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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Paje
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C
    Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    Great $40/hr massage, location beachfront, walking distance to other restaurants, on site restaurant, helpful front desk to book any excursions or taxi, overall friendly staff
  • Valeriu
    Romania Romania
    The beach, the staff, the property, live music, and the atmosphere.
  • Joan
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely large room and bathroom, pool and breakfast. Right on beach, Nice to relax for a few days.
  • Rashad
    Jordan Jordan
    The room was right in front of the beach. Perfect view. The staff were extremely friendly and the breakfast was tasty. Special thank you to Sweetie and Kevin for being extra nice and helpful. I would definitely come back here again.
  • J
    Jesse
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful stay at Mahali Zanzibar. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They were able to get us 2 rooms next to each other as I requested, assisted with setting up a snorkeling excursion, and secured taxi services for us when we...
  • Haydn
    United States of America United States of America
    Mahali far exceeded our expectations. The location was perfect, the rooms were simple but clean and the bathroom was huge, and the pool and lounging area was nicely situated. I would recommend Mahali to anyone traveling to Zanzibar!
  • Laura
    Ireland Ireland
    We loved our stay at Mahali. The setting is absolutely stunning with the beach on your doorstep. Our room was very spacious and bright and the view from our balcony out onto the sea was stunning. The staff were so friendly, welcoming and...
  • David
    Israel Israel
    Great location in Paje Good maintained facilities The diamond of the place are the team! Always smile kind and funny
  • Abdullah
    Oman Oman
    The hotel was clean and lovely, the best thing about it was the staff, especially Mr. Omar and Ms. Sweetie. They welcomed me with open arms and were very courteous…. Other staff members were very polite too. They had a live band playing at night...
  • Yasemin
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful views, clean and lovely bathroom! It’s also perfectly located on Paje. Thank you so an amazing honeymoon, Simba room was the BEST!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Dutch • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of Mahali Zanzibar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Swahili

House rules
Mahali Zanzibar takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about Mahali Zanzibar

  • Mahali Zanzibar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Mahali Zanzibar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Open-air bath
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Private beach area
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Mahali Zanzibar is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Mahali Zanzibar is 1,300 feet from the center of Paje. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Mahali Zanzibar include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite
  • The prices at Mahali Zanzibar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.