Fish from the boats that land on our beach each afternoon, grilled over coconut husks. Tables on the sand after dark.
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Forty-two villas on a white beach facing the reef
- 42 villas
- On the beach
- Snorkelling at Mnemba
- Villas on the beach
- 42
- Infinity pool
- 40 m
- By boat to Mnemba reef
- 20 min
- Restaurants and bars
- 3
The hotel
Beach resort on the Indian Ocean
- Infinity pool
- Dive and snorkel centre
- Spa under the palms
- Three places to eat
The villas are built from coral stone and makuti thatch by craftsmen from the village. Each one has a veranda, an outdoor shower and a path straight to the sand.
The tide here goes out a long way. At low tide you can walk across the flats to the reef; at high tide the water comes almost to the loungers.
Rooms
3 ways to stay
Every room at Aurelle Matemwe comes with breakfast when you book direct.
At the hotel
What is here
The things guests use most.
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Infinity pool
Forty metres long, at the edge of the beach.
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Dive and snorkel centre
Daily boats to Mnemba atoll. PADI courses for beginners.
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Spa under the palms
Four open-sided treatment rooms and a steam room.
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Three places to eat
Seafood grill, a Swahili kitchen and a beach bar.
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Kids' club
For ages 4 to 12, open 9am to 5pm with crafts, swimming and a treasure hunt.
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Beach fires
Most evenings after dinner, with a guitar if someone brought one.
Eat and drink
3 places to eat and drink
Fish from the boats that land on our beach each afternoon, grilled over coconut husks. Tables on the sand after dark.
Location
Where we are
Zanzibar airport is an hour away by road. Direct flights land from Europe, the Gulf and mainland Tanzania. Our driver meets every guest who books direct.
Find us
Matemwe Beach RoadNorth-east coast, Zanzibar
Reservations
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Why book with us, not a travel site
The room is the same either way. Booking here gets you a few things the travel sites can not give you.
Best rate Book with us On this website
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Breakfast for two
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Free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival
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Late checkout until 2pm, when the room is free
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A message from the hotel before you arrive
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No booking fees. Pay at the hotel.
Offer
Seven nights for the price of six
Stay seven nights and the seventh is free. Airport transfers and one snorkelling trip to Mnemba are included.
Questions
What guests ask
The four questions we hear most.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, when you book on this website. Our driver meets you at arrivals with a sign.
Can I swim at low tide?
At low tide the sea pulls back several hundred metres. Swim in the pool or walk out to the reef with a guide. The tide table is in your villa.
Is the resort good for children?
Yes. There is a kids’ club for ages 4 to 12, a shallow end in the pool and babysitting in the evenings.
Do I need a visa?
Most visitors can get a visa on arrival or online before travel. Check the Tanzanian government site for your country.
Book direct
Stay at Matemwe
Book on this website for our best rate, breakfast and free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival.