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Freddie Mercury Apartments

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools in Zanzibar Town

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Billiards
Outdoor dining
Two-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Breakfast buffet

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Shaghani Street and Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 0000
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Two-Bedroom Apartment | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Two-Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

On the beach.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Freddie Mercury Museum and Mbweni Ruins. People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freddie Mercury Apartments

Beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools in Zanzibar Town
Freddie Mercury Apartments offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Freddie Mercury Apartments also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Freddie Mercury Apartments offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby hotel, located 30 meters away.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Freddie Mercury Apartments

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Freddie Mercury Apartments Hotel
Freddie Mercury Apartments Zanzibar Town
Freddie Mercury Apartments Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Freddie Mercury Apartments to the airport?

Freddie Mercury Apartments is 4.7 mi (19-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Freddie Mercury Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Freddie Mercury Apartments offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Freddie Mercury Apartments to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Freddie Mercury Apartments offer free breakfast?

Freddie Mercury Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Freddie Mercury Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Freddie Mercury Apartments?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Freddie Mercury Apartments?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Freddie Mercury Apartments have a pool?

Freddie Mercury Apartments features 3 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Freddie Mercury Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Freddie Mercury Apartments to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Freddie Mercury Apartments is 0.8 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Reviews

Freddie Mercury Apartments Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in is with a different hotel chain which made it confusing. It should mention Temu hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikas, Sunnyvale

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, this is literally the building where Freddie Mercury lived, apartment with unique old zanzibari character, great location - near to beach, stone town and night market, great breakfast. Loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
God lokation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Baldur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Fin lokalisasjon, rent og fint. Super harde madrasser, ubehagelig.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eivind

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Kristina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det var toppen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

TEWFIK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
idéal, central, à proximité immédiate de la mer et des bateaux faisant la navette vers l'île de la prison et des différents points d'intérêt de Stone Town aussi bien au point de vue historique que pour le shopping. Magnifique buffet de petit-déjeuner servi au Tembo
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022