Matemwe Lodge is a 12-chalet beach lodge on Zanzibar’s north-east coast, facing the Indian Ocean between two beaches. It suits couples and families who want a relaxed, dive-led stay close to Mnemba Atoll.
The Oloi Selects view of Matemwe Lodge
Matemwe is a small lodge with an on-site dive centre, and its beach follows the tides. These notes come from a trade listing, and we mark the points we verify.
At a glance
- Twelve chalets with private balconies. Six are triple-bed chalets, and two of those have a private plunge pool.
- A swimming pool with a poolside bar, and a restaurant designed for ocean views.
- An on-site dive centre with excursions to Mnemba Atoll, plus complimentary kayaks, sailing, sunset cruises, turtle nesting excursions, village visits, cooking lessons and day tours to Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island and spice plantations.
- The beach has white sand and clear water with nearby reefs. One traveller review on the listing found swimming difficult because of the tides, the reef and some beach pollution, so we check the tide table for your dates.
- Season dates are not stated on the listing. We confirm this in your quote.
Who it suits
Couples and families who want a small lodge, snorkelling and diving, and a base for trips to Mnemba Atoll.
Who it does not suit
Guests who want a private pool at every room or to swim from the beach at any hour.
Its place in a route
Three to five nights as a beach ending to a safari. Pairs well with a day on the reef.
Families
The listing describes the lodge as child-friendly, and the triple-bed chalets suit families. No minimum age is stated. We confirm this in your quote.
Getting there
Airport transfers are listed as a facility, with no cost or travel time given. We confirm this in your quote. Zanzibar and Pemba are malaria areas, and our quotes include yellow fever and malaria guidance.
What the rate usually excludes
The listing quotes half-board rates, but they are dated 2023 to 2024. We confirm current inclusions, and diving and excursions are usually extra. We confirm this in your quote.
What we would choose instead
For a private island on the same side, we look at andBeyond Mnemba Island. For a west-facing beach, we look at Zuri Zanzibar.
Last checked against the property’s own information: October 2026. Details change, so we confirm them again when we quote your itinerary.