Matemwe Beach is a small guesthouse which is located out on its own on a long stretch of classic palm-lined, white sand beach on the the North East coast of Zanzibar Island. Just off-shore from the guesthouse is the world-famous Mnemba Atoll, whose circling reef has some of the best diving in East Africa. Along the beach from us are palm-thatched villages, where friendly local people live a traditional life dominated by fishing.

There are seven rooms on the front row, which are set back a little from the beach for privacy. Next there are three rooms in a second group a little further back. Finally there are another seven rooms which are built 100 metres back from the beach and which offer a glimpse of the sea and a cool breeze though the night.

All rooms have fans and an ensuite bathroom. There are also two rooms which are fitted with air-conditioning, but again this is not usually necessary as there is almost always a sea breeze. Electricity is 230Vac, powered by generator, which usually runs most of the day and through the night.

The hotel runs its own diving school, managed by an Australian.