8/10 Good
Maria
Travelled with family
27 Dec 2023
Maria
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Karibu Maisha
3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star guest house with private beach
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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
- Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque6 min drive
- Dimbani Beach16 min drive
- 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
Steps from the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Kizimkazi guesthouse, you'll find Kizimkazi Beach and Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. Dimbani Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mchangamble Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
What's nearby
- Kizimkazi Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Dimbani Beach - 16 min drive - 4.4 km
- Mchangamble Beach - 29 min drive - 12.9 km
- Mtende Beach - 38 min drive - 21.0 km
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 3-star guest house with private beach
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Karibu Maisha. Self parking and valet parking are free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kizimkazi guesthouse.
- 9 guestrooms or units
- Kid's club (free)
- Supervised kid's activities (free)
- Childcare (free)
- Terrace on the roof
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Convenience store
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- Smoking in designated areas
- Refrigerator in a common area
- Dining venue
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.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Languages
Czech, English, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Swahili
Property amenities
Family friendly
- Art supplies
- Baby bath
- Children's books
- Children's club
- Children's games
- Free babysitting
- Free supervised childcare
- Grocery/convenience store
- Highchair
- Laundry facilities
- Musical instruments
- Playground
- Stroller
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 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 bicycle rentals
- Hiking/biking trails
- Playground
- Private picnics
- Scooter/moped rentals
- Spa services
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have elevators
- In-room accessibility
- Smooth flooring in room
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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 are welcome and stay free
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash and mobile payments.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before 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
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8.0
Very good
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Staff & service
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