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Al Minar Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa hotel in Stone Town

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Free daily full breakfast
Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe
Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, alfresco dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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SHANGANI STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR TANZANIA Plot 96, SHANGANI S, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 4858
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Jaw's Corner and Hamamni Persian Baths. The Ancient Door of Stone Town and St. Joseph's Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Al Minar Hotel

3.5-star spa hotel in Stone Town
Al Minar Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Al Minar Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Al Minar Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

21-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages and facials. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 3 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Mountain biking
  • Safari
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 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

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)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 3 per night (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Al Minar Hotel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Al Minar Hotel to the airport?

Al Minar Hotel is 4.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Al Minar Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Al Minar Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Al Minar Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 7-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Al Minar Hotel offer free breakfast?

Al Minar Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Al Minar Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Al Minar Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Al Minar Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Al Minar Hotel have a pool?

Al Minar Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Al Minar Hotel have a restaurant?

Al Minar Hotel is home to Terrace Restaurant, which features international cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Al Minar Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials and massages.

How close is Al Minar Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Al Minar Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Zanzibar Town.