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Hotel Description

At Boutique Hotel Matlai you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Pingwe Beach and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Michamvi Kae Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool.

A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with body scrubs, facials, and mani/pedis. Several dining areas serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sun loungers, and enjoy the onsite pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and free use of bicycles. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-star Michamvi hotel, attractions include Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach.

Deluxe Room with Sea View ( Asili House )

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite with Sea View ( Villa Kidosho )

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

About the Boutique Hotel Matlai

Location Michamvi Beach, Michamvi,

Property Features

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
  • 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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

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.

  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • Sitting area
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Boutique Hotel Matlai has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Boutique Hotel Matlai offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Boutique Hotel Matlai

Policies

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 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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals not allowed
  • No front desk
  • Events/parties allowed
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Host will greet you
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 2 weeks
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

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 45.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.