

The Accommodation
Boutique Hotel Matlai comprises of two villas, Asili House and Villa Kidosho.
Both villas are situated directly on the beach, surrounded by lush blooming and fragrant vegetation. Asili House features natural African and Swahili elements in its design, while Villa Kidosho is designed in an Oriental style. As a result, the villas blend the typical African and Arabic influences that have shaped the character of Zanzibar.



Asili House is a large villa directly on the beach.
In Swahili Asili means „nature, origin", and that's what the architecture of the house characterises.
Asili House has four ensuite rooms. Book either a single room or the entire house. Asili House is ideal for small groups or families to relax in a tropical paradise and be pampered by an attentive staff.
Villa Kidosho is a low-rise house directly on the beach.
In Swahili Kidosho means „beauty“, the villa reflects the timeless beauty of the former sultan palaces.
Villa Kidosho has two ensuite rooms.
Book either a single suite or the entire villa. The high level of privacy makes Villa Kidosho perfect for honeymooners, families or friends.
The Beach

The beach is very quiet and the sea shimmers in the most amazing colours you have ever seen.
At low tide a powdered sugar white sand bank appears in front of the hotel, a fascinating place.

The Garden

The Garden is huge and a feast for all the senses with plenty of palm trees, fruit trees, tropical flowers, butterflies, birds and ... Several dining areas, loungers and hammocks invite you to relax, Open-air cinema with a wide range of DVD's, Recreation area for volley ball, boule, ladder golf and other outdoor games.


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