We stayed in one of the retreats at Matemwe in June after an 8 day trip through the Serengeti and Stone Town. We were ready for some relaxation - and boy did we get it! Private villa, phenomenal view, butler service (Abdi was awesome!), great food served in your villa, plunge pool, everything you could need for a romantic few... More

this is the most faboulous place i have ever stayed at.the privaste villa(leila) that we stayed in was simply--gorgeous.....from the large bedroom and luxurious bathroom(with a huge bathtub),to the enormous veranda with the hammock,bar and couch....to the lovely view of the ocean..........just wow.our butler marco was great---organized,ontime and helpful--always.......also special mention to ndake......they made us lovely food and were able... More

Our stay in Matemwe Retreat has been absolutely brilliant!! To have such privacy in the villa with personal plunge pool, the most beautiful view, great bathroom, romantic bedroom really was breathtaking! Our butler Menlad was excellent! He made sure we got everything we needed, always with a smile and Hakuna Matata, no problem!! Everything and anything was possible. When we... More

We stayed for 4 nights and everything was great. In particular, the food! Every evening, the menu offered a different variety. The chef and the bar staff are just fantastic. The room was very nice (I would recommend one near the pool).

We stayed at Matemwe Retreat in September for our honeymoon and stayed in the ZamZam room for 7 nights- amazing! It definitely has the wow factor the minute you arrive and walk through the door. Our Butler Martin was absolutely fantastic and we couldn’t wish for anything more. Every day he would ask us what we wanted for breakfast lunch... More

My husband and I stayed at the Matemwe Retreat for 3 nights and enjoyed ourselves, but expected more for what we paid. The villa was absolutely beautiful and 100% worth it if you want some privacy and alone time, which we did. However, the food at the resort was nothing short of disappointing. We were served the same red snapper... More

A complete piece of heaven on earth. Nothing but the sound of the ocean to occupy your thoughts. My fiancé and I were blessed to visit Matemwe for a weekend getaway. With the support of the amazing crew, who treated us like family we were blessed to be married on the idyllic whit sandy beaches. Thank you for making our... More

We spent 6 wonderful days at Matemwe Retreat in 'Nuru' at the end of our Honeymoon and it was fantastic. Menlad was a superb butler - very attentive to detail and professional. We loved our Swahili lessons! The retreat, with it stunning views, very thoughtful design and amazing roof terrace with plunge pool was all we had hoped for and... More

the reason i cant give an "excellent" is because you cannot swim in the water out front. and for me, ive learned that if im on the BEACH, i want to be able to get in the water out front or why bother going all the way to the island in the first place? you can walk the reef but... More