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Marafiki Bungalows

Hotel

Kiwengwa

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,435

USD$1,236

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,435

USD$1,236

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
18 mentions

The staff was amazing throughout

Lovely staff

Great location
8 mentions

The beach is tidal and you can only swim 🏊 n the sea when tide is in which is f…

Peaceful escape, beautiful location, friendly staff

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

Huge comfy beds, nice big rooms with little patios each, AC, amazing pool lookin…

Quiet,peaceful and secluded from beach sellers

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Amazing seafood and steaks and chapatis and curry and Swahili dinner and so much…

The food was lovely and lots of it, especially the breakfast

Clean rooms
2 mentions

The place is amazing, the staff is perfect, the food is excellent and the rooms …

Lovely clean clear sea when tide in

Good value
1 mentions

Overall, the Marafiki experience is worth the money and I’m sure going back soon

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.

Traveller reviews

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Alfonso

solo_traveller

June 2, 2026

10

Excellent location and friendly staff

The staff was amazing throughout. Everyone tried to.make our stay as confortable as possible. If we come back to Zanzibar for sure we will stay back at Marafiki.

B

Bahat

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

10

Everything!! The place is amazing, the staff is perfect, the food is excellent and the rooms are clean and very comfortable. The staff and specially the manager of the hotel helped us in many issues, surprised our daughter with a cake and a song for her birthday!! Don't think twice and book this place

C

catherine

couple

May 26, 2026

10

Exceptional place to stay. This is my second time here and it was as magical as before. The food for me is the best on the island. Amazing seafood and steaks and chapatis and curry and Swahili dinner and so much fruit etc at breakfast. Lovely staff. Huge comfy beds, nice big rooms with little patios each, AC, amazing pool looking out to ocean. The beach is tidal and you can only swim 🏊 n the sea when tide is in which is fine as the pool is great. Lovely clean clear sea when tide in. Great thing about the location is it’s towards end of beach so quiet out front. Can walk to town and pier in twenty minutes aling beach. Thank you marafiki I’ll see you soon

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Nankinga

solo_traveller

May 2, 2026

10

Amazing

Everything was good Amazing stuff And Simon has very good customer care service

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Okan Korkmaz

solo_traveller

April 30, 2026

10

An incredibly excellent facility, all the staff were very helpful, we enjoyed it very much and will definitely come again.

L

Louise

family_with_children

April 29, 2026

10

Peaceful escape to a natural paradise

Amazing! Peaceful escape, beautiful location, friendly staff

S

Susan

couple

March 7, 2026

10

A friendly bijou hotel.Super caring friendly staff,always willing to go the extra mile.Can recommend Marifiki Bungalows.

Quiet,peaceful and secluded from beach sellers.

M

Margaret

solo_traveller

February 17, 2026

8

Great for relaxing

My stay was relaxing. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and nothing was too much trouble when asked. The food was lovely and lots of it, especially the breakfast. Visits to the spice farm and Stone Town and Snorkeling was organised by the hotel staff which was great.

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Tindyebwa Agaba

couple

February 9, 2026

8

A nice stay by and large.

The cottage provided a treat for the holiday, and the housekeeping team clearly knocked it out of the park with their brilliant service. There’s nothing quite like a high-quality bed to make a holiday feel restful, especially when paired with a solid complimentary coffee and tea station for those slow island mornings. To top it off, the beautiful gardens surrounding the property gave a perfect touch of tropical serenity to the whole experience.

S

Ssebakiggye

couple

January 26, 2026

9

An experience much much better than I could have imagined. Excellent staff, food quality, location and view

Marafiki is well situated, offering a properly private experience. The bungalows are really spacious well maintained by the staff. The staff are the warmest and most amazing you’ll experience !!! This was my highlight, the quality of care and attention to detail is superb. Kudos to the management for setting up an amazing team. The view of the oven is just lovely, I lodged in one of the beachfront bungalows and waking up to the view and sound of the ocean was just therapeutic. Overall, the Marafiki experience is worth the money and I’m sure going back soon

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Thomas

family_with_children

January 21, 2026

8

Great stop for relaxation and rest

Good menu, variety, super friendly staff, good with kids and set up well for kids, helpful at every turns

E

Evelin

couple

January 20, 2026

10

Beautiful place, very nice staff, fantastic foods. Everything was PERFECT!

H

Hamza

couple

January 19, 2026

10

Joyous and serene

The beach along the shore was beautiful, along with clear, light blue water!! I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Marafiki; the staff were excellent and were on hand to put a smile on the guests' faces.

S

Suwei

family_with_children

January 13, 2026

8

Friendly staffs, beautiful setting.

The staffs are very friendly, we really enjoyed our stay

D

Dee

couple

January 10, 2026

9

Wished we had more time spent at this hotel

The only hotel we stayed at during our 10 day trip that offered a tea and coffee station. Staff are fantastic and made stay so welcoming. Breakfast was amazing and daily cocktail special a treat!

T

TATJANA

couple

January 8, 2026

6

Generally peaceful atmosphere and suitable for relaxation with the book next to the pool.

A la carte breakfast menu and service were great as any other delicious meals prepared by chiefs. I strongly recommend curries!

G

Giuliano

couple

January 7, 2026

9

Perfect place where to spend holidays

Si mangia da Dio Special thanks to Yunus and Butterfly

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Ntege

family_with_children

December 27, 2025

9

All in all we had nice time as a family

Staff was friendly, breakfast was superb and environment was excellent.

B

Boyd

couple

December 4, 2025

10

Dream holyday!!!

We do a travel around the island and we are so happy that we found this place we got 9 days left but when you travel around .. this the kind of place you never want to leave.. Really Nice food drinks beds Everything is on top the staff is amazing and the Eye catcher “Chui” find out yourself you dont regret

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TRACEY

solo_traveller

November 25, 2025

10

absolutely fabulous and im very grateful🎀

everything!! fabulous staff, location, private parking, quiet 'luxury- boutique' hotel, was given an upgrade which was fabulous, i would stay here in the suite again.. once in a life time experience

Facilities

Activities

Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Billiards, Darts, Canoeing, Hiking, Games room, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

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

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Pool with view, Plunge pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end, Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool

Safety & security

24-hour security, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage, Room service, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Packed lunches, Car hire

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Family Room with Garden View

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.

Max 6 guests 55 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room with Sea View

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.

Max 6 guests 55 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

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

Max 3 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Garden View

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.

Max 3 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Triple Room

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.

Max 4 guests 38 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View

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.

Max 4 guests 38 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Junior Suite with Private Pool

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.

Max 4 guests 50 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:32 PM

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Marafiki Bungalows - 4 Star Hotel in Kiwengwa