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Hakuna Matata

2.0 star property
Cottage in Rye with kitchen and balcony

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Cottage - Hakuna Matata (Rye)
Consider a stay at Hakuna Matata and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a garden and an arcade/games room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$917
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hakuna Matata

Cottage in Rye with kitchen and balcony
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; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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Property grounds
Tillingham View
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
Tillingham View

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; 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

Important information

You need to know

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

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

Map
Rye, England

What's nearby

  • Camber Sands - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 24 min drive - 22.9 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 58 min drive - 71.7 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪William the Conqueror - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fig - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakuna Matata pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hakuna Matata?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hakuna Matata on 23 Dec 2025 start from NZ$916.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hakuna Matata?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakuna Matata?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hakuna Matata?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hakuna Matata located?

Situated in Rye, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Camber Sands and Rye Golf Club. Landgate and 1066 Country Walk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Hakuna Matata Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025