Matemwe Retreat is located on an amazing stretch of private land, just north of Matemwe's main lodge and right opposite the Mnemba Atoll.  The Retreat is built by local craftsmen, and from local materials. Most of the furniture is made from locally produced coconut wood. Soft furnishings are produced by Zanzibari women and the matting by the blind association in Stone Town. The sun, through a solar system, heats the lodge's hot water. Over 60% of the staff in the lodge are from the villages close to Matemwe. The Retreat consists of 3 fabulous, separate villas, full of atmosphere, inspiration and personal touches. The ground floor of each villa (150 m2 including verandahs) features a private cocktail bar, an air-conditioned bedroom, a bathroom with double basins, shower, and large romantic bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. The best part of each villa is the plunge pool on the private roof terrace (60 m2), complete with sun and shade decks. And if this is not enough, each villa has its own small beach right in front of it. The service in the Retreat is first rate: breakfast is served on the villa's private verandah, so as not to disturb guests. Each day the manager or chef will stop by to discuss lunch and dinner preferences: the catch of the day served in the guest's private garden or roof terrace, or a dinner at Matemwe's main lodge, in the company of other guests. Drinks are served in the room or on the beach and guests can have massages and beauty treatments in the comfort of their roof terrace, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Style Luxury villas in Zanzibari style Air/Con In bedrooms Dining Yes Children Matemwe Retreat is not suitable for children No. of Bedrooms 3 Villas: one double bedroom per villa Pool Private plunge pool.  Larger pool at the main lodge Activities Massages and beauty treatments, swimming, snorkeling (beach shoes needed because of coral close to the shore), scuba diving, deep sea fishing, various trips and excursions to Josani Forest (colobus monkeys), spice plantations, island nature reserves, Stone Town, etc etc. Price Range From about £320 per person sharing, per night. Full board Find Similar Properties