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Rafiki Apartment Hotel

3.0 star property
Start your day in Stone Town with a delicious breakfast. Let the hotel’s helpful staff assist you in planning an unforgettable adventure.

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In the heart of Stone Town, Rafiki Apartment Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi, plan your day with tour/ticket assistance, and enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 50
AED 87 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Triple Room, City View | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room, City View | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Masingini Forest and Forodhani Gardens, while Peace Memorial Museum and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) are cultural highlights. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
Map
Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Slave Market
    Slave Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anglican Cathedral featuring heritage elements
    Christ Church Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders
    House of Wonders
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Fort
    Old Fort
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    8 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • House of Karafuu
    7 min walk
  • Secret Garden
    3 min walk
  • Zenji Garden Café
    9 min walk

About this property

Rafiki Apartment Hotel

Hotel located in Stone Town
Rafiki Apartment Hotel provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Rafiki Apartment Hotel boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with soap
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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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 3.41 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 does it cost to stay at Rafiki Apartment Hotel?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafiki Apartment Hotel on 20 March 2026 start from AED 50, excluding 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.

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.

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Reviews

Rafiki Apartment Hotel Reviews

4.8

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026