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North East Coast (Zanzibar)
Marafiki Bungalows
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About the hotel

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-colored 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.

Popularity

9.2
Superb
General
631
brand
Booking 9.2/10
593
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Expedia 9.2/10
38

Main services

Laundry service
Internet
Bar

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Information about the area

North East Coast (Zanzibar), Tanzania
Unguja (also known as Zanzibar Island or simply Zanzibar, in Ancient Greek it was referred to as Menuthias, Μενουθιάς - as mentioned in The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea) is the biggest and most populated island of the Zanzibar archipelago, located in Tanzania.

What’s nearby

  • Sipano Beach Club - 1.33 km
  • Kichwele Forest Reserve - 9.87 km
  • Mnemba Island - 20 km
  • Cheetah's Rock - 20.46 km
  • Mangapwani Coral Cave - 20.91 km
  • Mangapwani Slave Chamber - 21.56 km

Getting around

  • (ZNZ) Zanzibar, Zanzibar, TZ - 29.97 km
  • zanzibar, zanzibar harbour, tz - 27.13 km

About accommodation

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Pool table
  • Spa
  • Happy hour
  • Game room
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Private beach area
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Diving
  • Bike tours
  • Massage
  • Walking tours

Services

  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry

Safety features

  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Access to healthcare professionals

Physical distancing

  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available

Food & Drink

  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne

Cleanliness & disinfection

  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi

Outdoors

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)

Parking

  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site

Pool and Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Shallow end

Transportation

  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Languages

  • Deutsch
  • English
  • Français
  • Nederlands
  • Polski

About the rooms

The accommodation has 17 rooms:

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Childrens' cribs
  • Wardrobe or closet

General

  • Trash cans
  • Fan
  • Lockers
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Private entrance
  • Safe
  • Mosquito net
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Laptop safe

Accessibility

  • Roll-in shower
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Adapter

Pool and Spa

  • Plunge Pool
  • Pool with a view
  • Pool towels
  • Infinity Pool
  • Shallow end

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Body soap
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Walk-in shower
  • Private bathroom

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bottle of water

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • High chair

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor furniture

View

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view
  • View

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk
  • Sitting area
*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

About the pools

The accommodation has 2 pools:

Pool 1

Location

Outdoor

Cost

Free
Pool 2

Location

Outdoor

Access

Adults only

Cost

Free

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

  • Access for guests and visitors
  • Reservation required

About parking

The accommodation offers 1 parking option:

Parking type

Private

Location

On-site

Reservation

No reservation needed

Cost

  • Free

Internet

Coverage

Available in public areas

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

  • Free

Policies

Check-in

  • Checkin from 15:00 to 22:00
  • Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout before 12:00

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds available subject to availability at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

Important information

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