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Marafiki Bungalows

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Kiwengwa Beach

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Marafiki Bungalows

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Latin American cuisine
Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | Bathroom

Overview of Marafiki Bungalows

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Kumba Urembo, Kiwengwa, 2211
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPongwe Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMapenzi Beach18 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)65 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Private pool

Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kiwengwa

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Kiwengwa Beach and Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest. Also, Pongwe Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mapenzi Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest - 1 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 6 min walk
  • Pongwe Beach - 10 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 18 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spice Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Sipano Reastaurant - 2 min drive
  • The Green & Grill - 11 min drive
  • The Jetty - 10 min drive
  • Andiamo - 11 min drive

About this property

Marafiki Bungalows

4-star beachfront hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Marafiki Bungalows offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Marafiki Bungalows. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Kiwengwa hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Marafiki Bungalows offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. This Kiwengwa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Polish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony
  • Yard

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Weight limit: 22 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Marafiki Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very much for accommodating our needs to shorten our stay from 4 nights to 3 nights. We enjoyed our stay very much, a perfect place to relax after our safari trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
good : staff at the front desk were trying to help out . neutral : food in the restaurant was hit or miss , sometimes good , sometimes bad bad : I don't normally write bad reviews, but maybe they can do some improvements . there was a bad smell coming from the toilet , we were in room 7b , we turned on the a/c to mask the smell and I became sick with runny nose and flu like symptoms. They tried to switch us to another room , but they were fully booked and we got stuck in there 2 nights . They need to figure out where the smell is coming from.

10/10 Excellent

Ioan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lajos Zoltán

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management did everything for us! This was my best holiday ever! The bungalows are amazing and unique! All the staff members are amazing! The food was fresh and so tasty! It was like a big family
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful hidden spot in Kiwengwa. This is definitely a location for those that want to be away from the hustle and bustle of a busier city center. We were able to go to tours from this location, with Stone Town being about an hour away, but we enjoyed spending time lying lazily by the pool. The restaurant had good food and the staff was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended boutique hotel
Extended stay for 1 more night due to attending diving course. Was moved to an even nicer room facing the ocean. Would highly recommend this boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in a nice boutique accomodation
Came as a solo traveller. Excellent service & accomodation in this chic boutique hotel. Would highly recommend another stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is amazing with brilliant staff. There was a mix up with my room and double booked
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019