Villa Malaika

Hotels
9.5 (51 reviews)
jambiani mainroad P.O. Box 210 , Jambiani , tz

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
Massage services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
High cleanliness standard
Delicious food
Cons:
WLAN could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Guests noted that the accommodation was spotlessly clean, indicating high standards.
Service
9.75
The staff were described as friendly and helpful, contributing to an excellent service experience.
Location
9.75
The hotel is located directly on the beachfront, providing a lovely setting.
Room Quality
9.25
The rooms were found to be comfortable, reflecting quality accommodations.
Amenities
9.25
The pool and facilities were well-received, offering good options for relaxation.
Value for Money
9.25
The overall experience aligns well with the pricing, making it a good value.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Freshly prepared meals were delicious and well-appreciated by guests.
Overall Experience
9.75
Guests indicated a very high level of satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:23

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Features
Villa Malaika boasts an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and a restaurant for a delightful stay. The rooms offer stunning sea views, equipped with a coffee machine, free toiletries, and some with a kitchenette.

Prime Location
Situated just steps away from the famous Paje Beach and a short stroll from Jambiani Beach, guests can easily explore the beauty of the surroundings. The proximity to Jozani Forest allows for a diverse range of activities, including cycling.

Exceptional Services
With room service and currency exchange available, guests are ensured a comfortable and convenient stay at Villa Malaika. Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 9.75
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carmen family_with_children it
9
Bellissimo il posto e avbiamo mangiato molto bene
Pros:

La posizione fantastica… sull’oceano 🥹♥️

Cons:

Non molti sorrisi

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Tom solo_traveller dk
10
Pros:

Was right on the beach, small quiet place a bit away from the crowds, just as wanted it. So if quiet and serene is what you look for this is a good choice. Staff super friendly, food good - and also some nice restaurants in the village. I was a single traveler but saw many couples and families at the villa who seemed to enjoy it equally.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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schabetsberger solo_traveller at
1
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Tess couple gb
10
2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Faraj couple fr
9
Pros:

Hôtel propre, très entretenu, personnel aux petits soins, cadre familial intimiste. Lit confortable. Excursions organisées parfaitement, aucun souci. Repas copieux et bons, large choix.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Tanya couple gb
10
Beautiful, welcoming & comfortable stay
Pros:

We’ve just returned home from the most wonderful stay at Villa Malaika, and we truly couldn’t have asked for more.
After a red-eye flight, we arrived several hours before check-in, but this was no issue at all. We waited only around ten minutes for our room to be ready and were warmly welcomed with coffee and a friendly chat with the host. From the very beginning, everyone was incredibly accommodating, nothing ever felt like too much trouble.
We stayed in a stunning ground-floor room with a terrace, and just below it were two sun loungers overlooking the beach and ocean, which we used every single day. Being just seconds from the beach was absolute perfection.
The room was beautifully appointed, with a mini fridge, tea and coffee facilities that were refilled daily, and a chilled water dispenser which was a very thoughtful touch. Each evening, a staff member would close the mosquito net and spray the room, and we had no issues at all with insects throughout our stay.
Air conditioning wasn’t needed, the ceiling fan above the bed kept the room cool, and if you are still to warm, you can simply open the balcony doors to allow a refreshing sea breeze to flow through. Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves was simply magical. The room was cleaned daily and always left in immaculate condition.
Every member of staff was exceptionally polite, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The property is also very secure, with security at both entrances 24/7, which added extra peace of mind.
The food deserves special mention, it was outstanding. Breakfast was a generous spread of fresh fruit, juices, freshly baked bread and pastries, and eggs cooked to order. Although we hadn’t planned to eat dinner at the villa, we ended up dining there most evenings because the food was just that good. Even simpler dishes on the menu like a toasted sandwich were just delicious and I know we will be craving them in the near future.

Cons:

Couldn’t fault a single thing

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Yves family_with_children be
7
Heel mooi verblijf, maar er was geen klik met de manager
Pros:

Heel mooie accomodatie met een topligging! Alle comfort aanwezig, drie badkamers, mooi zwembad, lekker restaurant ...
Er zou wel een extra ligbed of zetels mogen voorzien worden op het terras. Dan kan iedereen genieten van het magnifieke uitzicht!

Cons:

We vonden de ontvangst niet echt hartelijk. We waren met de wagen en moesten de wagen buiten parkeren terwijl er eigenlijk wel voldoende voorziene plaats was binnen het terrein. Maar daar kon enkel de wagen van de manager staan. Over de persoon van de manager is veel te zeggen. Hij hield onze pasporten achter (waarschijnlijk als waarborg) om de factuur te laten betalen met allerlei extra kosten: 5% wisselkosten, 5$ per persoon accommodatietaks, wat het ook mag zijn. We zijn drie weken in Tanzania en Zanzibar geweest en op heel wat locaties verbleven en moet zeggen dat deze me het minst beviel qua gastrvijheid. Bovenstaande tarieven moesten we ook nergens anders betalen. Het personeel meent het goed, maar spreken heel gebrekkig engels, zijn heel timide ... ze hebben schrik denk ik. Qua prijs kwaliteit steekt deze er met kop en schouders bovenuit, maar dan aan de verkeerde kant. Als je de lokale bevolking iets wil gunnen, ben je hier aan het verkeerde adres.

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Monique family_with_children za
7
We had a pleasant stay!!!!
Pros:

You hear the waves in the evening and wake up with the waves in your ears…
The location is wonderful. Guido is friendly and helpful. The hot stone massage was stunning!

Cons:

The electricity goes off a lot and the generator was faulty. No aircon makes it really warm at nights.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Tony couple fr
6
Pros:

Là vue sur mer

Cons:

Pas de climatisation , des insectes à l intérieur du logement, mauvaise connexion wifi dans l appartement

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Kari couple za
9
Relaxing beachfront accomodation
Pros:

We had a great stay at Villa Malaika! It is a beachfront property with an amazing view and you fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. The breakfast was delicious. The staff were incredible!

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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van der Walt couple za
5
2025-12-19 via Nuitee
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Carmen couple ch
10
Lässt keine Wünsche offen
Pros:

Wir haben eben eine wunderbare Woche in der Villa Malaika verbracht. Die Lage direkt am Strand, die Sauberkeit und vor allem das stets freundliche Personal hat und sehr beeindruckt.
Sehr empfehlen kann ich eine Massage bei Violette. Noch nie habe ich eine bessere Behandlung genossen.
Die von Guido organisieren Touren und der Transfer haben super geklappt, wir waren froh, mussten wir uns nicht selbst kümmern.
Ich kann die Villa Malaika uneingeschränkt empfehlen und würde sie sofort wieder buchen.

2025-11-17 via Nuitee
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Stan couple fr
10
Pros:

L accueil, la propreté, les repas

Cons:

Rien

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely and relaxing stay at Villa Malaika
Pros:

I have just returned from a great stay at Villa Malaika. Guido and his team are excellent hosts. The accommodation itself is very comfortable, spotlessly clean and in a lovely setting right on the beachfront. The freshly prepared meals were delicious. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again when returning to Jambiani.

Cons:

Nothing!

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Aurore couple ch
9
Pros:

Nous avons été très bien reçu. C'est un petit hôtel avec uniquement 8 chambres donc très calme et très agréable. Le petit-déjeuner était très copieux et délicieux. C'est très propre et bien entendu.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple de
10
Perfekte Erholung mit traumhaftem Ausblick
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt direkt am wunderschönen Strand von Jambiani und ist geschmackvoll gestaltet. Das Personal ist unfassbar zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Es ist perfekt um Erholung zu finden. Wenn man während Ebbe nur bedingt im Meer schwimmen kann, kann man Erfrischung im Pool finden und weiterhin den Blick aufs Meer genießen.
Wir haben Vollpension gebucht und das Essen im zugehörigen Restaurant war wirklich sehr lecker und die Karte hat ausreichend Abwechslung für 6 Tage geboten.
Übers Hotel konnten wir auch super unkompliziert Ausflüge und Taxis buchen.

Cons:

Das Wlan hätte besser sein können

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Guido young couple de
10
perfect stay in paradise
Pros:

We had an incredible stay in Villa Malaika. The breakfast was just breathtaking. Everything, even the dark bread and buns came freshly baken out of the kitchen. Also we enjoyed our meals on the brandnew built beach terrace, where you can sit and enjoy the wonderful beachlife of jambiani.
The rooms were very well cleaned and all hotel areas are super well maintained.
We will come back to this little paradise in any case!!!

Cons:

nothing

2025-02-18 via Nuitee
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Yoana family with young children gb
9
Superb
2025-02-10 via Nuitee
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Ashley young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-01-29 via Nuitee
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Hamdi young couple us
10
Exceptional stay at Villa Malaika!
Pros:

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at Villa Malaika in Jambiani for two nights from September 21st to September 23rd, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the hotel manager, Guido, whose professionalism and attention to detail set the tone for our entire stay.

The staff, particularly Omar and the other employees, were incredibly attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our time there. Their warm hospitality made us feel right at home. The level of service was impeccable – from helping with our luggage to ensuring we had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

The villa itself was beautifully maintained, with stunning views of the beach and a serene, peaceful atmosphere. The accommodations were clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated, providing a perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. We enjoyed every moment of our stay, and the location made it easy to explore the beauty of Jambiani.

We cannot thank the team at Villa Malaika enough for making our stay so memorable. We highly recommend this villa to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat with exceptional service. We will definitely be returning in the future!

Cons:

None!!!

2024-09-23 via Nuitee