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Hotel Marafiki Bungalows

Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa (show map)

9.2

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589 verified reviews

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Hotel Overview

Marafiki Bungalows is located on the beach in Kiwengwa,overlooking the ocean.Zanzibar International Airport is a 1 hour drive away.
The rooms are housed in traditional bungalow units, featuring local Zanzibari architecture and dried palm leaves for roofing. The furniture is locally crafted and the interiors are complemented with ocean-coloured overlays created using traditional looms.
Every room is fitted with a private bathroom and a shower at the terrace.
Guests can enjoy local and European cuisine at the restaurant, followed by a drink at the bar, both overlooking the ocean and infinity pool.
The area offers plenty of various activities, including snorkeling, diving or kite surfing.

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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

This spacious double room features a terrace and sea view. It offers locally crafted furniture, a safe and refrigerator.

Junior Suite with Private Pool - enter dates to see room photos

Also known as Honeymoon Suite, this unit features a spacious terrace with a private pool overlooking the ocean. It offers locally crafted furniture. The double bed is placed in the middle of the room. The open plan bathroom has a double sink and shower cabin. The toilet is closed off.

Double Room with Garden View - enter dates to see room photos

This garden facing double room has a closed off with a wooden fence. It offers locally crafted furniture. There is a spacious double bed, a safe and refrigerator.

Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

It offers locally crafted furniture. There is a safe and refrigerator. Aside from a double bed, it also features a single bed for a child or an adult.

Deluxe Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Overlooking the garden, this triple room has locally crafted furniture. There is a safe and refrigerator and, a closed off with a palm fence. Aside from a double bed, the room also has a single bed for a child or an adult that can also be used as a reading place during the day. The bathroom is open plan with a sink and the toilet is closed-off entirely.

Family Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a a mezzanine with access through wooden stairs. the room also has a safe and a refrigerator and the bathroom includes a sink, a toilet and a shower cabin.

Family Room with Garden View - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a mezzanine with access through wooden stairs. The room also has a safe and a refrigerator and the bathroom includes a sink, a toilet and a shower cabin.

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Facilities of Marafiki Bungalows

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking

Activities
Billiards, Canoeing, Cycling, Darts, Diving, Hiking, Snorkelling

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Room service, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Beachfront, Massage, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Private beach area, Spa and wellness centre

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Games room, Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Babysitting/child services, Children's playground

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Children's high chair, Desk, Dining table, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Fan, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Interconnected room(s) available, Laptop safe, Linen, Mosquito net, Outdoor furniture, Pool view, Private entrance, Private Pool, Refrigerator, Safety Deposit Box, Sea view, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Toilet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 23 Jun 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
-12:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note all rooms, bathrooms and the restaurant have been refreshed. Disinfectants and masks are available to guests and employees.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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9.2

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589 verified reviews

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Stefaan

“Nice hideout at the ocean.”

9.0

12 Jun 2025

Restaurant had excellent food, nice green garden, got due to low season room upgrade, staff was very helpful and willing to go along with our change in plans.

Tom

“great location to enjoy a relaxing zanzibar experience. Definitely want to go back”

9.0

22 Apr 2025

Excellent kitchen and super friendly staff. Highly recommended !!

Molly

“Superb”

10.0

12 Apr 2025

Beautiful and comfortable room. Great views of the ocean. Lovely staff.

ANA

“Very good”

8.0

20 Mar 2025

The villa is perfect. Massages are perfect as well. Food

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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Junior Suite with Private Pool - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Garden View - enter dates to see room photos

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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Junior Suite with Private Pool - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Garden View - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room with Garden View - enter dates to see room photos

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