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Rafiki Apartment Hotel

Property class: 3

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Comfort Double Room, City View
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Reception
Reception

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$34
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr

Explore the area

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Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Darajani Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, City View | Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, City View

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

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Classic Triple Room, City View

Classic Triple Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Quadruple Room, City View

Quadruple Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

At Rafiki Apartment Hotel you'll be within steps of Darajani Market and Slave Market. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Stone Town hotel include Christ Church Cathedral and Shakti Temple.

What's nearby

  • Darajani Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • House of Wonders - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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
  • ‪The Floating Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Rafiki Apartment Hotel

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 on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 3.41 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 on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

Rafiki Apartment Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafiki Apartment Hotel on 22 Apr 2026 start from AU$34, 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 Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

Yep, Rafiki Apartment Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Shangani Beach.

Does Rafiki Apartment Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

No, Rafiki Apartment Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rafiki Apartment Hotel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Abdulelah

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