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Reviews of Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel 4 stars

East Coast of Paje, 3879 Paje, Tanzania

#40 of 58 hotels in Paje

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 118 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very nice location, more for families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location is ok but it gets very warm at the pool because it's situated between buildings. This place is more for families and people of certain age and the price is a bit high.

    Nice location, good food especially in the morning and the staff was very nice. The room was comfortable and big. Something extra: we received one dinner at the a la carte restaurant which was lovely.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff is very friendly and always helpful, very clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
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    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perhaps the beach area for the hotel could have been signposted better'.

    We were very pleasantly surprised, and we got a lot for our money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    7.0
    Good if you just want to stay in the hotel and enjoy the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s basic and expensive considering the environment. All the island is pretty poor and outside the hotel the condition is pretty bad

    It’s basic but comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beginning to need some upgrade on the rooms.

    Close to the beach Staff in the Restarant and bar Coffe and Cocomutmilk scrubb was a new experience.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    7.0
    Very friendly staff and good and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi signal and water used to be cold sometimes

    Was neat and clean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice and comfortable stay with a room for best improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Pool & terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would appreciate if there was more work on the private beach as there is no WiFi and need more service support for drink/food delivery and more well set up as the beach space there is amazing . I also suggest to use a automatic curtain above the private pool in the room so even there is any rain happening the pool still well accessible privately and in comfort. Shower need some modernisation. But everything else covered well our stay .

    I like a lot the meal set up for all inclusive , the beverage choice . My favourite breakfast and lunch and we tasted the sushi was amazing. We liked the room with pool on the terrace was gorgeous and intimate and quick to access. There is many nice pool to this place that can never get crowded. We liked the service of early and late check in as allowed and the invite for the special dinner on the new restaurant . Staff was honest as well about mismatch payment and resolve the issues in no time .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    7.0
    Not value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The level of cleanliness, the options for food were very limited. The cleaning service was always late, damp towels would lie around and the whole room would be damp. The showers had no doors and generally the rooms were poorly designed.

    Proximity to the beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    9.0
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The Wi-fi signal was very poor. The policy of giving only one bottle of water for the entire stay at the time of check-in should be relooked at (we were on half-board basis).

    The location was fabulous. Paje beach was just a few steps away. The food was very good. The beds were really comfortable. Very good swimming pool. The ambience was lush and pleasant. The staff was very friendly. The rooms were clean and spacious.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    7.0
    Change the staffs at the hotel private beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff at the hotel beach.. while providing towels and services they didnt seems to be friendly and service was poor at the area.the main senior person at the hotel beach was a kind of rude and unfriendly behaviour.. i would have given this hotel a 10 star rating but because of that person i am giving 7.

    Almost everything..

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    the beach was not great, it had some sea weeds, the wind is strong so perfect fit for kite surfing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    staff was super friendly and supportive, they tried to do everything to make us happy.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    8.0
    Was ok.. again all THANKS TO Denise
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    water was hard, didnt like the food choice, very limited options, the ladies in the kitchen should work on being nice to Blacks.. they seemed to be only polite to white (my observation). Was a bit of a turnoff

    Clean room, found Dennis very helpful. Always ready to help. He deserve a salary raise. Made my stay pleasant. Perfect for couple quite get away..

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    7.0
    lovely hotel in the heart of paje
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    limited choices on dinner menu (half board).

    good location, close to the main road/market stalls for you to explore. room was a good size and they accommodated us with a cot for my daughter. hotel is very quiet, so if you are wanting something quieter than the other hotels then this is perfect for you.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    9.0
    Serene, relaxing & comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cats at dinner time & the crows at breakfast’s time. Having to shoo away cats & birds at every meal was annoying.

    Dhow Inn is beautiful - the all white colouring make it look exotic & peaceful at the same time. the minimalist look is perfect 👌🏾

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was just ok.

    Very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premium Pool & terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The overall aesthetic was amazing and staff were so friendly

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2022

    7.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More space in the rooms

    The breakfast was the best

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    9.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Wifi connection is really below standards for such a qualitative place, super poor connection.

    super nice place, very clean, great beds. beautiful setting and garden with nice lights and background music. Beautiful view on the beach and great breakfast with a lot of options. Nice entertainment with live bands . Helpful staff and friendly. Some shops and restaurants in walking distance.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner bufeet was really poor. Should have a lot more choises

    Breakfast selection was good. Rooms are clean. Beach not faar away.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    9.0
    Great rooms, friendly and attentive staff coupled with great food resulted in a vacation to remember
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Breakfast was wonderful every day...staff was courteous and the food was delicious. The ability to use the grill to make omelettes or fried eggs was a delight. The assortment of breads and fruit was outstanding. The rooms was along with the patio area, pool and beach were great. Servers regularly came by the pool for orders. The rooms were basic in layout and the beds were extremely comfortable. The private beach was also nice.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    8.0
    Great resort, nice food, nice pools, friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The walk from the hotel to the beach is not so nice - but its also quite interesting (locals dancing and selling things and cows chilling). We really did not like the fact that at arrival we were told we could swap dinners by having lunch instead a few times. When we asked to do this this turned out to be a big issue and got us into awkward situations. In the end we were only allowed to do this once during our ten night stay. However, this would have been a bonus if it was allowed (we were not expecting it beforehand). Also we found that the a la carte restaurant was closed often due to possible rain. The weather is unpredictable so I guess its understandable - but it was a little disappointing sometimes. Also did not like that basic amenities such as kettle and hairdryer were missing. I did get a hairdryer after asking reception. But a kettle is a necessity (especially for UK guests haha). We accidentally paid too much when leaving (as the bill for the last day was added twice) - we got a refund in dollars which was not ideal (as we were leaving to Europe). Would be better if the last invoice includes more than just the amount (and also the actual items) - so that the customers can check this is done correctly. These are just some pointers - we had a great stay other than this!

    The staff was very friendly. Special thanks to Ali - who helped us a lot at the beach. Also special thanks to Happy, James and Abdallah - which made our dinners very enjoyable. The food is really good and better than we had expected - everyday something different was on the menu. The drinks are nice too. We enjoyed breakfast and the dinners - especially when it was served in the a la carte restaurant. The pools are nice and all located close to the rooms. And I like how the staff would take your order - sometimes also if you were sitting on your terrace at the room. We also liked the kiteschool situated at the beach. Its possible to launch your kite from the beach resort. They also helped us a lot with launching and giving us tips etc. Room is okay (shower only separated by a curtain door though - but its fine). Cleaning people did a good job and we liked the turn down mosquito service. Also the gardens are beautifully kept by the gardeners. I would recommend booking here. I think its probably one of the nicest resorts in Paje. Very good value for money. You will definitely have a nice time here!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor internet & bad access to the beach

    Staff & Food

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    8.0
    Great stay! Relaxing and very elegant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To all you party animals: just on friday nights there is a big club next door that goes on till the small hours 😉

    Good size of the room with nice outdoor space, with sufficient privacy

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    8.0
    very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Walking to the beach and noise from all the renovations being done

    We enjoyed staying in the hotel. The breakfast and supper was awesome. Very friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2022

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