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Rumaisa Hotel

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Rumaisa Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Room, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Zanzibar Town, Rumaisa Hotel is in the city center. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Bwawani road, Malindi, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 3442

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malindi Mosque
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 percent 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Rumaisa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rumaisa Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rumaisa Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Rumaisa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rumaisa Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Livingstone's House and Malindi Mosque. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Darajani Market are also within 15 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

Rumaisa Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

5.0

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

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Willie

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023