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Located in Nungwi, a 15-minute walk from Nungwi Beach, Rafiki Backpackers-hostel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a grill. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, all rooms come with a patio. Rooms have an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms come with a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. The rooms will provide guests with an oven. Guests at Rafiki Backpackers-hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nungwi, like hiking. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 26 miles from the accommodation, while Mangapwani Coral Cave is 29 miles from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 38 miles away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.7
High score for Nungwi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohamed
    Italy Italy
    I had a great stay at Rafiki. Is quiet far from town but it was the best choice for me, to avoid touristic places. 10 mins walking from the hostel, you can fine the most beautiful and isolated beach. The hostel itself is was amazing. I was...
  • Lara
    Zambia Zambia
    We felt welcomed and enjoyed every day here in this hostel! The breakfast was really good and the private beach beautiful. The staff is

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International

Amenities of Rafiki Backpackers-hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Convenience store on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Spa

    • Public Bath

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Rafiki Backpackers-hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $5 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    $0 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $5 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $10 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

    FAQs about Rafiki Backpackers-hostel

    • The prices at Rafiki Backpackers-hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Rafiki Backpackers-hostel is 1.9 miles from the center of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Rafiki Backpackers-hostel is from 7:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Rafiki Backpackers-hostel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Rafiki Backpackers-hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Water park
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Beach
      • Bike tours
      • Private beach area
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Cooking class
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Public Bath