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Maisha Matamu Boutique

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A resort with a pool, beach, and thatched-roof structure.
A pathway lined with large tropical plants and palm trees, leading to a building with a thatched roof and a white exterior.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a hammock, and a large mirror.
Two wicker chairs facing a beach with a palm tree and ocean view.
A tropical-style room with a thatched roof, a hammock, a wooden table with fruits, and a green sofa with patterned cushions.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and wall decor including mirrors and woven wall hangings.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large mirror, two beds, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A modern, well-lit room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a small table.

Premium Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern, well-lit room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a small table.

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Paje

When you stay at Maisha Matamu Boutique in Paje, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Maalum Cave Pool and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar.

What's nearby

  • Maalum Cave Pool - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Paje Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Pingwe Beach - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Paje By Night - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beach Boheme - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flow Beach - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Maisha Matamu Boutique

Maisha Matamu Boutique offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Paje hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Maisha Matamu Boutique has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

  • Books
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Mosquito nets
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for TZS 30000 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 13234.55 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: TZS 30000 per day

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Maisha Matamu Boutique Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place. Clean, beach vibe style, superb breakfast, good water pressure, internet. Can only recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Veldig sjarmerende hotell plassert på den vakre stranden. Svært vennlig og hjelpsomt personale! Anbefales på det varmeste!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Schöne und kleine Anlage direkt am Strand. Wir waren 12 Tage im Hotel und die Zimmer wurden täglich gereinigt und es gab immer neue Strandtücher. Stromausfälle sind ganz normal und kommen fast täglich vor. Das Licht geht aber relativ schnell wieder an. Zum Frühstück gibt es eine Karte mit verschiedenen Variationen, die man sich aussuchen kann. Bei einem längeren Aufenthalt hat man dann aber nicht so viel Abwechslung. Personal überall sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Man kann auch vor Ort Ausflüge und Touren buchen.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026