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3 fantastic rooms with an air-conditioned bedroom, a bathroom with double sinks, a shower and a bath overlooking the Indian Ocean, a private plunge pool and cocktail bar, sun decks and spacious verandas.

ROOM DCOR & AMENITIES: The fabulous rooms are full of personal touches. The ground floor (150 m2 including verandahs) features spacious verandahs, a private cocktail bar, an air-conditioned bedroom, a bathroom with double sinks, a shower, and a bath overlooking the Indian Ocean. On the private roof terrace (60 m2), guests will find a plunge pool (10 m2) and sun and shade decks. In front of the rooms, there is a small beach that is only used by the guests of the Retreat.

The service in the Retreat is of the highest standards: breakfast will be served on the veranda of the room, without the need to disturb guests lazing in the bed. Every day the manager or chef will stop by to discuss lunch and dinner preferences of the day: the catch of the day served in the privacy of the garden or roof terrace or a dinner at Matemwes main lodge, to enjoy the company of other guests. Drinks are served in the room or on the beach and guests can receive massages and beauty treatments in the comfort of their roof terrace.

Dinners offer a choice of main courses between fish, meat and vegetarian, with fresh seafood being the absolute specialty of the house. Breakfast offers a wide choice of fruit juices, fruits, yoghurt, cereals, pancakes and full English breakfast. Lunches are delicious buffets with a mix of African and European flavors. For the early birds the sunrise is a sight to savor. Early morning, tea and/or coffee and delicious cookies will be served at your veranda.

• Internet and telephone/fax facilities (in the common area). Television still didn't make it into Paradise.
• A South African doctor is on 24/7duty near Matemwe.
• Matemwes managers have first aid and emergency training and the lodge has basic medical supplies (plasters, headache tablets etc).
• Massages
• Various beauty treatments like manicure, pedicures, henna, hair braiding, waxing
• Solar system that supplies hot water to the lodge.
• Full room service, with drinks, private dining, massages and beauty treatments in the room
• In the evening, the full moon rising out of the sea is a wonderful romantic experience you're not likely to forget. On moonless nights gaze and get lost in the star-filled sky.

• Swimming: the temperature of the sea is very pleasant, but tidal differences on Zanzibar are such that swimming is difficult at low tides. Besides the pools of the main lodge, all Retreat rooms have a private plunge pool on their roof terrace to make sure guests can cool off any time of the day
• Deep sea fishing.
• Local fishing trips in traditional boats
• Kayaking: kayaks are available to explore the sea and coastline near Matemwe
• Sailing: Matemwe operates 2 local dhows for snorkelling and sailing trips. Sailing on the Indian Ocean is dependent on winds & tides
• Guided walks to the local village and fish market. Visits to the neighbouring village give a good chance to explore the local Zanzibar culture and village life and offer guests the opportunity to learn about the community projects that Matemwe is involved in. Matemwe has created several strong, mutually beneficial relationships with its neighbours and has undertaken various community projects, including infrastructural projects (road, water, electricity) and the building of a local library
• Guided reef walks: exploring the reefs and its marine life at low tide
• Cycling: Matemwe has sponsored the neighbouring fishermen village to rent bikes to Matemwes guests
• Diving: diving is mainly done around the Mnemba Atoll, right opposite Matemwe, where the best diving spots of the island are found. Diving sites are suitable for all levels of experience.
• Matemwe offers special packages for honeymooners and is proud to offer dream weddings at its pristine beaches