Title: Rumaisa Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=82983120&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rumaisa Hotel Travelers can stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic Stone Town property ## Photo gallery for Rumaisa Hotel ![Deluxe Double Room - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/83b7b209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/b63afe83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/a33ba56f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/f81feebd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/458ec263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rumaisa Hotel places guests in the heart of Stone Town's rich history. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available, while dry cleaning and laundry services help travelers stay refreshed throughout their stay. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 13 - Jan. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 14 - Jan. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 16 - 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Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬13 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬14 min walk - ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬14 min walk - ‪Secret Garden - ‬11 min walk - ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬11 min walk ## About this property ### Rumaisa Hotel Hotel located in Stone Town Rumaisa Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk - Smoke-free premises and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Rumaisa Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. More amenities include: - Showers and soap - 21-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94740000/94734700/94734667/7de5cd08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Seles Boutique Hotel Matemwe - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa 7.2 Good 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=94734667&PinnedHotelID=94734667&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92150000/92141100/92141089/8bed984c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Stone Town - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Bar 9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=92141089&PinnedHotelID=92141089&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 secured, uncovered self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible public washroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - Smoking not allowed - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Iron/ironing board - Laundry detergent ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### 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 5 percent for credit card payments 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### 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 4.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children - Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) - Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way), (up to 9 years old) - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Rumaisa Hotel Hotel Rumaisa Hotel Zanzibar Town Rumaisa Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rumaisa Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rumaisa Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Rumaisa Hotel? ### Does Rumaisa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Rumaisa Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Rumaisa Hotel Reviews 7.0 ### Good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Willie Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities A very basic property. Relatively clean. Would love to have had a basic kettle to use each morning, but not available. Access road has large craters from transport trucks delivering shipping containers across the street from hotel. ##### Willie Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark Sep 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Resorts Elkhorn](https://www.expedia.ca/Elkhorn-Resort-Hotels.d55693-aaResortHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Ainsworth Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Ainsworth-Hot-Springs-Hotels.d177441.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Devossion By Live Aqua Playa del Carmen All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Devossion-By-Live-Aqua-Playa-Del-Carmen-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h9062475.Hotel-Information) > > [My Story Hotel Augusta](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-My-Story-Hotel-Augusta.h33222728.Hotel-Information) > > [SpringHill Suites by Marriott Nashville Downtown/Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Nashville-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Nashville-DowntownConvention-Center.h23533754.Hotel-Information) > > [Stokely Creek Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Goulais-River-Hotels-Stokely-Creek-Lodge.h12476629.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Amsterdam Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Amsterdam-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Amsterdam-Airport-Hotel.h910272.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Clarenville-Hotels-Quality-Hotel.h11602475.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Boca Raton](https://www.expedia.ca/Boca-Raton-Hotels.d6317.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [River Rock Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-River-Rock-Casino-Resort.h4810562.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Dhaka (DAC) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dac/yyz/dhaka-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Rio Segundo (SJO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqt/sjo/thunder-bay-to-san-jose) > > [Flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cartagena (CTG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/ctg/edmonton-to-cartagena) > > [Flights from El Prat de Llobregat (BCN) to Mahón (MAH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bcn/mah/barcelona-to-mahon) > > [Flights from Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) to Toronto (YTO-All Airports)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/yto/halifax-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Hounslow (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lhr/toronto-to-london) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Township of Woolwich (YKF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/ykf/winnipeg-to-kitchener) > > [Flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvr/yyc/puerto-vallarta-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Carolina (SJU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/sju/toronto-to-san-juan) > > [Flights from El Paso (ELP) to Richmond (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/elp/yvr/el-paso-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Prague (PRG) to Dorval (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/prg/yul/prague-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Cassidy (YCD) to Montego Bay (MBJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ycd/mbj/nanaimo-to-montego-bay) ### Cars ### Activities ### Packages > [All inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) ### Vacation Rentals ### General