Title: Marafiki Bungalows - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Marafiki Bungalows Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/7f8ed126.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, white sand, beach massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/2e3eca82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Latin American cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/eb93c855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/32cd64bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/f773be44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Marafiki Bungalows offers a tropical getaway near Kiwengwa Beach with white sand shores. Enjoy deep-tissue massages and authentic Latin American dishes at the restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi and start your day at the on-site coffee shop. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Room service - Pool - Pet-friendly - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=17446786&PinnedHotelID=17446786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=17446786&PinnedHotelID=17446786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 21 - Nov. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=17446786&PinnedHotelID=17446786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=17446786&PinnedHotelID=17446786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=17446786&PinnedHotelID=17446786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=17446786&PinnedHotelID=17446786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=17446786&PinnedHotelID=17446786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=17446786&PinnedHotelID=17446786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/a6fe3654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Furnished balcony Yard Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Portable fan Separate bedroom - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/6375e3f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony Yard Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Portable fan Separate bedroom - 409 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/d36e161e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Yard Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Portable fan Separate bedroom - 409 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/d36e161e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony Yard Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Portable fan Separate bedroom - 419 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Private pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/a60ff3d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Villa, Non Smoking, Ocean View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Yard Private plunge pool Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Blackout drapes/curtains - 559 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed ![Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/b3ec3094.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony Yard Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Blackout drapes/curtains Portable fan - 592 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Ocean view - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17446800/17446786/w8260h5494x11y7-af6ca0bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Yard Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Blackout drapes/curtains Portable fan - 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Airport (ZNZ) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Wok - ‬6 min drive - ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Gabi Beach - ‬6 min drive - ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬19 min walk ## About this property ### Marafiki Bungalows Upscale family-friendly hotel near Kiwengwa Beach You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Marafiki Bungalows. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beach massages. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. The on-site Latin American cuisine restaurant, Marafiki, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises - Tour/ticket assistance, a billiards/pool table, and coffee/tea in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Marafiki Bungalows offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. 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Pool - All-inclusive - Spa - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 86 reviews CA $295 CA $356 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=69923153&PinnedHotelID=69923153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A poolside bar - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Couples/private dining - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Marafiki ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Children's pool - Library - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Family friendly - Baby toys - Children's books - Children's games - Children's pool - Children's toys - High chair - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - On the beach - Terrace ### Spa - Deep-tissue massages ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Premium bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Champagne service - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Limited room service - Refrigerator ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Laptop-compatible safe - Portable fan ## 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 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 ### 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 ### Property 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### 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 Marafiki Bungalows Hotel Kiwengwa, zanzibar North Marafiki Bungalows Hotel Marafiki Bungalows Hotel Kiwengwa Marafiki Bungalows Hotel Marafiki Bungalows Kiwengwa Hotel Marafiki Bungalows Kiwengwa Kiwengwa Marafiki Bungalows Hotel Hotel Marafiki Bungalows Marafiki Bungalows Kiwengwa Marafiki Bungalows Hotel Marafiki Bungalows Kiwengwa Marafiki Bungalows Hotel Kiwengwa ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Marafiki Bungalows have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–midnight. ### How much does it cost to stay at Marafiki Bungalows? > As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marafiki Bungalows on Nov 23, 2025 start from CA $133.77, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Marafiki-Bungalows.h17446786.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Marafiki Bungalows pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Marafiki Bungalows? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Marafiki Bungalows? > Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Does Marafiki Bungalows provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Marafiki Bungalows located? > Nestled on the beach, this Kiwengwa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Pongwe Beach. Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Marafiki Bungalows Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is our all time favourite stay, beautiful gardens, lovely sea view, staff are exceptional. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay great. Food was excellent Felt like we were staying with a family. Perfect place to relax and enjoy. If u are looking for action and tons of activities then look elsewhere, this is a place to chill, so safe and they look after everything. U can get to places like Stonetown as rides are easily arranged by the hotel. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4bd44b1f-4e31-4dbc-904c-067c70b1d186-1760175583001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/06759ef4-960b-4535-a52c-0af7c3243471-1760175582087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ian Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was a beautiful and quiet hotel. Staff and food were excellent, lovely big rooms. Shame the sea is tidal and not the prettiest but the hotel is lovely. ##### Carol Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rizwana Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent property with lovely helpful staff on the beach. ##### Rizwana Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Aaron Lamar Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My family was grateful for the last minute accommodations. The staff was pleasant and efficient in both checking in and out of the property. I know it was a necessity but the room had a heavy aroma of bug spray. ##### Aaron Lamar Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sascha Jun 5, 2024 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. ##### Sascha Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Jan 18, 2024 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. ##### Linda Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna Petrucelli Jul 8, 2024 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. ##### Joanna Petrucelli Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Herbert Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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 Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pontus Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey Mar 23, 2024 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. ##### Casey ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare Aug 7, 2024 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. ##### Clare Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andy Nov 20, 2023 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. ##### Andy ### 10/10 Excellent #### sari Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Henkilökunta oli aivan mieletön. Ranta oli huono ja leväinen, mutta uima-allas hyvä. ##### sari Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johan Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Trevligt litet och personligt hotell Trevligt litet boutiquehotell. God mat och bra service. Hela kusten har stor inverkan av tidvatten- bra att veta. Men fin pool finns. ##### Johan Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florence Dec 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nous avons passé un bon sejour dans cet établissement où le personnels sont d'une gentillesse et attention remarquable. Nous avons pu organiser des excursion avec laide de la réception et avec une très grande facilité. Le cadre est vraiment fait pour se ressoucer dans la tranquillité d'une bulle naturelle et verdoyante au bord de l'océan. Je le recommande vivement ##### Florence Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Constantina Feb 19, 2024 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. ##### Constantina Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lajos Zoltán Dec 18, 2021 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 ##### Lajos Zoltán Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jérémie Dec 10, 2021 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 ! ##### Jérémie Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yongan Nov 14, 2021 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 ##### Yongan Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guillaume Nov 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 10/10 Tres jolie petite hotel ! Personnel tres sympathique ! Je le conseil vraiment ##### Guillaume Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tembely Oct 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 25, 2021 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities really good staff and nice bungalows .right on the beach ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Logan Feb 20, 2021 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 ##### Logan Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Logan Feb 19, 2021 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. 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