The Seles Boutique Hotel - Matemwe (Zanzibar)

Beachfront boutique hotel in Matemwe with thatched bungalows, Swahili cuisine, and direct access to Mnemba Island snorkeling

Thatched Bungalows & Accommodations

The Seles Boutique Hotel offers thatched bungalows with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and mosquito nets draped around the beds. Some bungalows are located in a second-line villa with its own pool. The rooms are cleaned daily, and fresh fruits are provided each day.

Open-Air Dining & Local Cuisine

The hotel's open-air restaurant serves local Swahili cuisine and fresh seafood with ocean views. Breakfast is available until noon, and guests can enjoy a happy hour from 3 to 7 pm with selected cocktails. Themed dinner nights and live music events are hosted three times a week.

Entertainment & Evening Activities

Evening entertainment includes live music performances, karaoke, and Reggae nights on Mondays with Jamaican food. The hotel also organizes pub crawls, themed dinner nights, and nightclub/DJ events. Guests can join walking tours and bike rentals to explore the area.

Wellness & Spa Services

The hotel provides an on-site spa and wellness centre offering back, foot, full body, hand, head, neck, and prenatal massages. Spa/wellness packages are available, and treatments are held in a dedicated massage area. Guests can also use the two outdoor swimming pools with pool bars and sun loungers.

Beach Access & Water Sports

The Seles Boutique Hotel sits directly on the Matemwe beach with a private beach area, sun loungers, and umbrellas. Guests can arrange snorkeling trips to Mnemba Island, diving, fishing, kite surfing, and dolphin watching tours at the tour desk. Bicycle rental and game drives are also offered on site.

• Location: Beachfront in Matemwe, 50 min drive from Zanzibar Airport, near Mnemba Island
• Rooms: Thatched bungalows with private bathroom, air-conditioning, and daily housekeeping
• Dining: Open-air restaurant serving Swahili cuisine and fresh seafood with ocean views
• Wellness: Spa & wellness centre with full body massages and spa packages
• Entertainment: Live music, karaoke, Reggae nights, and themed dinner parties three times a week
• Activities: Snorkeling, diving, fishing, kite surfing, dolphin watching, and bike rentals
• Amenities: Two outdoor swimming pools, pool bar, happy hour, and free Wi-Fi