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Matemwe Lodge vs The Residence Zanzibar

Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Matemwe Lodge, Asilia Africa ranks slightly higher than The Residence Zanzibar. Matemwe Lodge, Asilia Africa comes in at 77 with accolades from 2 publications like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.

Matemwe Lodge
Matemwe Lodge
8 / 10
Matemwe Village, Matemwe 3275, Tanzania
From $197 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Zanzibar’s original eco-chic beach lodge with 12 vibrantly furnished guest villas and two pools perched on a coral rag cliff." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Matemwe Lodge, on the northern edge of the village, is a relaxing, upmarket place with a dozen spacious and impeccably decorated seaside bungalow suites." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Matemwe Lodge, at the northern edge of the village, is a luxurious hotel with a dozen spacious and impeccably decorated bungalows, all with sea views and set in verdant gardens" Full review
The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar
8 / 10
Mchangamle, Kizimkazi 2404, Tanzania
From $436 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Romantic escape for seclusion and spa time, with just 66 villas on 80 unspoiled acres fronting a mile-long beach." Full review
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Wander down to the sand, and your beach butler will be ready with a cold face towel and new rounds of Kilimanjaro beer on request.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Sixty-six villas scattered over an 80-acre compound." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Deep in the heart of what was once just bush and mangroves, The Residence Zanzibar is a tropical site to behold." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Residence Zanzibar is a gorgeous, luxe property set on over 79 acres of beautiful beachfront grounds on the southwestern tip of Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja." Full review