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upmarket place with a dozen spacious and impeccably decorated seaside bungalow suites.
It has a pampered, upmarket atmosphere and receives consistently positive reviews. All
the bungalows have their own verandah and hammock, and there are also more luxurious
suites, including one for honeymooners with its own beach.
Matemwe Retreat LUXURY VILLAS $$$
( www.asiliaafrica.com/matemwe-retreat ; villa per person full board US$571; ) Just
north, and directly opposite Mnemba atoll, is this very upmarket retreat, with four luxurious
villas and the best access on the island to diving Mnemba (except on Mnemba itself).
Sele's Bungalows BUNGALOW $$
( 0777-413449; www.selesbungalowsznz.com ; d without/with bathroom from US$45/
70, f US$120) This friendly, no-frills place just south of Matemwe Beach Village has six
simple cottage-style rooms in a dhow-themed garden on the beach. The two family rooms
(each with two double beds) are upstairs, open on one side and sharing a toilet. The others
(all doubles) have private bathroom, and all have fans. There's also a small restaurant and
a bar.
Azanzi HOTEL $$$
( 0775-044171; www.azanzibeachhotel.com ; r per person full board US$185-255;
) The 35-room South African-owned Azanzi has attached 'standard' rooms snaking
back from the beach in two long rows with a pool in the centre, plus some separate, spa-
cious luxury villas. It's all comfortable and well located, but lacking space. Matemwe One
Ocean/The Zanzibar Dive Centre ( Click here ) has a base here for diving.
Zanzibar Retreat Hotel BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
( 0776-108379; www.zanzibarretreat.com ; s/d US$128/176; ) A small, well-
located place on the beach with just seven rooms, all well appointed and with Zanzibari
beds, but on the small side and rather on top of each other. It is, however, good value con-
sidering the location. The main attraction, besides the lovely beachside setting, are the com-
mon areas, all with polished hardwood floors, and including an upstairs bar overlooking
the beach. There's also satellite TV.
Matemwe Baharini Villas Beach Resort LODGE $$
( 0772-990021; www.baharinivillasznz.com ; d US$80-100; ) This unassuming
place is on the beach between Matemwe Beach Village and Matemwe Bungalows. There
are 12 rooms, divided between two main houses ('villas') and a row of simple, beach-fa-
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