9.8 Exceptional Based on 54 reviews
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"Personal butlers assist with bespoke dining anywhere on the property, including beachside candlelight meals. Guests relax in spacious villas featuring soaking tubs and ocean views, while the Bustani Spa and outdoor cinema offer intimate, peaceful retreats. Made for honeymoon couples, and not for those sensitive to power or water utility fluctuations."

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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Boutique Hotel Matlai

  • Beachfront
    Snorkelling and sunbathing
  • Infinity Pools
    Panoramic Indian Ocean views
  • Private Villas
    African-Arabic design with terraces
  • Full-Service Spa
    Body scrubs, massages, facials
  • Bike Tours
    Guided rides to Jozani Forest
  • Private Chef Breakfast
    Traditional Kiswahili cuisine

Overview

The 4-star Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi Kae is about a 10-minute drive from Buccaneer Diving and offers guided tour service, as well as cars for rent. This comfortable hotel offers an infinity swimming pool, an à la carte restaurant and a lounge bar.

The hotel is in a conservation area of Michamvi Kae. You can reach the center of Michamvi Kae in 25 minutes on foot. Karafuu bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is just around the corner from the smoke-free Boutique Hotel Matlai.

The rooms at the property are fitted with air conditioning as well as a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making equipment. Most rooms of the Michamvi Kae hotel feature a furnished balcony. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets, are provided in the bathrooms. Enjoy views of the ocean, while staying at the Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi Kae.

Guests can enjoy a made-to-order breakfast daily. The onsite restaurant offers seafood dishes. You may walk 8 minutes to Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort Restaurant or eat by Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Restaurant, located 0.2 miles away.

  • Check-in
    from 14:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 10:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Boutique Hotel Matlai
Our tips

Should you book Boutique Hotel Matlai?

Perfect if you
  • Want a private chef preparing all your meals, with traditional Kiswahili and international cuisine included in your stay.
  • Prefer an intimate hotel with only six villas.
Maybe skip if you
  • Are traveling with children - the hotel is adults only and does not accommodate children.
Best for
  • Panoramic views of the Indian Ocean from your villa.

Facilities of Matlai

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Adults only
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Fireplace
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Dining
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing
  • Pool with view
Matlai Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Policies

Boutique Hotel Matlai applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 10:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Frequently asked questions

The cost of a night's stay in Boutique Hotel Matlai is $390.
Boutique Hotel Matlai provides Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Guests of Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi Kae will reach the downtown within 25 minutes' walk.
Kisauni is the closest airport and it is situated within 41 miles from Boutique Hotel Matlai.
Payment methods available in Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi Kae include American Express, Visa and Mastercard.
Boutique Hotel Matlai offers a spa area, a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area.
Some rooms of Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi Kae welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • a dining area
  • a seating area
  • climate control
  • tea and coffee making facilities
  • a dressing area
  • a writing desk
  • a separate toilet
.
Yes, Boutique Hotel Matlai offers bus shuttle service. Please call ahead to confirm the details.
Yes, some of the rooms at Boutique Hotel Matlai come with an workspace.
Yes, bag storage is available at Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi Kae.
Yes, some of the rooms in Boutique Hotel Matlai include an laptop safe box. Make sure to confirm this information when booking a room.
Yes, smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas of Boutique Hotel Matlai Michamvi Kae.

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