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Rumaisa Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center hotel in Zanzibar Town

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
Restaurant
Exterior
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Stone Town at Rumaisa Hotel. With free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk, you can stay connected and refreshed.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (5)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Bwawani road, Malindi, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 3442

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Slave Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shangani Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Fort - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Rumaisa Hotel

Located just 5 mi (8 km) from the airport, Rumaisa Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
DONE

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 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 9 costs USD 15 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Rumaisa Hotel Hotel
Rumaisa Hotel Zanzibar Town
Rumaisa Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Rumaisa Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rumaisa Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rumaisa Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Rumaisa Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Rumaisa Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rumaisa Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Rumaisa Hotel like?

Rumaisa Hotel is in Stone Town, a short 11-minute walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 13 minutes' walk from Slave Market.

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Rumaisa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

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, 4-night trip