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Rumaisa Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free parking

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Zanzibar Town, Rumaisa Hotel is in the city center. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm.
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Bwawani road, Malindi, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 3442

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Slave Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shangani Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Fort - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬15 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 smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk 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:
  • Rainfall showers and toilet paper
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

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

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • 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

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rumaisa Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rumaisa Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rumaisa Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Rumaisa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rumaisa Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Livingstone's House and Malindi Mosque. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Darajani Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Rumaisa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Willie

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023