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The property comprises two villas offering six private bedrooms total. Asili House features four sea-view bedrooms, while Villa Kidosho offers two bedrooms.

Villa Kidosho is ideal, as it accommodates only one other couple. The private terraces are thoughtfully designed to ensure seclusion, preventing guests from seeing each other.

All our rooms have direct sea view.

All rooms are equipped with both showers and bathtubs. Each room features a double sink, rain shower head, and bathtub. Villa Kidosho suites feature double showers.

We understand you might have a special room in mind, and we always do our best to fulfill those wishes. However, with just six rooms in total, we aren't always able to guarantee a specific room.

Guests enjoy Bustani Spa, Zatiny and Duyen restaurants, beach setups, kayaks, the open-air cinema, and the jungle gym — a wooden outdoor gym we built ourselves on the playground, with a slackline, pull-up bars, wooden weights, a bench for bench press with cement weights, a climbing rope up a tree, battle ropes and a punching bag. It is homemade and fun rather than a fitness centre, but you can genuinely train on it.

All bedrooms with king beds/ensuite bathrooms, indoor lounge, shaded outdoor dining, private pool, beachfront garden, daily housekeeping, turndown service, butler service, and in-villa breakfast plus private dinner options.

Yes - meals and drinks can be served directly to your room or villa terrace without extra charge at your preferred time.

Yes, the restaurant Zatiny by Matlai is also open for outside guests.

The hotel provides Zatiny by Matlai (beachfront restaurant with Zanzibari/international cuisine), Duyen Home Cooking (Vietnamese), and flexible dining including breakfast in rooms or terraces, prix-fixe dinners, or a la carte options between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

The hotel's chefs are attentive to dietary requirements and can tailor meals accordingly, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

The hotel provides half-board (breakfast and three-course dinner), full-board (with lunch), or breakfast-only plans. It does not offer true all-inclusive packages.

There is no strict dress code at Zatiny by Matlai, but we recommend smart casual attire, with dressier options for evening meals.

Yes, at Boutique Hotel Matlai, you can arrange a private dinner on the beach on extra charge, featuring candlelit romantic settings under the stars.

The property operates as a full-service hotel, not self-catering. Guests with dietary preferences should communicate in advance for chef arrangements.

We can arrange for a driver to pick you up directly outside the arrivals hall; he will be holding a sign displaying your name and the hotel's name. He charges 60 $, payable in the hotel by credit card or cash.

Yes, we provide complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, including all rooms and common areas.

The hotel is about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Zanzibar International Airport. We work with local travel agencies and taxi companies, and we are glad to help you arrange the transfer.

Booking requires a 25% non-refundable deposit within 14 days and full payment 30 days before arrival. Cancellation fees: 25% (up to 90 days), 50% (up to 60 days), 100% (up to 30 days).

Standard check-in is 14:00 and check-out until 10:30. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may incur additional fees.

Yes, we offer a laundry service. Each room at Boutique Hotel Matlai is equipped with a laundry bag for guests to use, with additional charges applying.

The minimum age for individual room bookings is 14 years. Families with younger children must book entire villas due to the peaceful, tranquil environment designed for couples.

The hotel accepts Visa and Mastercard — not American Express — and doesn't provide currency exchange on-site. Staff direct guests to nearby reliable ATMs.

Daily housekeeping maintains freshness with evening turndown service provided to establish an ideal nighttime atmosphere.

The property minimizes environmental impact through locally sourced ingredients, waste reduction, and water/energy conservation practices.

Yes, Boutique Hotel Matlai is an ideal location for weddings, anniversaries, or any special events, with event planning, catering, and unique beachfront settings available.

Yes, we provide snorkeling gear and water shoes for guests. Guests can borrow snorkeling equipment and water shoes for exploring tidal pools and nearby coral reefs.

Yes, Boutique Hotel Matlai offers intimate beach weddings, but we do not personally organize weddings; instead, we collaborate with experienced professionals.

The hotel offers honeymoon packages including complimentary wine, partner massages, breakfast in bed, romantic dinner, special honeymoon tour, and welcome cocktails.