Matemwe Attitude

We stayed for 7 nights in July after an eight day safari in mainland Tanzania. We were all inclusive in a swim up villa We arrived late due to flight problems but the welcome was excellent. A shortened check in process before being shown to our villa where some food had been set out for us. The villa was excellent with a se up pool shared with three others providing a 50m+ swim. The bed was very comfortable and surrounded by a mosquito net if required. Excellent shower and plenty of wardrobe space. Sit down space both inside and out. We only used the buffet restaurant which provided an excellent standard of good and a good choice. The all inclusive provided access to a good selection of beers wine and spirits. The main pools were good but with a fairly small number of sunbeds. Further beds available on the beach. We had two excellent massages in the spa (extra cost but not extortionate). The staff service was exceptional with everyone providing a friendly Jambo Jambo greeting and no task being a problem.

The hotel was incredible clean tidy and ascetically pleasing. Staff were friendly and welcoming. They couldn’t do enough for you. I would love to make them all but the list would be too long. The tuctuc to and from our room was the best fun. 🛺 a long walk after a few drinks We got upgraded from the swim up room (58)to the Dulux. Both were gorgeous in their own right but the swim up was definitely the better room. I wish we’d stuck with what we ordered, we had a surprise during the night. A bush baby in our room eating our snacks, sounds cute! But not after only 3 hrs sleep on a plane and in complete darkness not knowing what was in the room with you. Again I wish we had requested the room changed. Around 5am there is a guy singing, (I believe it’s morning prayer) A me problem not the hotel but I tried to sleep with the bed light on and noise cancelling head phones in. The pool area gets busy, as it has very limited beds. Both public pools are well looked after! Very beautiful view. Food… basic, it became very clearly quickly that you need to book the fukwe restaurant every night as the food there is much nicer than the Buffett. Which is very very limited and left out a long time. Location was incredible with a sea view and access to two beaches. Value- I can’t comment on as it was a package through trail finders who don’t itemise the bill. Atmosphere was really quiet and the bar was always empty. Apart from one night when management invited everyone to the bar for a cocktail and canopies. Everyone arrived waiting for something but that was all it was. I enjoyed how quiet it was, a great bit of RNR

We have just had the most amazing and relaxing stay at Matemwe Attitude! We had a sea front villa with stunning views of the Indian Ocean. The staff are absolutely amazing, friendly and polite, nothing is too much trouble. Big shout out to all the staff for making us so welcome, but especially Anthony at the Upepo bar and Lilian at the Chukula Chukula restaurant. If you're planning on a vacation in Zanzibar, you won't go far wrong by staying at the Matemwe Attitude!

10/10 it was better than 5 star service. Each meal was met with a friendly face and everyone was polite. Nothing was a problem, whatever you asked for they would do there best to make it happen. Special shout out to Maryam, Ibriham, Antony, Massimo, Lillian, Sagio and sumesh.

We had a great few days at this hotel. There was a good range of food and the buffet changed from day to day which is important with all inclusive. We liked the focus on sustainability. The marine discovery centre offered several free activities such as a reef walk. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Walking back to the room listening to bush babies was entertaining.