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Princess Salme Inn

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Malindi Mosque

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Beach nearby
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Malindi Dega, P.O Box 2310, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar - Tanzania
  • Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 4 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 4 Bedrooms

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.You'll be steps from Malindi Mosque and within a 10-minute walk of Hamamni Persian Baths with a stay at this Stone Town guesthouse. Christ Church Cathedral and Forodhani Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Princess Salme Inn

3-star guest house near Malindi Mosque
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Princess Salme Inn.

This 3-star Zanzibar Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Princess Salme Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Princess Salme Inn to the airport?

Princess Salme Inn is 5.2 mi (19-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 Princess Salme Inn?

As of Jun 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Princess Salme Inn on Jun 22, 2025 start from $33.5, excluding 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 Princess Salme Inn have an airport shuttle?

Princess Salme Inn offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 10 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Princess Salme Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 11-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 1.4 mi (12-min drive) from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Princess Salme Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Princess Salme Inn, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 3 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Princess Salme Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Princess Salme Inn?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Princess Salme Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Princess Salme Inn have a pool?

Princess Salme Inn does not have a pool.

Does Princess Salme Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Princess Salme Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Princess Salme Inn to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Princess Salme Inn is 0.6 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Princess Salme Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SYDNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here one night after landing in stone town. Perfect spot to nap on and off to get through the jet lag and be right in the heart of stone town. Extremely walkable to sites. The rooms are spacious, excellent shower and super comfy bed. Very clean and was just what I was looking for. Please note that it was a bit difficult to find. The taxi just dropped me off on the main road because cars can’t access the small streets. Once you know where it is, it’s super simple to return to
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is amazing and you get the value for your money. The location is central, top notch and very excellent customer service. Would recommend over and over.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feels home. Kind and very friendly people right among the locals. Great breakfast.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Margarita

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay

Very basic hotel. The bathroom didn’t work well. For the price it’s fine, but couldn’t stay longer than 1 night in this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to food market. Close to ferry. Safe. No loud musuc blasting. Privacy. Fantastic breakfast. Helpful eiyh taxi. Decebt price. Big room. No loud traffic at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mathilda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was nice and cosy, just as stowntown should be.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
BE AWARE OF THE FACT THE YOU HAVE TO PAY 9 DOLLARS EACH PERSON PER NIGHT! NOT AS CHEAP AS IT LOOKS ON EXPEDIA!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff greet you and are very willing to take you anywhere you need to go.Just a short walk to the water and street food. Lovely open air balcony where my family and I were served a plentiful breakfast each morning for a very reasonable 4$US
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Åsne Hovden

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

Amazing experience

It was amazing. I absolutely loved the staff, probably one of my best experiences at a hotel. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Nickolaj Thers

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Florian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

zhiho

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

편안한 숙박

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ekaterina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Очень порядочные люди

Очень хорошие владельцы и персонал, не жадные до денег, готовые помочь. Отель для бюджетного проживания, но безопасный и радушный
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Majbritt

Liked: Staff & service

Snusket hotel i et snusket kvarter.

Pga, den høje skat på værelser i Zanzibar, var det ret dyrt, selve værelset kostede 130kr for en nat men oveni det kom en skat af 9USD pr Person pr nat, hvilket fordoblede prisen. Kvarteret det ligger i virker noget snusket og er ikke umiddelbart et sted man har lyst til at gå rundt i efter mørkets frembrud. Vi tog værelset fordi vi skulle nå færgen til fastlandet om morgenen, og til det formål var værelset okay, men ellers var der ikke meget at råbe hurra for. Personalet var dog super flinke.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

fatma

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

Tek kelimeyle Rezalet "

Bu otele 10 metre mesafede bile oradaki esnafa sordum otelin yerini bilemediler,ortak vc ve banyo olduğunu farketmemiştim ama oda tuvalet gibi kokuyordu...2 gece için 207 lira ödediğim otele giriş yaparken 36 dolar vergi istediler,balık pazarının karşısında olan otel balık pazarından daha pis kokuyordu,kalmak istemediğimi belirttim.. ayrıldım.. recepsiyondaki görevli bayağı memnun görünüyordu, bu otel gerçek bir değerlendirmede 3 yıldız değil motel dahi olamaz.. bu eksiyi hotels com.a yazarım hiçmi denetlemediniz,,, hiçmi denetlemediniz 5000 km yol gidip böyle bir hayalkırıklığını hiçkimse haketmiyor.... hiç kusura bakmayın bu hotele benim değerlendirmem 0.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Il faut dormir dans la toilette

La toilette est dans la chambre, sans mur sans porte, et ce n'est pas montré dans le site, je n'ai pas pu imaginer mais quand je suis arrivée c'est trop tard, je ne reviendrai plus jamais.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019