8/10 Good
Maria
Travelled with family
27 Dec 2023
Maria
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Karibu Maisha
3.0 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
- Breakfast available
- Kitchen
- 24/7 front desk
- Parking included
Explore the area
House 30 Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Kizimkazi, Unguja South Region
- Kizimkazi Beach18 min walk
- Mnana Lodge - Bar - Restaurant8 min walk
- Dar Es Salaam Central Station
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)95 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Superior Room
Superior Room
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Kizimkazi
When you stay at Karibu Maisha in Kizimkazi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque and Kizimkazi Beach. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Jambiani Beach and 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Paje Beach.
What's nearby
- Kizimkazi Beach - 18 min walk
- Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 6 min drive
- Dimbani Beach - 16 min drive
- Mchangamble Beach - 29 min drive
- Mtende Beach - 38 min drive
Getting around
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
- Aya Beach Restaurant - 16 min walk
- eden rock - 29 min drive
- Juice Bar - 19 min walk
- Dining room, The Residence - 19 min drive
- Kipepo Pool Bar - 20 min drive
About this property
Karibu Maisha
Family-friendly guesthouse with a nearby private beach and free valet parking
Karibu Maisha offers 9 accommodations with fireplaces and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include kitchen islands. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
Bathrooms include showers. This Kizimkazi guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include free babysitting, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Karibu Maisha, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Karibu Maisha has a restaurant on site.
Languages
Czech, English, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Swahili
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- Free valet parking on site
Food and drink
- Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 8 per person
- 1 restaurant
Things to do
- Cave exploring
- Free bike hire
- Hiking/biking trails
- Playground
- Private picnics
- Scooter/moped hire
- Spa services
Family friendly
- Art supplies
- Baby bath
- Children's books
- Children's club
- Children's games
- Free babysitting
- Free supervised childcare
- Corner/local shop
- High chair
- Laundry facilities
- Musical instruments
- Playground
- Pushchair
Conveniences
- Front-desk safe
- Corner/local shop
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Housekeeping (weekly)
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Business services
- Coworking spaces
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have any lifts
- In-room accessibility
- Smooth flooring in room
- Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
- Designated smoking areas
- Romance packages available
- Shared fridge
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bed sheets
- Ceiling fan
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Food and drink
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Kitchen island
- Mixer
- Shared kitchen access
- Stovetop
- Toaster
More
- Fireplace
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Karibu Maisha Home
Karibu Maisha Kizimkazi
Karibu Maisha Guesthouse
Karibu Maisha Guesthouse Kizimkazi
Karibu Maisha Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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Eco-friendliness