Air con only between 6-9 in the evening. The bathrooms can be redecorated. Long time waiting for breakfast to be served.

The garden is perfect to stay during the evenings and to enjoy the ocean and drinks. There you can feel the wind and stay for long nights. The food is delicious and staff is very friendly. Every day, catch of the day is different and you can try different fishes. Fruits served for breakfast are delicious. They clean the pool and room every day.

Stayed in March 2024

1) Internet connection was not great and not available in the rooms would be nice to have a booster closer to the rooms to increase wi-fi coverage. 2) Drinking water is only available in plastic bottles which are not refillable. Waste is a big problem in Zanzibar and would be nice to see the use of 20L reusable bottles in a dispenser which can be used to fill glasses. This would help reduce waste.

We loved staying at Makuti Beach Bungalows. The rooms facing the ocean are wonderful. Breakfast was delicious with a large variety of options. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Our kids spent hours in the pool and playing in the sand. And the ocean… what can you say? Beautiful!

Stayed in March 2024

When we arrived the manager attempted to to put us in a room with no outside space over the restaurant and not the sea view bungalow with terrace we had specifically requested/booked/paid for. Although we explained our dissatisfaction he said no other room was available at that time. However, upon complaining he moved us to the room we had booked! It soured the start of our holiday. So beware, if they are busy, and it happens to you, do not accept a room of a lesser quality than you booked.

We had a fantastic sea view bungalow (eventually, see negatives). Breakfast was plentiful and excellent. The grounds were extremely clean and well maintained. The rooms were large and clean with a lovely day bed on the terrace for shady views of the beach in front. Lovely clean pool was a blessing to avoid the beach sellers and when the tide was low. The food was fine at the hotel but there is a great range of local restaurants nearby and in Paje (15min walk). Its a quiet beach in front of the hotel which suited us as the busier, more touristy beach of Paje, was only a short walk away along the beautiful beach. Helpful staff at the hotel helped us arrange, via WhatsApp, the 'Travel permit' needed to hire a scooter from one of the guys on the beach.

Stayed in January 2024

Wifi does not extenf to rooms

Team was excelkent, as was the food.

Stayed in January 2024

Ideal for a quiet stay away from the very busy Paje while being at 5 minutes drive from all facilities. The location right on the beach with privacy is incredible! Staff, Food and Cocktail are great. The limited number of bungalows ensure maximum service and calm. The setting might be what heaven looks like if there is one 😉

Stayed in July 2022

No water to drink, fan was not working,

The Food is good, a little bit to salty

Stayed in June 2022

The food was average but one can walk along the beach for restaurants

The location and perfect for kids

Stayed in August 2021

The water in the room was smelly.

Location and the staff

Stayed in June 2021

In the night time the water was cut so when we went home from the festival we couldn’t shower.

The property was as described, staff very kind.

Stayed in June 2021

I know it's Africa and electricity is a problem, but Aircon is something we put as a no. 1 priority on our hotel choice. Our aircon (and lighting) worked sporadically and it was explained that because they use solar power and a generator it doesn't always work. I think it would work (especially at night when you need it) if they turn the generator on! We were told by staff that the owner didn't want to use the generator because it costs money. We had better electricity supply in a wild camp in the Serengeti! So don't go expecting A/C. Also you need to use something to wedge the bathroom door closed.....

Beautiful beachfront location in a quiet area. Good food. Relaxed atmosphere. Most of the staff were very helpful, when you could get their attention away from their phones! All staff were friendly and easy to chat to. Small hotel. Not expensive. The pool is a lifesaver if the tide is out! Small but clean and not crowded.

Stayed in January 2024

The room did not have a fridge or kettle. The power was erratic which caused the aircons not to work consistantly

Location on the beach was a plus, the location from paje was a negative. $10 ride into town one way for 2km was ridiculous

Stayed in December 2023

None

Sparkling infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Very clean rooms. Very kind staff. Quiet beach with few vendors. Very good restaurant reasonably priced. Perfect Zanzibar beach vacation. We used Ramadan for our transfer. He is a great driver, very safe and reliable and friendly.

Stayed in September 2023

I was frustrated with the lack of functioning AC, despite the website saying there would be AC. My room also lost power during the night (meaning no fan) with nobody responding to a phone call. I would also note they only provide one very small cup of coffee with breakfast in the morning. There were also wild dogs that were allowed on the property and several of them jumped up on me without staff trying to chase them away. Given the prevalence of rabies, this was very concerning to me. I would also let visitors know that you are trapped at this location (and other nearby locations) during high tide - which means you either need to get back or be prepared to wait out the high tide at beach-side restaurants/bars.

Stayed in February 2023

everything was perfect

spacious bungalow, on the beach, quite and preaceful, great food and friendly staff

Stayed in January 2023

the food was good but limited choice.

Amazing location right on the water. small boutique style villa/huts.

Stayed in July 2022

Makuti is definetely not a safe place for woman travelling alone !!! During the night, as I was staying in the first bungalow overlooking (overlooking is a big word since there are trees everywhere so no view at all!) the sea, a man tried to break in by the window (door fully locked - window with no bars and unlockable). I shouted, he left - no one came. Of course : the security guy was nowhzre to befound. In the morning as I explained my wish to check out early and change hotel : I was met with the bill covering all the nights (no thank you) and a team that wouldn’t understand the gravity of it all. The food is mediocre to say the least and staff not very polite (in the dinner service) and not very understanding. Last but not least : a very expensive price for a room, with lots of insects (for a 4 stars I would expect a bit more !) and dirty towels/linens and loungers. All in all : bypass this « hotel »

Not much unfortunately

Stayed in August 2021

Really nice place with nice people. Wonderful view, totally recommend it.

Stayed in August 2021

Nothing

Everything from the staff, excellent food and very helpful with everything you may need.

Stayed in June 2021

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Stayed in January 2024

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Stayed in July 2021

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Stayed in March 2024

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Stayed in January 2024

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Stayed in January 2024

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Stayed in August 2023