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4.0 out of 5

"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here -one of the best small boutique hotels in Stonetown " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 19 Jan 2018

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Hotel Description

At Al-Minar Hotel you'll be within steps of Mbweni Ruins and Marahubi Palace. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant, and free daily breakfast.

A day of pampering can include massages and facials. The restaurant, Terrace Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-star Stone Town hotel include People's Palace Museum and Freddie Mercury Museum.

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Al-Minar Hotel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Al-Minar Hotel

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5 out of 5

Quaint hotel one street back from the water

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here -one of the best small boutique hotels in Stonetown

Posted by , from sydney australia on 19 Jan. 2018

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3 out of 5
Good location in Stone Town. Complimentry breakfast very basic. Free wifi in room. Staff very helpful.

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Property Features

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, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services 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
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

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.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Dining room
  • Memory foam beds
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Terrace Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

24-hour room service is available.

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 15
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

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. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Al-Minar Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Security system
  • Children stay free - maximum age 7
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

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.

Hotel Names

  • Al-Minar
  • Al-Minar Hotel
  • Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Al-Minar Zanzibar Town
  • Al Minar Hotel
  • Al-Minar Hotel Hotel
  • Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Al-Minar Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.