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Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Paje Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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On the beach, beach bar
Exterior
In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Bungalow

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Bungalow

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Paje, Paje, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 7 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 19 min walk
  • Kuza Cave - 4 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 9 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel

At Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel, you can spend time at the beach sipping drinks, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Paje Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a children's pool and a garden.

Languages

English, German, Swahili, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 10731.52 per person, per night

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for TZS 30.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel Paje
Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel Hotel
Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel Hotel Paje

Frequently asked questions

Does Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, snorkelling and windsurfing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel like?
Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Paje Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Kite Centre Zanzibar.

Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The place to stay
Perfect location, good food, very friendly staff and owners. Lovely experience
Marzena, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good experience.Lovely cottages. Lovely view. Lovely time there! Good Restaurant Service!!!
Lavinia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so kind, it is a beautiful walking distance to many other attractions on Paje beach- highly recommend
Emma, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I highly recommend this place for a holiday. It's not commercial, it's not busy—you can feel like you've gone to visit your family in Africa. It's a great location as well, with everything close by. Mallum Cave (a natural, unique, and beautiful swimming pool) is just within walking distance. I visited Stone Town and Jozani Forest—you can get there for about 50 dollars on a return trip. The hotel organised the other trips too, for example, the Safari. Back at the hotel, from the first steps into the reception, the staff were lovely and very helpful, speaking many languages, including English. Happiness and Hussain are so genuinely nice that I immediately fell in love with the place. I came with my teenage daughter and stayed for 11 nights (unfortunately, just 11) in one of the huts. We were over the moon. The room was clean, and the character of the space matched perfectly with the land's beauty. You can see the ocean from the cosy house. Every evening, the mosquito man—another lovely housekeeper, Baboo or Yolanda—would clean and protect our room from mosquitoes. By the way, we never got bitten. The hotel restaurant is just stunning, with modern, rustic decor that blends perfectly with the natural environment. The swimming pool may be small, but it’s sufficient when you have such a massive, stunning white sand beach. The owners—Zue, Keisy, and Meyra—are excellent, well-spoken in many languages, and always very helpful with everything you need.
ewa, 10-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!!!
Wonderful eco hotel next to the beach. Nice environment.Good service. Delicious breakfast.WLming distance to town and schools and many restaurants.
Lavinia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff that made us feel at home,The owner Zobayda was extremely kind and hospitable, and delicious food made daily by the great chef's
Majed M, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, perfect location. Great rooms and lovely staff. Thank you very much 😊
Florien, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Anbefaler!
Bra sted , som på bilde , flott strand ! Noe støy om man ikke velger rom med aircondition! Ikke billig , men bra 👍
morten, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I had a very unpleasant stay at Maisha Matamu. I booked for 11 nights but ended up staying 6 due to multiple issues. Upon arrival, I was told there was a system issue and that another guest with my surname refused to vacate my room. I was moved to a nearby hostel, which was significantly cheaper, but lacked Wi-Fi, phone signal, towels and even water at times. As a solo female traveler, I felt uncomfortable there. Later, I spoke to the other guest, who confirmed she had booked and paid in advance, exposing that the story I was told wasn’t true. Despite having booked and paid in full months ago, I had to argue for a refund for the nights I stayed at the cheaper hostel. Only after arguing did they refund me for 2 nights. Throughout this ordeal, they made several rude comments and even lied at several occasions, which added to my discomfort. This was particularly disappointing, as I’ve been traveling solo for many months and have stayed in numerous hotels without ever experiencing anything like this. I ended up checking out 3 nights early because I felt so uncomfortable. No apology or concern was ever shown until I told them I was checking out earlier. The only bright spot was the fantastic staff at the restaurant and bar—much love to them, as they were the reason I stayed as long as I did.
11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

10/10 stjerner
Dejligt ophold! Fantastisk personale og service. Hotellet ligger på stranden og har den smukkeste udsigt. God mad og gode cocktails! Hotellet er gode ved dyrene og har også en rigtig sød hund, som gerne vil kæle. You are the most welcome :)
6-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sophie, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fremragende
Hyggeligt og charmerende hotel med pool lige ved stranden
Bjarne, 1-night trip
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