Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

Wir hatten das Glück, unsere Flitterwochen in diesem wunderschönen Hotel verbringen zu dürfen – und es hätte nicht perfekter sein können. Die gesamte Hotelanlage ist traumhaft schön, äußerst gepflegt und unglaublich ruhig. Besonders der liebevoll angelegte Garten hat uns jeden Tag aufs Neue begeistert. Unser Zimmer war hervorragend – großzügig, komfortabel und so gelegen, dass wir jederzeit unsere Privatsphäre genießen konnten. Auch kulinarisch wurden wir rundum verwöhnt. Das Essen war jeden Tag einfach köstlich und ließ keine Wünsche offen. Die Poolanlage ist wunderschön und lädt zum Entspannen ein. Besonders gefallen hat uns auch der kleine, private Strandbereich. Ein ganz großes Lob gilt Anita und dem gesamten Team. Alle Mitarbeiter waren außergewöhnlich freundlich, herzlich und aufmerksam. Mit viel Herzlichkeit, tollen Ausflugstipps und ihrer stets hilfsbereiten Art haben sie sich um jeden unserer Wünsche gekümmert und alles darangesetzt, unseren Aufenthalt unvergesslich zu machen. Ein absolutes Highlight war das liebevoll organisierte Candle-Light-Dinner als Überraschung. Dieser Abend war wunderschön und wird für immer eine ganz besondere Erinnerung für uns bleiben. Wir hatten eine traumhafte Zeit und hätten uns keinen schöneren Ort für unsere Flitterwochen wünschen können. Vielen Dank für diese unvergesslichen Momente! Wir können dieses Hotel von Herzen weiterempfehlen und kommen sehr gerne wieder.

Staff was incredible. Food was done by a chef ... was just one of the best dinners we ever had! We were on honeymoon and the staff upgraded our room to the villa! Is was just perfect. We also had a private and very romantic breakfast in the vila. Could improve: Not the best place to do beach

Staff were really nice, pool was nice and clean, beachfront hotel with good amenities. Breakfast had a good variety. Anita is an amazing host and the staff are all amazing, they try to welcome you and look after you. Room size was great too Could improve: Menu could have included swahili cuisine, jacuzzi wasnt working sadly, location was far away from most of the excursions and places to visit in zanzibar. Room could have had a TV or some more facilities within the hotel as the pool table was a bit useless as it was wonky

Everything was perfect! Alina and all the Team made our vacation the most relaxing one!

The hotel is secluded and quiet, something that might appeal to some people. The pool is large and overlooks the sea. The pool is needed because you really can’t swim in the ocean here. Near the pool is the bar and restaurant. The property is adults only, so it will appeal to couples who like quiet vacations with lots of lounging, reading books, sunbathing, and sleeping. We stayed in unit 101, a villa with jacuzzi. It was spacious and kept up well for the most part. Air conditioning was very effective. The 4-post bed has mosquito netting, which adds a nice touch but I did not see a single mosquito there. Could improve: First, let me say that my review is based on the personal preferences of me and my wife, and others may be perfectly satisfied here. The internet/wi-fi is very bad, which might appeal to people who want to unplug. Our villa also had no television. If it’s quiet that you want, you will find it here. The hotel is located on a rocky point north of Chwaka Bay. There is a strong tidal influence here. In effect, there really is not a beach, just a sand strip that appears during low tide when the water retreats quite a distance and disappears during high tide. It is a boutique hotel, so one would expect better service. It was not. Service at the bar was slow. It took 45 minutes for me just to get a cocktail. Service in the restaurant was slow and waitresses unfriendly and uninspired. As for the restaurant, food selection was limited and quality of food was poor. Grilled fish tasted fried. Minestrone soup should be hearty, full of vegetables and beans, instead it was a mostly clear liquid with few vegetables and noodles. Portions were small, which is okay if the food is satisfying. I suppose it’s also good if the food isn’t satisfying. At breakfast we were swarmed by bees who wanted our food. I understand that nature happens, but the hotel’s solution was only marginally effective. The waitresses delivered small dishes with burning embers to emit smoke to keep the bees away. This did not help much. Water pressure in the shower was very poor and bath towels were large but old, thin, and coarse. The robe provided was too small for me and did not come with a belt. We decided early in our stay that this was not the place for us and left after just one night. I will say thank you to Anita, the concierge there, who tried to help, but in the end the property was just not right for us. I lost 2000 USD by leaving early, but it was better than being miserable for 3 more days.

The seaside villas are fantastic. You can see the sea with the tides coming and going directly while you enjoy your morning coffee in bed. And you have a private beach just few meters down your verenda. Also, Cecilia and her team do everything to make your stay a culinary experience in addition.