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Marafiki Bungalows

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Kiwengwa Beach

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Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
On the beach, white sand, beach massages
On the beach, white sand, beach massages
On the beach, white sand, beach massages
Escape to Marafiki Bungalows, a tropical retreat near Kiwengwa Beach. Soak up the sun on the white sand beach, indulge in a deep-tissue massage or Latin American cuisine at Marafiki restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi and enjoy your morning coffee from the coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden

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

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Private pool

Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 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

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 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

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

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Kumba Urembo, Kiwengwa, 2211

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 6 min walk
  • Pongwe Beach - 10 min drive
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 13 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 17 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 74 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Marafiki Bungalows

At Marafiki Bungalows, you can spend time at the beach getting a beach massage, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Kiwengwa Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages. Marafiki serves Latin American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Polish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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 at the property
    • 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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets stay for free (up to 10 kg per pet)
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Children's books

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Marafiki – This restaurant specialises in Latin American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Marafiki Bungalows Hotel Kiwengwa, zanzibar North
Marafiki Bungalows Hotel
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Marafiki Bungalows Hotel
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Hotel Marafiki Bungalows Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa Marafiki Bungalows Hotel
Hotel Marafiki Bungalows
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Marafiki Bungalows Hotel
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Marafiki Bungalows Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Marafiki Bungalows offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Marafiki Bungalows does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Marafiki Bungalows?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to midnight.

Are pets allowed at Marafiki Bungalows?

Yes, pets stay for free, with a maximum weight of 10 kg per pet.

Is parking offered on site at Marafiki Bungalows?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Marafiki Bungalows?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 45 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Marafiki Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Marafiki Bungalows and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, horse riding and snorkelling. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Marafiki Bungalows?

Yes, Marafiki offers Latin American cuisine.

Does Marafiki Bungalows have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony and a garden.

What's the area around Marafiki Bungalows like?

Marafiki Bungalows is located a short 6-minute walk from Kiwengwa Beach.

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Marafiki Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Excellent property with lovely helpful staff on the beach.
Rizwana, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazingly quiet and peaceful. Exactly what I needed to unwind. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful in every way possible. I will return.
Herbert, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small resort with very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food and very nice bungalows with african look & feel.
Sascha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joanna Petrucelli, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Linda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Truly a hidden gem!
The pictures don’t do it justice - the surroundings are absolutely beautiful, the forresty vibe together with it being beautifully placed on the beach, as well as the rooms. 10 out of 10! What should have even higher praised are the entire staff. So welcoming, so nice, incredibly keen on you having the best possible experience while visiting and giving you the space needed to just relax. 15 out of 10! Food is great, rooms are great, their house cat Tiger is amazing, and the closeness to nature (seeing bush babies etc) just adds to the experience. Highly recommend Marafiki for your visit.
Pontus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Clare, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.

6/10 Good

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 Exceptional

Luís, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kathryn, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Constantina, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jerome, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ioan, 12-night trip

8/10 Very good

Saara, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

marianne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Lajos Zoltán, 13-night trip

8/10 Very good

catherine, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Très bon séjour, peu de soirée a thème (inexistante) pendant notre séjour. Personnel très agréable, je recommande !
Jérémie, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Yongan, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10
Tres jolie petite hotel ! Personnel tres sympathique ! Je le conseil vraiment
Guillaume, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shaul, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Zanzibar
C est un belle endroit surtout pour les familles ou entre amis , rien a dire de négative sur le service ou les employés
Tembely, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
5-night trip