Verified
8/10 Good
Jeffrey
Jan 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jeffrey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Rafiki Apartment Hotel
3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Stone Town
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Reviews
4.84.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Free WiFi
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar Town
- Darajani MarketPlace, Darajani Market1 min walk
- Slave MarketPlace, Slave Market2 min walk
- Christ Church CathedralPlace, Christ Church Cathedral3 min walk
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)10 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Comfort Double Room, City View
Comfort Double Room, City View
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
- Free WiFi
View all photos for Classic Triple Room, City View
Classic Triple Room, City View
- City view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Large Twin Bed
- Free WiFi
View all photos for Quadruple Room, City View
Quadruple Room, City View
- City view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
- Free WiFi
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About the area
Zanzibar Town
Stone Town stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Darajani Market and Slave Market. Christ Church Cathedral and Shakti Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Darajani Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- House of Wonders - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Forodhani Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
- Forodhani Park - 8 min walk
- Lukmaan Restaurant - 4 min walk
- House of Karafuu - 7 min walk
- Secret Garden - 3 min walk
- Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - 6 min walk
About this property
Rafiki Apartment Hotel
3-star hotel in Stone Town
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Rafiki Apartment Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Zanzibar Town hotel.
- 5 guestrooms or units
- Continental breakfast (free)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Tour and ticket information
- Smoking in designated areas
Rafiki Apartment Hotel offers 5 accommodations. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- No onsite parking available
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Accessibility
- No elevator
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
More
- Electrical adapters
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.44 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
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 only accepts cash
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.
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property only accepts cash.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Rafiki Apartment Hotel to the airport?
Rafiki Apartment Hotel is 4.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?
As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafiki Apartment Hotel on Jun 26, 2026 start from CA $19, excluding 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.
Does Rafiki Apartment Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Rafiki Apartment Hotel.
How close is Rafiki Apartment Hotel to the beach?
This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 12-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Rafiki Apartment Hotel offer free breakfast?
Rafiki Apartment Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.
Is there free parking at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?
Free parking is not available at this hotel.
Does Rafiki Apartment Hotel have a pool?
Rafiki Apartment Hotel does not have a pool.
Does Rafiki Apartment Hotel have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Rafiki Apartment Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?
Rafiki Apartment Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Zanzibar Town.
Rafiki Apartment Hotel Reviews
Reviews
4.8
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
4/10 Poor
Abdulelah
Nov 19, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is poorly managed. Some staff members do not speak English. The sink for hand wash was not working. There was no breakfast service
Abdulelah
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Bryan
Jan 23, 2026
Bryan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026