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Hanaia House

Property class: 4

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.
A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.
A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.
A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$94
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Hanaia House puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town B&B include Hamamni Persian Baths and Darajani Market.
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • House of Wonders - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hanaia House

Hanaia House offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hanaia House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks and dining tables. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hanaia House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 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, debit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hanaia House Zanzibar Town
Hanaia House Bed & breakfast
Hanaia House Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hanaia House?

Hanaia House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hanaia House?

As of 14 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hanaia House on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$94, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hanaia House?

Yep, Hanaia House is a short 8-minute walk from Shangani Beach.

What makes Hanaia House a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hanaia House.

Is Hanaia House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hanaia House is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hanaia House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hanaia House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hanaia House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hanaia House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdulmunim

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

Amazing place

Stay was comfortable very great location and amazing hostess
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber

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

great stay

super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Youngtaek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay in stone town. Late check-in is also available and staff are very kindful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anmabelle

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

Hanaia

Stay here overnight and really liked it. Hanaia was so pleasant and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this place if you are staying in Stone Town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you could want was close by. It was quiet at night. The bed was bet comfortable. Nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome, easy, small, cute, 2 double rooms only rented out each with private bathroom. very quaint but typically as in Stonetown, the windows face the alleys and you can hear people opten walking talking but normal for intown house. would still stay again. great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

I highly recommend Hanaia House for an authentic local experience. The host and staff were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate my itinerary. I wish them all the best. – Ibrahim
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natsuki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring the town. I stayed in a ground-floor room near the front desk. The room faced the street, so I could hear people passing by, which made me a little nervous at first—but since it’s set further down the lane, it never felt like people were right outside my window, and it was nice and quiet at night. The staff were really friendly—when I was struggling with the entrance door key, they kindly came to help. Breakfast is served at a nearby restaurant, which was a nice touch. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

william

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic accommodation, no amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GWENNAYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the charm of the old building. Breakfast was included and was very good. The famous Lukmaan restaurant is right around the corner. There is a mosque across the alley, so you will hear the call to prayer unless you’re a heavy sleeper. There is also street noise but it usually gets quieter the later it gets. There is no parking. Make sure the taxi driver points out the building because it’s very nondescript. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivelise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located at the center of everything which is good and also not so good because of the constant noise day or night. I took the breakfast option, not so impressed because the choice is limited. The rooms are simply furnished but clean and comfortable. The property manager was super helpful, she went above and beyond to make sure that my stay worry free. I cannot say enough about the housekeeper, she is super nice and efficient. My biggest thing is the internet that was basically non existent except in the lobby. Otherwise the place is clean, staff friendly, helpful and welcoming, the area is safe. I wouldn't mind staying there again, I recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was very grateful the hotel was able to arrange for taxi pickup at the airport as our flight arrival was bumped back to 12:30 AM. The hotel also agreed to have someone available to check us in at 1 AM, otherwise we'd have never found it let alone been able to get in. However, when I gave the desk the USD to pay the taxi driver, she told me should would have my change in the morning when we checked out. She knew our next driver was arriving at 10 AM but she was nowhere to be found with my change. Be aware that the 5 AM call to prayer will wake you up if staying anywhere near Stone Town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hyggelig vert
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Clarice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
O quarto estava em boas condições de estrutura e limpeza, mas a estrutura do prédio de forma geral deixa um pouco a desejar. O quarto é muito escuro, mas a cama é muito boa. O chuveiro precisa de manutenção. A família que nos recebeu foi muito simpática e prestativa, mas não é exatamente um hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ABDELLAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Petit hôtel rustique, très accueillant avec des chambres propres, spacieuses et assez confortables. Bien situé pour visiter la vieille ville de Stone-Town et proche de la plage. Mais bruyant pour ceux qui ne supportent pas les bruits de la ville. Très bon rapport qualité/prix, à recommander.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella struttura, migliorerei la pulizia dal calcare dai sanitari, il ventilatore molto rumoroso e la potenza del wi fi. Per il resto, ottima struttura pulita e in posizione comoda e servita
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nelli

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Äänieristys oli todella huono. Wc-tilat kaipasivat remonttia, wc kansi oli irti eikä suihkun viemäri vetänyt. Huone oli kyllä siististi sisustettu ja sänky oli mukava. Aamupala syödään erillisessä ravintolassa nurkan takana, siitä ei mitään kovin erikoista mainittavaa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tivemos uma estadia rápida, o quarto é bem confortável, a moça que nos recebeu e fez nosso checkout foi extremamente educada. Nos incomodou o quarto ser fechado com cadeado e o barulho, pois nosso quarto era em frente a rua. Mas recomendaria para uma estadia curta!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cécile

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

Hôtel de qualité

La chambre était spacieuse et propre et le lit était très confortable. Le personnel était agréable et l'hôtel idéalement situé .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dalinda

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

2 jours au coeur de Stone Town

Cet hôtel est idéalement placé à Stone Town Au coeur de la ville, au milieu des habitants. C'est à taille humaine comme à la maison, respectant le cadre de Zanzibar L'équipe est adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PIERRICK

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

Parfait

Très bien, nous y avons séjourné une nuit. Par contre stone Town est bruyant et il n’y a pas de fenêtre avec un vitrage. L’hôte est très sympathique et arrangeante.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Human

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

Sentralt beliggenhet, liten og koselig hotell

Liten koselig hotell perfekt til kortere opphold i Stone Town. Rent og romslig, hyggelig og personlig betjening. Kan varmt anbefales!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Schöne kleine Zimmer mit wenig Service

Insgesamt eher eine Pension als ein Hotel. Von außen schwer auffindbar, da kein Schild an der Tür. Einchecken und auschecken war schlecht. Beim einchecken sprach keiner English und beim auschecken war niemand da. Die Zimmer sind klein aber ziemlich neu und nett möbliert. Im Erdgeschoss allerdings ohne irgendeine echte Aussicht. Der Innenhof ist klein und soll wohl den Frühstücksraum ersetzen. Man frühstückt zwischen aufgehänkter Wäsche. Insgesamt habe ich mehr für den Preis erwartet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Joli appartement intimiste

Petit hôtel très discret et bien situé au cœur de Stone Town. Le seul problème est l accès en voiture qui est n est pas évident et en particulier pour trouver une place de stationnement. Néanmoins le lieu est très agréable et particulièrement cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement agréable, proche de tout à pied. Très bon accueil. Nous avons passé un bon séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024