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Rafiki Apartment Hotel

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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)
A courtyard with a building featuring a red roof and arched walkways. - Rafiki Apartment Hotel (Zanzibar Town)
An outdoor seating area with blue plastic chairs and tables, a covered section with a metal roof, and a view of the street with pedestrians and buildings. - Rafiki Apartment Hotel (Zanzibar Town)
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Rafiki Apartment Hotel provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, City View

A small bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a toilet.

Comfort Double Room, City View

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

View all photos for Classic Triple Room, City View

A single bed with a canopy, a pillow with a polka dot pattern, and a bedside table.

Classic Triple Room, City View

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room, City View

A room with two single beds, each with a canopy bed frame, a window with patterned curtains, and a tiled floor.

Quadruple Room, City View

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

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 building facade with three arched windows and decorative moldings.
    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
  • 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
  • Darajani Market
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    2 min walk
  • 6 Degrees South
    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

6.0

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 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

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es gab eine kleine Überflutung im Bad, darauf hin bekam ich ein anderes Zimmer. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ich habe mich dort sehr wohl gefühlt
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026