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Only 6 rooms in 2 separate houses in this unique resort so book early!Gorgeous room with huge bathroom including freestanding soaking tub, with a menu of bath salts to select. Beautiful ocean  views and large pool. What sets it apart are the  bespoke experiences they offer and the professional and personalized service provided by the staff, including your private butler (thank you Tito!) that was always available with a call from the cell phone provided when you check in.  Where else can you have a candlelight dinner and watch a movie in your own private outdoor amphitheater while lounging under a blanket with popcorn! A must-do!! We also highly recommend the private romantic dinner on the beach. A magical experience with candles and lanterns and crystal glasses! One of our favorite amenities provided was the choice to eat where you wanted,  and when you wanted.  You could wake up and have breakfast on your terrace in your bathrobe! The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and every course was amazing! We tried many items on the menu and even created a few of our own in consultation with the chef. A big thank you to Tim the manager and creator of this very special place!!

Matlai is a true Swahili dream. There’s something incredibly special about the place: it’s elegant and intimate, and full of quiet beauty. The warmth of the team made it feel like a home away from home, and the food was absolutely outstanding. I spent an hour just wandering the gardens, but the villa was so comfortable and beautifully thought through that I didn’t want to leave it at all. The private spa was a treat and we spent hours there. I’m already hoping to come back. It stays with you, this place.

Perfect for a quiet beachside break. This is a luxury boutique experience with a difference. That difference is the butler service. Nothing was too much trouble. Never encountered a ‘no’. It was always a ‘let’s see how we can make that happen for you. Amazing food which varied every day. Well appointed rooms with luxurious toiletries. Thoughtful management that has an eye on sustainability. As a reader it’s always hard to know whether you have anything in common with a reviewer, so just to put things into perspective, we generally tend to have vacations in luxury resorts such as Sandals in the Caribbean and Baros in Maldives and the level of service and relaxation was on a par (and in some ways superseded) by this experience. We split our holiday in two with the second facility being more focused on the beach. I am already regretting the decision to not spend more of our time in the relaxing surroundings of Hotel Matlai.

In our opinion this hotel was unsuitable for us who are in our 70s. Swimming in both the hotel pool and in the sea was disappointing due to the rocky beach and sea urchins as well as a pool which was uncomfortable for more than one couple. The restaurant lacked atmosphere and the half board choices were underwhelming. Definitely more suitable for honeymoon couples.

Wunderschöner Ort, großzügig luxuriöses Zimmer, sehr guter Service, direkt am Strand, also wirklich direkt! Einzig die Küche kann leider nicht ganz mit dem sonst Gebotenem mithalten. Es muss ja keine Sterneküche sein, ein bisschen mehr Mut zum Gewürz wäre aber doch zu empfehlen. Trotzdem volle Punkteanzahl.

Stayed for 5nts in the kidosho villa, we booked the 2 rooms for our group (2 couples). The decor is beautiful, villa incredibly spacious, bathroom luxurious and infinity pool absolutely stunning. The villa has everything you could need for a luxury stay including multiple private sun lounging areas. Our butler Tito was so attentive and made our stay extra special. The beach was beautiful and sea turquoise. Finally the food was sublime and we especially enjoyed the Vietnamese menu.