Title: Rumaisa Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=82983120&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rumaisa Hotel Travelers can stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic Stone Town property ## Photo gallery for Rumaisa Hotel ![Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/83b7b209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/f81feebd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/b63afe83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/458ec263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Rumaisa Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/a33ba56f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rumaisa Hotel places guests in the heart of Stone Town's rich history. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available, while dry cleaning and laundry services help travelers stay refreshed throughout their stay. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=82983120&PinnedHotelID=82983120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/4bcca856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Cable channels Located on the top floor Iron/ironing board Laundry detergent - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View ![Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/4d632b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Sea View ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Cable channels Located on the top floor Iron/ironing board - Partial sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/1b2f610b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Cable channels Located on the top floor Iron/ironing board - Garden view - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Superior Room ![Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/d8a400cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Cable channels Located on the top floor Iron/ironing board - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/0e952bcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Cable channels Located on the top floor Iron/ironing board - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/6bc01cfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Cable channels Daily housekeeping Laundry detergent Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/09726f5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Cable channels Daily housekeeping Laundry detergent Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, Sea View ![Superior Room, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82983200/82983120/71434cd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Sea View ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Cable channels Daily housekeeping Laundry detergent Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.com/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Rumaisa-Hotel.h82983120.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Rumaisa-Hotel.h82983120.Hotel-Information) ## About the neighborhood Located in Zanzibar Town, Rumaisa Hotel is in the city center. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. [Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town.dx6143849) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.15661%2C39.19649&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K2fD4UodVMTh31V4xcqhRFLBZyk=) Bwawani road, Malindi, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 3442 ### What's nearby - ![House of Wonders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120010/c03f920f-5a42-47de-aa4f-5411ab08dc6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) House of Wonders 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Forodhani Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120014/90defd7d-e3c9-49ac-b4e9-3f5f4d5bb4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forodhani Gardens 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Slave Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120012/d9503427-28a6-4f3f-b6c5-2cf7c286614c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Slave Market 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Old Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120008/c5b3d952-5bae-4027-a200-65434844f8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Old Fort 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Zanzibar Ferry Terminal 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - Forodhani Park 13 min walk - Lukmaan Restaurant 14 min walk - House of Karafuu 14 min walk - Secret Garden 11 min walk - Livingstone Beach Restaurant 17 min walk ## About this property ### Rumaisa Hotel Hotel located in Stone Town Rumaisa Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Rumaisa Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children - Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) - Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way), (up to 9 years old) - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Rumaisa Hotel Hotel Rumaisa Hotel Zanzibar Town Rumaisa Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rumaisa Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rumaisa Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Rumaisa Hotel? ### Does Rumaisa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Rumaisa Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Rumaisa Hotel Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Willie Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities A very basic property. Relatively clean. Would love to have had a basic kettle to use each morning, but not available. Access road has large craters from transport trucks delivering shipping containers across the street from hotel. ##### Willie Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark Sep 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [Zanzi House](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzi-House.h82703817.Hotel-Information) - [Stonetown View Inn, a minute away to ferry & city!](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Stonetown-View-Inn.h33681603.Hotel-Information) - [Habari House](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Habari-House.h110341362.Hotel-Information) - [Top view villa](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Top-View-Villa.h64417375.Hotel-Information) - [Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzibar.h96133860.Hotel-Information) - [Hotel Executive](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Hotel-Executive.h18653544.Hotel-Information) - [27 Cafe Zanzibar Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-27-Cafe-Zanzibar-Airport-Hotel.h41902539.Hotel-Information) - [Smiles Stone Town Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Smiles-Stone-Town-Hotel.h42054163.Hotel-Information) - [House of Spices](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-House-Of-Spices.h11626678.Hotel-Information) - [Spice Tree by Turaco](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Zanzibar-Stone-Town.h8356996.Hotel-Information) - [Lost & Found Dooms](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Lost-Found-Dooms.h95968412.Hotel-Information) - [Al Minar Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Al-Minar-Hotel.h6438429.Hotel-Information) - [Emerald Palm Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Emerald-Palm-Boutique-Hotel.h99517528.Hotel-Information) - [Market Backpackers - Hostel](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Market-Backpackers-Hostel.h25167324.Hotel-Information) - [Zanzibar Stone Town Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzibar-Stone-Town-Lodge.h18915260.Hotel-Information) - [Spice Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Spice-Palace-Hotel.h24250298.Hotel-Information) - [Tausi Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Tausi-Palace-Hotel.h11544470.Hotel-Information) - [Private rooms with private toilets. 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