Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Beautiful beach location
Cons:
Menu variety could be improved
Few maintenance issues in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Generally positive sentiment regarding cleanliness, though some concerns were noted about the room.
Service
9.75
Staff described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating.
Location
9.25
Location is praised multiple times for its proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were noted as spacious and well-decorated, but some maintenance issues were mentioned.
Amenities
9.25
Positive remarks regarding the pool and outdoor area.
Value for Money
8.75
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Some concerns noted about food variety and quality.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall guest experiences were highly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:47

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Oasis

Nestled in Paje, a stone's throw away from the breathtaking Paje Beach, Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel offers a serene escape with a lush garden, complimentary parking, cozy shared lounge, and a charming terrace.

Luxurious Rooms with Balconies

Indulge in comfort with rooms featuring private balconies and modern en-suite bathrooms equipped with showers and complimentary toiletries. Impeccably designed, each room is adorned with premium bed linen and plush towels for a relaxing stay.

Exciting Dining and Activities

Savor a fusion of African and American flavors at the on-site restaurant, or unwind with a refreshing cocktail at the bar. For adventure seekers, explore the area on two wheels with cycling options or opt for convenient car hire services.

Ready to experience paradise? Book your stay at Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel Paje now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 217 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Oliver • couple • gb
10
Pros:

One of the most remarkable places I've ever stayed. The food is some of the best in Zanzibar, especially the seafood. With only 19 rooms, the hotel never feels crowded, and breakfast offers a wide spread of organic, homemade options. The staff are wonderfully attentive and charismatic.

The property sits right on the beach, so you get to watch the dramatic shift from high tide to the surreal low tide every day. Plenty of local restaurants are within walking distance, and local instructors offer kitesurfing lessons right on your doorstep.

An unforgettable holiday in a picture-perfect setting. I couldn't recommend it more highly, and I'll be back soon.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
R
Ralf • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Personal

Cons:

Service

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jørn • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Simone • extended_group • ch
10
Pros:

Für uns war der Aufenthalt perfekt. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt, wurden gut beraten und in all unseren Unternehmungen gut unterstützt. Das Personal ist einfach nur grossartig. Wir haben auch oft da gegessen und wurden rundum verwöhnt. Wir würden die Unterkunft all unseren Freunden weiterempfehlen.

Cons:

alles war perfekt!

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Marieke Huisman-de Ruiter • family_with_children • nl
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Athanasios Filippidis • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Everything was amazing

Cons:

The only downside is that the kitchen of the hotel restaurant is pretty slow, it can take quite some time for a food order to be ready

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
F
Fanny • couple • se
10
Pros:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We recommend this hotel 10,000%! We have never stayed at a better hotel. Everything was absolutely beautiful, clean, and fresh, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home.

The location was perfect, and everyone went above and beyond to make our stay special. We honestly wish we had stayed here for our entire time in Zanzibar. It was truly the highlight of our trip, and we cannot recommend it enough. We will definitely be back! 🤍

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Antone • couple • fr
9
Top
Pros:

L’amabilité des serveurs, la gentillesse du personnel de l’accueil aux femmes de ménages. Bonne nourriture, bon emplacement au bord de mer.
Mention spéciale à Ginny, la gardienne de l’hôtel 🐕

Cons:

Odeurs de canalisations fréquente, coupures de courantes fréquentes…

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
S
Silvia Vanessa • couple • de
10
Paradiesisch
Pros:

Die gesamte Anlage ist wunderschön gestaltet und alle Angestellte absolut lieb und zuvorkommend. Man ist innerhalb kurzer Zeit vollkommen relaxed. Vor allem ist dies ein sehr besonders schönes Hotel für Menschen die eine familiäre Atmosphäre lieben, anstelle von großen Massentourismus Hotels. Man kommt als Gast, man geht als Freund. Danke an das gesamte Maisha Maitam Team 💗 Wir wären so gerne noch länger geblieben 🤗 Der Strand ist auch absolut empfehlenswert an dieser Stelle, sauber, ruhig und einfach wunderbar, für Hobby Fotografen die beste Kulisse. Wir wären gerne noch monatelang geblieben 😃

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • at
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
9
Lovely boutique hotel, set on a gorgeous beach with a delicious breakfast. We loved our short stay!
Pros:

The breakfast was delicious! I had the same thing all three days. The location was great on the beach and a short walk into the village. All the local staff were so friendly always stopping to say hello see if we were OK or ask if we wanted another drink when we were finished. Staff 10/10 - can't thank them enough for their hospitality and welcoming us to their country

Cons:

The beds were a little hard but I noticed this was common across all places we stayed in Africa during our two week trip to many hotels. The shower was hard to temperature regulate.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
E
Elsa • couple • es
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Benice • couple • be
10
Gewoon heaven 😳
Pros:

Alles gewoon!
De setting, het hotel zelf, het eten, het personeel wow!

Cons:

Alles was top!!

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
B
Bretton • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Direct access to the beach, staff extremely nice, chill, small and cozy.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
O
Ofir • couple • il
1
מבאס מאוד
Pros:

מיקום טוב, חדרים גדולים, צוות מצויין.

Cons:

נסענו לירח דבש ומעבר לצוות באמת מושלם לא מצאנו מה לאכול ולא הסתדרנו עם האוכל. (צורת ההגשה היא כמו במסעדה שיש תפריט ובוחרים מנות ולא בופה ולכן המזון מאוד מוגבל) לא היה זרימה של מים במקלחות והיה המון בעיות עם המזגן. הבריכה ממש קטנה לא מאפשרת שחייה מהנה כמו שצריך. נאלצנו לעבור מלון ולספוג את זה שאין החזר כספי אחרת היינו נשארים ללא אוכל כל השהייה.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Viviana • couple • it
8
Pros:

Boutique hotel molto consigliato, situato proprio sulla spiaggia a Paje.
Le camere sono pulite, molto ampie e confortevoli, dotate di amenities in bagno.
All’accoglienza abbiamo ricevuto anche un regalino di benvenuto, molto apprezzato.
Lo staff è molto gentile, sorridente e pronto a soddisfare ogni richiesta.

Cons:

Purtroppo una notte abbiamo avuto difficoltà a dormire a causa del rumore creato dal generatore situato dietro la stanza.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
D
Donatien • couple • fr
10
Magique
Pros:

Tout était exceptionnel, de la localisation en passant par la gentillesse et la bienveillance du personnel !

Probablement le plus bel hôtel de la plage ! Les prix sont tout à fait honorable, avec des cocktails en happy our tous les soirs !

Un espace de massage y est présent avec un choix varié ainsi qu’une belle piscine à débordement avec de nombreux espaces de transat différents !

Pour finir la formule en pension semi complète offre une large variété de repas ! Avec des petits déjeuners très complets et délicieux et des dîners excellents !

Merci encore à toute l’équipe du Maisha Matamu Boutique pour cette semaine incroyable

Cons:

Tout était parfait !

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mijanou • family_with_children • nl
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • zm
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Francisco Maria • extended_group • pt
8
Pros:

Localização e praia

Staff espetacular (John e Mary top)

Restaurante ótimo e comida variada

Cons:

Casas de banho podiam podiam ser melhoradas

Maior coordenação entre staff (barreira linguística por vezes complica)

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee