euro für 1,5Liter Wasser! Die Katzen wurden von einem Barkeeper mit dem Handtuch verscheucht, dass man vor Gästen vielleicht nicht machen sollte bzw generell nicht machen sollte! Das Essen ist sehr gut trotz der etwas höheren Preise. Der Strand könnte noch etwas sauberer gehalten werden.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Wonderful setting with the owners and staff a whole lot of fun. Lots of sunshine from the skies and the people. Food excellent, rooms very good and spotless. Great bar and restaurant with unbeatable views.
- Monica (10/5): - El hotel es fantástico. No tiene muchas habitaciones por lo que el ambiente es muy tranquilo y relajado. Las habitaciones son muy cómodas, con unas vistas espectaculares al mar. El hotel está decorado con un estilo rústico pero con muchos detalles de buen gusto y, sobre todo, muy bien cuidado. El personal es muy amable y dispuesto a ayudar al cliente. Además, ponen a su disposición bicis y kayaks de forma gratuita. Nosotros disfrutamos cada minuto que estuvimos alojados.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very nice hotel at a quit empty beach. Very nice staff. The food quit expensive but tasty.
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