Quick facts
Destination
Tanga
Country
Tanzania
Category
Boutique Camp
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$180 per night
Star rating
5 / 5
Number of rooms
7
Nearest airport
Tanga Airport — Overlooking Manza Bay, north Tanga archipelago
Best for
Travellers wanting an intimate, characterful lodge with Swahili-inspired design overlooking Manza Bay
Child policy
Family-friendly; please confirm room configurations directly with the lodge
Last reviewed
June 2026
Villa Matalai Lodge
Villa Matalai has been a family residence for 25 years and has recently been refurbished into a small idyllic lodge catering to those who want to explore the beautiful northern Tanzania coastline and experience life in a small African fishing village. Villa Matalai has seven individually designed Swahili-inspired guest rooms and suites in three separate buildings overlooking Manza Bay in the north Tanga archipelago.
Main House
The main house has one suite and two twin/double rooms, a kitchen, a large centralised living and dining room, and a cosy Swahili courtyard for windy days.
Village Side Annex
The village side Annex has two small suites, each with a bedroom and living room.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Tanga Airport
Transfer time
Overlooking Manza Bay, north Tanga archipelago
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Main House Twin/Double Room
Individually designed Swahili-inspired room in the main house, with access to the kitchen, dining room, and courtyard.
Annex Suite
Small suite in the village side Annex, with its own bedroom and living room.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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Villa Matalai Lodge’s history as a 25-year family residence, now refurbished into a small lodge with seven individually designed Swahili-inspired rooms across three buildings, gives it genuine character distinct from standard hotels. Its position overlooking Manza Bay in the north Tanga archipelago, near a small African fishing village, suits travellers seeking an authentic coastal experience.— The SafariBando team
