Villa Turquoise

private beach villa in matemwe

Villa Turquoise is located on one of the most pristine beaches of the Island, close to the fishing village of Matemwe, with expansive views on Mnemba Island and the Indian Ocean. The villa is surrounded by a big tropical garden and has a large private pool.

A stay at Villa Turquoise, which sleeps up to 12 people, offers you the privacy of an exclusive private villa combined with the luxury, comfort and service of a five-star resort.

Property Type
private beach villa
Accommodation
5 bedrooms
Children
kids welcome
Diving
dive centre offsite
Wellness
massage service
Rates
$$$$

A wonderfully private villa for multi-generational family gatherings or groups of friends

Villa Turquoise has its own Speedboat, for your exclusive snorkeling trips or cruises

Set in a lush tropical garden, with a large pool, directly on the beach

Spacious, light, homely villa, with 4 different outside dining areas... and a pool table

Beautifully styled, with lovely contemporary African décor

The very warm and professional staff will take care of your every wish!

At the higher end of the budget... but we think it's worth every cent!

Villa Turquoise is popular (and often booked), so it will help if you're flexible with your dates

Villa Turquoise sleeps up to 12 guests, in 5 en-suite bedrooms.

  • 4 large bedrooms with king-size beds
  • 1 huge suite with two king-size beds and a private terrace

Two extra single beds can be put in any of the rooms.

All bedrooms feature:

  • king-size beds
  • mosquito nets
  • air conditioning
  • en-suite bathrooms

Villa Turquoise is built in typical East African style, with an impressive thatched roof, large tropical garden (10,000m2, with palm trees, oriental fruits and flowers) and a large swimming pool (5 x 10m).

An expansive sundeck surrounds the pool and there are two further decks in the garden and on the private beach.

private beach (80m wide) connects directly to a lagoon and the Indian Ocean.

There are plenty of amenities available for relaxation and sports, including:

  • Private power boat for watersports, snorkeling and fishing
  • 2 sailing boats (Optimists)
  • Library
  • Games room with pool table
  • Satellite TV and DVD
  • CD Player
  • Wi-Fi Internet, etc.…

NB: use of the villa’s speed boat:

  • On the days when you use the speed boat… there is a fee of 75$ per day for the skipper and petrol + $3 per person for the Menai conservation fee.

The chef is an excellent cook who can prepare any dish you like, from local and traditional dishes to Asian and Western dishes. And for aspiring amateur cooks, he will gladly organize cooking lessons with traditional dishes and local spices (which Zanzibar is famous for!)

Villa Turquoise has 4 dining areas:

  • outside on the large wooden terrace in front of the house, where you can enjoy a sunrise breakfast overlooking the ocean
  • directly on the private beach (the ideal place for seafood barbecues!)
  • inside, on the ground floor of the villa
  • a large dining and lounge area on the first floor under the Makuti roof, with 270 degree views on the ocean and the jungle behind the house

The staff at Villa Turquoise offer totally flexible catering arrangements, and all meal plans can be catered for:

  • Half board (breakfast and lunch/dinner)
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

    Half / Full Board includes water, coffees and teas during the day, soft drinks during the meals, chefs fee; excludes alcoholic beverages

  • Pay $30 a day for the chef, and groceries are for your account (shopping service fee applies)

Drinks: bring your own drinks, or have the staff shop for you (service fee applies)

Walk for miles along perfect white beaches and enjoy watching the fishermen coming in with their fresh catch, or visit the school and fish market in the nearby village of Matemwe.

Go snorkeling around Mnemba Island with Villa Turquoise’s own speedboat, or have a picnic on one of the pristine sandbanks that appear around low tide. (The speedboat incurs an additional cost for the skipper and fuel.)

Deep sea fishing can easily be arranged for you, or embark on an early morning fishing adventure with the local fishermen.

Visit several bars and restaurants (no large resorts) within walking distance from the Villa, along the beach.

The villa’s House Manager will gladly organize day trips for you to Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Chumbe Island, etc.

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