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Rafiki Apartment Hotel

3.0 star property

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A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.
A courtyard with a building featuring a red roof and arched walkways.
A logo for Rafiki Apartment with a stylized 'R' and a house icon, indicating an apartment complex.
A room with a wooden door, a blue plastic chair, and a table with a colorful cloth.
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.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Rafiki Apartment Hotel is next to Darajani Market and Slave Market. This 5-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • House of Wonders - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 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

About this property

Rafiki Apartment Hotel

Guests staying at Rafiki Apartment Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property only accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

Rafiki Apartment Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafiki Apartment Hotel on Aug 2, 2026 start from $24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Darajani Market and Slave Market, and within a short walk of House of Wonders. You'll also find Old Fort and Shangani Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Rafiki Apartment Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Rafiki Apartment Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a free daily breakfast and a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include a city view.

Are there hot tubs at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Rafiki Apartment Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Rafiki Apartment Hotel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Rafiki Apartment Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rafiki Apartment Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

The closest major airport to Rafiki Apartment Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.7 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Rafiki Apartment Hotel.

Rafiki Apartment Hotel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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