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Rumaisa Hotel

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6.7Pleasant · 153

Funguni, Malindi, Stone Town, Zanzibar City · Map ·

“The manager was amazing and cares alot” · 10.0, Sat 10 Jan
Good locationGuests say so in their reviews.
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Affordable ratesGuests say so in their reviews.
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Rooms and guests

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Children0 to 17, priced by age0
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Cheapest night in the next 14 days marked green · only Elite Trip shows this

4 room types free · prices for 1 night, 1 room, 2 adults, our fee included.

Deluxe Double Room
1 Double bed 17 m² Sleeps 2 + 1 child Garden View
Air conditioning · TV · Shower · All 22 room features ▾

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Additional toilet
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
CNY 460.80 total, 1 night Nothing more at the hotel

Breakfast Included · Deluxe Double Room

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

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The price

Total 64.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults.

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) 17 m² Sleeps 2 + 1 child Sea View
Air conditioning · TV · Shower · All 25 room features ▾

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Additional toilet
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
CNY 540.00 total, 1 night Nothing more at the hotel

Breakfast Included · Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

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The price

Total 75.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults.

Superior King Room
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) 20 m² Sleeps 2 + 1 child
Air conditioning · TV · Shower · All 25 room features ▾

This room has a small fridge, satellite TV and a balcony or patio.

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Additional toilet
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
CNY 684.00 total, 1 night Nothing more at the hotel

Breakfast Included · Superior King Room

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

Pay Elite Trip now · Booked at once

The price

Total 95.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
1 Queen bed 18 m² Sleeps 2 + 1 child Sea View
Air conditioning · TV · Shower · All 23 room features ▾

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Additional toilet
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
CNY 748.80 total, 1 night Nothing more at the hotel

Breakfast Included · Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

Pay Elite Trip now · Booked at once

The price

Total 104.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults.

Family Room
4 Twin bed, 2 Twin bed, 1 Double bed18 m²

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Standard King Room
1 Queen bed13 m²

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Standard Double Room
1 Queen bed13 m²

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Triple Room
1 Twin bed, 1 Double bed18 m²

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeParking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Free Parking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Non-smoking roomsAir conditioning24-hour front deskRestaurant

Location 7.1Good location

Funguni, Malindi, Stone Town, Zanzibar City · · Open in Google Maps

What guests say

6.7
Pleasant
153 verified reviews
Cleanliness6.1
Service7.6
Location7.1
Room Quality6.5
Amenities5.6
Value for Money7.0
Food and Beverage6.6
Overall Experience7.1
In short. Several reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, including odd smells and lack of amenities.
Anil, United Kingdom6.0
Tue 13 Oct I guess you get what you pay for + Friendly staff Breakfast was ok Slightly out of the centre but easy and quick to walk to the main bits of Stone Town − Budget hotel - ok for the money but bathroom was a little dirty - eg there were hairs in the sink. View from bedroom was horrible - basically looking onto some other roofs and gutters. Loud early...
chababa, ZM · Solo7.0
Sat 19 Sep + The stuff are welcoming − There was not hot water for bathing.
Oagile, South Africa · Solo10.0
Wed 12 Aug Really nice hotel. Friendly staff, very hospitable. Made my stay in the town very seamless and easier to navigate. Absol
Ruth, Kenya · Solo7.0
Sun 19 Jul + They room and utilities provided − 1.The house keeper rationed sanitary items until I had to complain at the reception 2. The restaurant staff weren't responsive to our needs, the menu was boring; some of us resorted to seek...
Sam, Tanzania · Solo8.0
Sat 18 Apr Amazing stay. + Very comfortable rooms, wifi was working properly. − Safe box was not working.
Niroj, Kenya6.0
Thu 12 Mar + Location − Tv not working. Not so clean. Not much comofrtable bed
Gotcha, BW · Solo7.0
Thu 12 Feb loved how the staff handled me.they were willing to assist at all times. + the room was spacious. − too many trucks packed by the hotel entrance making it look creepy.
Muvevi, ZW · Solo5.0
Mon 19 Jan It was fair considering their rate + It was ok − The waiters require to be dressed well
Abubakar, Kenya · Couple10.0
Sat 10 Jan Wonderful + The manager was amazing and cares alot − Nothing
Erisa, DE · Couple8.0
Tue 6 Jan Amazing and great place to stay. + Quietness, location close to everything, good breakfast, hospitality and support from the staff especially Manager Yahya and Yunus. Amazing people that supports all customers any time with respect. I’ll be returning to this hotel soon when I return to stone town. − Nothing

Questions

What time is check-in?From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Can my child stay?Children welcome
Are pets allowed?No
Is there parking?{'selfParking': True, 'free': True, 'chargeMode': 'free', 'feeAmount': None, 'feePeriod': None, 'location': None, 'reser

Host

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About the hotel

Charming Oasis in Zanzibar City

Serene Accommodations : Step into our simple yet elegantly decorated rooms adorned with traditional Zanzibar furnishings, offering modern amenities like a refrigerator and satellite TV for your comfort.

Delightful Dining Options : Indulge in delectable dishes at our on-site restaurant or unwind at the terrace while enjoying a meal with a view.

Convenient Location : With a prime location just a stone's throw away from Zanzibar Port and a short drive to Zanzibar Airport, Rumaisa Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the wonders of Malindi.

Book your stay at Rumaisa Hotel now for an unforgettable experience in Zanzibar City!

Good to know

Check inFrom 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check outBefore 10:30 AM
Children and cotsWelcome
PetsNot allowed
Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}
Managed byNot Available

Before you go

From the hotel

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

Paid to the government of Tanzania, not to us 5 things travellers pay or do themselves: visa, insurance, taxes, fees. Tap to see.

These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

  • Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child
    Who
    Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.
    Where
    inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz (mainland) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz (Zanzibar) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz
    When
    Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
  • AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free
    Who
    Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.
    Where
    afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz
    When
    Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
  • Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry
    Who
    Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.
    Where
    visa.immigration.go.tz
    When
    Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
  • Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)
    Who
    Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.
    Where
    Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority
    When
    At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
  • Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba
    Who
    Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).
    Where
    Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries
    When
    On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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