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Marafiki Bungalows

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Kumba UremboView location

9.2/10Excellent49 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Marafiki Bungalows

When you stay at Marafiki Bungalows in Kiwengwa, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach and Mapenzi Beach. This 4-star hotel is 7. 3 mi (11. 7 km) from Muyuni Beach and 13. 9 mi (22. 3 km) from Mnemba Island.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. For lunch or dinner, stop by Marafiki, a restaurant that specializes in Latin American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/café, and room service (during limited hours) is provided.

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

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Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

With a stay at Marafiki Bungalows in Kiwengwa, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach and Pongwe Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 24.5 mi (39.5 km) from Nungwi Beach and 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Kendwa Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 10 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 22 Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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
    • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special 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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Polish

    French

    Dutch

Nearby attractions

Kiwengwa Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Pongwe Beach 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Mapenzi Beach 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Pwani Mchangani Beach 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Uroa Beach 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Muyuni Beach 13 km / 8 mi
Marumbi Beach 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Kigomani Beach 17.8 km / 11 mi
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park 24.3 km / 15.1 mi
Mtoni Palace Ruins 24.4 km / 15.1 mi
Sea Cliff Golf Course 27.7 km / 17.2 mi
Fukuchani Ruins & Cave 29.1 km / 18.1 mi
Tazari Caves 31.2 km / 19.4 mi
Siso Spice Farm 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
Kidichi Spice Farm 32.3 km / 20.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 19
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Café
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  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area
  • Children playground
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Billiards
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWTRIPLE • SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWTPL.GV-SU

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    Marafiki Bungalows

    TRIPLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.GV-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • FAMILY ROOM DUPLEX WITH VIEWSFAMILY ROOM • DUPLEX WITH VIEWSFAM.DP-WV

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    FAMILY ROOM DUPLEX WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    DUPLEX WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.DP-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEWTRIPLE • SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEWTPL.OV-SU

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    Marafiki Bungalows

    TRIPLE SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.OV-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEWDOUBLE • SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEWDBL.OV-SU

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    Marafiki Bungalows

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.OV-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • VILLA OCEAN VIEW HONEYMOONVILLA • OCEAN VIEW HONEYMOONVIL.HM-OV

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    VILLA OCEAN VIEW HONEYMOON

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    OCEAN VIEW HONEYMOON

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.HM-OV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWDBL.GV-SU

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    Marafiki Bungalows

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.GV-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Marafiki Bungalows

9.2
Excellent
49 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
David
Really great place to stay. Can't fault anything! We had a lovely view out to sea
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2025
Rick

Perfect Bungalows

Marafiki Bungalows was a delight. But what made it a perfect location to rest & relax were all the employees. Lots of flora & fauna & quite. Management were women and everything done perfectly & no detail forgot. We had a Gluten Free person traveling with us & the chefs were super accommodating. Food was all delicious . Pool & beach were beautiful. A special thank you to Jackson who took care of all our food needs & the ladies working reception. Easy 1 hour ride from Zanzibar airport & would definitely return to Marafiki.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Ian
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2025
Carol
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2025
Aaron Lamar
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Herbert
Amazingly quiet and peaceful. Exactly what I needed to unwind. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful in every way possible. I will return.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2024
Clare
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Rizwana
Excellent property with lovely helpful staff on the beach.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Joanna Petrucelli
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2024
Casey
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2024
Linda
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.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Nov 2023
Andy
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2021
Lajos Zoltán
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
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2021
Logan

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
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2021
Logan

Great stay in a nice boutique accomodation

Came as a solo traveller. Excellent service & accomodation in this chic boutique hotel. Would highly recommend another stay
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2021
Carl
The place is amazing with brilliant staff. There was a mix up with my room and double booked
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
Nils
Jättemysigt ställe med fantastisk personal!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Jason
Amazing and friendly staff, beautiful location and all round great hotel. Would go there again in a heartbeat.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Jason
Amazing and friendly staff, beautiful location and all round great hotel. Would go there again in a heartbeat.
Partner

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Marafiki Bungalows
Kumba Urembo, Kiwengwa, Tanzania

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