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Maisha Matamu Boutique

3.0 star property
Travelers find ocean-side relaxation with rejuvenating massages, start mornings with a satisfying breakfast, and enjoy lively afternoons at the beachfront bar

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Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel blends ocean views with tropical comfort. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, relax at the beach bar, or visit the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel offers in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and an outdoor pool for adults and children.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Paje, Maisha Matamu Boutique is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Salaam Cave Aquarium are also worth visiting. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Paje travel guide
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Paje, Paje, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach
    Jambiani Beach
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Pingwe Beach
    Pingwe Beach
    16 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Maalum Cave Pool
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Paje Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mapacha
    8 min walk
  • Mr. Kahawa
    11 min walk
  • Shanga Paje
    16 min walk
  • Corner, Cafe And Bbq
    15 min walk
  • Flow Beach
    3 min drive

About this property

Maisha Matamu Boutique

Hotel near Paje Beach
Consider a stay at Maisha Matamu Boutique and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. 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
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Maisha Matamu Boutique include comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

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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 7:30 AM to 10:00 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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 10402.52 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Boutique have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Maisha Matamu Boutique pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

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

What time is check-out at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maisha Matamu Boutique 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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Reviews

Maisha Matamu Boutique Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff, clean, good food and sunbeds very close to the beach, with great service from the staff throughout the whole visit
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

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

Amazing vibe, great beach &pool area -kind staff!

Overall really nice vibe & atmosphere. Caring and kind staff both in reception and at the restaurant ZanziEats! Located on the beach, nice pool area and beach beds, good food!!! We absolutley recommend this place!
Pool
Beach, private beach beds
Breakfast
Pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here! The staff were so kind and friendly. I stayed here for my birthday and they made it very special. The restaurant also has a good range of food and drinks. It is located right on the beach so a great location. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this resort for many reasons -beautiful beach, -safe -clean -great food -amazing staff , the manager -John very attentive and helpful . Overall , I’m very happy. Thank you Maisha Matamu !
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David Waddell

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

Great place let down by smokers 😡

Great location. Helpful friendly staff. Only downside is it lets smokers amongst normal people. Very annoying and unhealthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

As good as it gets!

As good as it gets! Such a fabulous hotel. Run by a group of dynamic young people who really have their local community at heart. Located right by kitesurfers paradise beach with a restaurant that leaves nothing to be desired. Very safe and pleasant for solo female travellers. The team are so lovely, I want to specifically mention Rose and Happy! Will come back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Traci

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
John at reception was AMAZING!! He was so friendly and attentive - he organized my rides and activities for me. I chose to stay in the rooms with AC and not the bungalow type rooms because it would have been to hot for me. The shower pressure isn't the greatest in my room. The hotel is directly on the beach and they have plenty of sun beds with umbrella shades. I wasn't a big fan of the food/drinks at the restaurant though but the staff was amazingly friendly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Fey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolute ripoff. The room had white hospital lighting, smelled so bad that we couldn’t sleep and didn’t even have a shampoo or anything offered. Nothing about the hotel was to the standards of the price you pay. Stayed in way better boutique hotels in the area for 1/3rd of the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful Stay at Maisha Matamu – A Slice of Paradise! Our stay at Maisha Matamu in Paje was absolutely wonderful. The place is stunning – peaceful, beautifully designed, and with an incredible view that makes you feel like you’re in paradise. The staff were warm, attentive, and truly made us feel at home. A special thanks to Melisa, who went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Her kindness and attention to detail really stood out. We loved every moment here and would come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Schöne und kleine Anlage direkt am Strand. Wir waren 12 Tage im Hotel und die Zimmer wurden tĂ€glich gereinigt und es gab immer neue StrandtĂŒcher. StromausfĂ€lle sind ganz normal und kommen fast tĂ€glich vor. Das Licht geht aber relativ schnell wieder an. Zum FrĂŒhstĂŒck gibt es eine Karte mit verschiedenen Variationen, die man sich aussuchen kann. Bei einem lĂ€ngeren Aufenthalt hat man dann aber nicht so viel Abwechslung. Personal ĂŒberall sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Man kann auch vor Ort AusflĂŒge und Touren buchen.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Die Zimmer waren schön und das Hotel war sehr gepflegt. Besonders gut gefallen hat mir das Team. Sie waren sehr sympathisch und kompetent.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Vibe boa, porém com som e claridade para dormir

O local tem um ambiente muito legal, atendimento Ăłtimo. PorĂ©m nĂŁo hĂĄ televisĂŁo nos quartos, hĂĄ muita claridade e barulho de mĂșsica pra dormir. A cortina nĂŁo tem blecaute. O valor da taxa da cidade que me foi passado pelo hotĂ©is.com nĂŁo conferiu com o valor cobrado pelo hotel e tive que pagar 13 dĂłlares alĂ©m do que me foi passado pelo hotĂ©is.com.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel liegt in direkter Strandlage und ist wirklich sehr idyllisch gestaltet. Sehr klein und "privat familiĂ€r"... Die Bilder im Internet tĂ€uschen bezĂŒglich der GrĂ¶ĂŸe der Anlage. Der Pool ist ziemlich klein. Zudem tĂ€uscht die Bilddokumentation. Man hat den Eindruck, dass in der Anlage auch kleine afrikanische RundhĂŒtten zu finden - bzw. als Upgrade vor Ort buchbar - sind. Das stimmt jedoch nicht. Die HĂŒtten gibt es nicht mehr, gehörten jedoch wohl frĂŒher zur Anlage und wurden abgerissen. Es gibt eigentlich nur zwei langgezogene Bungalow-HĂ€userzeilen (Ă€hnlich einer Reihenhaussiedlung), in denen sich ein Zimmer neben das andere reiht. Eine HĂ€userzeile scheint ziemlich neu, da sich dort wirklich schön gestaltete und modernisierte/neue Zimmer befinden. Unser Zimmer war Ă€lter und in Basic-Ausstattung eingerichtet, das Bad nicht mehr up-to-date, aber funktional (nicht mit Schwung auf die Toilette setzen, sonst kippt sie - Zimmer 10). Alles ist jedoch wirklich sehr sauber. Da man sich ja eh nur draußen aufhĂ€lt, war das Zimmer fĂŒr uns eher nebensĂ€chlich und schlichtweg "funktional". Es gibt keinen KĂŒhlschrank. Insektenschutz befindet sich in der SchiebetĂŒr zum Zimmer, es gibt jedoch kein Moskitonetz ĂŒber dem Bett. Es gibt einen Ventilator ĂŒber dem Bett (ziemlich laut) und eine Klimaanlage seitlich vom Bett. Da die Betten nur mit Laken bezogen sind, kann es nachts schonmal etwas "frisch" werden. Abends kommt das Personal nochmal ins Zimmer und deckt das Bett auf... Empfehlenswert.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cecilie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fint

Godt hotel med rigtig god beliggenhed direkte til vandet - Venligt personale i reception, dog mÞdte jeg mindre hjÊlpsomhed i restauranten, hvor jeg havde en ubehagelig oplevelse - Restauranten var ret dyr iforhold til priserne pÄ Zanzibar, men maden var rigtig god - Fine vÊrelser for et mindre ophold. Dejlig seng at sove i. Dejligt med myggenet, Dog ingen aircondition sÄ det var alt for varmt, og upraktisk toilet - De passer godt pÄ dyrene - Stedet var renligt
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

SkĂžnt sted.

Virkelig et dejligt sted ned til stranden med tidevand. Der er en mindre ok pool. Rene og Fine vĂŠrelser. Maden er virkelig lĂŠkker og personalet er meget sĂžde og imĂždekommende. Kan kun anbefale stedet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025