Maisha Marefu Apartments
4.4
Excellent(79 Reviews)Apartment in Unguja North Region
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this apartment rental
Set in Kiwengwa, Maisha Marefu Apartments offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a private beach area and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
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Available Rooms
1 Queen • 1 King • 861 ft²
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1 Queen • 1 King • 861 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Sofa • 1 Queen • 430 ft²
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Reviews
4.4
Excellent(79 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.4
I loved the pool - it was clean and the sun beds were very comfortable.
Breakfast was yummy, with a range of choices including egg if I wanted.
The room was very spacious, clean, and the aircon was good.
I found it difficult to lock the door, especially as a solo female traveller I wanted to lock myself inside in the night, but it required switching the sliding door if I wanted to lock it on the way out.
I booked the apartment through booking.com as it was a prepayment on card. When I got there I realised the card payment wasn’t taken and they asked for cash which I did not have ready. I found this quite inconvenient.
4.4
Prachtig appartement
4.4
Absolutely perfect, right in front of the beach,
full of light and very calm. The host Lara is adorable and ready to help at anytime. we’ll repeat for sure :)
4.4
Quiet place
A little expensive and the staff was not so good in detalils.. They didn't check the shower gel, towels... And the breakfast was poor and the same every day.
4.4
An assistant is ready, the private beach is beautiful, the breakfast is plentiful and varied. They provide travel opportunities and there are wonderful people there. The security is perfect.
4.4
Very nice spacious apartment decorated with local african art. It is just 5min by walk from the sea.
Weak breakfast, but u can do yours one in app.
4.4
The location was great, beautiful view from the balcony and only a few minutes walk to the beach.
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
The apartment was well equipped if you wanted to cook for yourself.
No Air con in the bedrooms. The description states there's air conditioning so I expected it to be throughout not just in the sitting room/kitchen area.
Breakfast was inconsistent some days you got fruit, yoghurts and sausages other days you didn't.
4.4
There is really nothing bad to say about Maisha Marefu. Booked whole house so we had nice private vacation with unlimited pool access and ocean view. Rooms were cleaned each day. Locals delivery service worked fine too.
This was our second stay in this place. Having 7-9days eggs for breakfast is way too much. Daily fresh food was delicious but again, each day. I would recommend to add some vegetable and do a pancakes maybe, chapati aswell? To spice it up a little bit. 😉
4.4
Very Nice B&B. Nice and clean room with a great kitchen. Breakfast wad satisfying. The pool was small Nice and clean . The staff was really kind .
The mosquito net was not perfect covering so we got a lot of mosquito bites especially our little son . The breakfast was good but would be Nice to have some tomatoes, cheese , cucumber and so on .
4.4
breakfast as well as happy members of staff and manager. All were very happy to help in whatever way they could
a bit of a change in the fruit for breakfast and maybe some tea and cake at 4.00pm
4.4
We came with mom for a week and chose Maisha Marefu apartment. It was excellent, the owner Lara♥️ took care of us and help with everything by the way even she made a beautiful surprise for us bcz of moms birthday. From the place to the service it was great. Highly recommend for all 👌 we had a great time in this place. Thank you again Maisha Marefu Team. Definitely will be back 🥰🌹
4.4
I was perfectly happy with my apartment. It was spacious, very clean and well maintained.
The staff were exceptionally friendly & the host provided lots of information and I was very grateful to her for sorting my moped hire out for me.
The location is secluded, away from the beach but perfectly safe & accessible.
Nothing, I was perfectly happy.
4.4
Stayed at Maisha Marefu as i prefer to have a self catering option. The facilities were spot on in terms of all you need to make your stay comfortable. The beds were super comfy and the linen of decent quality and clean. Our apartment was cleaned every day (except the dishes). The manager was uber helpfull and the staff super friendly. Location is not on the beach but the 5 minute walk to the beach was not a big deal. Lovely aircon in the lounge although only fan in rooms.
Only suggestion i would say is to supply first morning supply of coffee,sugar,milk (like in a hotel room) and maybe a small shaker of salt and pepper, as arrivng late in the everning with no supply of groceries or having to buy a massive tub of salt always a mission. Another suggestion is to please supply ice cube trays in the freezer. Otherwise no complaints.
4.4
Excelent accommodation, great services. The owner îs the most kind person on earth, helpful in anything you need, supportive in giving great pieces of advice about everything around.
Good choice for a very good vacation
4.4
So many small details and beautiful touches -- from the salon-level bathroom products to the Lavazza coffee maker. So clean, so well-decorated -- and of course the pool and the view are magnificent. Hope to come back and take advantage of the fire pit, too! Really just perfection, through and through.
Not a thing.
4.4
The staff was really amazing and the place so nice. My friends and i enjoyed the swimming pool a lot and the place so pretty.
Bed was a bit tough but really really big so i spent good night though
4.4
Very friendly staff and lovely apartment! Would definitely stay here again.
4.4
The apartment is nice. Good accomodation for such price. The owner is friendly and allways ready to help.
4.4
Ambience, staff and overall feel of the place was amazing
The internet could be better but it was terrible
4.4
Everything else! Nice and cozy pool, good breakfast (fruits, sausages, toasts and eggs made to your liking) and most importantly - the staff! Lara (Manager) was very helpful and nice. The ladies handling the breakfast were very nice as well, there was no problem in having something prepared for you if you won't manage to go during the usual time.
I totally recommend the place.
The location was some distance from the beach,in a pretty secluded place.For me it was a slight downside, but I can see that some people will like it.
4.4
Staff amazing, host pleasant, views awesome, rooms clean and spotless n comfy
The internet was the only downside here but we are going to solve that problem that problem for Zanzibar really soon
4.4
We immediately felt at home in Maisha Marefu! The standard is above average for Zanzibar and very clean. The staff may not speak English as well as some of the locals, but communication was always smooth.
The view is wonderful, the apartment very well equipped and clean. The pool was great - our son loved it. There was plenty of comfort and space to relax - especially the "solarium" upstairs was so relaxing!
Breakfast was typical of the country - there was fresh fruit, toast, coffee and tea, yogurt and/or muffins and a freshly squeezed juice. In addition, fresh eggs or sausages were served.
The apartment is about 5 minutes walk from the beautiful beach of Kiwengwa. On the road on the way to the beach there is the possibility to get water, cigarettes and so on. Other shopping facilities like a supermarket and an ATM can be reached after about 10-15 minutes walk.
We would recommend the accommodation to anyone - especially with children.
The surrounding area is less touristy and - typical for Africa - partly full of garbage. But of course the apartment can't do anything for that. One should not be deterred by this. And the locals around were without exception friendly and helpful.
4.4
The whole experience was wonderful
Not the property owners responsibility but the road to the apartment is dofficult
4.4
Every thing
Sewerage smell.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Unguja North Region?
The average price for a rental in Unguja North Region is $149 per night. This rental is $18 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Maisha Marefu Apartments. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Maisha Marefu Apartments. Enjoy the water!
Is Maisha Marefu Apartments pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Maisha Marefu Apartments?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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