Marafiki Bungalows | Hotel in Kiwengwa

| 9.2 (526 Reviews) |  7 Bathrooms  30 Guests
Kiwengwa Hotel | Marafiki Bungalows

Hotel in Kiwengwa

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. 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.

Marafiki Bungalows is located in Kiwengwa.

This 17 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Restaurant, Entertainment, Spa, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 526 reviews with the average score of 9.2 . Coming to Kiwengwa and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 17 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Kiwengwa. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Marafiki Bungalows in Kiwengwa is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Marafiki Bungalows”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Beachfront
  • Walking tours
  • Game room
  • Playground
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Snorkeling
  • Massage
  • Happy hour
  • Darts
  • Canoeing
  • Pool table
  • Private beach area
  • Spa
  • Diving
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Room service
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Car rental
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Private check-in/out
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool with view
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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.

Reviews

Value for money:
9
Location:
8.51
Staff:
9.69
Facilities:
9.17
Comfort:
9.34
Cleanliness:
9.32
Bahat
May 26, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Israel
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: 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
Negative: NOTHING
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 36 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, High chair, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Roll-in shower

Room amenities

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

Entertainment & Family Services

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

Pool and Spa

Infinity Pool, Pool towels, Pool with a view
Junior Suite with Private Pool
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

General

Key access, Mosquito net, Fan, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Private entrance, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Safe

Kitchen

Refrigerator, High chair, Dining table, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area

View

Sea view, View, Pool view

Outdoors

Private pool, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Roll-in shower

Entertainment & Family Services

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

Pool and Spa

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

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
Double Room with Garden View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 36 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Garden View

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, High chair, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Garden view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Roll-in shower

Room amenities

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

Entertainment & Family Services

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

Pool and Spa

Infinity Pool, Pool towels, Shallow end, Pool with a view
Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 38 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, High chair, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Roll-in shower

Entertainment & Family Services

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

Pool and Spa

Infinity Pool, Pool towels, Shallow end, Pool with a view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 38 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, High chair, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Garden view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Roll-in shower

Entertainment & Family Services

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

Pool and Spa

Infinity Pool, Pool towels, Shallow end, Pool with a view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
Family Room with Sea View
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 55 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

General

Key access, Mosquito net, Fan, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Private entrance, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Safe

Kitchen

Refrigerator, High chair, Dining table, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Accessibility

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

Entertainment & Family Services

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

Pool and Spa

Infinity Pool, Pool towels, Shallow end, Pool with a view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
Family Room with Garden View
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 55 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

General

Key access, Mosquito net, Fan, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Private entrance, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Safe

Kitchen

Refrigerator, High chair, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Garden view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Accessibility

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

Entertainment & Family Services

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

Pool and Spa

Infinity Pool, Pool towels, Pool with a view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this Marafiki Bungalows pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Marafiki Bungalows?

Check-in time for Marafiki Bungalows starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Marafiki Bungalows have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Marafiki Bungalows has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Marafiki Bungalows?

Best-rates for the Marafiki Bungalows starts from $110 per night with includes Spa, Air Conditioner, Pool, TV, Private Beach, Bar, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Parking, Oceanfront, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Internet, View, Ocean View, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Laundry, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Entertainment with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Marafiki Bungalows a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Marafiki Bungalows wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Marafiki Bungalows has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Marafiki Bungalows?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Marafiki Bungalows indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Marafiki Bungalows?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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