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Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge

Property class: 3.5

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A beach scene with a thatched umbrella and clear turquoise waters. - Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge (Paje)
A covered wooden walkway with hanging lights, surrounded by potted plants and a rustic thatched roof structure. - Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge (Paje)
Thatched-roof huts with sand paths and green shrubs. - Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge (Paje)
A room with a view of a beach, a thatched roof structure, and wicker furniture. - Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge (Paje)
An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof huts arranged in a grid pattern, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation and a swimming pool. - Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge (Paje)
A short walk from Paje Beach, Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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A room with a four-poster bed, a wooden bench, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Bungalow, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a canopy, a bench with a cushion, and a wall with decorative panels.

Deluxe Family, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two wicker chairs, a wooden door, and a view of greenery through sheer curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a bed under a canopy, wooden flooring, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a window with curtains.

Bungalow, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Paje, Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge is in the entertainment district and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Paje travel guide
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South East Coast, Paje, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • A traditional wooden boat on clear turquoise water.
    Jambiani Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A small island with a thatched-roof hut and a boat near the shore.
    Pingwe Beach
    16 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Paje Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Maalum Cave Pool
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    1 min drive - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mapacha
    2 min drive
  • Shanga Paje
    3 min drive
  • Paje By Night
    2 min drive
  • Beach Boheme
    2 min drive
  • Flow Beach
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests with service dogs should contact the property prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number yes

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge located?

Located in Paje, this beachfront lodge is on the boardwalk/promenade and within a 15-minute walk of Kite Centre Zanzibar, Jambiani Beach, and Paje Beach. Maalum Cave Pool and Swahili Cave are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel.. our beutiful room with monkeys in the trees right outside our bungalow.. The hotel is nice and quiet. The staff is so smiling and helpful. The beach outside is perfect. And in the evening you can walk to paje ang take a cheap tuk tuk back to the hotel. Next time we go to zanzibar. Are we staying at this hotel..
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we truly enjoyed our stay here, Shafi and the hotel team were very helpful and privided an excellent service. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hakuna Majiwe is a safe, clean, and well-maintained location, offering a pleasant living environment. It is advisable to prepare a well-structured budget, as there may be unexpected costs, such as the Zanzibar government tourism taxes. While prices are somewhat higher than average, which is typical for similar destinations, the quality of services provided is excellent and meets expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not value for money

We stayed here for 7 nights and paid £1102 for this, which was not good value for money. The staff are all incredibly friendly and amenable. However, the bungalows are tired and run-down, the door handle was nearly coming off to our room, the taps are severely lime-scaled and wall switches with holes in them? We had to ask for hand soap, toilet roll and we had to keep asking for a towel. The towels and bedding were stained. There is no mattress protector. The breakfast was awful; stale cereal and bread, the only meat was a processed hot dog and the coffee was instant powdered, which is a huge shame because Tanzania produces coffee. There was a pod machine for the coffee, but this was an additional $3. We decided not to eat there for any other meal. The location is ok, you have to walk at least 15 to 20 minutes to get to another restaurant or bar, but it felt safe to do so along the beach. While the beach is beautiful in Paje, the beach here was very sea-weedy, so you cannot enter the water here. It was definitely not value for money and was disappointed when I contacted hotels.com for help on arranging another hotel and they advised it was non-refundable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, will come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The food menu is overpriced and not very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Should have been great, but wasn’t

The staff were very friendly and tried their best. However, a recent storm (two weeks before) had devastated half of the hotel, destroying the kitchen and dining area and removing several roofs. When we arrived, the hotel looked like a bombsite with debris everywhere which was quite unsafe. A basic breakfast was offered in an empty bedroom in a make-shift kitchen. We were awaken every morning with the sound of hammering and construction in the next rooms. The rooms had functioning ACS, but the windows had no glass only mosquito nets to it was difficult to sleep. Essentially, great location, friendly staff, but hotel should not be open until the major repairs had been conducted.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Book elsewhere

This is a tired somewhat rundown resort. It seems apparent to us that the manager is not willing to put any money into maintenance or any updates on this property. The food choices for breakfast were on such a shoestring budget it was almost insulting. Literally no cheese or dairy and the only meat were hot dog wieners. There was a sign on the Buffay one morning advertising chicken samosas but when I asked about them the server said “no… We didn’t make them“. The dartboard didn’t have any darts and the foosball table was so unbalanced you couldn’t play on it. All the cushions were dirty and worn out on all of the patio furniture and the towels were so rough they almost scratched your skin rather than drying it. The location feels somewhat isolated compared to other parts of the beach of Pagé. I highly recommend staying somewhere else closer to some action where you can watch kite surfers and multiple restaurants and bars are around. Lastly the bar at this resort was a joke. The wine was terrible the beer offerings sparse and the fridge was not cold enough to chill any of the beverages. The only saving grace was the second unit we stayed in had an ocean view and a nice outside swing. The first bungalow we were put in was pretty awful. The toilet was cracked, the bathroom dirty and twice we had to call staff to exterminate ants which were crawling all over the walls. Look elsewhere is my suggestion.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Manutenção das instalações. O ar condicionado do quarto não funcionou e tivemos que trocar de quarto. As janelas não tem vidro o que faz com que o ar condicionado não dê vazão. A porta do banheiro não tinha tranca.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die wunderbare Lage, das tolle Essen, das unglaublich charmante und freundliche Personal… Ein perfekter Urlaub.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Hotel . Mitarbeiter alle sehr liebevoll und hilfsbereit . Das Hotel ist perfekt für ruhigen Urlaub da weniger Menschen unterwegs. Essen sehr lecker. Dankeschön für den tollen Aufenthalt. Direkte Strandlage
Am Pool einfach Affen an den Bäumen. Einfach Safari mit dabei 😍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hakuna Majiwe Lodge in Zanzibar - inferior value for money. Worn down rooms, suffering from long-term lack of maintenance. Paint is hanging in bathroom, leakage from toilets. Air-con in room hardly working. No power back-up when power outage. Facilities highly disapointing. Defintively way below what you expect for USD 225 per night in Zanzibar. Postives: good location on Padje beach and friendly personel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with bar, great wifi, pool, beach and many chairs, little book exchange, and volleyball and soccer balls. Rooms are large, include bug net and front porch with day bed. Wonderful staff who are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nous étions en voyage de noce, le personnel etait au petit soin et nous avons été surclasser.... bref à recomander
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful staff and a great location on the beach front make Hakuna Majiwe Lodge the perfect choice when staying in Zanzibar.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ottima location

Pace e tranquillità camera direttamente sulla spiaggia Unica pecca menù "monotono" cibo comunque ottimo Personale molto cordiale e disponibile
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

The staff was attentive, and the location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice place, horrible food

This place has beautiful rooms right near the ocean with a nice breeze. Wonderful views from the room, with a hammock and chairs outside. The pool is big and it is nice. This is one of the only places on this beach with rooms so close and a nice breeze. The rooms are nice with air conditioning. The staff is nice. The only problem with this place is that we paid for half board before arriving and we were less than satisfied with the food. That is the only problem with this place. The menu never changed and the food was not good. The service was slow with the food and check, sometimes two hours total. The food tasted good but not fresh. We went down the beach to The Rock and had amazing meals that were fresh and tasted great. Stay here and eat (except breakfast) at The Rock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel right on the beach. It is close to the shops and restaurants around. Staff is really nice. It has a quite atmosphere. Breakfast is OK. The only negative is the dirtiness of shower water but only stayed for couple of days so it wasnt a big problem. Personally did not like Paje as it is really touristic compared to other locations but the hotel is recommended if you are planning to stay in that location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed place

Very relaxed place with a very nice beach. Food was very good.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Ne pas conseillé

Coupure électricité exesive.Pas d’eau chaude de 10 H30 a 17h30 et de 22h30 a 6 h30.Le service petit déjeuné prévu a 7h30 n’est pas près avant 8h00/8h15.Pour les repas du soir si un peut de monde pratiquement plus rien a mangé ( et le cuisinier de di je suis désolé il n’ya plus rien). Pour le bar le personnel a tendance a rejouter des consommations. Point positif la plage .
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Situation hôtel paradisiaque

Effort sur variété des repas. Pas assez de quantité le soir souvent on arrive plus rien à manger mal gérer plus rien en cuisine. Pas assez de variété de dessert. Déjeuner matin copieux. Coupure d eau désagréable fréquent Situation hôtel paradisiaque. Agréable séjour Bel hôtel calme sérénité au rdv Ravie. Bach boys pénibles.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Room comfort

Lage und Meer traumhaft

Ideal für Ruhesuchende, nette Anlage, sehr weitläufig und gepflegt. Zimmer optisch nett, Bett schon etwas durchgelegen. Bad renovierungsbedürftig, wir hatten an keinem der 5 Tage Warmwasser. Halbpension Essen immer das gleiche in Sossen (Fisch und Huhn) und Pizzaecken, Geschmack mittelmäßig, nur 1 Mal in 5 Tagen wurde Thunfisch gegrillt, dieser war hervorragend. Extremer Nepp beim Bezahlen in Dollar (schlechter Kurs), also besser genug TSH wechseln
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Objekat se nalazi na samoj plaži. Prekrasna okolina u prirodi puna tropskih biljki drveća itd. Raj na zemlji drugim riječima. Imam samo jednu primjedbu a to je kuhinja ( svaki dan isto jelo ručak i večera)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neat and peacefull

Place is nice and neat. Really quiet and peacefull for relaxing. No party place and everything, inclueding the bar closes at 10pm. Pool is nice but the beach is not swimmable atleast in dec due to the extreme low tide water.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017