We stayed at the Matemwe Retreat as the final part of our honeymoon in September 2011. After over a week on safari and the madness of the build up to our wedding it really was the perfect place to laze about, relax and be pampered within an inch of our existence. We stayed in the villa called Zam Zam -... More

I didn't know what to expect from our Zanzibar holiday. For every positive review, there were a few negative ones. Our time on the island started on a very rainy day at a very busy airport. First, a humid wall of warm weather hits your face as you disembark and then you have to negotiate the chaos in the arrival... More

My husband and I stayed at Matemwe Retreat (Nuru villa) for 4 nights on our honeymoon, after having spent the first 4 nights at Pongwe beach hotel (budget but fantastic!). We had very high expectations of Matemwe, given the steep price tag. The villa itself was truly heaven - the plunge pool, the double hammock, the fully stocked bar, the... More

We stayed at Matemwe Retreat for our recent honeymoon & it truely was a wonderful place, which we would highly recomend to anyone considering visiting. The villa's are absolutely fantastic, with the most amazing view of a near by desert island. The villas are very well equipt with highlights including a double hammock, private pool, roof terrace & fully stocked... More

We spent the first 7 nights of our honeymoon at Matemwe retreat and cannot recommend it highly enough. Although it is expensive it is worth every penny. We stayed in Nuru and it was lovely, the retreat itself is fantastic and even the pictures cannot do the place (or the views) justice. It was a great and very relaxing way... More

Matemwe Retreat could not be more appropriately named – it is a relaxing haven with all you could wish for in an idyllic setting. The rooms are beautiful with rustic-chic styling, and the top deck with the plunge pool is simply stunning. We were very well looked after by Thadeo who was attentive, friendly, and a mine of information on... More

After traveling for two and a half weeks with 6am starts in Kenya, we were looking forward to a relaxing break before continuing on for more game reserves in Tanzania The Matemwe Retreat was the perfect place to be. We had stayed one night at Stone Town which was hectic and it was bliss to walk into a bungalow that... More

We stayed at Matemwe Retreat beginning of August 2011 and loved it. It is a truly exceptional place and everything is just perfect; infrastructure & amneties, service & staff, location & view! Highly recommendable and for sure an enduring experience! More

My husband and I stayed at the Matemwe Retreat in Zanzibar for two days in July 2011. We have booked a few months in advance for 3 nights and paid in full thru an agency, however due to a last minute change in our flight schedule we were able to arrive almost 24 hours late and we have warned Matemwe... More