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Matemwe Beach Village

Matemwe, Zanzibar

Kids

More of a 'young adults' than a family vibe, but it's safe and friendly, the beach is sandy and the sea within the fringing reef is shallow and warm. And they are definitely starting to target parents (many of their early guests are coming back with little ones in tow): kids under 2 stay free in parents' bed or a cot, and older kids (beyond toddling age, ideally) can sleep comfortably in the upstairs room of a Shamba Suite - if you don't mind the open staircase.

  • Best for: Children (4-12 years)
  • Family friendly accommodation: Cots Available, Extra Beds Available, Family Rooms
  • Baby equipment: Baby cots available on request
  • Families Should Know: Please note the Shamba Suites have an open staircase – parents must be prepared to accept the risk.

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  • All ages welcome

    Why?

  • 01 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

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Save to favouritesPrintMailMatemwe Beach VillageMatemwe Beach Village – or MBV as it would no doubt be known if it had any pretensions of grandeur (thankfully, it doesn't) – attracts a variety of people. Young travellers on a budget come because it’s the best accommodation and food you can find on Zanzibar for these prices. Keen divers come because the dive school, One Ocean, was the island’s first 5-star PADI centre and maintains its excellent reputation. Romancers come for the gorgeous honeymoon suite, with its stylish circular design, its jacuzzi and its almost private stretch of beach. And sun-lovers of all backgrounds come to soak up the rays on its near-deserted, palm-fringed beach. With such diverse guests, it’s no surprise that the atmosphere is lively and sociable. In the evening, travel stories and card games are exchanged over a beer at the open-sided sitting area. By day, you can cruise across the lagoon on the hotel’s dhow, reading, chatting or snorkelling. There’s something for everyone to do (or not to do). And, if you happen to be a young, honeymooning, sun-loving diver on a budget, then it couldn’t be better!

Book this hotelRates from 120USD

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