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 snorkelling and kitesurfing. An array of Kite and Diving schools are within a 50 metres radius. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 50.4 km from the property.

Couples particularly 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
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double 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

  • Richard
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The resort is excellent with a great location on the beach, a very good pool and a beach bar that is great for an afternoon drink.
  • Greta
    Hungary Hungary
    Our stay at Mahali Hotel was absolutely perfect in every way! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and outstanding hospitality. The location is breathtaking, right on the beach, with beautiful views and a relaxed...
  • Karina
    Norway Norway
    Beachfront location, clean, very good breakfast. And the restaurant with seafront view. Friendly staff.
  • Liam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place was amazing, along with the staff. Located right on the beach with a pool & bar at hand, you don’t need to move! The staff were super attentive & made us feel really welcome. Thankyou so much.
  • Ankit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location and on the beach. Great food and surrounded by many restaurants. Staff were fantastic and extremely accommodating.
  • Fatme
    France France
    Excellent client service. When they learned that our flight is late at night, they proposed us late check out. We enjoyed sunny day on the beach and then the comfort of our room while waiting for our flight. You are doing great Mahali Zanzibar....
  • Ralf
    Germany Germany
    Very beautiful hotel directly at the beach. The personnel is awesome! Rooms, infrastructure and pool are very clean, we really enjoyed our stay!
  • Bachir
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Staff is amazing , from the manager Jacky to every single member of the team. Special shout out to Clifford aka Cliff in the restaurant, the guy is a GEM! This place has become like home for all our zanzi trips, every time we travel to Paje, they...
  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    Nice place, with spacious rooms and good location, just in front of the beach.
  • Charissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, very clean. Good food and excellent beach front restaurant for drinks and dinner. Super pool.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    You can visit our property all year around except May. Every month has it's own advantages. So you are welcome anytime.
    Answered on 9 September 2019
  • Hi, I am about to book to stay with you 15-20 October, is it possible to advise on a PCR test? Can this be done at the hotel? If so, how do we arrange..

    Yes, it is possible to do a PCR test (Covid-19) on Zanzibar. There are two options: You can take a test in stone town in one of the hospitals or there..
    Answered on 28 September 2020
  • I read in the reviews you had a very good restaurant in the hotel. what are the average prices for lunch or dinner ? (for example for burger /pizza)

    Hi, Averages prices are 15.000 - 22.000 shilling for a lunch or dinner. For example our famous burger is 15.000 shilling.
    Answered on 11 April 2021
  • How much are meals for lunch and dinner for an adult and 11 year old child. Does the hotel cater for a fully inclusive option of Breakfast, lunch and ..

    We have bed and breakfast only. We have a beach bar where you can enjoy your lunch and dinner. There are also a lot of other restaurants around our pr..
    Answered on 16 October 2019
  • Is it possible to get transport from airport to the hotel if we arrive at 2.15 at night?

    Hi, Yes, that is no problem for us! Our driver is 24h available.
    Answered on 12 January 2022
  • Are you close to The rock resteraunt

    We are 15 minutes drive from the Rock restaurant.
    Answered on 5 November 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Mahali Zanzibar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and 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
  • Safety deposit box
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
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 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 of any age 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

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Mahali Zanzibar

  • Mahali Zanzibar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Mahali Zanzibar include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Mahali Zanzibar is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Mahali Zanzibar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Mahali Zanzibar is 450 yards from the centre of Paje. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Billiards
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Open-air bath
    • Live music/performance
    • Swimming Pool
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Private beach area

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.