Maji Lodge - private paradise exclusively for you, your family and friends

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A beachside gazebo with steps leading to a lounge area, overlooking a clear blue sea.
A spacious living room with a wooden sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are curtains with a tropical pattern, a woven ceiling light, and a view of greenery outside.
A thatched-roof house surrounded by lush greenery and a swimming pool.
A beach view with a pool, palm trees, and thatched-roof structures.
An aerial view of a beachside property with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Muyuni Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Zanzibar North Region
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Nungwi Beach. Baraka Natural Aquarium and Zanzibar Kilosa's Conservation are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Matemwe, Zanzibar North Region

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 40 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 42 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kasha boutique hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar @ Melia - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Maji Lodge - private paradise exclusively for you, your family and friends have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Maji Lodge - private paradise exclusively for you, your family and friends?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maji Lodge - private paradise exclusively for you, your family and friends on 3 Nov 2026 start from £1,171, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Maji Lodge - private paradise exclusively for you, your family and friends pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Maji Lodge - private paradise exclusively for you, your family and friends?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maji Lodge - private paradise exclusively for you, your family and friends?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maji Lodge - private paradise exclusively for you, your family and friends?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maji Lodge - private paradise exclusively for you, your family and friends located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Muyuni Beach, Kigomani Beach and Matemwe. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Paradise

The house is gorgeous in its simplicity. And the grounds are
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

The word Paradise sums up the description for this property. The location directly on the beach is unparalleled. There are plenty of places to eat in walking distance as well as some water sports and massage places. The property manager and chef took great care of us and made sure everything was taken care of. Checkin & checkout were seemless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful villa at Matemwe

We had mostly unfortunate weather during our stay in Matemwe, which was a shame (and please note that the rain does not enter the villa, even during heavy storms, unlike one previous reviewer's comments). But the villa is stunning, Matemwe as a location is the least spoilt and developed of all the main beaches in the north of Zanzibar, and Natalia is a wonderful host. The photos don't really do it justice. The beachfront location means that when the sun is out, the best place to be is lying on the deck just above the beach. Do visit Stone Town and especially the night market (don't bother with Prison Island). Do take a boat trip for the amazing snorkelling. And do visit a spice farm (Big Body spice farm was great).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location

The property is literally on the beach, the most incredible location , very quiet and tranquil. Swimming pool, lounger chairs overlooking the beach. You can walk along the beach, there are a few places to have lunch/ drinks within 5-10 mins. The chef is amazing and cooks the most incredible meals for you. Check in very easy and very helpful host. One point to note is the house does not have any windows , so if you are there in rainy season like we were it can get very damp and our clothes and shoes were all covered in mould as they could not air and no cupboards. The verandah is also unusable in the rain as it floods. Note the floor indoors and outdoors is very slippery and not suitable for toddlers, our little one had some very bad falls. Overall the most amazing location but just few points as mentioned to note depending on time of travel!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradisiaque

Très belle maison sur plage de sable blanc ! Natalia nous à donné de très bons conseils , très sympathique, elle nous a même organisé notre activité de plongée sous marine... Les personnes qui travaillent à la maison sont très avenantes ,à l'écoute, et aussi d'une très grande gentillesse.... Nous avons très bien mangé et en grande quantité.( Je conseille le barbecue !). Nous nous sommes rendu compte, que le gardien était aussi attentif à notre bien être sur la plage aussi (il est vraiment adorable). Nous avons profité des messages proposés le jour de notre arrivée, ce qui était très très agréable. Beaucoup de choses sont mises à la disposition pour notre confort ( chaussures pour la Mer, crème solaire, eau potable gratuite...). Le cadre est idyllique !!! Beaucoup d'espaces ombragés et très belle terrasse pour se reposer. La température de la piscine est agréable. Merci à tous !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 days on the beach, with a full service on demand

We had a wonderful stay at the Maji Lodge. The location of the house is fantastic and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall, the house is well kept and offered all amenities we needed. Some parts of the house, like the sun deck or the kitchen, would deserve some renovations, though. Our entire family has greatly enjoyed the stay and we think the quality/price ratio is still very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le paradis

Nous avons passé des vacances merveilleuses ! La maison est paradisiaque et tout le staff au petit soin !! Un vrai paradis
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Empfehlendswert

Schöne kleine Villa, sehr nettes Personal und top Strand vor der Türe. Genau das richtige zum abschalten. Viele Grüße an die Maji Lodge.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful hideaway

We had a lovely time at Maji Lodge. The staff were fantastic and made the whole stay very easy. The food provided was delicious and we enjoyed many meals cooked for us at the villa. The beach setting was stunning and further places to eat and drink were a short walk away. Natalia was very helpful in the lead up, organising the airport transfers and answering the many questions we had. It was a beautiful, quiet and relaxing holiday in a lovely villa and stunning location. Thanks you to all the staff at Maji Lodge.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome stay in Majilodge !!! Do not hesitate to spend there holidays in family or with friends !!!

A lovely property with lush vegetation, a superb terrace overlooking the beach and the ocean (exactly as on the picture). Beautiful, comfortable and spacious house on the beach. The 4 bedrooms are very large with their own bathroom and toilet. Large double living room, very practical kitchen, table for meals on shaded outdoor terrace. Natalia and Michal are always available to help or advise. They arrange everything for you (cleaning, food shopping, snorkling excursions, airport transfers, taxi booking, massages). Snorkling equipment, some children's beach items are available. The staff present (guard / maintenance) on the spot is discreet and efficient. Cleaning is done regularly, the house is very clean. A chef is available on request and cooks very well and adapts to your desires. Several restaurants are accessible by the beach (1 to 6 minutes walk) but beware, some do not offer any alcoholic beverages. Note that Matemwe is 60 to 90 minutes drive from the main town of Stone Town, I would not recommend Majilodge to people who want holidays with a day and night life animated (pubs, nightclub ...). And we HIGHLY recommend Natalia and Michal's house to those wishing to relax with family or friends in Zanzibar. We had a wonderful stay with friends with children in Majilodge. Many thanks to Natalia for her kindness and availability.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Private villa on stunning beach

We (4 couples) had a wonderful time in Natalia's villa in Matemwe. There are restaurants nearby on the beach if you want to order-in or eat out. The beach is stunning. Do take note that the low tide doesn't allow you to swim but you can always do a lengthy walk to the coral to watch marine life.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lodge au bord de l'eau

Séjour globalement satisfaisant, accueil chaleureux et équipe sympa et aux petits soins. Donne directement sur une jolie plage propre. Lodge propre et bien aménagé. 2 bons Restaurants à proximité. Possibilité de visites avec Natalia ou auprès de beach Boy. Quelques coupures d'électricité le soir.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

maison très agréable, décorée avec soin

Très belle et grande maison donnant directement sur la magnifique plage de Matemwe. Nous étions 3 familles avec 6 enfants et nous étions vraiment à l'aise, les chambres sont spacieuses avec chacune sa salle de bain privee. Tout est fait pour rendre le séjour agréable, les propriétaires sont aux petits soins et disponibles au moindre problème.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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