Rafiki Apartment Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar Town

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In the heart of Stone Town, Rafiki Apartment Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi, plan your day with tour/ticket assistance, and enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk.

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Tour/ticket assistance
CA $19
CA $32 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25

Room options

Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Towels, soap, toilet paper
Comfort Double Room, City View | Bathroom
Comfort Double Room, City View
Comfort Double Room, City View

Comfort Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Towels, soap, toilet paper
Classic Triple Room, City View
Classic Triple Room, City View
Classic Triple Room, City View

Classic Triple Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
Towels, soap, toilet paper
Quadruple Room, City View
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Towels, soap, toilet paper

Quadruple Room, City View

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

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About the area

Map
Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Darajani Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 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
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Rafiki Apartment Hotel

When visiting Zanzibar Town, Rafiki Apartment Hotel is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

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: EUR 3.41 per person, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property only accepts cash.

Frequently asked questions

Does Rafiki Apartment Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rafiki Apartment 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 Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Rafiki Apartment Hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Rafiki Apartment Hotel like?

Rafiki Apartment Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Slave Market.

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Rafiki Apartment Hotel Reviews

4.8

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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
Abdulelah, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Bryan, 1-night trip