Rafiki Apartment Hotel

3.0 star property
Start your day in Stone Town with a delicious breakfast. Let the hotel’s helpful staff assist you in planning an unforgettable adventure.

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A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit on the wall. - Rafiki Apartment Hotel (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.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Comfort Double Room, City View

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

Classic Triple Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, City View

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

About the neighborhood

Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town, is home to Rafiki Apartment Hotel. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Michenzani Mall and Zanzibar Night Market. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with a beige facade, arched windows, and a cross on top.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    8 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Rafiki Apartment Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rafiki Apartment Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps from Darajani Market, Slave Market, and Christ Church Cathedral. Shakti Temple and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rafiki Apartment Hotel Reviews

4.8

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026