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The Island Stone Town Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Stone Town

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Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kokoni Zanzibar, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.A stay at this Stone Town hotel places you steps from Darajani Market and within a 5-minute walk of Shakti Temple. Christ Church Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Darajani Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Island Stone Town Hotel

3-star hotel in Stone Town
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Island Stone Town Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and complimentary supervised childcare.
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Dining venue
The Island Stone Town Hotel offers 12 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free supervised activities for children

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Stereo

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

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
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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

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 outdoor lighting
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Island Stone Town Hotel to the airport?

The Island Stone Town Hotel is 4.9 mi (20-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 The Island Stone Town Hotel ?

As of May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Island Stone Town Hotel on May 26, 2026 start from $84, 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 The Island Stone Town Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Island Stone Town Hotel .

How close is The Island Stone Town Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 12-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Island Stone Town Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Island Stone Town Hotel offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Island Stone Town Hotel ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Island Stone Town Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Island Stone Town Hotel ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Island Stone Town Hotel have a pool?

The Island Stone Town Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Island Stone Town Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Island Stone Town Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Island Stone Town Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

The Island Stone Town Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

The Island Stone Town Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mugabe

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felix

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 23 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocoa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024