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Maisha Matamu Boutique

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Paje Beach

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Premium Double Room
Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Paje, Paje, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Maalum Cave Pool
    â€Ș15 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    â€Ș15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    â€Ș2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    â€Ș59 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Paje

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Paje Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Maalum Cave Pool with a stay here. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Jambiani Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Pingwe Beach - 16 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€ȘMr. Kahawa - ‬11 min walk
  • â€ȘMapacha - ‬8 min walk
  • â€ȘShanga Paje - ‬16 min walk
  • â€ȘBeach Boheme - ‬6 min walk
  • â€ȘYour Zanzibar Place - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Maisha Matamu Boutique

3-star beachfront hotel near Paje 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 safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Paje hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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

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
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
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, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maisha Matamu Boutique to the airport?

Maisha Matamu Boutique is 31.6 mi (81-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Maisha Matamu Boutique have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Maisha Matamu Boutique.

How close is Maisha Matamu Boutique to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Maisha Matamu Boutique offer free breakfast?

Maisha Matamu Boutique offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

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

Is there free parking at Maisha Matamu Boutique?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Maisha Matamu Boutique have a pool?

Maisha Matamu Boutique features an outdoor pool.

Does Maisha Matamu Boutique have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Maisha Matamu Boutique have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Maisha Matamu Boutique to downtown Paje?

Maisha Matamu Boutique is 0.5 mi away from Paje.

Maisha Matamu Boutique Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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
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

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

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
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 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 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