Title: Hakuna Matata Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hakuna Matata ## Photo gallery for Hakuna Matata ![Exterior - Hakuna Matata (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998400/30998382/582ee815.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room | TV, DVD player - Hakuna Matata (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998400/30998382/8c886813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Hakuna Matata (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998400/30998382/af445f4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished - Hakuna Matata (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998400/30998382/76513593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room | TV, DVD player - Hakuna Matata (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998400/30998382/3eebb8c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Camber Sands, Hakuna Matata provides an adjacent golf course, a garden and an arcade/games room. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Outdoor space £399 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hakuna Matata Along with an arcade/games room, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and free self-parking. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Highchair ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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check-in end time: 11:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email with check-in information A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Hakuna Matata House Rye Hakuna Matata Rye Hakuna Matata Rye Hakuna Matata Cottage Hakuna Matata Cottage Rye ## About the area Located in Rye, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camber Sands and High Weald, while Rye Castle Museum and Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway are cultural highlights. Romney Sands Station and South of England Rare Breeds Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Rye travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rye.dx4769) [View more Cottages in Rye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rye-Cottages.d4769-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.936283,0.785547&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Bj%7CuHulx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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aHSuQ9ltZON7Ep4htI1WshQzVik=) Rye, England ### What's nearby - ![Sand dunes with sea in background on a sunny day in summer - Camber Sands, East Sussex, England, Shutterstock ID 201696383, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142776/03e2fbdd-1b32-4703-b3c6-e884ce8732d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Camber Sands 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Cool beach walk on Rye coast. Little red roof. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6281132/6947a651-d34c-4e2d-8918-b55538a1ca0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 6 min drive \- 2.1 miles - ![Great Dixter House and Gardens which includes heritage elements, flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081189/be6fd9a7-6470-4678-96b2-9e85a278a439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Dixter House and Gardens 24 min drive \- 14.3 miles - ![Dover featuring landscape views and a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6259515/e69b8a4a-95b0-472c-992f-f721f8a433c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) White Cliffs of Dover 58 min drive \- 44.6 miles - Rye Golf Club 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Rye Station 12 min drive ### Restaurants - The Mermaid Inn 7 min drive - Rye Waterworks Micropub 7 min drive - Knoops 5 min drive - Globe Inn Marsh 6 min drive - Apothecary Coffee House 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hakuna Matata pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hakuna Matata? ### How much is parking at Hakuna Matata? ### What time is check-in at Hakuna Matata? ### What time is check-out at Hakuna Matata? ### Where is Hakuna Matata located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hakuna Matata Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Great house in Camber. Well appointed and clean house. Convenient for shops and restaurants. Lovely beach a short walk away. Indian restaurant in Camber is great. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ingrid 30 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean, everything you need, walking distance to beach, nice and quiet. Would be 5 star except sofa smells, plant overgrown on entrance to property and back door very stiff and hard to lock. Lovely little estate of pretty houses ##### Ingrid Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Joanne 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Joanne Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Flackley Ash Country House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rye-Hotels-Flackley-Ash-Hotel.h19038.Hotel-Information) > > [The Corner House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rye-Hotels-The-Corner-House.h35230938.Hotel-Information) > > [Bredbury Hall by Accor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stockport-Hotels-Bredbury-Hall.h64706.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Manchester-Airport.h26104.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Colchester.h14251.Hotel-Information) > > [Ox Hotel Manchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Milton-Manchester-Hotel.h18787802.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Delta-By-Marriott-Cheltenham-Chase-Hotel.h9657.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Manchester-Airport.h2144.Hotel-Information) > > [Fisherman's Cot, Tiverton by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tiverton-Hotels-Fishermans-Cot.h11900175.Hotel-Information) > > [The Highlands – Jacuzzi Bath – Tennis Courts – Iden Near Rye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rye-Hotels-The-Highlands-Jacuzzi-Bath-Tennis-Courts-Iden-Near-Rye.h90556793.Hotel-Information) > > [Saltmoore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-Raithwaite-Sandsend.h4276816.Hotel-Information) > > [Wychnor Park Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Wychnor-Park-Country-Club.h1927715.Hotel-Information) > > [Caverswall Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Caverswall-Castle.h23959535.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury caravan at Butlins Skegness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-Luxury-Caravan-At-Butlins-Skegness.h36376338.Hotel-Information) > > [The New French Partridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Northampton-Hotels-The-New-French-Partridge.h2288818.Hotel-Information) > > [Etrop Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Etrop-Grange.h49116.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Warwick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warwick-Hotels-M40-J15-Warwick-Hotel.h10444.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Rother Valley Caravan And Camping Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rye-Hotels-Rother-Valley-Caravan-And-Camping-Park.h34783886.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Splash Landings Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Splash-Landings-Hotel.h1160988.Hotel-Information) > > [The Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Consett-Hotels-The-Derwent-Manor-Boutique-Hotel.h9535.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakeside Lodge with 6 berth hot tub and private fishing peg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lincoln-Hotels-Delightful-Lakeside-Lodge-With-Hot-Tub-Private-Fishing-Peg-With-Stunning-View.h27123912.Hotel-Information) > > [Northlands Farm & Lakes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Hotels-Northlands-Farm-Lakes-Premium-Chalet-1.h37797465.Hotel-Information) > > [Urban Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Hotels-Urban-Beach-Hotel.h2814369.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Stoke-On-Trent.h6788.Hotel-Information) > > [Makeney Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belper-Hotels-Makeney-Hall-Hotel.h1206529.Hotel-Information) ---