Was right on the beach, small quiet place a bit away from the crowds, just as wanted it. So if quiet and serene is what you look for this is a good choice. Staff super friendly, food good - and also some nice restaurants in the village. I was a single traveler but saw many couples and families at the villa who seemed to enjoy it equally.

Very nice and cozy environement. Far from too crowded places. Amaizing location in front of the beach. Staff very friendly and always helpful. Delicious breakfast. Very nice restaurant. Organized tours with local guides provided by the hotel.

“Beautiful, welcoming & comfortable stay”

We’ve just returned home from the most wonderful stay at Villa Malaika, and we truly couldn’t have asked for more. After a red-eye flight, we arrived several hours before check-in, but this was no issue at all. We waited only around ten minutes for our room to be ready and were warmly welcomed with coffee and a friendly chat with the host. From the very beginning, everyone was incredibly accommodating, nothing ever felt like too much trouble. We stayed in a stunning ground-floor room with a terrace, and just below it were two sun loungers overlooking the beach and ocean, which we used every single day. Being just seconds from the beach was absolute perfection. The room was beautifully appointed, with a mini fridge, tea and coffee facilities that were refilled daily, and a chilled water dispenser which was a very thoughtful touch. Each evening, a staff member would close the mosquito net and spray the room, and we had no issues at all with insects throughout our stay. Air conditioning wasn’t needed, the ceiling fan above the bed kept the room cool, and if you are still to warm, you can simply open the balcony doors to allow a refreshing sea breeze to flow through. Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves was simply magical. The room was cleaned daily and always left in immaculate condition. Every member of staff was exceptionally polite, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The property is also very secure, with security at both entrances 24/7, which added extra peace of mind. The food deserves special mention, it was outstanding. Breakfast was a generous spread of fresh fruit, juices, freshly baked bread and pastries, and eggs cooked to order. Although we hadn’t planned to eat dinner at the villa, we ended up dining there most evenings because the food was just that good. Even simpler dishes on the menu like a toasted sandwich were just delicious and I know we will be craving them in the near future.

“We had a pleasant stay!!!!”

You hear the waves in the evening and wake up with the waves in your ears… The location is wonderful. Guido is friendly and helpful. The hot stone massage was stunning!

“Relaxing beachfront accomodation”

We had a great stay at Villa Malaika! It is a beachfront property with an amazing view and you fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. The breakfast was delicious. The staff were incredible!

“Lovely and relaxing stay at Villa Malaika”

I have just returned from a great stay at Villa Malaika. Guido and his team are excellent hosts. The accommodation itself is very comfortable, spotlessly clean and in a lovely setting right on the beachfront. The freshly prepared meals were delicious. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again when returning to Jambiani.

“perfect stay in paradise”

We had an incredible stay in Villa Malaika. The breakfast was just breathtaking. Everything, even the dark bread and buns came freshly baken out of the kitchen. Also we enjoyed our meals on the brandnew built beach terrace, where you can sit and enjoy the wonderful beachlife of jambiani. The rooms were very well cleaned and all hotel areas are super well maintained. We will come back to this little paradise in any case!!!

“Exceptional stay at Villa Malaika!”

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at Villa Malaika in Jambiani for two nights from September 21st to September 23rd, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the hotel manager, Guido, whose professionalism and attention to detail set the tone for our entire stay. The staff, particularly Omar and the other employees, were incredibly attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our time there. Their warm hospitality made us feel right at home. The level of service was impeccable – from helping with our luggage to ensuring we had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The villa itself was beautifully maintained, with stunning views of the beach and a serene, peaceful atmosphere. The accommodations were clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated, providing a perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. We enjoyed every moment of our stay, and the location made it easy to explore the beauty of Jambiani. We cannot thank the team at Villa Malaika enough for making our stay so memorable. We highly recommend this villa to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat with exceptional service. We will definitely be returning in the future!

“Excellent and we would definitely be back.”

Great place to stay! Peaceful, directly to the sea, each room or apartment has stunning sea view with beautiful sunrise. Very clean, comfortable and nice details in the room.

“A great value, well located hotel with ample sized suites with nice pool area also but no glass in the windows so the mo”

Great location on the beach at Jambiani

Villa Malaika is a great spot in Jambiani. The appartment was very spacious, very clean and with an awesome view overlooking the ocean. The swimming pool area is also perfect when low tide. The staff were lovely. Thank you all for a very nice stay.

Breakfast was amazing! The view from the patio was idyllic and the hosts were helpful

Room 6 on the ground floor with view to the sea. It was clean and tidy with clean drinking water readily available. Did not observe cockroaches. Directly outside there is a separate, small terrace. Beneath it, there are sunbeds that were frequently used. By the beach at low tide, it is lovely to wade out over the sandbanks and at high tide to swim. The bathing temperature was an incredible 33-35 degrees Celsius in the sea. Fantastic. Around the pool area and the restaurant there is a beautiful garden with palm trees and flowers. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared breakfast with a varied selection for each individual guest. The staff are pleasant and try their best to provide a good stay.

“Super small boutique hotel on the beach”

This is a perfect boutique hotel on the beach in Jambiani a lovely spot in the south east of Zanzibar. The hosts are very welcoming and inforrmative. The staff lovely and friendly. The room has a terrace right next to the beach. The pool is beautiful as well as the surrounding area where one can relax with a cocktail. The food was very enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Everything was just right. Clean, comfortable room next to the beach and lovely friendly staff. Beautiful garden with pool, nicely maintained. Secure, clean, peaceful, good breakfast. A lot of love went into that property, and guests can actually feel it. Highly recommended.

“excellent accommodation in a wonderful and magical location”

We had 4 accommodations in Zanzibar, we spent 6 nights in this friendly, small hotel and had a very great time. Cleanliness, safety, kindness of staff absolutely 10points. And location is fantastic. Our room was upstairs, with a terrace overlooking the beautiful ocean, which was a few meters away. We heard sound of the ocean day and night, which was a wonderful experience in itself. The low tide is significant on this part of the coast, but even during the low tide the sight was wonderful and the atmosphere of the place was magical, as the local people marched out to the place of the water and collect the seaweed, fishes or maggots from under the mud for fishing at night. We also joined them at that time, or just watched them from the terrace, it was an absolutely unforgettable experience and feeling. The atmosphere is magical, wonderful, meditative, calm, we are very happy that we booked accommodation in Jambiani too, because e.g. we would not have had this special atmosphere in Nungwi. (there we were too 7 nights, there is an other feeling, there is a good too but not so special) We have been to many-many places in the world, but we have never seen or experienced anything like this, the great novelty of our trip was this, "the life of the locals during the low tide". It's great to think back on those wonderful and special days. The water in the ocean was 33-34 degrees and clean, there was no garbage in it, only some aquatic plants on top, but that didn't bother us, because at low tide we saw how many plants grow under the water, we knew where it came from, it was natural. The beach is beautiful and magical at low and high tide too. The accommodation is in Jambiani village, we liked it very much, it was interesting to see how the local people live, we also liked the muezzin right next to the accommodation.

“fully recommend this beautiful hotel right at the beach in Jambiani. Everything you need and more!”

Villa Malaika is a little paradise! We hope to come back one day :-) We had the suite nr 1 which is on the ground floor, facing the sea, with 2 rooms & en-suite bathrooms. there is a kitchenette and free mineral water which is a great plus. The room had a terrace facing the beach. everything is very clean and new, the housekeeping team comes to close the moskito nets and spray some bug spray every evening aroung 7.00 pm which is great, but to be honest there are not many moskitos due to the wind coming from the seaside. The hotel itself is quite small and very nicely kept, you can walk around barefoot in the sand everywhere and it's right in front of a lovely public beach where you can swim at high tide and admire the low tide sceenery or go for a walk. There are many restaurants and small local shops close by and everyone is very friendly. We really enjoyed the fact that breakfast can be served at any time between 7.30 and noon, whenever your feel like it! and the breakfast was really tasty. Also, we loved the fact that you can use the swiming pool at any time, also at night, and the fresh beach towels provided each day.

“Wonderful. Would love to return”

Wonderful room overlooking an incredible beach. The owners have done a fantastic job - its well run and we enjoyed the cooking

It is peaceful and beautiful outside at the pool area. Food was ok.

“Best stay in Zanzibar”

Great villas with big spaces, big pool, and restaurant in great location