✦ Our Story
About Mateves Lodge
A decade of African hospitality excellence
A decade of African hospitality excellence
Mateves Boutique Lodge is a charming mid-range boutique hotel, originally a beloved family home, now transformed into a welcoming lodge. Located in northern Tanzania on Mliman Hill, we are just 5 minutes from Arusha Airport, opposite the United Nations offices along the Dodoma highway.
Our lodge is an ideal starting or ending point for your safari adventure. Enjoy stunning, breathtaking views of Mount Meru and the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. We offer a warm, homely experience—your home away from home—with a unique and memorable stay.
At Mateves Boutique Lodge, we offer accommodations owned by locals. Opting for small hotels or lodges brings numerous benefits compared to staying in large chains. This not only supports local communities but also enhances your travel experience.
We are committed to providing exceptional service while preserving the natural beauty of our surroundings. Our lodge features 12 rooms, a restaurant, bar, and swimming pool, all designed to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Explore Our RoomsTo deliver an unrivalled boutique lodge experience in East Africa — blending authentic Tanzanian culture, genuine warmth, and world-class luxury to create moments that last a lifetime.
To be recognised as East Africa's most beloved boutique lodge — a place where every guest leaves transformed, every local employee flourishes, and the natural world is protected for generations.
Authenticity over pretence. People over profit. Quality without compromise. Community at our core. We measure success not by occupancy rates, but by the smile on every departing guest's face.
At Mateves, we believe luxury travel should leave the land better than we found it. Our sustainability programme is woven into every aspect of lodge operations — from the food on your plate to the energy powering your room.
We are proud partners of the Tanzania Tourism Board's green certification scheme and work closely with local conservation projects to protect the ecosystems that make our safaris possible.