Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge

3.5 star property
Beachfront lodge with outdoor pool, near Paje Beach

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Terrace/patio
Beach/ocean view
On the beach
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $94
includes taxes & fees
$82 per night
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025

Room options

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Bungalow, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Family, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 721 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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South East Coast, Paje, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paje Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kuza Cave - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 50 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge

Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests with service dogs should contact the property prior to arrival.

Also known as

Hakuna Majiwe Lodge Paje
Hakuna Majiwe Lodge
Hakuna Majiwe Paje
Hakuna Majiwe
Ora Resort Hakuna Majiwe Hotel Paje
Hakuna Majiwe Hotel
Hakuna Majiwe Lodge Zanzibar Island/Paje
Hakuna Majiwe Lodge
Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge Paje
Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge Lodge
Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge Lodge Paje

Frequently asked questions

Does Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 120 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like scuba diving and windsurfing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge like?
Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 5-minute walk from Kite Centre Zanzibar and 11 minutes' walk from Jambiani Beach.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Emran, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Should have been great, but wasn’t
The staff were very friendly and tried their best. However, a recent storm (two weeks before) had devastated half of the hotel, destroying the kitchen and dining area and removing several roofs. When we arrived, the hotel looked like a bombsite with debris everywhere which was quite unsafe. A basic breakfast was offered in an empty bedroom in a make-shift kitchen. We were awaken every morning with the sound of hammering and construction in the next rooms. The rooms had functioning ACS, but the windows had no glass only mosquito nets to it was difficult to sleep. Essentially, great location, friendly staff, but hotel should not be open until the major repairs had been conducted.
PERRY, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not value for money
We stayed here for 7 nights and paid £1102 for this, which was not good value for money. The staff are all incredibly friendly and amenable. However, the bungalows are tired and run-down, the door handle was nearly coming off to our room, the taps are severely lime-scaled and wall switches with holes in them? We had to ask for hand soap, toilet roll and we had to keep asking for a towel. The towels and bedding were stained. There is no mattress protector. The breakfast was awful; stale cereal and bread, the only meat was a processed hot dog and the coffee was instant powdered, which is a huge shame because Tanzania produces coffee. There was a pod machine for the coffee, but this was an additional $3. We decided not to eat there for any other meal. The location is ok, you have to walk at least 15 to 20 minutes to get to another restaurant or bar, but it felt safe to do so along the beach. While the beach is beautiful in Paje, the beach here was very sea-weedy, so you cannot enter the water here. It was definitely not value for money and was disappointed when I contacted hotels.com for help on arranging another hotel and they advised it was non-refundable.
Natasha, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Erica, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Book elsewhere
This is a tired somewhat rundown resort. It seems apparent to us that the manager is not willing to put any money into maintenance or any updates on this property. The food choices for breakfast were on such a shoestring budget it was almost insulting. Literally no cheese or dairy and the only meat were hot dog wieners. There was a sign on the Buffay one morning advertising chicken samosas but when I asked about them the server said “no… We didn’t make them“. The dartboard didn’t have any darts and the foosball table was so unbalanced you couldn’t play on it. All the cushions were dirty and worn out on all of the patio furniture and the towels were so rough they almost scratched your skin rather than drying it. The location feels somewhat isolated compared to other parts of the beach of Pagé. I highly recommend staying somewhere else closer to some action where you can watch kite surfers and multiple restaurants and bars are around. Lastly the bar at this resort was a joke. The wine was terrible the beer offerings sparse and the fridge was not cold enough to chill any of the beverages. The only saving grace was the second unit we stayed in had an ocean view and a nice outside swing. The first bungalow we were put in was pretty awful. The toilet was cracked, the bathroom dirty and twice we had to call staff to exterminate ants which were crawling all over the walls. Look elsewhere is my suggestion.
Sandi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with bar, great wifi, pool, beach and many chairs, little book exchange, and volleyball and soccer balls. Rooms are large, include bug net and front porch with day bed. Wonderful staff who are very friendly and helpful!
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and a great location on the beach front make Hakuna Majiwe Lodge the perfect choice when staying in Zanzibar.
Chris, 21-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff was attentive, and the location was perfect!
Kathryn, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice place, horrible food
This place has beautiful rooms right near the ocean with a nice breeze. Wonderful views from the room, with a hammock and chairs outside. The pool is big and it is nice. This is one of the only places on this beach with rooms so close and a nice breeze. The rooms are nice with air conditioning. The staff is nice. The only problem with this place is that we paid for half board before arriving and we were less than satisfied with the food. That is the only problem with this place. The menu never changed and the food was not good. The service was slow with the food and check, sometimes two hours total. The food tasted good but not fresh. We went down the beach to The Rock and had amazing meals that were fresh and tasted great. Stay here and eat (except breakfast) at The Rock.
Michele, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel right on the beach. It is close to the shops and restaurants around. Staff is really nice. It has a quite atmosphere. Breakfast is OK. The only negative is the dirtiness of shower water but only stayed for couple of days so it wasnt a big problem. Personally did not like Paje as it is really touristic compared to other locations but the hotel is recommended if you are planning to stay in that location.
Erhan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely friendly hotel in a great location
I really couldn’t fault this hotel we had a fabulous time. It is rustic and simple and you mustn’t expect a 5 star smooth operating establishment, there are other hotels at a higher price on the island for that. friendly staff, beautiful location and surprisingly comfortable beds. After seeing guest comments about the standard of the beds I had low expectations I was happily surprised at the quality of sleep. There is a new manager in the hotel he has only been there for a month talking to him he has great plans for the upgrade of the hotel one of the most important things was WiFi in all the rooms. This was done whilst we were staying. This hotel is situated on the quiet area of the island there truly is little to do here. I wouldn’t suggest a long stay here but I would suggest a stay. Make a multi location holiday starting with this hotel to truly relax then perhaps go to the north for a few days to see life. The beach sellers are particularity irritating at times on the beach but after a few days you will be able to keep them away successfully.
emmanuellsdubai, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful beach!
Simple but nice accommodations--very pretty decorating and finishes. My only complaint is that you are a little soloed in Paje without too much access to other nightlight/activities. I wish there were more options for food! That aside, lovely stay, lovely facilities. Simple but hits the spot! Would recommend!
kC, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything here was fabulous. The breakfast was yum and as much as you wanted. The only drawback was the slow service in making cocktails when we had them. Otherwise all was fantastic.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

joakim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, will come back!
Lady, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Hakuna Majiwe Lodge in Zanzibar - inferior value for money. Worn down rooms, suffering from long-term lack of maintenance. Paint is hanging in bathroom, leakage from toilets. Air-con in room hardly working. No power back-up when power outage. Facilities highly disapointing. Defintively way below what you expect for USD 225 per night in Zanzibar. Postives: good location on Padje beach and friendly personel.
arild abel, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nous étions en voyage de noce, le personnel etait au petit soin et nous avons été surclasser.... bref à recomander
pierre, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ottima location
Pace e tranquillità camera direttamente sulla spiaggia Unica pecca menù "monotono" cibo comunque ottimo Personale molto cordiale e disponibile
13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxed place
Very relaxed place with a very nice beach. Food was very good.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Ne pas conseillé
Coupure électricité exesive.Pas d’eau chaude de 10 H30 a 17h30 et de 22h30 a 6 h30.Le service petit déjeuné prévu a 7h30 n’est pas près avant 8h00/8h15.Pour les repas du soir si un peut de monde pratiquement plus rien a mangé ( et le cuisinier de di je suis désolé il n’ya plus rien). Pour le bar le personnel a tendance a rejouter des consommations. Point positif la plage .
Patrick, 15-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Situation hôtel paradisiaque
Effort sur variété des repas. Pas assez de quantité le soir souvent on arrive plus rien à manger mal gérer plus rien en cuisine. Pas assez de variété de dessert. Déjeuner matin copieux. Coupure d eau désagréable fréquent Situation hôtel paradisiaque. Agréable séjour Bel hôtel calme sérénité au rdv Ravie. Bach boys pénibles.
jean luc, 15-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lage und Meer traumhaft
Ideal für Ruhesuchende, nette Anlage, sehr weitläufig und gepflegt. Zimmer optisch nett, Bett schon etwas durchgelegen. Bad renovierungsbedürftig, wir hatten an keinem der 5 Tage Warmwasser. Halbpension Essen immer das gleiche in Sossen (Fisch und Huhn) und Pizzaecken, Geschmack mittelmäßig, nur 1 Mal in 5 Tagen wurde Thunfisch gegrillt, dieser war hervorragend. Extremer Nepp beim Bezahlen in Dollar (schlechter Kurs), also besser genug TSH wechseln
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Objekat se nalazi na samoj plaži. Prekrasna okolina u prirodi puna tropskih biljki drveća itd. Raj na zemlji drugim riječima. Imam samo jednu primjedbu a to je kuhinja ( svaki dan isto jelo ručak i večera)
7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Neat and peacefull
Place is nice and neat. Really quiet and peacefull for relaxing. No party place and everything, inclueding the bar closes at 10pm. Pool is nice but the beach is not swimmable atleast in dec due to the extreme low tide water.
Sini-Tuuli, 2-night romance trip
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