Title: Boutique Hotel Matlai Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Boutique Hotel Matlai Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for Boutique Hotel Matlai ![Exterior - Boutique Hotel Matlai (Michamvi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6130000/6126400/6126328/dcc10951.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Room with Sea View ( Asili House ) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated - Boutique Hotel Matlai (Michamvi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6130000/6126400/6126328/6afa173b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite with Sea View ( Villa Kidosho ) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated - Boutique Hotel Matlai (Michamvi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6130000/6126400/6126328/342740b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Body treatments, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs - Boutique Hotel Matlai (Michamvi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6130000/6126400/6126328/d68ee3a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area - Boutique Hotel Matlai (Michamvi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6130000/6126400/6126328/ee5fac66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Boutique Hotel Matlai, travelers find a perfect beachfront retreat with comfy sun loungers in a garden setting. The onsite restaurant serves international cuisine, and the clear waters invite guests to kayak or join local boat tours for a complete coastal experience. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMichamvi-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Matlai.h6126328.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMichamvi-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Matlai.h6126328.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.14476%2C39.51405&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HDV4vK0I1a68IvSykDjlYjIAITc=) Michamvi Beach, Michamvi #### What's nearby - Pingwe Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Michamvi Kae Beach \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Paje Beach \- 17 min drive \- 10.7 miles - Kite Centre Zanzibar \- 18 min drive \- 11.8 miles - Jambiani Beach \- 18 min drive \- 12.3 miles #### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 66 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bali Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬4 min drive - ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬9 min drive - kae funk sunset beach bar - Zanzi Bar ## About this property ### Boutique Hotel Matlai Upscale boutique hotel by the ocean Take advantage of a beach bar, a terrace and a garden at Boutique Hotel Matlai. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment or a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball, boat tours and kayaking. Guests can also expect to find a library, laundry facilities and a bar. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Infinity pool, along with sunloungers - Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an outdoor pool - A porter/bellboy, coffee/tea in reception and concierge services - Wedding services, barbecues and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths - Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45440000/45431100/45431049/6a634309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Paje - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included 9.8 Exceptional 40 reviews £262 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=45431049&PinnedHotelID=45431049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3522700/3522641/9f6cd74c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board Dongwe - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 149 reviews £217 includes taxes & fees 6 Dec - 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between 2 April and 31 May. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### 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 You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - 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 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Boutique Hotel Matlai Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi Boutique Matlai Boutique Matlai Michamvi Hotel Matlai Matlai Matlai Boutique Hotel Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi, Zanzibar Boutique Hotel Matlai Hotel Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi Boutique Hotel Matlai Hotel Michamvi ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Boutique Hotel Matlai have a pool? ### Is Boutique Hotel Matlai pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Boutique Hotel Matlai? ### What time is check-out at Boutique Hotel Matlai? ### Does Boutique Hotel Matlai provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Boutique Hotel Matlai located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Boutique Hotel Matlai Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth 20 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Book it already. Amazing time. Amazing hotel with the bestest of service. The owners were beyond nice and the staff was the most enjoyable and professional. Great experience and would definitely stay again. Only thing that could be improved is the wifi speed. ##### Elizabeth ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 3 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A beautiful small resort with just 6 rooms in two separate buildings. Very attentive and friendly staff. Lovely pool. Beautiful gardens. Long white sand beach right in front of the rooms is perfect for walks and swimming (with sea shoes, and somewhat tide dependent). ##### Jonathan Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina 29 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Thank you, Matlai, for super happy memories!! There are lots of beautiful boutique hotels everywhere in the world, lots of them have just a beautiful facade, but missing that special personal touch that actually makes the difference by bringing up good emotions and making you always remembering the place. Matlai gives you that experience and you will want to come back, because everything here is simply very very very good - location, views, facilities, service, food, comfort, design and details, happy staff, peace ... you will not miss a thing from your luxury beach stay! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/87829537ED89010FBC2942FF06EDD591269AB2F71672301984266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/48BBF5C1ED926B89EF5BB395DE08EBEAE6E03BF51672302009900.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C261E3D524490515122512D905B8343A5165E00E1672302010197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kristina Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Håkan 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ett underbart supermysigt boutiquehotel. Fantastiskt mysigt boutiquehotel. Verligen en pärla. Mycket god mat som serverades i restaurant, på rummets balkong eller på ett av flera ställen i den fina trädgården (man valde själv ställe varje dag). Mycket trevlig personal, alla hälsade och pratade gärna. Ett drömställe - vi längtar tillbaka. ##### Håkan Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Bellissimo boutique hotel, con pochi appartamenti molto belli, ogni particolare è curato con attenzione per il benessere dei clienti. L'appartamento dove abbiamo soggiornato, il Maji, è molto grande con patio e giardino esterno e vista mare. Il personale molto professionale e gentile, sempre pronto a soddisfare qualsiasi esigenza. Ashim, che ci ha seguiti durante il nostro soggiorno è un ragazzo fantastico, molto professionale, discreto e educato. Il ristorante è davvero ottimo, con tante proposte interessanti, cucinate con gusto. Complimenti allo chef. Abbiamo usufruito anche del centro benessere, Maryem e l'altra ragazza sono davvero bravissime. Abbiamo passato una settimana incantevole e speriamo di poterci tornare presto. Lo consiglio a tutti coloro che voglio rilassarsi e godersi lo splendido mare di Zanzibar. Personale accoglientw e pronto a so ##### Monica Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 8 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Endroit d’exception, tout est fait pour notre plaisir dans un cadre idyllique et une nourriture fantastique! ##### Patrick Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 21 Feb 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Uns hat es super gefallen, es waren für uns aussergewöhnliche Ferien in dieser schönen Hotel-anlage. Das Personal ist äusserst freundlich und hat vom Morgen bis Abend immer ein Lächeln im Gesicht. Das Essen fanden wir hervorragend und abwechslungsreich. Alles vom Stand bis Zimmer und Garten ist sauber und sehr gepflegt. Besonders hat und die private und ruhige Atmosphäre gefallen. Wir werden diesen Urlaub nie vergessen und kommen sicher wieder. Ein riesiges Dankeschön an das ganze Team. ##### Thomas Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rayan 31 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Magnifique et inoubliable Hôtel magnifique, excellent séjour du début à la fin, spécial mention pour notre major d’homme Hashim et le responsable Mohamed qui nous ont parfaitement accompagné durant notre séjour. Si vous souhaitez passer un séjour inoubliable n’hésitez pas réserver cet hôtel. Tout le personnel est au petit soin pour vous, l’arriver à l’hôtel est juste magnifique et quand vous quitterez cet hôtel vous serez triste de partir, ils vous donneront un petit sac avec des pâtisseries et des fruits. Je n’ai rien à dire sur cet hôtel tout ces passer parfaitement, le meilleur hôtel que j’ai pu faire sur l’île de zanzibar durant notre séjour de 3 semaines. ##### Rayan Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 12 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A Boutique Hotel worth of its name. The team will welcome you with a smile from the heart and you will have the most pleasant stay in a place that is close to a piece of heaven on earth! You will not have to worry about anything as the Matlai team will get all your needs covered from out trips to transportation to snorkeling gear to anything you might need. The outdoor cinema was a charm and the beach bar was great. Do not hesitate to book your stay with Matlai Hotel. You won’t be disappointed. special thanks to Justus and Mohammed from the Matlai team ##### Patrick Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathrin 17 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Außergewöhnliches Hotel. Personal immer aufmerksam, aber nie aufdringlich. Ausgezeichnetes Essen. Ruhige Lage am Traumstrand. Home away from home! ##### Kathrin Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GUILHERME 25 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excepcional O hotel é incrível. São apenas 6 quartos então a atenção é totalmente voltada para estes poucos hóspedes. Um mordomo fica a sua disposição 24 horas. Eles pensam em tudo, simplesmente em tudo. Nunca fui tratado tão bem em um hotel. Pegamos o plano café e jantar. As refeições são fartas e é tudo muito romântico. Você pode ir caminhado ao famoso restaurante The Rock (10 minutos pela praia). Aconselho tbm pegarem o por do sol no Kae Beach, que fica cerca de 15 minutos de carro. Valeu a pena pagar mais caro por um hotel e ter tratamento de rei. ##### GUILHERME Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### IGOR 21 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Hotel sensacional, na beira da praia, todo rústico, muito aconchegante. O hotel possui 2 casas, uma com 04 quartos e outra com 02, mais luxuosos, cada uma tem uma piscina e você fica muito a vontade. A comida é a melhor de toda a praia, o serviço é impecável, o mordomo Justus estava sempre a disposição pra nos ajudar com qualquer coisa, bastava telefonar do celular de cada quarto. No restaurante, o garçom Mohamed sempre muito simpático, nos servindo e sempre conversando sobre a cultura local. Recomendo muito o local, ideal pra descansar. ##### IGOR Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellyn Dryden 14 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best hotel I have ever stayed in! If I could give this hotel a higher rating I would. Everything was perfect from the time we arrived to when we left, our only regret was we wish we had booked for longer! We stayed for 2 nights as part of our honeymoon. Inge arranged our airport transfer, when we reached the hotel we got out and didn't need to pay (they put it on our room bill) and took our cases to our room, handed us fresh coconuts with Malibu and got us checked in quickly. We arrived late and ordered our dinner which we ate on our balcony served by the hotel butler. I love the little quirks of this place: - You can eat anywhere you like and there are SO many beautiful spaces! - Cooked to order breakfast you can eat whenever you like and as much as you like with local delicacies - The room balcony was beautiful and incredible views - Food is exceptional and well priced - Service is also exceptional - It's so relaxing, peaceful and quiet - The bath and local bath salts are a beautiful touch - I LOVED the bedtime stories! - The room spray choice is such a nice touch - The hotel bar/ restaurant is well decorated - All the décor is outstanding - You can pay for everything on your card, even hotel transfers Do not hesitate about booking this, we would absolutely come back. Traveller tip: Don't waste your money going to the Rock Restaurant for over priced, below average food and poor service. Eat here and get amazing food for incredible quality with exceptional service! ##### Ellyn Dryden Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Mátlai boutique hotel is a dream and a little piece of paradise, the owners (manager, director) Tim, Inge and the rest of the staff specially Muhammed, justice and Regina made our stay very special, the view of our room was amazing, the food and service was impecable and We were able to borrow the snorkeling gear (free to use) and we were also able to watch a movie in the outside cinema setting at the hotel (quite romantic and another movie 🍿 in our room. The matlai hotel is my favorite place and I hope I can be lucky enough to come back every year, it was the most special 5 days I have had in a long time. Thanks to the matlai team for sharing and giving us such a special time. Ana Beltran ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julian 7 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A piece of paradise in Zanzibar! Paradise! Both in terms of service and grounds. Totally recommend this hotel to those looking for a unique experience in Zanzibar. ##### Julian Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone 22 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best hotel we have ever stayed at! This hotel is a 10/10, you will not regret booking it. The owner Inge is very helpful and attentive from the moment you book and all the staff during our stay was phenomenal. This hotel is a very good value, especially considering other hotels with similar offering are more than double the price. From the food, to the service, to location, to the individually decorated rooms, everything was perfect! Given there are limited rooms and the hotel is located on a large property, it also never feels crowded and you can enjoy your privacy. ##### Simone Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Ein wirklich angenehmer Aufenthalt mit ausgesprochen aufmerksamen Personal. Unterbringung und Verpflegung lässt keine Wünsche offen. Lage und Ausstattung sehr für einen erholsamen Urlaub geeignet. Die Betreiber geben sich alle Mühe und haben die ganze Anlage liebevoll gestaltet. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine, Marseille 17 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Une expérience unique dans un cadre paradisiaque ... ##### Catherine Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 25 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### albergo favoloso consente privacy e servizi dedica ogni dettaglio curato da un messaggio al.mattino alla storia della sera . colazione spettacolare. personale gentile e professionale. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### laurence 5 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### calme et tranquillité , à l’ecarT de la foule. Nous avons trouvé le repos que nous recherchions. Les couleurs changeantes de la mer en fonction des marées sont un vrai régal. ##### laurence Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rogier, Amsterdam 18 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### splendido ,cuoco geniale, bellissima Per 8 giorni di totale tranquillità, gastronomiche kitesurf con tradewind. Bellisimo ##### rogier Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hotel, amazing staff I turned up and was very slightly disappointed. However, the staff are amazing and more than made up for my initial thoughts Great location and a walk away from The Rock ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri, canada 20 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Heaven on Earth! Never in my life have I been to such an amazing hotel! Beautiful ocean views, gardens, lounging areas. The only thing better than the breathtaking hotel itself is the amazing staff. So incredibly friendly and helpful, they made you feel like you were the most important person there. And the food....delicious! If there was more than a 5 star rating, this place deserves it! Everyone should have a chance to visit this place at least once in their lives, truly paradise on Earth! - Adam and Terri ##### Terri Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta 7 Sept 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### zanzibar paradise Boutique Hotel Matlai is a wonderful place to stay - everything from the beginning to end was perfect! All the staff was amazing, Tim the general manager was friendly and helpful. The room was well designed, spacious, had every comfort needed. Our room was a few feet from the beach - incredible view - couldn't ask to for a better location. With only 6 rooms great attention was paid to all details and to making every guest feel as if they were at home. Food was very good and it was the only place in Zanzibar that we found could make a good aperol spritz! We had a fantastic 4 day stay - I would only change one thing - to have stayed longer! ##### Roberta Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 최고입니다! 서비스 받는 느낌을 주는 확실한 곳입니다. 조용하게 쉬고 싶은 분들에게는 최고의 호텔! ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels near Shaftesbury Theatre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shaftesbury-Theatre-Hotels.0-l553248621532493511-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-Aberdeen-Hotel-Spa.h28824407.Hotel-Information) > > [The Walkhampton Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yelverton-Hotels-The-Walkhampton-Inn.h38943586.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Leek](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leek-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d6347643-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Goa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Goa-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d6049928-tBeachHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [The Aoyama Grand Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Hotels-The-Aoyama-Grand-Hotel.h46986011.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Springs-Hotels-La-Quinta-Resort-Club.h10916.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Cheddar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Cheddar-Hotels.s50-0-d182485.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Bull Escorial & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Bartolome-De-Tirajana-Hotels-Bull-Escorial-Spa.h10437741.Hotel-Information) > > [Karamba](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kizimkazi-Hotels-Karamba.h32519014.Hotel-Information) > > [Cutlass Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Cutlass-Court.h44180738.Hotel-Information) > > [Guinness Arms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bury-St-Edmunds-Hotels-Guinness-Arms.h40183239.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Westin-Bonaventure-Hotel-And-Suites.h11376.Hotel-Information) > > [Aminess Vival Port9 Resort ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Korcula-Hotels-Port-9-Hotel.h1648189.Hotel-Information) > > [A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-ARoma-Lifestyle-Hotel.h11036974.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lax/syd/los-angeles-to-sydney) > > [Flights from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL) to San Francisco (SFO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ncl/sfo/newcastle-to-san-francisco) > > [Flights from RIO-All Airports to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/rio/fco/rio-de-janeiro-to-rome) > > [Flights from Providenciales (PLS) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/pls/lhr/providenciales-to-london) > > [Flights from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Harare (HRE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/buq/hre/bulawayo-to-harare) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Cordoba (COR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/cor/london-to-cordoba) > > [Flights from Leeds (LBA) to Plymouth (PLH)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lba/plh/leeds-to-plymouth) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Entzheim (SXB)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/sxb/edinburgh-to-strasbourg) ### Activities ### Packages > [Silver Sands Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Silver-Sands-Beach-Burntisland.d6088473.Attraction) > > [O2 Academy Bournemouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/O2-Academy-Bournemouth-Bournemouth.d553248621533023061.Attraction)