Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge

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Our stay at Hakuna Majiwe was amazing. The location is great, close to Paje center, yet far enough to have a quiet time, surounded by beautiful nature. The crown jewel of this hotel are it`s employees. They made sure that we had everything we needed and they made us fall in love with the kindness of swahili people. Chef Chedrak and David`s food was amazing and they made sure that we love the dishes every day and that we do not leave hungry. The food at the restaurant was such good quality, that we couldn`t get ourselves to eat someplace else the whole stay. The yard was always clean and well kept and we even saw monkeys in front of our room. The only thing that wasn`t 5/5 were the rooms. They cleaned everyday, but some elements were just old and deteriorated, like the bed canopy or the bathroom faucets. All in all, we had a great vacation, the employees and chefs were great and we left with a good impression, willing to come back.

A little house on a very white beach and lots of good food , we were very satisfied especially for the beautiful excursions of Raoul , the sound of the sea , no windows, just the Africa we were looking for,clean room with mosquito nets every day towels, perfett!!! A dream

Staying at Hakuna Majiwe felt like finding a hidden slice of paradise, a real good value for money. It was made even more special by the incredible team that runs the place. I came here with my parents and my sister this summer, end of July approx. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and genuine care that it felt like coming home. The staff here aren’t just doing their jobs—they’re truly passionate about making your stay unforgettable. Every interaction, from the friendly greetings in the morning to the thoughtful touches throughout the day, showed how much they genuinely care about their guests' experience. They cared a lot, helping with the suitcases, bringing the food to the room (room service), showing a service and type of staff seen nowhere but as in Hakuna Majiwe. What really stood out to me, though, was the food. Breakfast had a variety in worldwide and local food, which is thanked to try the flavors from Zanzibar. Every meal was a treat, bursting with fresh, local flavors, they tasted amazing, hats off to the chef, who even asked us if everything was good! The chefs clearly put their heart into every meal, and it shows. If we had to mention a downside, we would say that, as we kind of came in a time in which there were no guests, we missed a bit more of activity, animation at the hotel… Though, some new guests came the last 2 days we had there. Hakuna Majiwe isn’t just a hotel; it’s a place where you feel truly looked after, where every detail is taken care of so you can fully relax and enjoy your surroundings. The amazing staff, food and decoration made my stay here something I’ll always remember fondly! Thanks!!

The staff were very friendly and tried their best. However, a recent storm (two weeks before) had devastated half of the hotel, destroying the kitchen and dining area and removing several roofs. When we arrived, the hotel looked like a bombsite with debris everywhere which was quite unsafe. A basic breakfast was offered in an empty bedroom in a make-shift kitchen. We were awaken every morning with the sound of hammering and construction in the next rooms. The rooms had functioning ACS, but the windows had no glass only mosquito nets to it was difficult to sleep. Essentially, great location, friendly staff, but hotel should not be open until the major repairs had been conducted.

This lodge was a pleasant surprise! We had to change our trip plans at the last minute. We just needed to book a room for our last night. The rumors of loud partying in this region had kept us away. The Hakuna Majiwe was delightful! The property was huge and beautiful! Monkeys cavorted in the many trees on the vast property. It was quiet, private and relaxing. The pool is huge and on a beautiful natural setting. The manager helped us with our travel needs which we greatly appreciated!

The property is excellent for a peaceful stay. Nice and clean accomodation .Service oriented, friendly and helpful staffs. The beach is clean and ideal for kite surfing provided by the lodge. Though the restaurant was destroyed in recent cyclone and is being rebuilt up , the other facilities are reasonably good.

Do not stay here! Absolutely disgusting! It’s nothing like the pictures! There’s no restaurant it’s all burnt down , the place is derelict! The pool umbrellas are absolutely filthy and covered in mould ! We had been on safari in Tanzania for a week and desperate for a shower , to arrive and have no hot water! The food was so bad we both ended up with bad stomachs. The bathroom was filthy, the taps covered in rusty mould. No atmosphere, we were the only guests there! They need to close it and do a complete revamp. This is the worst place I’ve ever stayed in, we finally left early as we booked another hotel for our last 3 nights up the beach which was wonderful! To find out from their management that two German ladies also left early as we did to go and stay with them. They didn’t receive a refund and niether have we. Please be warned do not be fooled by the 4 star ratings and pictures. If your looking for a lovely hotel along that beach I would highly recommend Zula Hotel.