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Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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

Traditional Bungalow

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 3 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Traditional Bungalow

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 3 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Paje, Paje, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bwejuu Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 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

Hotel near Paje Beach
Consider a stay at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Swahili, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 10483.08 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Paje hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paje Beach, Maalum Cave Pool, and Kite Centre Zanzibar. Jambiani Beach and Bwejuu Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel grounds, staff, and views are fantastic! The beach bungalows are rustic with no A/C, but it was worth it to experience the welcoming staff, beach access, and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Like staying on Gilligan's Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marzena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to stay

Perfect location, good food, very friendly staff and owners. Lovely experience
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind, it is a beautiful walking distance to many other attractions on Paje beach- highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Majed M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good experience.Lovely cottages. Lovely view. Lovely time there! Good Restaurant Service!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!!!

Wonderful eco hotel next to the beach. Nice environment.Good service. Delicious breakfast.WLming distance to town and schools and many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, perfect location. Great rooms and lovely staff. Thank you very much 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kjell

Liked: Staff & service

Flott beliggenhet

Flott plassering på stranda i Paje. Kort vei til sentrum. OK mat på hotellet og mange andre restauranter i nærhet som også er verdt et besøk. Noe støy fra nabohotellet som kjørte livemusikk og DJ til rundt 02:30 på kveld. Vi hadde bungalow 104 (2etg). Det er palmebladvegger så utelyd høres veldig godt og så du bør ikkje ha museskrekk om du bor slik. Dusj fungerte og betjening slo opp moskitonett over seng kvar kveld. Hotellet har også andre rom med høyrere standard og høyere priser. Personalet var generelt servicevennlige og hyggelige. Må nevne at personen som foretok innsjekking lurte oss ved å kreve 6 usd pr dag i turistskatt. Rett sum skal være 5 usd i Zanzibar. Så vedkommende lurte til seg totalt 8 usd. Ikkje stor sum, men slikt er irriterende og gir hotellet dårligere tilbakemelding.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekter Aufenthalt! Das Hotel bietet alles was man braucht. Die Aussicht vom Strand ist einmalig. Das Uimmer war sauber und sehr schön. Und selten so ein nettes Personal gesehen. Der Aufenthalt war excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Så himla fint

Helt underbar strand och vackert blått vatten. Maten suverän och bra urval på frukostar. Extremt trevlig och tillmötesgående personal. Var dock medveten om att priserna när man ska äta håller svensk prisnivå.
Hotellets uteplats
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

morten

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anbefaler!

Bra sted , som på bilde , flott strand ! Noe støy om man ikke velger rom med aircondition! Ikke billig , men bra 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bjarne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fremragende

Hyggeligt og charmerende hotel med pool lige ved stranden
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024