The Africa House HotelvsMatemwe Lodge
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Matemwe Lodge, Asilia Africa ranks slightly higher than The Africa House Hotel. Matemwe Lodge, Asilia Africa scores 77 with accolades from 2 publications including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
The Africa House Hotel
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"According to AFAR local expert Kerry John-Davis, those seeking local flair should head to Stone Town, on the island of Zanzibar, which was once a stop on the Arabian spice route." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A Colonial classic, the Africa House was formerly the English Club and now has 15 rooms furnished with red-and-gold Shirazi sofas, gilt-framed mirrors and swagged curtains." Full review
Matemwe Lodge
Matemwe Village, Matemwe 3275, Tanzania
From $197/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
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
"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
"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