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Elephantohotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Stone Town

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.
A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.
A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread and two pillows with a hotel logo, a framed artwork above the bed, and a nightstand with a phone and a decorative item.

Standard Single Room

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed artwork on the wall, and a wall-mounted deer head decoration.

Twin Room, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, wall-mounted light fixtures, and framed artwork.

Family Room, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 3122 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Suite, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a nightstand with a phone, and wall art.

Comfort Suite, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Standard Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

Double Standard Room

  • 1399 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for SINGLE STANDARD ROOM

A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread and two pillows with a hotel logo, a framed artwork above the bed, and a nightstand with a phone and a decorative item.

SINGLE STANDARD ROOM

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

TWIN ROOM

  • 1614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. Hamamni Persian Baths and Shakti Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Elephantohotel

3-star hotel in Stone Town
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Elephantohotel also features spa services, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Elephantohotel offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 45-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property Registration Number 168473.2025

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elephantohotel to the airport?

Elephantohotel is 4.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephantohotel?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephantohotel on Aug 3, 2026 start from $113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Elephantohotel have an airport shuttle?

Elephantohotel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

How close is Elephantohotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 14.2 mi (47-min drive) from Fumba Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elephantohotel offer free breakfast?

Elephantohotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Elephantohotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Elephantohotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Elephantohotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Elephantohotel have a pool?

Elephantohotel does not have a pool.

Does Elephantohotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Elephantohotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages.

How close is Elephantohotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Elephantohotel is 0.5 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

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