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Marafiki Bungalows

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool
On the beach, white sand, beach massages

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

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

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

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

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

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kiwengwa

When you stay at Marafiki Bungalows in Kiwengwa, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Kiwengwa Beach and Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest. .This beach hotel is 24.5 mi (39.5 km) from Nungwi Beach and 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pongwe Beach - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 17 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 20 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

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

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

Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
Marafiki Bungalows offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. This Kiwengwa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Marafiki, a restaurant that specializes in Latin American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Marafiki - This restaurant specializes 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Marafiki

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Couples dining
  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe

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 percent 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 stay free
Up to 22 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

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

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 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • 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 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Marafiki Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.2/10

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