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Marafiki Bungalows

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
On the beach, white sand, beach massages
On the beach, white sand, beach massages
On the beach, white sand, beach massages
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Kumba Urembo, Kiwengwa, 2211
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest
    1 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Beach
    6 min walk
  • La Base Restaurant
    20 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    74 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Private pool

Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Marafiki Bungalows

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Kiwengwa Beach
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a children's pool and a playground.
Marafiki Bungalows offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. This Kiwengwa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Marafiki Bungalows, you're just a quick walk from Kiwengwa Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Latin American cuisine while dining at Marafiki
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest and 6 minutes on foot from Kiwengwa Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome free of charge
Marafiki Bungalows offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Marafiki Bungalows. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Kiwengwa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Marafiki – This restaurant specialises in Latin American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Marafiki

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 4 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Weight limit: 22 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Marafiki Bungalows offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Marafiki Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare, Inverness shire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a proper escape to a quiet paradise then look no further. The Marafiki bungalows are set in lush greenery with steps down to the sea. There is a lovely pool but no real sandy beach, though with swimming shoes, you can get down easily to swim when the tide is in. The restaurant is fantastic with a brilliant breakfast menu setting you up for the day and a wide variety of choices for the evening meal, all beautifully cooked. However what makes this place really special are the staff! Always willing to help and have a smile and "jambo" to greet you. From previous reviews I had thought that it might perhaps be quite couple orientated but actually there were several families so actually this place is perfect if you have kids and don't want the big resort vibe. It is a little removed from the main road so you can really feel quite secure and completely disconnected from everything. However, if you do want to do trips then Justina or Esther will happily organise everything for you. This really is a little haven of paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rizwana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with lovely helpful staff on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Petrucelli, kissimmee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay at this resort. The place was amazing. I didn’t want to leave. The food was so delicious. Breakfast was amazing and the staff were great. I would stay here again in less than a heart beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend the Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa In Zanzibar. Picturesque location on beautiful & luscious grounds with authentic sounds of nature, the feel of tranquility, and all your needs catered to by efficient & friendly staff. On our 1st day there, we arrived late in the day and the kitchen stayed open just to serve us a hot meal. Gorgeous Outdoor seating, which is always my preference, with bowls of locally grown fresh fruits and homemade breads prepared for us to share with one other. The beach was a few short steps away, along with free transport to another beach, and they easily orchestrated any day trip or excursion we could think of. A small bush baby made his way to dinner one evening for entertainment and sang us to sleep each night. Skinks galore in the lush gardens and Thursday night we were treated to live entertainment while we relaxed in the pool. And to top it off-on the last day, they packed up a nice breakfast to go, because they knew we were leaving on an early flight and would miss their yummy breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very much for accommodating our needs to shorten our stay from 4 nights to 3 nights. We enjoyed our stay very much, a perfect place to relax after our safari trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
good : staff at the front desk were trying to help out . neutral : food in the restaurant was hit or miss , sometimes good , sometimes bad bad : I don't normally write bad reviews, but maybe they can do some improvements . there was a bad smell coming from the toilet , we were in room 7b , we turned on the a/c to mask the smell and I became sick with runny nose and flu like symptoms. They tried to switch us to another room , but they were fully booked and we got stuck in there 2 nights . They need to figure out where the smell is coming from.

10/10 Excellent

Ioan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lajos Zoltán

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management did everything for us! This was my best holiday ever! The bungalows are amazing and unique! All the staff members are amazing! The food was fresh and so tasty! It was like a big family
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful hidden spot in Kiwengwa. This is definitely a location for those that want to be away from the hustle and bustle of a busier city center. We were able to go to tours from this location, with Stone Town being about an hour away, but we enjoyed spending time lying lazily by the pool. The restaurant had good food and the staff was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended boutique hotel
Extended stay for 1 more night due to attending diving course. Was moved to an even nicer room facing the ocean. Would highly recommend this boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in a nice boutique accomodation
Came as a solo traveller. Excellent service & accomodation in this chic boutique hotel. Would highly recommend another stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is amazing with brilliant staff. There was a mix up with my room and double booked
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small resort with very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food and very nice bungalows with african look & feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constantina

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel avec accès direct à la mer. Chambres tres spacieuses et propres, joliment decorées avec lits en baldaquin de style local, réparties en bungalows dans un jardin tropical luxuriant et très bien entretenu. Très bon accueil, personnel très bienveillant. Nois avons adoré le restaurant. Plats copieux, et delicieux. Petits dejeuners fabuleux. Spa avec tables de massage donnant sur l ocean. Cet hotel est un havre de paix. Nous recommandons sans hésitation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Saara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jérémie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon séjour, peu de soirée a thème (inexistante) pendant notre séjour. Personnel très agréable, je recommande !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yongan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mysigt boutiquehotell på östra sidan. Bästa med stället var servicen från receptionen, allt gick att ordna och inget var omöjligt. Nackdelen är att stranden var inget vidare, drömmer du om klarblått vatten så rekommenderar jag västra sidan (kan bero på vilken årstid man åker). Vi gjorde några utflykter
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10
Tres jolie petite hotel ! Personnel tres sympathique ! Je le conseil vraiment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaul

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021