Beachfront retreat .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Pingwe Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Michamvi Kae Beach. Also, Dongwe Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bwejuu Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
Pingwe Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Michamvi Kae Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Dongwe Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Bwejuu Beach - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
Paje Beach - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Bali Cafe - 4 min drive
Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - 9 min drive
Kae Beach Restoraunt - 4 min drive
kae funk sunset beach bar
Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - 4 min drive
About this property
Boutique Hotel Matlai
4-star beachfront hotel with kayaking
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.
6 guestrooms or units
2 levels
2 buildings
Built in 2012
Deli
Beach lounge chairs
Towels for the beach
Poolside lounge chairs
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Library
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Bellhop
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Bar on the beach
Dining venue
Boutique Hotel Matlai offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs.
24-hour roundtrip 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
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 elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
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 April 2 and May 31.
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.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
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.