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Matemwe Attitude ****

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Location

The "Matemwe Attitude" is a 4-star hotel located in Matemwe on the north coast of Zanzibar. The seemingly endless beach and the hotel's quiet location in an untouched part of the island invite you to relax and unwind. Opposite the hotel is the small island of Mnemba, one of the most beautiful snorkeling spots. The distance to Zanzibar International Airport is 50 km, approximately a 1-hour drive.
Aerial view of a resort by turquoise sea with beaches and palm trees.
Small tropical bay with white sand, palm trees, and an island on the horizon.
Beach with white sand, rocks, and bungalows along the coastline under blue sky

Facilities

Open restaurant area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking the sea and palm trees.
Open dining area with thatched roof and sea view in a tropical setting.
Rustic bar with wooden stools and thatched roof on the beach overlooking the sea.
An open beach bungalow with palm thatch roof next to a pool overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Pool with sun loungers and palm trees at sunset by the beach
A pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas next to trees and water in the background.
Open terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea and blue sky.
The unique Adults-Only hotel "Matemwe Attitude" celebrated its grand reopening in November 2025. 74 villas are spread across 80,000 m² amidst almost untouched tropical nature. Guests can indulge in local dishes at 2 different main restaurants (buffet restaurant with international and local specialties, beach restaurant with pizza and Tanzanian street food) and 2 bars. Both restaurants are included in the Dine Around option (from half board). Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge for all guests at the 2 pools and both beaches. The local shop offers drinks, snacks, etc. without unnecessary packaging to reduce single-use plastics, as well as locally produced souvenirs. At the Marine Discovery Centre, interested visitors can learn about the ocean habitat and the conservation projects of the Attitude Foundation. The hotel's own organic garden, which supplies the kitchen, is open for visitors to explore. Furthermore, a local cooking class with the chef and a coffee/tea tasting are offered. The arrival and departure lounge with showers and changing facilities is available to guests free of charge for early arrivals or late departures.
The hotel is the ideal place to experience relaxation anew. While Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the hotel, there are intentionally no TVs in the rooms. Simply switch off, take a deep breath, and return to the essentials.

Accommodation

Swim-up Villa (2SU)

The 24 Swim-Up Villas (approx. 74 m²) are located in the upper area of the resort. Each 4 villas share a common pool with direct access from the terrace. Each villa features a terrace with seating and sun loungers, an outdoor shower set amidst nature, air conditioning, a fan, and a separate toilet. A safe, hairdryer, mini-fridge, and coffee/tea making facilities are also available in the villas. Coffee, tea, and snacks can be replenished at the shop to avoid waste.

Two bungalows with thatched roofs and private pools in a tropical setting.
Infinity pool with lounge chairs on wooden deck and tropical view under clear sky.
Brightly furnished bedroom with canopy bed, armchair, and tropical-style lamp.
Bright bathroom with double sinks, large mirror, and open wooden wardrobe.
Modern bedroom with canopy bed, mosquito net, and natural decor in tropical style.
Covered terrace with pool overlooking a modern bedroom in a vacation home.
Bright living room with cozy sofa, small table, view of pool and garden through large sliding door

Deluxe Villa (2DV)

The 22 Deluxe Villas (approx. 78 m²) offer a high degree of privacy. With the same basic amenities as the Swim-up Villas, they feature a private garden with a pool and, instead of an outdoor shower, a double shower in the bathroom.

Seafront Villa (2VV)

The 12 two-story, approximately 101 m² Seafront Villas are located directly on the sea. The ground floor houses the sleeping area with an adjoining bathroom with an outdoor shower, as well as the terrace. The upper floor features a lounge with a large balcony and a plunge pool. From here, guests enjoy an unparalleled panoramic view of the sea.

Bright hotel room with canopy bed, white netting, and blue bedspread.
Modern balcony with hammock, seating area, and wooden-framed windows under a thatched roof.
A luxurious bedroom with a canopy bed, two chairs, and a rug under a thatched roof.
Balcony with wooden railing, chair, and terracotta pot overlooking the sea and blue sky.

Honeymoon Special Swim-Up Villa (HS2)

A discounted room rate is provided upon presentation of a marriage certificate. A marriage certificate/civil union document not older than 12 months must be presented obligatorily upon check-in. Should no certificate be presented upon arrival, the surcharge must be paid by the guest. Additionally, honeymooners receive a signature tea created in collaboration with the great B-Corp certified Tanzanian tea manufacturer "Kazi Yetu", a handmade notebook with a Kitenge fabric cover from the inspiring NGO Neema Crafts, and a candlelight dinner (excluding drinks).

Cozy bedroom with canopy bed and white curtains, modern decor, and a view of greenery.

Deluxe Villa partial Seaview (VM2)

The same tranquility, comfort, and privacy as the Deluxe Villa – but with a hint of sea view shimmering through the trees. This spacious villa features a private pool and garden, a double walk-in shower leading to a shaded terrace, and a bedroom with a desk and a cozy reading or siesta corner.
Bonus: A beautiful distant sea view.

Meals

Half Board

Breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style in the main restaurant:
Breakfast from 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
Late continental breakfast from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Upepo Bar.
Dinner from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (can also be booked as "In Villa Dinner" on-site, with a $5 service fee per evening).
Dinner can also be enjoyed at the A la Carte Restaurant Fukwe as part of the Dine Around option (with prior reservation/subject to availability).

Open restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view under a thatched roof

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style in the main restaurant:
Breakfast from 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
Late continental breakfast from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Upepo Bar.
Dinner from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (can also be booked as "In Villa Dinner" on-site, with a $5 service fee per evening).
Dinner can also be enjoyed at the A la Carte Restaurant Fukwe as part of the Dine Around option (with prior reservation/subject to availability).
In addition, lunch is available either at the main restaurant (buffet style) or at the A la Carte Restaurant Fukwe (with prior reservation/subject to availability), as well as sandwiches, light snacks at lunchtime, and afternoon tea/coffee with cake at the Upepo Bar.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea as per AI program.
"All In/All Out" concept: The booked All Inclusive starts directly upon arrival and ends at the time of departure, at no extra charge.

Sports included

Mchanga Gym (beachside fitness) and guided beach walks (approx. 5km). Our yoga sessions will bring you back into balance: from sunrise to sunset, various classes are offered, including Aqua Yoga. Yoga mats are provided free of charge in each villa. Find peace and yourself during meditation sessions.

Sports for a fee

Snorkeling at a breathtaking spot right in front of the hotel with a nearby dive center.
Dhow sailing - a traditional boat trip on site.

Wellness

The POZ spa concept, already popular in Mauritius, has been brought to Zanzibar. Experience soothing treatments and special massages in a nature-inspired atmosphere. Spa POZ stands for 100% natural products made locally. In workshops, you can also learn how to make them yourself.
Massages and treatments can be booked for a fee.

Entertainment

Participate in our authentic workshops and discover your creativity and the culture of Zanzibar:
Cooking class with the chef, Swahili textile workshop "Kanga", weaving coconut palm leaves, henna by local artists, Zanzibar Tales (myths and legends of Zanzibar told by locals), and more.
Evening entertainment: Live Shows & DJ Sessions (several times a week), Serengeti Ngoma Ngoma (traditional drum and dance show), Zanzibar Cultural Show, stargazing with a telescope, open-air cinema (weather permitting).
Board games and books are available free of charge.

Hotel service

24-hour reception and security services
Luggage storage available
Room service available (from 7 AM to 11 PM)
Beach towels available
Free water from water dispensers
Laundry service (for a fee)
Currency exchange available at reception (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

Credit card

Credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay and Maestro

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Luxury Holidaymakers
  • Massages
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Chillout & Relaxation

Information

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Check-in: from 3 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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A tourist tax of approximately $5 USD per person per night is payable on site.
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For flights departing between 12 AM and 4 AM, hotel accommodation ends on the previous day at 12 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee on site (subject to availability).
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Along Matemwe Beach 12 Matemwe Kigomani,
Matemwe 73108
Tanzania
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Fast Track - for all hotels in Zanzibar (only with package tours including flights) optionally bookable!
This is a special, very personal service on site with the following benefits:
· Personal assistant from the gate at ZNZ airport to the airport exit
· Handling of immigration procedures at a private counter
· Baggage claim assistance upon arrival at ZNZ airport
· Baggage drop-off assistance upon departure from ZNZ airport
· Visa included
· Shared transfer included
Optional booking:
· VIP Lounge included: Upon arrival/before departure, guests can relax in a separate area with snacks and drinks while their personal assistant handles the above services.
· Private transfer: To avoid waiting times, guests can use a private transfer to the booked hotel.
Please note!! The mandatory travel insurance is not included and must always be booked separately!
To use this service, customers/travel agents must send a copy of their passport to our reservations department (Res.afrika@schauinsland-reisen.de) at least 7 days before departure.
Bookable for travel agencies via the booking mask:
1. Fast Track + Visa (Request KW, service FASTZN) for €160 per person per stay or
2. Fast Track + Visa + VIP Lounge (Request KW, service FASTV1) for solo travelers for €270 retail price per person per stay or
3. Fast Track + Visa + VIP Lounge (Request KW, service FASTV2) for 2 or more people for €230 retail price per person per stay
4. Private Transfer (Request H. Service PRIVZNZ)
Email: resa@hotels-attitude.com
Tel.: +255 774 414 834

Destination information

Please note that hotel check-in, regardless of arrival time, is only possible from 2 PM or 3 PM onwards.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.

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