Raffia Boutique Hotel

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A beach view from a covered veranda with wooden beams and a thatched roof.
An aerial view of a beach resort with a white sand area, palm trees, and a clear blue ocean.
A tropical beach scene with a thatched-roof hut, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A house with a thatched roof, a pool, and a fenced backyard.
A neatly made bed with rolled towels and a blue pillow, a wooden door, a mirror, and a shelf with plants and decorative items.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Jambiani Beach

Popular amenities

  • Beach bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa services on site
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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raffia beach aparthotel Jambiani, Jambiani, Unguja South Region, 72107
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kuza Cave
    ‪13 min drive‬

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View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A room with a wooden sofa bed under a canopy, a wooden table with a placemat, a shelf with hangers, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A balcony with a view of greenery and a flower-filled water feature.

Junior Deluxe Suite

  • Sea view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Suite, Private Pool

  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frequently asked questions

Does Raffia Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Raffia Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Raffia Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Raffia Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Raffia Boutique Hotel located?

This Jambiani aparthotel is on the beach, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Jambiani Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Paje Beach and Kuza Cave. Swahili Cave and Maalum Cave Pool are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Raffia Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Communication

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They went out of their way to make sure you were happy. The hotel was clean and the pool quiet and beautiful. Beach access was great and the view from our room was stunning. It was a great place to relax after climbing Kilimanjaro! Only issue was limited range of food, particularly for vegetarians.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful place. We met lovely people whist staying at Aquamarina and the staff are very friendly. It was quiet and peaceful with the access to the beach was heaven, we enjoyed every day.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice Hotel in Jambiani

Property was nice. Room was clean and comfortable . Overall it’s a nice location. I felt same and secure
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
From the time I arrived to the hotel both of the front desk people were so nice a male and a female(i am horrible with names unfortunately) I had to wait for my room to check in, which was not an issue. I sat at fhe beach for a while then had lunch. The hotel isa small boutique hotel and i loved the seclusion. Every day wqs beautiful there and my oceanfront room was gorgeous. All the foods and drinks were amazing! 10/10 had the best birthday vacation I've ever had and they made it very special. All of the staff was so kind
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
i did a very late check in and what i found was a smile from staff upon my arrival, a very quiet place with a huge clean pool, awsome food options and a full mini bar inside the room. big smart screen tv and great A/C unit. the beach is almos endless in low tide and the beauty expands for miles. Nothing epse to say but a great choice if you really want to relax. thank you Mateo and all the Aquamarine staff for a great 30 anniversary trip memories. karibu Sana
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect location for R&R

Lovely resort for R&R after our safari. They arranged a taxi to and from the airport which was extremely helpful. They even arranged one for us in Dar es Salaam which was a huge stress reliever. That customer service was above and beyond. The facility had a lovely place to sit by the ocean and pool. The pool was the perfect temperature. Had it not been for the intense sun I would have stayed in it all day. The food was good and they were very flexible on availability. There was always someone there to get you what you wanted. We would go again and stay longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The property was as pictured though their social media presence is lacking and should be updated to keep potential guests interested . The staff did their best to make us comfortable in every way throughout our stay and were always very responsive to requests . We had an ocean view room which was as pictured . We spent many days just lounging on our porch enjoying the ocean breeze . A few things that need improvement : bath should be tiled asap, the rendered concrete look ends up getting stained over time and though bathroom is cleaned daily , it tends to look moldy , even if it’s not . door screens in some places should be repaired where ripped to prevent insects entering room. Spraying the property vs spraying the actual rooms daily may be more effective at mosquito control food offering , portion and quality needs to be addressed . The menu remains the same daily with no variation or change of any kind except if they’re out of an item by the time you come to dine . The portion is extremely small and even if you opted to exclude an item from your meal or they ran out of an item by the time you dined , you aren’t propped up with what you did select , just the usual portion or less of the other items . We have had several mornings where we were told there were no more beans or avocado was sliced super thin because there obviously wasn’t enough left for someone having breakfast in the last hour . Dinner was constantly salty . Cut salt content and let guests add if they want
View from our porch
Room
Porch
Porch
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exceptionnel ! Magnifique petit hôtel au calme Personnel si accueillant. Grande chambre face a la mer. On peut se baigner à marée haute et à marée basse on est seul sur la plage. Vue magnifique . Grande piscine pour se détendre en fin de Journée
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Hotel simples, mas lindo e com uma vista espetacular nos quartos que tem vista pro mar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Hotel bom, mas isolado. Wi-Fi precisa melhorar.

Local muito bom, equipe atenciosa. Porém fica mais isolado e não há opções próximas para mercado e restaurantes. O cardápio não é muito variado e o sinal de Wi-Fi não funcionava muito bem no nosso quarto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
RAS. Super team, calme.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023