Is Mayai Ocean Resort a good base for exploring Zanzibar?

Mayai Ocean Resort is a good base for exploring Zanzibar's southeastern coast. Paje Beach is just 2.5 km away, an easy trip for a day by the water. Kuza Cave is 6.5 km from the hotel, and Jozani Forest is 13.4 km away, both reachable by taxi or a pre-booked tour. For the historic Stone Town area, sights like the Old Fort are about 39.4 km away, so plan a longer excursion. The hotel's own restaurant and bar make it easy to relax after a day of sightseeing. You can also join popular tours like the dolphin tour or a Stone Town walking tour from here.

Mayai Ocean Resort Zanzibar: 2.5 km to Paje Beach

Name: Mayai Ocean Resort
Address: Bwejuu Bwejuu, Zanzibar, 坦桑尼亚

Amenities

Property amenities

Bar
Cafe
Convenience store/kiosk
Restaurant
Room service
Beauty and makeup
Body care
Diving
Golf course
Hairdressing
Massage room
Snorkeling

Room types

Double rooms
Suites
Business rooms

Frequently asked questions about Mayai Ocean Resort

Where can I eat near Mayai Ocean Resort?

You can eat at the hotel's own Ocean Breeze restaurant, which serves locally sourced dishes and has a bar and lounge, plus a coffee shop and cafe on site. For a change of scene, Tiki Beach Club Zanzibar is about 1.4 km away, and Mwani Zanzibar is around 1.6 km from the hotel. These nearby spots offer additional dining options along the coast. The hotel also has a beach bar and poolside bar for drinks and light bites. Since the area is a quiet beach town, these choices give you a good mix of on-site and nearby dining.

What is the area around Mayai Ocean Resort like?

Mayai Ocean Resort sits in the quiet village of Bwejuu, right by Bwejuu Beach, so you can step out to soft sand and the Indian Ocean. The immediate area is low-key and local, with the Bwejuu mosque about 0.5 km away and the village center around 1 km from the hotel. For more activity, Paje Beach is 2.5 km off, a short drive or a pleasant walk along the coast, and Jambiani Beach is about 5.6 km away. Nearby, you will find Tiki Beach Club Zanzibar at 1.4 km, Zanzibar SunShine Kite School at 1.6 km, and Mwani Zanzibar at 1.6 km, offering spots for food, drinks, and water sports. The hotel itself has a restaurant, bar, and cafe, so you can easily stay put and enjoy the beachfront setting.

How do I get to Mayai Ocean Resort from the airport or main train station?

The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, about 34.4 km away. A taxi or a pre-booked transfer is the straightforward way to reach the resort, as the drive takes you along the main roads to Bwejuu. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle service, which you can arrange ahead of your arrival. Once you are on the coastal road, the resort is set right by Bwejuu Beach, so the driver will know the location. For a smooth trip, confirm your pickup time with the hotel before you land.

What's there to do near Mayai Ocean Resort in the evening?

In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own restaurant and bar, along with a beach bar and poolside bar for drinks. Nearby, Tiki Beach Club Zanzibar is 1.4 km away, and Mwani Zanzibar is 1.6 km, both offering evening options. Paje Beach, 2.5 km from the hotel, is a good spot for a stroll. For a livelier scene, you could take a short drive to Jambiani Beach, about 5.6 km away. The hotel also hosts live music and themed dinner nights, so you can stay in for entertainment.

Guest reviews

4.5Excellent(82)

Excellent61
Good9
Average6
Poor

Guests like

Friendly Staff: Guests praise the staff for being kind and helpful, with several reviews singling out restaurant and front desk service.
On-Site Dining: Reviews mention the food at the resort restaurant as excellent with a varied menu, and guests often choose to eat there most nights.
Quiet Beach Setting: Guests note the quiet beachfront location and small, calm atmosphere, with direct beach access and a pleasant pool.

Guests mention

Room Requests: Some guests mention rooms near the kitchen can be noisy early and late, so asking for a quieter room at check-in may help.
Bathroom Layout: Several reviews note that bathroom showers can spray water onto the floor, so guests may want to mention any preference for a better-designed bathroom.
Service Timing: A few guests report slow service at the bar and restaurant, so allowing extra time for meals or requests may be worth planning for.

Summary for your reference

Reviews from

arild welle

5/5

Google· 2 weeks ago

I stayed for one week with my seven guest (four rooms). Since I average approximately 200 nights per year for the past 40 years, I prefer small personalized accommodations. With their kind staff, Mayai Ocean Resort made this requirement. Location is nicely situated on a quiet part of the beach only 25 min. beach-walk to Paje. We ended spending most of our meals at the hotel, since the food fell to our liking, and the menu had enough variations to satisfy my guests. The breakfast is included and you can pick whatever you prefer from a breakfast menu. The staff will refill the room with complimentary water-bottles and spray for mosquitos on request. All beds are equipped with mosquito-net (not many mosquitoes in October). The roads are improving from Paje and northbound, but we didn’t make long road-trips. Within 20 min drive, we were able to: -Snorkle the Blue Lagoon -Visit Sunset Beach -Dining on the Rock -Kitesurf -Scuba-diving outside the reef of Jambiani/Paje. Mayai Ocean Resort met all my expectations and gave me good value for money.

Jj601j

5/5

Tripadvisor· a month ago

This beautiful boutique resort leads straight onto the beach. It has a wonderful and relaxed atmosphere helped by wonderful staff. Pascal, Irene, Tatu, Cecelia and all of those I have missed, thanks so much. You make this hotel special. We booked the upstairs beachfront suite which has a wonderful view out to sea as well as a very inviting balcony. We ate here most nights and the food is of a really good standard. Nothing is too much trouble to the staff including organising transport and excursions. I truly look forward to returning to this little oasis one day.

Ryan C

3/5

Google· 2 months ago

Beautiful pool and grounds. Restaurant has good food and drinks. Rooms are smaller but nice. I would love a half wall or even a shower curtain so the water doesn't spray everywhere, hitting the toilet and sink. Overall, good but not great. There are much prettier looking places up and down the coast. Choose a place in Paje with nearby markets and nice restaurants.

Luciano Busco Leguísamo

3/5

Google· 8 months ago

Location was great. We were not very lucky with the room since we stayed next to the kitchen where they started very early and finishing late night washing dishes and talking very loud. Staff was nice overall but the girls in charge of the restaurant were quite grumpy though.

Dennis Pagano

5/5

Google· 3 months ago

A fantastic stay with wonderful people who work hard all day just to allow us to enjoy this place. Rooms are well cleaned every day and food is amazing and well served. Cheers my friends

Haley Swanson

3/5

Google· 10 months ago

Initially, everything was great, check-in was smooth and the room actually looked even better in person. Unfortunately, service issues quickly became frustrating. Despite there being many staff members around, simple requests took a very long time. I had to ask three different people for beach towels and waited about 45 minutes before finally receiving them. Each time I needed assistance, the front desk was unattended. Service at the bar and restaurant was also extremely slow, with drinks and food taking a very long time to arrive. Additionally, the room was uncomfortably hot despite running both the air conditioning and the fan on high, which made it difficult to relax.

Hendrik F

5/5

Google· a year ago

The Mayai Ocean Resort is the Perfect Place on Earth - very good Standard, beautiful amenities and last but Not least the very Best Staff i ever Met on my Trips around the world - they really make the difference!

Piet Hein Breeuwsma

5/5

Google· a year ago

We truly had a great time. Thank you Mayai Ocean Resort. Small and calm at the resort and the beach. You got almost the feel that you had the place by your self. Nice and modern room. A Special thank you to the restaurant, with really friendly staff with excellent service. They really made us feel at home and were always ready to serve and help. Also a shout-out to the kitchen. The food was just excellent!

Response from the property

Thank you so much for staying with us and this amazing review ❤️ Hope to see you again in the future

Mayai Ocean Resort

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