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Mahali Zanzibar

-star hotel Excellent Paje Beach, Paje, TZ
Mahali Zanzibar
Mahali Zanzibar – Paje
Mahali Zanzibar – Paje
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Mahali Zanzibar

Featuring a private beach area, a year-round outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, Mahali Zanzibar is set in Paje, Zanzibar. The hotel features a sun terrace and views of the sea. Each air-conditioned room is fitted with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy à la carte meals at the on-site restaurant that features panoramic sea views or/and a drink at the beach bar. You will find a shared lounge at the property. The area is popular for snorkeling and kitesurfing. An array of Kite and Diving schools are within a 164 feet radius. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 31 mi from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Dry cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 268 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Small boutique hotel right on the beach with a private and chill atmosphere. Very good service, facilities and customer care. Spacious and comfy rooms.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location, facilities, view, everything was great. staff supported everything we need/want and they are so friendly. Just to say something:) there is no gym

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Not a thing missing.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    got the 2 noisiest rooms just next to the power generator which was on a significant part of the day/evening. Rooms dated, especially the bathrooms, and poorly isolated (so the noise from the generator was insane). Weak water pressure in the shower.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Really nice property and a great value for money. The staff is really nice and helpful. Location is perfect. Nothing

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Everything was beautiful and great the service outstanding. The only issue we had is the tv that came in the suite never worked the 6 days we were there . We got a suite specially to rest in the room and they couldn’t fix it. Everything else was amazing food great I would stay there again

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    This time we have stayed in the Suite facing the beach that has a direct access to the beach. For this price we found that the bed was not up to the level: to get into it you have to climb over a wide (and tall) wooden part sticking out from under the mattress. Staff is friendly but not always efficient. Breakfast is not up to the level of the residence: too greasy and too basic. Overall ratio price for Suites / quality is not satisfactory.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Perfect beachfront location The toilet did not have a door, which was uncomfortable

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    - amazing view from the room C4 - convenient sunbeds, a bit higher than the beach level so you get a bit of protection from the beachboys - extremely hard beds, I was waking up with numb hips. They put a topper for the second night but it was still too hard - the air conditioner is super weak - the male personnel engages in longer small talk than we were comfortable keeping talking (us being 2 females)

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Beautiful location —great beach. Very attentive and lovely staff. Good food. Well maintained pool/deck/property Air conditioning was barely adequate. And that was with an outdoor temperature of only about 28 so if it was hot, it would’ve been a big problem.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Mahali was a HOME to me and my friends and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a calm, safe and beautiful place to stay while in Paje. The service, music/ entertainment, and care if top notch.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    The location is incredible!! Right on Paje beach, close to the market, restaurants, supermarkets and bars. The staff were super nice! Loved the live music nights in both this and the sister hotel (Zula) The room and bathroom especially feels outdated, it’s very comfortable and spacious but feels a bit old.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Great breakfast Great staff Good restaurant Nice clean pool Amazing beachfront location Disappointing pickup at 9:30pm…phone call by us and call back by hotel until 15 min later driver sauntered the 4 metres from where he was parked all along. He proceeded to drive way too fast to hotel. Same guy S, drove us back to airport. Shortly after leaving hotel he stopped and picked up his “ brother “. We had no say and had to open windows the rest of the way due to his body odour. S talked on his phone most of the way driving unsafely and distracted at times. We felt uncomfortable with this added person who sat in the front and the two of them talked away when S not on phone.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    all good

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    I liked that it was smaller I had a suite and there was no mosquito net so I had to sleep in bug spray every night and still got really bit

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    We absolutely loved everything here that we decided to come back again to Pajs and cut our northern trip short just to be near the amazing vibes of Mahali/Paje. Staff was very friendly, they helped us with everyrhing we needed, the pool area and restraurant were very clean. Food variety in the restaurant was amazing, breakfast was very delicious. The view is spectacular, seriously it could not have been better! The music night they had on saturday was such a joy! Furniture in the rooms is slightly dated but is ok.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Amazing staff amazing view Nothing!

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    Everything was good , thank you !

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Live music WiFi is convoluted and works on & off. Receptionist was asking me for money first thing, I was that, is last+ There were kids all over the place

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Great location on the beach and super service

Frequently asked questions about Mahali Zanzibar

Does Mahali Zanzibar have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Mahali Zanzibar offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Mahali Zanzibar offer parking?
Yes, Mahali Zanzibar offers free parking on-site.
Does Mahali Zanzibar have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Mahali Zanzibar offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Mahali Zanzibar have a fitness center?
Mahali Zanzibar does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Mahali Zanzibar located, and how walkable is the area?
Mahali Zanzibar is located at Paje Beach, Paje, null. With a Walk Score of 14, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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