The Seles Boutique Hotel - Matemwe (Zanzibar)

Beachfront boutique hotel with thatched bungalows on Matemwe's Indian Ocean coast

Rooms & Accommodations

The Seles Boutique Hotel offers thatched bungalows with air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, and mosquito nets draped around the beds. Rooms are simple-decorated and include hot and cold water and a fan. Some bungalows have garden views, and a second-line villa provides quieter rooms away from the main beach area.

Dining & Entertainment

The open-air restaurant serves local Swahili cuisine and fresh seafood with ocean views. Live music and karaoke are hosted three times a week, alongside themed dinner nights. A pool bar, a snack bar, and a coffee house on site offer drinks and light meals throughout the day.

Activities & Water Sports

Guests have direct access to snorkeling, kite surfing, and fishing on the private beach area. Diving trips to Mnemba Island can be arranged from the hotel. Evening entertainment includes live performances and pub crawls, with bicycle rental and walking tours available.

Wellness & Relaxation

Two outdoor swimming pools with pool views and shallow ends provide space for swimming and lounging. The spa and wellness centre offers back, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massages, plus spa and wellness packages. Sun loungers and umbrellas are placed around the pools and on the beach.

Location & Transfers

The Seles Boutique Hotel sits on Matemwe's beachfront, a 50-minute drive from Zanzibar Airport. Guests can book airport pickup, drop-off, and shuttle service. Nearby attractions include Mnemba Island for snorkeling and diving, Stone Town for cultural exploration, and traditional spice farms.

• Location: Beachfront in Matemwe, 50 min from Zanzibar Airport
• Rooms: Thatched bungalows with air-conditioning and mosquito nets
• Dining: Open-air restaurant with Swahili cuisine and seafood
• Activities: Snorkeling, kite surfing, fishing, and Mnemba Island diving
• Wellness: Spa with massages and two outdoor pools
• Entertainment: Live music and karaoke three times a week