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Retro

3.0 star property
3-star B&B in Stone Town

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A spacious room with wooden furniture, large arched windows, and a ceiling fan.
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Stone Town B&B, you'll find Peace Memorial Museum and Jaw's Corner. Nakupenda Beach and Christ Church Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Retro

3-star B&B in Stone Town
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Retro also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Zanzibar Town bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Retro offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM

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
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 in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Retro Zanzibar Town
Retro Bed & breakfast
Retro Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Retro to the airport?

Retro is 4.5 mi (15-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 Retro?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retro on Jun 29, 2026 start from $32, 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 Retro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Retro.

How close is Retro to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 6-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 10-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Retro offer free breakfast?

Retro offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Retro?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Retro?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Retro?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Retro have a pool?

Retro does not have a pool.

Does Retro have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Retro have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Retro to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Retro is 0.6 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Retro Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 9 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Hiranmay Ghosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service is very good and people are excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great place for basic stay.

Great place for a few nights. Basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

MIZUHO

From the beginning the response from the hotel was poor...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Run down. Not retro.

Just generally speaking, it was desapointing. The person in charge of registration was very rude to us. We Aldo overheard them speaking very curtly to other travellers. The place was very run down. The shower head broke off as soon as we turned the water on... Even though we had paid for our stay in full, we ended up finding another place to stay. Too bad. The location is good and the place looks charming from outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jörg

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

Empfehlung

Wir waren vom 10.auf den 11.Oktober Gäste im RETRO . Das Zimmer war zweckmäßig,das Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig. Alles in allem sehr angenehm und entspannt. Würden wir wieder buchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pertti

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotellista olevat kuvat ei vastaa lähelläkkään tätä päivää/ todellisuutta. Ihan ala arvoinen paikka.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gribouille

On nous a refusé l'accès à l'établissement car nous étions des clients Expedia .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ismail

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

honte.. passer votre chemin

A l'arrivée, pas de chambre famille disponible !!?? La honte.. Obliger de voir dans un autre hotel... 10 min après l installation, le responsable de l hotel passe nous voir pour dire que la nouvelle chambre est réservé pour qlq un d autre aussi.. et là c'est le volcan.... A éviter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019