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Maisha Matamu Boutique

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

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Deluxe Double Room
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Deluxe Twin Room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$362
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Explore the area

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Paje, Paje, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Maalum Cave Pool
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Paje

At Maisha Matamu Boutique you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Paje Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Paje hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Jambiani Beach.

What's nearby

  • Maalum Cave Pool - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Paje Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 21 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Corner, Cafe And Bbq - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Maisha Matamu Boutique

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Maisha Matamu Boutique. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Paje hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Maisha Matamu Boutique offers 19 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. This Paje hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 9899.08 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel Paje
Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel Hotel
Maisha Matamu Beach Hotel Hotel Paje

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

Yep, Maisha Matamu Boutique has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maisha Matamu Boutique on 18 Dec 2025 start from NZ$348.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Maisha Matamu Boutique?

Yep, Maisha Matamu Boutique is on Paje Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Does Maisha Matamu Boutique have a pool?

Maisha Matamu Boutique has an outdoor pool.

What makes Maisha Matamu Boutique a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Maisha Matamu Boutique.

Does Maisha Matamu Boutique serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

No, Maisha Matamu Boutique does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Maisha Matamu Boutique, with food and water bowls on offer.

Maisha Matamu Boutique Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Kristin

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marzena

Travelled with family
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

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

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

ewa

Travelled with family
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

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

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

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Florien

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Vibe boa, porém com som e claridade para dormir

O local tem um ambiente muito legal, atendimento ótimo. Porém não há televisão nos quartos, há muita claridade e barulho de música pra dormir. A cortina não tem blecaute. O valor da taxa da cidade que me foi passado pelo hotéis.com não conferiu com o valor cobrado pelo hotel e tive que pagar 13 dólares além do que me foi passado pelo hotéis.com.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel liegt in direkter Strandlage und ist wirklich sehr idyllisch gestaltet. Sehr klein und "privat familiär"... Die Bilder im Internet täuschen bezüglich der Größe der Anlage. Der Pool ist ziemlich klein. Zudem täuscht die Bilddokumentation. Man hat den Eindruck, dass in der Anlage auch kleine afrikanische Rundhütten zu finden - bzw. als Upgrade vor Ort buchbar - sind. Das stimmt jedoch nicht. Die Hütten gibt es nicht mehr, gehörten jedoch wohl früher zur Anlage und wurden abgerissen. Es gibt eigentlich nur zwei langgezogene Bungalow-Häuserzeilen (ähnlich einer Reihenhaussiedlung), in denen sich ein Zimmer neben das andere reiht. Eine Häuserzeile scheint ziemlich neu, da sich dort wirklich schön gestaltete und modernisierte/neue Zimmer befinden. Unser Zimmer war älter 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 aufhält, war das Zimmer für uns eher nebensächlich und schlichtweg "funktional". Es gibt keinen Kühlschrank. Insektenschutz befindet sich in der Schiebetür zum Zimmer, es gibt jedoch kein Moskitonetz über dem Bett. Es gibt einen Ventilator über 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

6/10 Okay

Cecilie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fint

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

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Skønt sted.

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

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

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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