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Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown

2.0 star property

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Interior
Superior King Room
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

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126 Shangani St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 71101
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪8 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Junior Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Stone Town hotel include Mbweni Ruins and Nakupenda Beach.

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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown

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 free toiletries and a ceiling fan. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes 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 a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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.

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. 

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown?

Yep, Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown on 30 Mar 2026 start from AU$63, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown?

Yep, Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown is a short 2-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown?

No, Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown?

Check-in begins at midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown Reviews

Reviews

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is a self service room, and it was functional as shown and prices accordingly. as such, 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025