Matemwe Beach, Matemwe, Tanzania
#42 of 47 hotels in Matemwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 175 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.5
Free Wifi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 12, 2025
Gmira
United Arab EmiratesEverything was good.
The staff they were super hospitable and very helpful. The pool was relaxing.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Elena
United KingdomOne of the windows in our room wouldn’t really close, which meant some mosquitos did get it. Just do a few checks before closing your nets and you’ll be fine :)
The hotel is right by the most amazing beach, the staff is extremely friendly and the whole place is just really relaxing. If you get a room in the main villa you have a pool there as well, which was basically our private pool, empty and just for us all day. The evening entertainment at the restaurant is also really great, with super talented musicians! Thank you for an amazing stay!!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Roy
United KingdomBreakfast and food was good great location, life music every night, staff great
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Hanne
NorwayThe air conditioner didn't work because of the bad electricity on the island. The hotel looks a bit old and not well maintained. I tried to ask for shampo several times, but we never got it, so we had to use the handsoap as shampo.
I liked the friendly staff who were always smiling and welcoming you. And we also the view over the beach from the pool. The breakfast were also good with a lot of varieties and fresh fruits.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 22, 2025
Elizabeth
AustraliaGreat location Friendly staff
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
John
AustraliaThese are small things. The room could use more lighting (we oldies really need it) and power outlets. The bathroom fittings were a bit on the wonky side.
Lovely place. The music show was fantastic. The restaurant has a reasonable number of vegetarian options, but servings were generous. The room was beautifully prepared.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Jon
United KingdomPrices in the area in general are quite high, compared to similar accommmodation elsewhere in the world.
A beautiful place on the beach, with very pleasant and professional staff. It's a simple vibe, very chilled, and in a great location for local dive shops. The cocktails are excellent, especially 2-for-1 happy hour, 3-7pm. They have live music most nights but not later than 10pm, while I was there, so not intrusive. The food is really good quality and value, and has a reasonable variety of vegetarian options. Breakfast is unpretentious and excellent quality and quantity; the coffee is particularly good. The staff were all lovely, delivering very good service without fail, and going out of their way to help with particular needs. Special thanks to the manager who helped with my complicated requests to check in and out, around diving plans: she didn't have to be so accommodating but it was extremely helpful - thank you!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Florence
UgandaOur room was a separate location, we took a short walk on the beach. The challenge were the random men hitting on us on the short walk, quite persistently. Breakfast was rather monotonous. The bathroom was very small, not enough room for toiletries The activities seemed rather limited.
The staff are very friendly. The chef is excellent, the food was always very delicious. The hotel is right on the beach. An excellent fine white sand beach. Aisha loves karaoke and we had 2 nights of that. One night was a live band. The rooms where we stayed were spacious and very quiet. We had our own pool that was not busy at all.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 2, 2024
Donique
United StatesThe rustic furniture motif was not very comfortable at all such as pool/beach chairs, dining chairs and room furniture. These items can use an overhaul to make guests more comfortable.
The breakfast was good and fresh. The staff are attentive and friendly. Jovin who worked the breakfast and bar for drinks was awesome and a really caring person. The location was great at the beautiful beach.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 7, 2024
Ivet
BulgariaMaintenance was a bit poor, broken things, no electricity in the bathroom and they didn't fix it, a lot dust and mold everywhere, the bungalow was smelling of rot and mold very badly. It wasn't very secluded.
The hotel was on the beach, the staff was kind and there was fun evening events in the hotel
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: November 4, 2024
Collyer
IrelandExcellent bar and restaurant area. All good really .
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 17, 2024
Rita_travel
PortugalRoom was outdated and bad not very comfortable. Food was pricey Pool was not very clean Staff did not coordinate between checkout, transfer request and breakfast (service very slow)
Location was great and friendly staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 16, 2024
Anne
FinlandSometimes the service at the restaurant was sloooooow. You can choose more than one option for sides for breakfast. They did’t tell us that until after 3-4 days. The Polish owner never greets guests and seems to be grumpy all the time lol.
Friendly staff, good location.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 11, 2024
Morena
IsraelThe shower stream was very law and can’t be fixed (so the owner respond to it) The pool is hidden from the sun so it get cold to use it
Beautiful rooms Beautiful garden Nice food. Team is great
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 3, 2024
Andrea
Switzerland-
It was a very nice and relaxing stay directly at the beach. I got an upgrade to a super cute room. The nights are fun with live bands and good food.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 10, 2024
Lukas
GermanyBathroom drainage is super slow Bed not that comfortable Restaurant is expensive so we are somewhere else
Beachfront location Pool area with Daily music Programme Friendly staff Good breakfast menue Tour booking at receiption
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 5, 2024
George
New ZealandWe thought the bar was overpriced and the breakfast was really underwhelming.
Very quiet and comfortable places to stay.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Christine
United KingdomMy room was in a building away from the main part of the hotel, which as I was travelling alone, was a bit of a concern.
The hotel was right on the beach, which was amazing. The restaurant and pool were awesome and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Amelia
UgandaGreat location, directly on the beach and next to One Ocean Dive Centre. I had a double dive in the morning and the manager graciously allowed late check out. Great food and cocktails too!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Stephan
GermanyThe room was a bit small
The Pool area and the restaurant
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Louis
Omanshower had 3 "positions", but the best one sent only hot water
very nice common area facing the beach design of the mosquito nets perfect, very spacious
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Catherine
BelgiumNoisy and low efficient air conditionning and fan resulting in a hot temperature...and bad nights. I m sure it will be fixed soon.
Very nice place on the beach front, luxurious garden and pool. Friendly and helpful staff. Very good meals, fresh and tasty. Nice and cool african music
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Eirini
GreeceThe location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Agnieszka
PolandNothing to add
Excellent location with pool and very supportive staff. Brilliant restaurant
Stayed in December 2023
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