Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 15 reviews.
Errands
Kenya · Family · October 2026
+The breakfast was amazing and the host quite helpful.
Felipe
United States · Solo · June 2026
+I had a pleasant stay at Rafiki. The hostel was quiet, comfortable, and I had a very restful night. The breakfast was good, and since I was the only guest during the low season, the atmosphere was very peaceful. The owner was friendly and helpful, and he went out of his way to assist me, including personally helping me get to the accommodation and showing me around. He is a genuinely kind person who cares about his guests, and a very attentive and expressive person.
−The main issue was communication when I arrived. Although the owner sent me an updated address, he did not clearly explain beforehand that I would be staying at a different property because of the low season. This caused some confusion when I arrived. There was also some initial uncertainty regarding the agreed booking price, although this was eventually resolved and the original rate was honored. Better communication in advance would have made the arrival process smoother.
Hans
Germany · Solo · February 2026
“see above”
+asante sana for the good time in your beautiful, creative house with you nice, warm hearted and really helpful people! i can really recommend this place (either „rafiki“ and „homeland“) to open minded people with a sense for creativity, humor and a relation of quality and price! those who expect western standards and complain about everything better search in the according price category.
Helena
Germany · Solo · January 2026
“Beautiful place but no recommendation due to the owners behavior!”
+The hostel has a really nice location and the breakfast is amazing.
−The owner was always drunk and made me feel uncomfortable most of the time. He said a lot of inappropriate things and calls himself Crazy guy. He is by far not funny at all and does not know when to stop!!
Samira Nil
Austria · Group of friends · July 2025
+We loved our stay in the Hostel… especially because of crazy-man!
Maartje
Tanzania · Family · June 2025
“Exceptional”
+We had an amazing time at the Rafiki backpackers hostel. The owner is very friendly, energetic and helpful. His cares a lot for his guests! The house is located near an almost private beach which is lovely. The room is also good and spacious enough, with a nice bed and clean toilet and shower. Would highly recommend.
Sophie
Tanzania · Solo · March 2025
“Exceptional”
+The outdoor space and a not crowded beach is only 10 min walk away
Mohamed
Italy · Solo · January 2025
“Small gem away from chaotic places”
+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 staying in a private room with private bathroom. Everything was clean and bed was comfy. Great to have a fan for hot days. Its similar to a bungalow so its normal to find geckos in room or flies. The staff was amazing and girls prepared a rich breakfast (included). Being far from town, you can call a driver or you can wait till 6/7 pm and go there with owner Rafiki (for free) and I think that is really a nice service to offer. Suggestion: for lunch, you can buy anything and put it in the fridge in kitchen
Lara
Zambia · Group of friends · December 2024
“We were really surprised about the kindness of the host and the cuteness of the hostel. We couldn’t have imagined a bett”
+We felt welcomed and enjoyed every day here in this hostel! The breakfast was really good and the private beach beautiful. The staff is
−There is no warm water running but it was no problem because it is really hot here. And the hostel is a little outside of Nungwi.
Gabriel
France · Solo · December 2024
“Exceptional”