Makofi Guest House is located in Nungwi, 200 metres from Spanish Dancer Divers. The property offers free WIFI in the common areas and is 100 meters from Nungwi beach. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. This property offers a 24 hour reception desk. World Wide Supermarket is 200 metres from Makofi Guest House, while Baobab Tree is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 55 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Nungwi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent stay at Makofi. Great location, friendly staff, tasty breakfast. Highly recommended
  • Celia
    Australia Australia
    Great location to the beach. Friendly staff and a good breakfast included. Each bed had their own fan and insect net.
  • Maxime
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great place, very nice people and service. They can arrange day trips easily to different places on the island. For example we booked a day trip starting 9am the day before at 9:30pm! The food is also really really good there. We didn't even try...
  • K
    Katharina
    Germany Germany
    The location is really nice and cute. It has a ot of small details that are lovely. The staff is amazing and the food is really good.
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The beds were comfy and the room was quite spacious. The staff were very friendly and it’s in a great central location. Perfect for solo travelling
  • Sultannie
    Australia Australia
    Great location very close to the beach and the staff were friendly and helpful. The guest house itself has good vibes and a really nice, large outdoor shared space. Dorm beds were comfortable with mosquito nets. Clean toilets and showers. You can...
  • Lara
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Very nice relaxing place. Bbq party is amazing. We celebrate birthday there and it was awesome. Stuff is very helpful and friendly. Food was good.
  • Gabriela
    Hungary Hungary
    Makofi was such a great stay! Lovely atmosphere, both for solo travelers and families or couples. The staff was incredible, the beach was just a few minutes walk, the toilets were very clean and it was just one of those places where you feel...
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, nice decorations, great breakfast and easy to get around. Staff were amazing and very helpful. Good vibes all around. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
  • Tertia
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is closer to the beach and everything you will need.. a friendly place for solo travelers.. met a lot of other solo travelers and it was heaven..the staff makes you feel at home

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Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,132 reviews from 1 property
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Company information

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Property information

Makofi Guest House is a small paradise just steps from Nungwi's finest beach. The affordable price, the relaxing atmosphere, the great breakfast, the cleanliness and the staff's availability to the guests make the stay unforgettable in all respects :) We offer bike rental and tours, Digital Nomad Workspace, Gym nearby and transfers all around the island with the best drivers. Please note that in Makofi we don't have glass windows*, just iron protections and mosquito nets. *Except in King Hut (Comfort Quadruple Room) and Double Comfort Hut (Deluxe Double Room)

Neighbourhood information

In the surrounding area: restaurants, bars, nightclubs diving centers, rental of sun loungers and umbrellas. The island offers a lot of excursions that we will be happy to arrange for you at the lowest price possible!

Languages spoken

English,Italian,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Makofi Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
Makofi Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Makofi Guest House

  • Room options at Makofi Guest House include:

    • Quadruple
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Bed in Dormitory
  • The prices at Makofi Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Makofi Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Makofi Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Makofi Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Makofi Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Couples massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Neck massage
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Hand massage
    • Game drives
    • Horse riding
    • Public Bath
    • Head massage
    • Bike tours
    • Foot massage
    • Happy hour
    • Full body massage
    • Badminton equipment
    • Back massage
  • Makofi Guest House is 1,000 yards from the centre of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.