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Facing the beachfront, Mambo Paradise offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Matemwe Beach. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, certain rooms at Mambo Paradise also offer a sea view. Guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. At Mambo Paradise you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matemwe, like hiking. Peace Memorial Museum is 47 km from Mambo Paradise, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 29 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 52 km from the property.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Plabon
    France France
    My wife and I stayed there for 4 nights as part of our honeymoon trip across Zanzibar and we loved staying in Mambo Paradise. The hotel is located in a small fishing village and you can watch the fisherman bring their catches to the shore and...
  • Thomas
    Ireland Ireland
    Mambo Paradise was the jewel in the crown for our very brief stay in Zanzibar. It is a small, family run hotel located on the beach in front of a tradition fishing village. Highlights: food so fresh and cooked to order, staff are exceptionally...
  • Alison
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Owners are incredible and can help you book excursions or transportation anywhere you want to go. They helped us arrange 4 days worth of activities, and we'd decide the night before what we wanted to do the next day. They had great advice in what...
  • Roar
    Norway Norway
    This small 7 room hotel is owned and operated by a polish couple which is most helpful and pleasant. The lady of the house is a former Tv presenter, and she and her husband are there daily to help the customers with whatever they need on a very...
  • Alexandra
    Belgium Belgium
    Nice location, directly on the beach. The property is kept very clean, the food was good. The host is very helpful and explained to us everything that we could do/visit and organized transfers for us.
  • Yueer
    France France
    All the staffs are really nice and anytime when you need help they will take actions immediately. Good view in the room and at the restaurant. Delicious food and nice drinks! Highly recommended !
  • Carmen
    Australia Australia
    Nothing was too much trouble. The owners and staff would respond to any request immediately- we felt like we had found our little piece of paradise. The location was fantastic - loved watching the fisherman come in with their catch and the locals...
  • J
    Jonathan
    United States United States
    The hotel is located on a beach directly next to a small fishing village with around 100 fishing boats going out each morning and returning each afternoon to auction their catch on the beach. The beach in the north of the island is where...
  • Geoff
    France France
    Staff exceptional Must do the spice farm, dolphins, sandbank and Stone town
  • Britta
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful rooms in a perfect location. Very nice people, spotless clean, delicious food. The place to explore Zanzibar and relax totally.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hello! Could you clarify for me, please, if the rooms have private bathrooms or is it one shared bathroom for all rooms?

    Witam serdecznie, każdy pokój ma swoją własna łazienkę. Zapraszamy!
    Answered on 13 February 2023
  • Do you send an invite for guests who need it to apply for a visa?

    Of course. Welcome
    Answered on 10 July 2024
  • how would it cost from the airport to the hotel in GBP

    Cost of taxi from airport to our hotel is like 50$. That is more than one hour trip.
    Answered on 16 May 2023
  • do all rooms have WiFi, can I hire a car there?

    We have good Wi-Fi in the restaurant area, on our upper terrace. That’s where most of our guests spend their time. We intentionally didn’t provide internet in the rooms because of kids :) As for car rental, we can also assist you with this if needed.
    Answered on 14 October 2024
  • Hello - description is a little confusing - it says shared bathroom?? For which rooms please??

    Hi. This is mistake with booking description. All our rooms has a privat bathroom:)
    Answered on 16 May 2023

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restauracja #1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Polish • Seafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Mambo Paradise
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business facilities
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Allergy-free room
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Salt-water pool
    • Plunge pool
    • Shallow end
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Massage chair
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Polish
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Mambo Paradise takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    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 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ 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.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about Mambo Paradise

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Mambo Paradise. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Mambo Paradise offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Karaoke
      • Evening entertainment
      • Beachfront
      • Neck massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Hand massage
      • Beach
      • Horse riding
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Couples massage
      • Game drives
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Walking tours
      • Massage chair
      • Cooking class
      • Back massage
      • Pub crawls
      • Foot massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Full body massage
      • Happy hour
      • Head massage
      • Nightclub/DJ

    • Mambo Paradise has 1 restaurant:

      • Restauracja #1

    • Check-in at Mambo Paradise is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

    • Mambo Paradise is 1.4 miles from the centre of Matemwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Mambo Paradise include:

      • Double

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