8/10 Good
Mark
16 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Rumaisa Hotel
2.5 star property
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Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Breakfast available
- Laundry room
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
Bwawani road, Malindi, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 3442
- Zanzibar Ferry TerminalPlace, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal7 min walk
- Forodhani GardensPlace, Forodhani Gardens12 min walk
- Slave MarketPlace, Slave Market12 min walk
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)11 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View
Deluxe Double Room, Sea View
- Partial sea view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Family Room
Family Room
- Garden view
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Single Beds
View all photos for Superior Room
Superior Room
- Garden view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Triple Room
Triple Room
- Garden view
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Single Beds
View all photos for Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, Sea View
Superior Room, Sea View
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Zanzibar Town
Rumaisa Hotel puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within just a 10-minute stroll of Livingstone's House and Malindi Mosque. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Stone Town hotel include Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Darajani Market.
What's nearby
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Malindi Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- House of Wonders - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Forodhani Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Slave Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
- Forodhani Park - 13 min walk
- Lukmaan Restaurant - 14 min walk
- Livingstone Beach Restaurant - 17 min walk
- House of Karafuu - 14 min walk
- Secret Garden - 11 min walk
About this property
Rumaisa Hotel
As a guest of Rumaisa Hotel, you'll find laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
This Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.
- 15 guestrooms or units
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- No smoking on site
Rumaisa Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and an iron/ironing board. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- 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.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
- Smoke-free property
- Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Shower
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Iron/ironing board
- Laundry detergent
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
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, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cots (infant beds) are not available.
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.
- Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way), (up to 9 years old)
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent
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, debit cards, mobile payments and 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.
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash and mobile payments.
Property is also known as
Rumaisa Hotel Hotel
Rumaisa Hotel Zanzibar Town
Rumaisa Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Rumaisa Hotel?
Rumaisa Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Rumaisa Hotel?
Yep, Rumaisa Hotel has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Rumaisa Hotel?
Yep, Rumaisa Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Shangani Beach.
Does Rumaisa Hotel serve breakfast?
You bet, continental breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rumaisa Hotel?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.
What time are check-in & check-out at Rumaisa Hotel?
Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Rumaisa Hotel?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Rumaisa Hotel Reviews
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7.0
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
4.0/10
Amenities
5.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Willie
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very basic property. Relatively clean. Would love to have had a basic kettle to use each morning, but not available. Access road has large craters from transport trucks delivering shipping containers across the street from hotel.
Willie
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023