Twelve thatched, whitewashed bungalows along a quiet pale sand beach on Zanzibar's north-east coast, with views out to Mnemba Island and an ocean-view restaurant.
The short answerMatemwe Lodge has 12 thatched and whitewashed bungalows on a quiet pale sandy beach in north-east Zanzibar, about an hour's drive from Stone Town. It looks out to Mnemba Island and has easy access to Mnemba Atoll, with sailing, snorkelling, diving and kite-surfing on offer. It suits honeymooners and couples.
Matemwe Lodge is in the north-east of Zanzibar, about an hour's drive from Stone Town. The bungalows face a quiet, pale sandy beach with views out to Mnemba Island and easy access to the Mnemba Atoll.
We arrange flights and transfers. See our Zanzibar itineraries for trips that include it.
There are 12 thatched and whitewashed bungalows, all self-contained, along the beach.
The lodge is often chosen for honeymoons. Tell us who is travelling and we confirm the bungalow type and any rules for children.
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The lodge lists sailing in traditional ngalawa outriggers, snorkelling, kite-surfing, diving, big-game fishing, reef walks, bicycle hire and picnic day trips. A second beach to the south is where fishermen work the tides.
For more ideas, see diving and snorkelling in Zanzibar and the Seychelles.
Facts checked on 14 October 2026 against the lodge's own and the travel trade's published information. Rooms, inclusions and rules can change, so we confirm them again when we quote your dates.
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12 thatched and whitewashed bungalows, all self-contained
Price on request
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