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Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Zanzibar Town

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Family Room, Balcony
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Family Room, Balcony
Family Room, Balcony | Private kitchen
Family Room, Balcony

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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126 Shangani St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 71101
  • Place, Nakupenda Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Balcony

Family Room, Balcony

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

City center stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Mbweni Ruins and Nakupenda Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Zanzibar Town
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 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 4.00 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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 Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025