Maisha Marefu Apartments

8.8

Excellent(79 Reviews)

Apartment in Unguja North Region

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Changuu Island

16.8 mi

Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi

19.3 mi

Hakuna Matata Spice Farm

11.5 mi

zanzibar kilosas conservation

19.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Maisha Marefu Apartments

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8.8

Excellent(79 Reviews)

Apartment in Unguja North Region

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

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

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Changuu Island

16.8 mi

Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi

19.3 mi

Hakuna Matata Spice Farm

11.5 mi

zanzibar kilosas conservation

19.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.8

Excellent(79 Reviews)

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6.0

Oct 2024

I enjoyed the apartment and the pool, however I found the payment frustrating.

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.

9.0

Nov 2023

Heerlijk appartement met prachtig zwembad. Een aanrader

Prachtig appartement

10.0

Feb 2023

The best apartment and host in Kiwengwa and Zanzibar for sure! 5* service

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 :)

8.0

Feb 2023

Very good

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.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

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.

10.0

Dec 2022

Very nice spacious apartment

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.

8.0

Nov 2022

Fantastic stay

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.

10.0

Oct 2022

Private villa chill / wonderfull stay

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. 😉

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

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 .

10.0

Sep 2022

great stay will recommend

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

10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

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 🥰🌹

9.0

Jun 2022

A perfect stay.

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.

8.0

Feb 2022

Quiet, Clean, Comfortable

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.

10.0

Jan 2022

Great accommodation and great owner!

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

10.0

Nov 2021

An absolute gem -- a highlight of any stay in Zanzibar!

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.

10.0

Sep 2021

Wonderful stay in Kiwengwa

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

9.0

Aug 2021

Superb

Very friendly staff and lovely apartment! Would definitely stay here again.

8.0

Aug 2021

Very good

The apartment is nice. Good accomodation for such price. The owner is friendly and allways ready to help.

9.0

May 2021

Superb

Ambience, staff and overall feel of the place was amazing

The internet could be better but it was terrible

10.0

Apr 2021

Exceptional

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.

10.0

Apr 2021

Exceptional

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

10.0

Feb 2021

A green oasis of peace!

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.

10.0

Nov 2019

Wondrful sums it up. Staff and facilities excellent

The whole experience was wonderful

Not the property owners responsibility but the road to the apartment is dofficult

7.5

Sep 2019

Good

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 $110 per night. This rental is $10 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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Maisha Marefu Apartments

Apartment in Unguja North Region

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Maisha Marefu Apartments

Apartment in Unguja North Region

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Unguja North Region?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Maisha Marefu Apartments pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Maisha Marefu Apartments?

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