HODI HODI — boutique beach houses on matemwe

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HODI HODI is a small collection of privately managed beach houses set directly on Matemwe’s shoreline, each house individually designed in a pared-back Swahili style that leans on local materials, open plan living and gentle garden landscaping. The villas sit within easy walking distance of the fringing reef and provide a private, house-like atmosphere where groups — from couples to families and small friend parties — can enjoy a relaxed island tempo. The three houses — Poa, Dua and Toto — offer flexible sleeping configurations that range from intimate double rooms to multi-bedroom family suites with private terraces and rooftop viewpoints. The experience foregrounds barefoot beach time, simple fresh food, guided reef activities and a quietly sustainable approach to island hospitality. HODI HODI is deliberately low-key and well suited to travellers who prefer privacy, craft-led interiors and a calm base for snorkelling, day trips to Stone Town or quiet beach days.

Overview

HODI HODI — boutique beach houses on matemwe

Why Choose HODI HODI — boutique beach houses on matemwe

●three private beach houses (Poa, Dua, Toto) offering flexible layouts for couples, families and
●direct access to white sand beaches and a warm, calm lagoon for easy swimming and shallow
●locally-sourced design and small-scale operations that prioritise a light environmental footprint
●personalised villa service and house-based dining with fresh island produce.
●ideal as a quiet island extension to a mainland safari, or a private house base for family

Accommodation

Poa Beach House: modern, flexible plan for parties of 6–8 with a rooftop sun terrace and private sunset lounge; ground-level rooms open straight onto the beach. Dua Beach House: colonial-Arabic plan with two sun terraces and an interior sunken lounge; bookable as a private house for up to eight guests. Toto Beach House: family-focused layout with a ground-level family suite, bunk options and shared but private spaces for families needing additional bedrooming. Common facilities and services include shaded tropical gardens, tea & coffee stations, daily fresh local food prepared to suit the group, a swimming pool for cooling off, snorkel and diving arrangements with local operators, luggage support and assistance with excursions. The properties emphasise practical comforts rather than resort-scale extras.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Dining is house-centric and timed to the island rhythm: breakfasts and light lunches on the terrace, picnic lunches for full-day outings and cooked dinners that use locally sourced seafood and produce. The team can arrange private, family-style meals on the terrace or beach barbecues by arrangement. Dietary requests and special-occasion menus can be organised through Trail Safari Explorers at booking.

Facilities & Experiences

• snorkelling and diving trips to nearby reef sites — local operators stage daily departures timed to tides. • half-day excursions to Stone Town for markets, history and cultural tours; spice-farm visits and prison-island trips are also easily arranged. • guided coastal walks, birdwatching in the gardens and calm lagoon swims for early-morning water time. • private boat trips (dhow trips, sunset cruises) and tailor-made beach picnics for special occasions.

Practical Information

Location & Access

HODI HODI sits on Matemwe’s east coast with direct beach frontage and easy reef access. Typical transfers: approximately 50–70 minutes by road from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (transfer times vary with traffic and route). The location is a practical island-extension for guests arriving from or departing to Stone Town and makes a restful end-stop after a mainland safari. Season & climate tips: Zanzibar is tropical year-round — the east coast is breezy and pleasant; windy months favour water-sports while the green season produces lush gardens and fewer tourists. Pack reef-safe sunscreen, light layers for seaside evenings and reef shoes for low-tide snorkelling.