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Zanzibar Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Stone Town

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Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Interior detail
Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Off Bhangani Street, Zanzibar Town, 4858
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 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 | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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VIP Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

VIP Room

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

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

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

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Hotel

3-star hotel in Stone Town
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Zanzibar Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Zanzibar Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 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
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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 15 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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
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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Hotel
Zanzibar Hotel Hotel
Zanzibar Hotel Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zanzibar Hotel to the airport?

Zanzibar Hotel is 4.8 mi (15-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Zanzibar Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Zanzibar Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 15 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Zanzibar Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zanzibar Hotel offer free breakfast?

Zanzibar Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Zanzibar Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Hotel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Zanzibar Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Zanzibar Hotel have a pool?

Zanzibar Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Zanzibar Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Zanzibar Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, and mani/pedis.

How close is Zanzibar Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Zanzibar Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 113 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Finns inte.

Hotelet finns inte. Det är nedstängt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Anki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mitt i Stone Town o ändå lugnt

Vi bodde inte på Zanzibar hotell, det renoverades. Detta fick vi ingen info om. Blev körd till först ett hotell, blev välkomnade o drink, men där skulle vi inte bo, utan blev hänvisade till annat hotell Tausi Palace ( systerhotel) Det var ett bra hotell, med AC på rummet ( det blev nästan för kallt, gick inte att ändra temp). Frukosten ingen höjdare. Fick behålla vårt rum hela dagen ( avgift), vi åkte från Zanzibar på kvällen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

José Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Troca de Hotel sem aviso prévio e consentido

A referir que o alojamento não foi neste hotel mas sim no Tausi Palace Hotel, pois, inesperadamente e inexplicavelmente o Hotel Zanzibar encontrava-se encerrado para obras, sem que antecipadamente me fosse transmitido essa informação que considero relevante. Deste modo, fui reencaminhado para o Tausi Palace Hotel, do mesmo grupo e é sobre este que faço avaliação acima descrita. De qualquer forma e embora o hotel de substituição fosse próximo e de qualidade bastante aceitável, considero inadmissível que não fosse antecipadamente transmitido que o hotel contratado não estivesse disponível.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

タンザニア・ザンジバルのホテル

Zanzibar Hotelを予約していたが、改修工事中のため宿泊できなかった。ホテル側は、別のホテル(Tausi Palace Hotel）を提供してくれたが、予約時点で宿泊できないことが分かっていたはずであり、この変更について事前に何の連絡もなかったので非常に不愉快な思いをした。また、変更後の泊まったホテルは設備も古くまた暗い客室であった。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
We booked the Zanzibar Hotel in February 2019 for a stay in August. The week before we travelled we contacted the hotel to request an airport transfer, which their website said they offered. They replied to our Expedia message by saying that the hotel was undergoing refurbishment but we would be staying in a 'sister' hotel called the Tausi Palace and a driver would pick us up from teh airport and take us there. When we arrived at the airport the driver believed we were going to the Hotel Africa House but took us to Tausi Palace when I showed him the email. When we got to the Tausi Palace there was no reservation for us and we were taken to Africa House. Given that this information was only provided to us because we booked an airport transfer it did not give us the opportunity to seek somewhere of our own choice. It does question what checks Expedia puts in place to ensure that the rooms they book are available (or hotel even open) for the dates requested. A very disappointing start to our special visit to Zanzibar!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The sea front view was excellent and the waiters, food was a bit expensive and not all that great.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BUCQUET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon hôtel, bien situé

Bien dans l'ensemble, très près du coeur de ville. Un personnel aimable et à l'écoute. Seul souci : pas de connexion wifi dans la chambre.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

YOOHYUN

Liked: Staff & service

이 가격이 이 정도는 훌륭

스톤타운 거리에서도 조금 안쪽이라 조용했음. 고풍스러운 컨셉은 사진빨 잘 받게 함. 그래서 실제로 봤을 땐 조금 실망 가능성 있음. 하지만 조식도 맛있고 서비스도 노력하는 편이라고 생각하게 함.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kåre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prisgunstig alternativ i Stone town

Et utrolig flott hotell med store rom som ligger sentralt til i Stonetown. Her er det gangavstand til alle kjente landemerker i området, og det ligger i et trygt område av byen. Det var veldig stille og rolig, gode senger og en helt grei frokost. Personellet var serviceinnstilt og gav oss en god opplevelse.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff (front desk, concierge, restaurant staff) were all very friendly and helpful. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The condition of the hotel is not good. Staff was excellent. Hotel seemed overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sonja

Liked: Staff & service
Personal ist sehr nett, recht zentral gelegen,wer kein Frühstücksfan ist wirddas Büfett lieben,wir würden das nächstemal woanders buchen
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno Marcel Barros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vale o custo beneficio, conforto e localização.

Hotel confortável, bem localizado, próximo do centro da cidade, de fácil acesso a pé ao centro. Ótimo custo beneficio.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Good

Good hotel in good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional historic building retaining architectural and design elements from a century ago. A real gem. Great central location. Staff was most accommodating and professional. Our rooms were large, elegant - just perfect for comfort and sleep. Our only complaint was the high price of laundry service. Overall ten out of ten.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rekommenderar

Fräsch och trevligt hotell med bra service!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

NAOD simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Väldigt fina människor. Nice service. Rent o fint hotell
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

J-Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Accueil chaleureux et convivial. Très bien situé. Dans un palais très ancien tout à fait typique d'une époque révolue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old hotel with old world charm.

Lovely old hotel with faded 19th century elegance close to many of Stonetowns’ attractions. A lick of paint here and there and a few minor repairs might have helped appearances but all in all very good value for the money. Bedrooms were highceilinged and spacious as were the ensuite. Our room had two king-sized beds and lovely antique furniture. Breakfast was good and staff were hardworking, courteous and super friendly. Our room was very well cleaned daily and beds turned down at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great central location

Spacious classical rooms and staff went out of their way to make us comfortable. Would love to be staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel grazioso e accogliente purtroppo un po'decadente ma credo che con un po di manutenzione in più potrebbe essere anche meglio molto centrale e vicino alla spiaggia che essendo in città risente dello stile di vita dei locali(molte bottiglie vuote che vagano)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fabiaana

Liked: Staff & service

Posizione strategica vicino al mare

Nonostante l'influenza che mi ha fatto compagnia per quasi tutta la week di vacanza, il personale dell'hotel (in particolare il mitico Mohamed) ha saputo offrirci tutti i servizi di cui potevamo necessitare. Buonissima la colazione e la cena: lo chef è veramente in gamba!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel centrale a Stone Town

Cia siamo stati due notti in questo hotel centrale di Stone Town; stanza spaziosa come anche il bagno e pulita; tutto il personale è stato estremamente cordiale e colazione a buffet molto buona!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I was disappointed.

Adventage: good location and air conditioner. Weakness: very annoying tour staff in hotel, lots of mosquitos, never changed towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

It located old town. But not to hard find it. All staffs are kind. There is A/C in the room. I was satisfied it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017