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Marafiki Bungalows

Kiwengwa, Kaskazini 'B'

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 983 m to Kiwengwa Beach and 983 m to Kiwengwa Beach

Family-friendly accommodationHave a great stay with kids facilities and a swimming pool.

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 21 reviews

5.0/511 Apr 2026

David

Really great place to stay. Can't fault anything! We had a lovely view out to sea

5.0/513 Oct 2025

Rick • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/511 Oct 2025

Ian • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/54 Mar 2025

sari • Trip with Friends

Henkilökunta oli aivan mieletön. Ranta oli huono ja leväinen, mutta uima-allas hyvä.

5.0/52 Mar 2025

Johan • Family Trip

Trevligt litet boutiquehotell. God mat och bra service. Hela kusten har stor inverkan av tidvatten- bra att veta. Men fin pool finns.

5.0/513 Dec 2024

Florence • Couple Trip

Nous avons passé un bon sejour dans cet établissement où le personnels sont d'une gentillesse et attention remarquable. Nous avons pu organiser des excursion avec laide de la réception et avec une très grande facilité. Le cadre est vraiment fait pour se ressoucer dans la tranquillité d'une bulle naturelle et verdoyante au bord de l'océan. Je le recommande vivement

5.0/529 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.

5.0/512 Oct 2024

Pontus • Couple Trip

The pictures don’t do it justice - the surroundings are absolutely beautiful, the forresty vibe together with it being beautifully placed on the beach, as well as the rooms. 10 out of 10! What should have even higher praised are the entire staff. So welcoming, so nice, incredibly keen on you having the best possible experience while visiting and giving you the space needed to just relax. 15 out of 10! Food is great, rooms are great, their house cat Tiger is amazing, and the closeness to nature (seeing bush babies etc) just adds to the experience. Highly recommend Marafiki for your visit.

5.0/57 Aug 2024

Clare • Family Trip

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.

5.0/58 Jul 2024

Rizwana • Family Trip

Excellent property with lovely helpful staff on the beach.

5.0/58 Jul 2024

Joanna Petrucelli • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/55 Jun 2024

Sascha

Small resort with very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food and very nice bungalows with african look & feel.

5.0/523 Mar 2024

Casey • Family Trip

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.

5.0/519 Feb 2024

Constantina • Trip with Friends

Hotel avec accès direct à la mer. Chambres tres spacieuses et propres, joliment decorées avec lits en baldaquin de style local, réparties en bungalows dans un jardin tropical luxuriant et très bien entretenu. Très bon accueil, personnel très bienveillant. Nois avons adoré le restaurant. Plats copieux, et delicieux. Petits dejeuners fabuleux. Spa avec tables de massage donnant sur l ocean. Cet hotel est un havre de paix. Nous recommandons sans hésitation.

5.0/518 Jan 2024

Linda • Family Trip

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.

5.0/518 Dec 2021

Lajos Zoltán • Couple Trip

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

4.0/58 Jul 2025

Carol • Trip with Friends

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.

4.0/529 Jun 2025

Aaron Lamar • Family Trip

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.

4.0/510 Dec 2021

Jérémie • Couple Trip

Très bon séjour, peu de soirée a thème (inexistante) pendant notre séjour. Personnel très agréable, je recommande !

3.0/520 Nov 2023

Andy • Family Trip

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.

Popular Facilities

Swimming Pool

WiFi

Parking

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Spa

Airport Transfer

24-hour Front Desk

Children Facility

Luggage Storage

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Pool Table

Billiards

Hiking

Snorkeling

Garden

Snack Bar/Deli

Children's Pool

Public Facilities

Library

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Luggage Storage

24-hour Front Desk

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Hotel Safe

Kids Facilities

Children's Books and Toys

Food & Drinks

Private Dining Service

Health & Beauty

Spa

Info

No Elevators

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Tours/Ticket Assistance

tiket Green

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Kumba Urembo, Kiwengwa, TZ

Nearby Destinations

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out12:00

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

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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

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.

About Marafiki Bungalows

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

Marafiki Bungalows Facility and Service
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.

Marafiki Bungalows Rooms
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.

Restaurant and Cafe
For lunch or dinner, stop by Marafiki Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in local and international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - Tue, 04 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children