Matemwe Retreat

Perfect for tranquil, luxurious and romantic escapes!

Hotel name:
Matemwe Retreat

Address:
Matemwe, Zanzibar

Phone:
+ 255 774 414 834

Overview:

Matemwe Retreat is a group of just four incredibly spacious ocean view villas, with their own private beach. With personal butler service and the option of massages and meals served in your villa, this lodge truly is a retreat where all your needs catered for.

Matemwe Retreat sits among the palms above the pure white sands of Matemwe. Mnemba Island is nearby, surrounded by its stunning coral reef. There are no large hotels in this area, and the beach is shared only with fellow guests and local fishermen. You can watch their elegant traditional boats pass by, or even join them on a fishing trip if you so desire.

Guests can choose to simply relax in the privacy of their extensive villa, or take a stroll along wooden pathways to use the pool, bar, spa and restaurant of the sister hotel, Matemwe Lodge. The service and food at both are outstanding, with great attention to detail and care taken to accommodate your own personal tastes.

The villas at Matemwe Retreat are decorated in a traditional style using local materials and bright textiles. You have uninterrupted ocean views from nearly all areas including your enormous bathtub. There are many lounging opportunities in the villa- at your private cocktail bar, on your veranda, or your rooftop terrace where you have your own plunge pool.

Room Descriptions & Facilities

There are 4 private villas at Matemwe Retreat. Each has uninterrupted ocean views, bar area, dining area, air conditioned bedroom, bathroom with large sea view bath tub, double basins and shower, veranda with couch and hammock, plus a private roof terrace with sofas, plunge pool, sun and shade decks.

Resort Service & Facilities:

-Private butler service

-Spa treatments

-Access to the pool, cocktail bar and restaurant at Matemwe Lodge

-Activities on offer include snorkelling and diving, kayaking, local village tours and day trips to any part of the Island.

Community & Conservation:

Recycling and green waste management systems have been put in place at the retreat and in the local village.

The bungalows have been built using traditional techniques and local materials. The colourful textiles are made locally by women’s groups and the blind association make the matting in Stone Town.

Energy saving methods are practiced.

Food is sourced locally.

The local school in Kigomani is supported by the Pack for a Purpose enterprise, and financial assistance is given to develop the classrooms and help students along the path to higher education.

Carbon emissions are offset via a Tanzanian forestation programme, and investment is put into renewable energy sources.

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