Matemwe

Matemwe, Zanzibar

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  • Room/Unit Type
    • Low 2012

      Jan 6 - May 31

      Jun 1 - Jun 30

      Nov 1 - Dec 19

    • High 2012

      Jul 1 - Oct 31

      Dec 20 - Dec 31

  • Suite in Main Lodge
    • 576USD
    • 674USD

    • Suite in Main Lodge
    • 1 kingsize bed or 2 single beds + 1 single sofabed | 2 guests plus
    • Description: Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a private terrace with hammock.
    • Number of Room Type: 12
    • Extra beds (available on request): 1 rollaway bed
    • Max occupancy: 3 adults
    • Room Features: fan, terrace/balcony.
  • Suite in Retreat
    • 936USD
    • 1142USD

    • Suite in Retreat
    • 200m2 | 1 kingsize bed | 2 guests
    • Description: Villa suite situated just north of the main lodge, on a private beach. Air-conditioned double bedroom with a bathroom (with shower and bath), a large veranda with a dining area and cocktail bar and an upper level with a sun terrace and small plunge pool.
    • Number of Room Type: 4
    • Max occupancy: 2 adults
    • Room Features: fan, plunge pool private, terrace/balcony.
  • Beach House
    • 936USD
    • 1142USD

    • Beach House
    • 864m2 | 2 kingsize beds + 2 single beds | 2 guests plus
    • Description: Villa with 3 bedrooms (2 double rooms downstairs and 1 mezzanine floor which can cater for 2 children), 2 bathrooms with showers (a portable bath tub is available for babies), a private pool surrounded by decking (a safety pool net is available), direct access to the beach, butler and bar service and views overlooking the beach. Note there is a steep staircase leading to the mezzanine, so very small children would be more suited to bedroom 2 on the lower floor.
    • Number of Room Type: 1
    • Extra beds (available on request): 1 rollaway bed or 1 baby cot
    • Max occupancy: 7 adults
    • Room Features: fan, swimming pool private, terrace/balcony.

Closed: 1 April 2013 - 31 May 2013.

Special Offers for i-escape guests

  • Special offer: 40% discount during June: Stay during June for $175 per person per night on a full-board basis. Subject to availability, payment up front and non refundable Valid: 01 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012
  • Special offer: 7 nights for 5: Pay for 5 nights in the Retreat or Lodge and get an additional 2 nights free (excludes 20 Dec-5 Jan) Valid: 01 Jun 2012 - 19 Dec 2012; 06 Jan 2013 - 31 Mar 2013
  • Special offer: 50% Discount July & August: Stay during July or August for €175 per person per night on a full-board basis. Subject to availability, payment up front and non refundable. Valid: 01 Jul 2012 - 31 Aug 2012

Rate Information

  • Rates shown are per Room per night based on 2 people sharing unless otherwise specified
  • Includes (unless otherwise specified) Full Board.Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea, water) based on 2 sharing a suite, guided walks, snorkelling and kayaking equipment. Matemwe Retreat and Beach House rates also include all drinks (except cellar wines and premium brand champagne and spirits) and laundry.
  • Tax: Government Tax included
  • Optional Extras:  Transfers (one way to Stone Town: $60 one way, other locations on request); spice tours (3 hour tour $90); Memba Atoll conservation fees; massages and beauty treatments; prices in main lodge exclude all drinks (except tea/coffee/water)
  • Children and extra beds: Children of all ages welcome in the Beach House, Children not accepted in the Retreat, over 6s welcome in Lodge
    0-2 year olds stay for free, 3-5 year olds receive a 25% off the adult extra bed rate; 6-12 years receive a 50% off the adult extra bed rate

    Single Occupancy: Suite in Main Lodge or Retreat: supplement of $125 - $175 (low/high season)

    Rates valid until: 31 December 2012

Booking Policies

  • Payment:
    For bookings made 61+ days prior to arrival
    Guarantee deposit of 30% of total is required within 7 days of confirmation, to be paid by Bank Transfer or Credit Card (details will be in your confirmation, note there is a 6% surcharge on credit cards and any bank fees must be paid by the guest.) The balance is due 61 days prior to arrival, by the same method of payment.
    For bookings made less than 60 days prior to arrival
    Full payment is required within 7 days of confirmation.

    Credit cards accepted at the hotel to settle drinks/extras: Mastercard, Visa (note there is a 6% surcharge), or you can pay by Cash.
  • Cancellation Fees:
    Up to 181 days prior to arrival - no charge. 180 to 91 days prior to arrival - 20% of total is forfeit; 90 to 31 days prior to arrival – 50% of total is forfeit; 30 days prior to arrival - 100% of total is forfeit.
  • Payment and Cancellation policies may vary with Special Offers

Checking in & out

  • check-in: 14:00 check-out: 11:00
Save to favouritesPrintMailMatemweThis is a sublimely peaceful beachside resort which combines delicious food, stylish rooms, ecological principles, great diving, 2 pools and superlative service. Which is why it has become, over 20 years of organic growth, the most popular beach lodge on Zanzibar, and a haven for honeymooners (indeed, our Editor Liz came here for hers in 2010). Backing onto bougainvillea-filled gardens and facing the endless Indian Ocean, the spacious thatched cottages are secluded and very comfortable, without trying too hard. Electricity comes from the sun, air conditioning from the sea breeze. A sandy stroll away is a palm-fringed beach, busy with fishermen on their outriggers. Out to sea lies Mnemba atoll, which offers the best diving and snorkelling around. And the weather is sunny even by local standards. So what hasn’t it got? Television. Telephones. Crowds. Noise (other than the muted roar of the fringing reef). Stress (other than timing your swim to coincide with high tide). And space for anyone who leaves it too late.

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