Marafiki Bungalows

Claire Worrall★★★★★★★★★★5.09 months ago

We stayed here for 5 nights and had a lovely time! Good food, plenty of options for meals. Lovely pool, nice small beach area which is suitable for swimming at certain times of the days. Very friendly staff. Rooms very nice, spacious, lots of comfortable outdoor seating (both private with the rooms and around the pool, beach). Particularly loved the bush babies who you could see and hear when it was dark!

Zohar Kuperman★★★★★★★★★★5.08 months ago

Stayed in Marafiki Bungalows for 3 nights. Amazing place, very hood service from all staff +reception, clean and comfy Bungalow, great pool ,bar and tasty breakfast. The beach on this side(east) is affected more by the tide, 5 minutes ride and you are at Kinengwa beach, one of the best in the world. The obvious advantage of the relative distance is the peace and quiet and the amazing feel of remoteness. 5/5 , highly recommend this place.

Rachel Apted★★★★★★★★★★4.09 months ago

A beautiful boutique styled hotel with comfortable bungalows most with ocean views and lovely front balcony's. The owners are Polish (most resorts in Zanzibar are owned by foreigners), who were kind and helpful. We visited at shoulder season, so there was plenty of pool chairs to choose from. This is a hotel that you would choose if you want to enjoy a quite, smaller resort with a pool and good food. To reach an enjoyable ocean to swim in a shuttle bus is offered for free from 10am-2pm or you can walk 30mins on the beach at low tide (you need to plan this), because this side of the island has low and high tide. If you walk the beach you will have a constant flow of locals looking to sell you various jewelry, etc. Which personally we didn't enjoy. The staff that work at the restaurant were very friendly, we enjoyed speaking a lot with Jackson (Junior and Senior), who both made us feel very comfortable and improved our stay. One of the best parts of the stay was the seafood and local dishes. Everything was very fresh, and flavourful. Breakfast was included and each day we had fresh fruit and great breakfast options. We tried the Spice tour offered by Marafiki, only to later learn that Zanzibar apparently doesn't have real farms (they are all on the mainland). The tour consisted of a walk around a garden with a sample of plants. It was informative, and we did enjoy but it felt dishonest. In addition to the tour fee ($5 per person) each person you meet there either expects a tip or will offer you something to buy. The items they have for sale you will then later see in the market in Stone Town at a more reasonable price. Outside of the resort, and all the resorts we saw on Zanzibar, you are surrounded by underdevelopment and poverty. Marafiki is about a 45 min drive from the airport in the middle of the island.

Beatriz★★★★★★★★★★5.0a year ago

I recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. Everything was very clean and well maintained. The atmosphere was inviting and relaxed, making it a perfect getaway. The staff was super friendly and attentive, always ready to assist with a smile. Additionally, the restaurant offered delicious food that exceeded my expectations. Overall, it was a delightful stay, and I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for comfort and quality. Looking forward to be back

Kevin Werner★★★★★★★★★★5.0a year ago

This was by far the most perfect stay we have ever experienced. The hotel staff were exceptionally warm and welcoming, making us feel truly at home. The bungalows were spacious, cozy, and impeccably maintained, with excellent room service. The entire property is thoughtfully designed with great attention to detail and offers breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Another highlight worth mentioning is the food at the restaurant. Not only was the staff incredibly friendly, but the dishes themselves were outstanding and truly memorable.