Makofi Guest House is located in Nungwi, 656 feet from Spanish Dancer Divers. The property offers free WIFI in the common areas and is 328 feet from Nungwi beach. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. This property offers a 24-hour reception desk. World Wide Supermarket is 656 feet from Makofi Guest House, while Baobab Tree is 984 feet away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 34 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Nungwi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fragias
    Greece Greece
    The food was excellent, the facilities were great and the staff was extremely nice and friendly! And the location was great because everything is really close. All in all the hotel exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend it!
  • Izudeen
    Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Everything. You have feeling like you are staying at 5* hotel. Everything well organized, staff super amazing. Paradise in paradise.
  • Laouar
    Algeria Algeria
    The staff was amazing they take care of us every single day
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    Super comfortable, locally owned, local hangout, great food, amazingly friendly and helpful staff. And so safe and comfortable, that a local cat chose to raise her young kittens there!
  • Maria
    Colombia Colombia
    I had a great time at Makofi! I went to Nungwi, especially for scuba diving, and the location was perfect for it. I also loved the vibe of the place. The staff are really nice, and I loved the quiet hours policy, so you can really rest while there.
  • Ally
    Canada Canada
    Such a cute hostel to stay in while visiting. The food and cocktails were awesome! I loved that there was a dart board and areas to hang out in. Loved the refillable water program that is only a dollar a day. They even cleaned our reusable water...
  • Gregory
    Australia Australia
    An amazing atmosphere in a really wonderful location. The Makofi pulls of an exceptional balance of social and private space in an exceptional atmosphere.
  • Koulod
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The vibes of the hotel so chill and tropical with African touch snd style The BBQ night is great idea for all the guests to meet each other with a company of good food and fire show Clean and spacious room with amazing patio and relaxing areas...
  • Oleksandr
    Germany Germany
    I liked the ‘comfy hut 3’ room I booked. It looked like it was newly built or recently renovated. It was really comfortable, with its own bathroom, and located in a backyard that felt kind of private. The main area of the guest house was also very...
  • Michael
    Belgium Belgium
    Staff were great! Location, set up, food... most value for money place I stayed in zanzibar!

Managed by Happy People! :)

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,132 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Enjoy Paradise Before You Die :)

Property info

Makofi Guest House is a small paradise just steps from Nungwi's finest beach. The affordable price, the relaxing atmosphere, the great breakfast, the cleanliness and the staff's availability to the guests make the stay unforgettable in all respects :) We offer bike rental and tours, Digital Nomad Workspace, Gym nearby and transfers all around the island with the best drivers. Please note that in Makofi we don't have glass windows*, just iron protections and mosquito nets. *Except in King Hut (Comfort Quadruple Room) and Double Comfort Hut (Deluxe Double Room)

Neighborhood info

In the surrounding area: restaurants, bars, nightclubs diving centers, rental of sun loungers and umbrellas. The island offers a lot of excursions that we will be happy to arrange for you at the lowest price possible!

Languages Spoken

English,Italian,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Makofi Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
Makofi Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Makofi Guest House

  • Check-in at Makofi Guest House is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Makofi Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Makofi Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Makofi Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Makofi Guest House is 2,950 feet from the center of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Makofi Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Couples' massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Neck massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Hand massage
    • Game drives
    • Horseback riding
    • Public Bath
    • Head massage
    • Bike tours
    • Foot massage
    • Happy hour
    • Full-body massage
    • Badminton equipment
    • Back massage

  • Room options at Makofi Guest House include:

    • Quad
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Bed in Dorm