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Reviews of Rumaisa Hotel 3 stars

Funguni, Malindi, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania

#66 of 73 hotels in Zanzibar City

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Review score

Based on 117 hotel reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    6.9

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Good stay in an ok location away from the business of Stone Town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff could have been friendly. Was a bit pricey for value

    Good location, very clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inconsistent internet connection Limited breakfast options Noisy location Noisy fan Leaking bathroom (repaired fast after complaining)

    Location Rate

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    5.0
    it was ok. could have been better
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast should start at 7am

    the planned time for breakfast to start at 8.30 am was challenging and not useful for people with work responsibilities and going to the rural areas the whole day

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet. Check in staff clueless. Photos on booking.com are not realistic.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    6.0
    Good place. Will be great if Wifi and AC is improved. Amazing Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    WiFi was on and off and need stronger AC

    Did what a hotel needs to do. Fantastic bed to sleep on in a safe and quiet environment.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    6.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is not that great. not in a god view areas , you will be the only one walking around specially if you come back late. it was safe but you feel strange when you only see big truck next to the port. it is in stone town but a big boring

    The Breakfast offered only pancakes , fruits an coffee. You have to buy water or any other things but there no varieties. Seating place for breakfast was not fine, could not feet 10 persons. The first room we got has an issue with the bathroom, they did chance us to next room that was much bigger and nice

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    6.0
    GOOD STAY
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    WE KNOW YOU ARE HALLAL BUT PLEASE, LET'S HAVE A SIMPLE ENGLISH BREAKFAST, ROOMS TO HAVE A WORKING SATELITE CONNECTION

    CLOSE TO THE CITY CENTRE, STAFF GOOD YUNUS IS THE BEST MANAGER. HE WILL COMMUNICATE FROM DAY 1 TO THE LAST DAY OF YOUR STAY,

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were too small There was a small in the bathroom

    The location was perfect, in stone town, near to the ferry station & the markets

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    5.0
    If you looking for a place just to sleepover and in the city center of stonetown with good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from street,water from AC drops allover the night on the shinko roof sheet made a noise, poor breakfast

    In the city center, the staff try to do their best to keep rooms clean

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    8.0
    Suggested for short-term accomondation
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Things refer to the description but not provided: Hair dryer Toiletries Body soap Bottle of water Clothes rack Safety box Balcony 2. Dark road at night 3. Near to the port,so if you need a quiet place especially from 5am and then not suggested.

    Polite staff Clean rooms Ac worked properly Comfortable bed Walking distance to the Stown Town Value for money and suggested for solo travelers and short stays.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    8.0
    My room feels like a home away from home with lovely and kind people kept nice and tidy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 22 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of the more remote location the last part of the road is a bit dark for a standard tourist

    Nice clean peacefull location in a less touristy part of the city with a nice sea view on the local harbour with small vishing vessels.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    8.0
    Was wonderful stay at Rumaisa hotel my son also appreciated this
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing happened

    Kidness of staff, breakfast was nice but need to add more delicious. The service was very good and i like it. I am planing ti be back at rumaisa hotel 🏨 next time

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were not that friendly atall. Plus the breakfast was not filling especially to a child.

    The room was clean and a good sized balcony.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    8.0
    Loved the breakfast, proximity to forodhani and darajani market
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The surrounding area that houses many containers, though there weren’t any moving trucks.

    10mins walk to forodhani market.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    8.0
    It was a good and a pleasant experience for me and my country mates
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Sewage pipes and their shower isn’t taking out hot water

    Everything is not far away to the property, I mean if you need food to eat is a walking distance to get variety of food to eat and alcohol to drink

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    5.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bar fridge other rooms

    Its in the central Very clean and good to host groups

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    6.0
    The stay did not level up to the price paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beddings and towel did not have a properly washed scent and looked stained. The rooms smelt of dust most likely from the curtains. The breakfast consisted of a handful of things and not a variety (bread, pancake/chapati, salad, pineapple chunks, Rosella juice, tea, eggs). The sink to wash your hands was located outside. The dishes were not properly washed up and the food area smelt of dust from the unwashed tablecloths. The powdered milk was getting refilled only quarterly. There was maintenance getting done involving drilling past 10pm which was very inconvenient especially with small kids.

    The location is convenient for activities within the city. The staff were friendly. The hot water tank worked though for a big family the water would get cold before you’re all done. The room was big enough.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To small the room

    Location near market

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kind people and good breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    8.0
    I will visit again if they can sort some other issues
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast juice with no ice

    The room was clean

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast time. Until 8.30 in the morning, it was not ready yet. And The kitchen closed at 2p.m during the day

    Cleanliness and friendly treatment of the receptionist.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    The staff were friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    6.0
    The hotel is decent, I had a good stay. The hotel can do with a little investment in some few things like having a coffe
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don’t have bins in the rooms, no coffee station in the rooms as well. The night guard was so drunk, he could barely walk properly nor speak. So the security during the first night was questionable

    I liked the room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    7.0
    My stay was comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They could provide kettle and cups in each room. Also provide some hangers for clothes. Also it would be good to have a glass or two in the bathroom next to the sink for guests to place toothbrush/toothpaste.

    The rooms were clean and spacious. The bathroom was also spacious and clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

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