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Early Bird Special: Book 6 months in advance and get 10% discount on the seasonal rate. This offer is valid for bookings from 16. January to 15. December 2014. Long Term Stay Special: Discount of 7 nights for six paid. This offer is valid from January 16th – December 15th, 2014. Last Minute Booking Specials: Book 2 weeks or less before arrival and get discount of 15% of the rate. This offer is valid from 16. January to 15. December 2014. Subject to availability. Low Season Special: Stay 7 nights for the price of 5 or 4 nights for the price of 3. Valid from March 15-June 15, 2014 and Nov 1-Dec 15, 2014.

Boutique Hotel Matlai is located in Michamwi, on the south east coast of the beautiful island of Zanzibar, and offers its guests a piece of paradise in luxury accommodation overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean. Made up of a 4-bedroom villa surrounded by a tropical garden, Hotel Matlai is perfect for families or a group of friends.

Asili House is is located right on the beach. The four beautifully furnished bedrooms are named after the elements; Moto meaning fire, Hewa meaning air, Dunia meaning earth and Maji meaning water in Kiswahili. Two of the rooms are furnished with twin beds while the other two rooms have double beds. All rooms also feature an en-suite bathroom with a bath. 

A tropical garden surrounds the house and merges into the spacious lounge and dining area where guests can enjoy meals. The palm-shaped pool invites guests to relax and offers both sea and beach views. Water, soft drinks, tea and coffee is provided and a TV and DVD player is available on request. 

The excellent chef will spoil guests with traditional Kiswahili cuisine, with freshly caught seafood or with request meals at a time that suits them. Guests will also have a personal butler at their disposal. 

Opposite to the hotel, guests will find an offshore sand bar with white sand and a magnificent snorkelling area to reach on foot at low tide. A variety of activities for all age groups can be enjoyed, from volleyball, boule and beach ball or cross golf. Guests can also visit the open-air-cinema or enjoy a book at the library’s selection of paperback books in German and English. Various tours and attractions can be visited and an island tour can also be arranged.