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Hostel Rafiki Apartment (formerly Empire Lodge Znz)

Market street Masomo Bookshop, Shamshu and Sons Pharmacy, Zanzibar (show map)

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Hostel Overview

Situated in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Rafiki Apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
All rooms in the hostel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and slippers.
Guests at Rafiki Apartment can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Peace Memorial Museum, Hamamni Persian Baths and Cinema Afrique. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 7 km from Rafiki Apartment.

Formerly Empire Lodge Znz

Before May 2024 Rafiki Apartment was known as Empire Lodge Znz

Before June 2022 Rafiki Apartment was known as Market Backpackers

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Budget Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

The double room offers air conditioning, a dressing room, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

The triple room provides air conditioning, a dressing room, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This triple room offers a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Premium Quadruple Room - enter dates to see room photos

The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a dressing room, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This quadruple room offers a TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Facilities of Rafiki Apartment

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Diving, Snorkelling

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities, Breakfast in the room, Grocery deliveries, Room service

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Express check-in/check-out, Lockers, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry, Trouser press

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying

Shops
Mini-market on site

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bath, Bathroom, Cleaning products, Dressing Room, Fan, Mosquito net, Shower, Slippers, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), TV

Last updated: 4 Dec 2024 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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-11:00:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

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The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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Hostel Rafiki Apartment (formerly Empire Lodge Znz)

Market street Masomo Bookshop, Shamshu and Sons Pharmacy, Zanzibar (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly Empire Lodge Znz

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Budget Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Premium Quadruple Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of Rafiki Apartment

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