Matemwe Kigomani, Zanzibar Tanzania, Matemwe, Tanzania
#27 of 47 hotels in Matemwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 173 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 May 2025
Alessandra
AustraliaHave no complaints at all
Everything was so perfect
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Beatrice
NetherlandsJust amazing,food was incredibly good and the hospitality was just fantastic!!! A paradise if you want to fully relax
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Csilla
Germany—
Everything. Beach, location, food…
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Jiri
SwitzerlandAmazing quiet location - right on the beach, with great sunrise views
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 19 March 2025
André
PortugalThere's not much to say, but given the supernatural vibe, it's normal to occasionally have some bugs in the room but the staff prepares the room every night and assists with everything you need.
This hotel is the perfect location for anyone looking to relax and disconnect! It has everything you need for an amazing stay. The staff is incredibly friendly, with special thanks to Aysha, who was attentive and very helpful!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Camille
FranceNothing
We loved our stay at Sevi. The room with an ocean view was stunning. The staff was so attentive to us (a special thank you to Aisha at the restaurant for her kindness!). We could feel that this place was built with a lot of care and love! Bravo!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Stodt
CanadaThe pool needed a bit of an update. Too many plastic bottles of water. There should be water stations around the property where guests can get a recyclable cup with ice and fill from a water jug. Some of the service staff English was poor and so it was difficult to communicate orders and mistakes were made. But that is my fault I should know more swahili.
The location is EXCELLENT! Private bay with only one other property. The food is outstanding!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Hania
United Statesbreakfast delicious. Beautiful beach Massage was average
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 6 December 2024
Tiffany
United KingdomTouts on the beach selling you stuff, makes a walk on the beach none relaxing.
Sevi was an amazing hotel and staff were so lovely and attentive. Breakfast was one of the best I’ve had and such a beautiful setting on the beach.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2024
Adrian
South AfricaThe only thing we didn't like was having to say goodbye
Where to begin! The staff were excellent, and so welcoming! The rooms are spacious and equipped with mozzie nets and mini fridge. The views are immaculate and the breakfast, simply out of this world!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Laura
IrelandSeVi Boutique was fabulous-such a beautiful location. Food was delicious and staff were super helpful.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2024
Martina
ItalyReally loved our stay at Sevi Boutique Hotel. Communication pre-arrival was smooth and the team was extremely helpful! Location is great with beautiful beach, and located very close to Mnemba Island (which you can and should visit - and Sevi Boutique Hotel organizes excursions there with their boat). The Bungalows are large and very nicely decorated, outside area with swing was absolutely a plus! Food was incredible, we had a few meals and all very very good, and we were served fantastically by Salum (which we thank). We had a fantastic time and absolutely reccomend staying here.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Anas
United StatesWifi just a little bit slow, toilet brush drain has a smell, one room didn’t have plugs near the bed.
Property, restaurant, pool, beach loungers, views.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Tetiana
CanadaLocation. The beach is very small and they do not clean up the weed so there isn’t a place to swim and/or enjoy the ocean
Restaurant and staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 24 October 2024
Olaf
NetherlandsThis place was amazing, great food, great service, beautiful spot with an almost private beach. the staff was always there for us to make our stay as good as possible and they were open to feedback. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 20 October 2024
Louisa
FranceIt would have been nice to have the option of ordering lunch by the pool. The service in the restaurant around lunch time was a little slow, which takes time out of your day.
The hotel gardens and pool areas are beautiful and the rooms very spacious. We came for snorkeling and diving by Mnemba island and for that, the location was perfect. The beach is very pretty as well, although not for swimming. The staff were all very friendly.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Shona
United Arab EmiratesWe had a wonderful stay here. The location is stunning and the staff are very kind and professional. It was a very quiet place and great for relaxing.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Devan
United Kingdom- [ ] Potential Improvements: Some of the linen/towels should get replaced as old/marked. ‘Evening turn down’ maid always arrived while we were showering for dinner. Plunge pool by roof should get cleaned more often.
- [ ] Good Points: Lovely staff!!! Great excursions. Some of the best food on the island. Nice/Not busy beach. Very close to Mnemba Atoll, the best underwater wildlife on the island.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Tanya
United Arab EmiratesSecluded and beautiful scenery
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Sohaib
Saudi ArabiaVery calm
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Gabor
Hungarystaff is super kind and attentive, the room was exelent, the food is delicius. they are flexible, and try to make all your wish to happen!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Diana
United Arab EmiratesThere was nothing we didn't like about this place. The beach did have some seaweed, but we understood that was common across most beaches that time of year (also, it's just part of nature). Even still, staff raked the beach every morning to ensure guests could enjoy as much as possible. The only real thing I didn't like was that we had to leave!
This place was even better than expected. Firstly, the property is absolutely beautiful. Tucked away in a little cove on a powdery white sand beach, with all the bungalows surrounded by lush greenery, it truly felt like paradise. Our little bungalow was perfect - clean, spacious, and even had our own private plunge pool and hammock. We always looked forward to our meals as the food was always fresh and never disappointed. The staff were also incredible and really made our stay. Haji was fantastic, welcoming us on our first night and guiding us through our first Swahili dinner. Fabian was lovely and very helpful. He was always around chatting to us and the other guests and assisting if we needed anything (and helped organise our excursion to Mnemba Island). Salum was also wonderful (and very funny!) and made our last night a blast. This is just to name a few who stood out, but everyone who works at SeVi is friendly, kind, and clearly cares about making guests feel welcomed and at home. There are so many hotels and resorts on the island, many of which seem to be heavily commercialized and designed with mass tourism in mind. If you're coming to Zanzibar for a holiday, do yourself a favour and avoid those places and stay here instead. SeVi is the perfect blend of local and luxury and offers everything you could want for a relaxing stay. Will definitely be back!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Alan
IrelandIt would be good if mosquito nets were installed on all windows
The staff were exceptionally friendly and professional. The food was very good.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Mo
OmanNothing
Everything was so perfect from the first step in this hotel until we left
Stayed in July 2024
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