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Rafiki Apartment Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel in Stone Town

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A room with a wooden door, a blue plastic chair, and a table with a colorful cloth.
A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, City View

A small bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a toilet.

Comfort Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room, City View

A single bed with a canopy, a pillow with a polka dot pattern, and a bedside table.

Classic Triple Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, City View

A room with two single beds, each with a canopy bed frame, a window with patterned curtains, and a tiled floor.

Quadruple Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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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 Christ Church Cathedral. Shakti Temple and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malindi Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Living Room - ‬11 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 3.50 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.
    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.

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 14.8 mi (39-min drive) from Fumba 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 1 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Rafiki Apartment Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Setting in a lively and interesting area of stonetown, Darajani Market. Simple clean rooms with bathroom and shower, good air conditioning. Staff were very kind and helpful. Good value for low-cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es gab eine kleine Überflutung im Bad, darauf hin bekam ich ein anderes Zimmer. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ich habe mich dort sehr wohl gefühlt
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026