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DOMOKUCHU Reviews

PO Box 3439, Paje, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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85%Overall Rating

From 20 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 78%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 86%Staff
  • 89%Atmosphere
  • 86%Cleanliness

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80%

Nice cabin, real open air atmosphere, good shower. No restaurant (yet) but excellent ones down the road.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Nice relaxing atmosphere, great location, nice bungalow and breakfast. only minus was that the sheets were not changed in our four day stay. Will be perfect when the bar/restaurant is finished.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Lovely place. If you provide cheaper, or more delicious food possibilities I would have stayed much longer.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

you should know, that except the \"makuti\" (bungalows) there is no single facility around Domokuchu. We were happy, that we could use services in neigbourhood... Otherwise you will be hungry and thirsty... or use your own cooking abilities on the patio... but closest shop as well as more decent restaurants are in Paje - 1 km walk on the beach)...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Martin, I'm happy you enjoyed your night at Domokuchu Beach Bungalows :) I must add that we have an 'honesty fridge' accessible 24hrs and there are 2 nice inexpensive bar restaurants less than 50m away, and a slightly fancier restaurant less than 100m along the beach. We are a walk away from the centre of Paje beach but there are places dotted inbetween.

80%

We had a wonderful stay at Domokuchu! It's nice and quiet and though the restaurant isn't finished yet, it is only a 20 minute walk to the 'village' with many other guesthouses and facilities. The staff and Shebbi really made us feel welcome and nothing was too much to ask. We stayed longer than initially planned and we would definitely recommend this place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

We would really recommend the place, especially the "luxury" bungalows. The place is really quiet, relaxing and beautiful. The only disadvantage is lack of restaurant.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


60%

Beach was great, a lovely place for a couple looking to get away from it all. That being said, it was a 30+ min walk to have anything to eat or do any activities. We met our host at arrival and then when we left, but in between (5 days) he was not there, we had no one to provide any information except the ground staff who tried to help but spoke little english. Sheets were not as clean as we would have liked, front porch covered in bird poop- door locks were broken- outdoor bathroom was cool

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Sincerest apologies Cynthia, I really thought you had enjoyed your stay :( All your feedback is appreciated, we are always looking to improve. We want all our guests to enjoy a dreamy beach holiday. We do say in our description that our location is 20mins stroll, or 10 mins bike ride, along the beach from the busier centre of Paje village. We are slightly remote and secluded, most of our guests choose Domokuchu for this reason. Perfect for romantics or those seeking peace and quiet! There are also 2 great small bar/ restaurants within 50m and more dotted along the beach in the direction of Paje village or Jambiani.

87%

The location is superb (right on a white sandy beach), the showerhead is strong, and although they dont have a restaurant, the breakfast is fresh/ delicious. However, as they dont have a generator & the power supply in the country is unreliable, more often than not we didnt have electricity in the room (no fans in the hot night or pumped water for the shower). Tips for improvement: sell chips/cookies & drinks, have guests choose breakfast time (we´d wake up at 7 & have to wait ´til 9 am to eat).

  • Globetrotter
  • 28 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple 31-40
  • (37 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Leticia, thanks for your comments and feedback they are really useful. We usually wait to serve breakfast until we see guests on their balcony so as not to disturb late sleepers but we shall ask guests a time they prefer, good tip! Electricity cuts are usually early evening and less than 1 hour duration but I'm afraid were worse during your stay. This was due to work on connecting an underwater cable to mainland Tanzania which will result in stronger constant power for the island of Zanzibar. Apologies but I'm glad you still enjoyed your holiday, karibu tena!

100%

Just wanted to say a massive thanks for the great stay we had here, our stay in Paje really could not have been better :) The bungalow was really nice with own veranda looking out onto the ocean and a lovely view. This hotel is located literally ON THE BEACH, and is completely serene and secluded- (although within reach of sports activities and restuarants, bars etc, just a 20 min walk down the beach too). Beautiful place! Incredible value for money, highly recommend!!! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • geelouise
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

I was looking for somewhere to stay on the east coast for a night and found Domokuchu, i saw they had good reviews and were very reasonably priced so booked straight away. I was only there for 2 days/1 night but i was made to feel very welcome and at home! The owner Zoe is fantastic and was very helpful recommending places to eat and drink whilst also making sure that I had everything that I needed. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants to have a chilled relaxing time in paradise!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

Thanks for a nice stay. With the restaurant up going, I´m sure it will be the best place in Paje! :)


83%

very quiet, but the bungalows are great with an fabulous view!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

The bungalows were nice and spacious, so was the bathroom. The area in front of the lower bungalows was nice and tidy. It looks as though the bungalows are very new, and thereby the area is not completely finished. Considering the price it is a good very good deal. It is strange that the management has done so little to remove the sea weed on the beach. The smell from it is not good, and the vue is severely hampered. Guests needs only to walk along the beach 100 meters to find better spots.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Sorry for the seaweed Eirik but it was a natural phenomenon after heavy rain. We tried to move it but the sea washed it back again! It didn't stay for long and the beach is beautiful again now, come back and see!!

87%

We had the best 7 days at Domokuchu, the place and the staff is amazing and the service is exellent! We had lost our luggage on the way and the were very helpful with picking it up etc. Paje is a beautiful location with the whitest og beaches, if i wewe to complain about anyting it would be the food in general, but the samosas on cristal resort were good! Enjoy your stay at Domoukuchu, if you're not pleased there's something wrong with you! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Couple 25-30
  • (3 reviews)




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