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Malindi Boutique

3.0 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with rooftop terrace and restaurant

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Exterior detail
LCD TV
Beach nearby
Exterior
Double Room

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Funguni Road, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, House of Wonders
    โ€ช8 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    โ€ช10 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Slave Market
    โ€ช10 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    โ€ช11 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Zanzibar Town

At Malindi Boutique you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Malindi Mosque. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Stone Town hotel include Shakti Temple and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum).

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • House of Wonders - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Slave Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Fort - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชForodhani Park - โ€ฌ10 min walk
  • โ€ชLukmaan Restaurant - โ€ฌ13 min walk
  • โ€ชHouse of Karafuu - โ€ฌ13 min walk
  • โ€ชSecret Garden - โ€ฌ9 min walk
  • โ€ชLivingstone Beach Restaurant - โ€ฌ13 min walk

About this property

Malindi Boutique

Hotel in Zanzibar Town with rooftop terrace and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Malindi Boutique also features a rooftop terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Malindi Boutique offers 16 accommodations with complimentary slippers and shared/communal kitchens. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 40.0 per night
  • 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)

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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Malindi Boutique?

Malindi Boutique offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Malindi Boutique?

Yep, Malindi Boutique has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Malindi Boutique?

Yep, Malindi Boutique is a short 12-minute walk from Shangani Beach.

What makes Malindi Boutique a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Malindi Boutique.

Does Malindi Boutique serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Malindi Boutique?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Malindi Boutique?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Malindi Boutique's onsite restaurant that serves African cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Malindi Boutique?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Malindi Boutique?

No, pets are not allowed.

Malindi Boutique Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 14 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room with A/C. Didnโ€™t get that. It was hot. The guy at night that let me in didnโ€™t wanna show me to my room. Finally, he took me to a room & said this will have to do. I said itโ€™s not what I booked. He said, not my problem & left.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ulrik

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

Probably the worst place Iโ€™ve been.

Place is utterly dirty. Extremely humid, only with fans in room. Prebooked private triple room, clearly got a dorm with 4 beds instead. 2 friends got sick during the stay, because of the extre humidity in the room, no way of cleaning the air. Big holes in all the mosquito nets. I will never recommend this place to any one, nor visit it again. Stay away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Sexual Harrasment and Gross Misconduct.

I stayed at this place twice. The first time (April 8, 2021), I was with a group of other tourists - 4 guys and 2 girls - and nothing happened. The second time (April 12, 2021) I was alone because I had to do my covid test in Stone Town. That's when the harrasment occurred. The man at the front desk (with one fake eye), touched me inappropriately, putting his hands on my legs and waist. He was making sexual remarks like drinking beer and spending the night together. At one point, I was talking to another guest and he just stood there staring at us for a very long time. 30 min later, a mouse is in my room which I believe he put there since my room was on the 3 floor, and no food was there. He made me so uncomfortable that I didn't leave my room for the rest of the day and checked out in the morning. I mentioned this to my tour guide afterwards and was advised that he has a very bad reputation here in Stone Town and has done this before. And my taxi driver said "he is a very bad man". I wish someone would have told me that sooner. If you are a woman, especially if you have children do not book there. There is a reason why this place is so cheap. It's better to pay for your peace. He took advantage of the fact that I was alone because he did not behave in this manner when I was with 4 other guys. hope that he sees this message and learn how to treat people with respect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

SERGHEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unusual oneee!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Mehmet

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

Nightmarr

Terrible. Cheating. Disaster. Changed my holiday into a nightmare
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Monty

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

Great service

Great rooftop
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitja

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

5/5

Nice and very affordable stay, friendly and helpful staff, helped us with booking the prison island tour for a great price, also delicious breakfast! And we were were upgraded for free. Totally recommend, perfect location in stone town for a good price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cheap as chips, does the job.

Cheap as chips, don't expect a palace for b&b money... No city tax is a huge bonus. Easy walk to the excellent Mercury's restaurant. Friendly staff, tasty breakfast. Rooms don't get cleaned each day, bathroom flooded, but at the price cannot complain! Mozzie nets on all beds. Slightly creepy Bashar Assad portraits everywhere in various poses, but I've stayed in crazier!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Disliked: Staff & service

Dishonest

First of all there is no free WiFi. Also I accidently left my phone in the rooms after checking out, when I went back to get it no one had apparently seen it. When I checked the location on Google it was on a week after I left the hotel in the same area. The phone was very obviously stolen. My bad feedback is relating to the dishonesty of the staff working there. Make sure you keep all valuables with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Jeff, Seattle, WA

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

Terrible Service/Lost Reservation/Arguements

I checking after arriving from Kenya at 1am. The only had one room left and I showed them my reservation but they insisted I show how much I paid for my room. All I had was a confirmation number on my App. I argued with the owner for a half hour, "I have a reservation, you have a room, why can't I check in?" I guess they wanted to charge me more if they thought I paid too little online. I showed the owner my Expedia App with all the confirmations but he still argued with me and would NOT let me check in. Finally, after 30 min he said he would sort it tomorrow I just needed to write down my name and the company I booked through. I wrote my name and Expedia and he said, "Expedia, I know them!'" Apparently, you don't. I would NOT recommend this place because of the treatment I went through!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Fatuma Isir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hej det รคr inte bra jag blev sjuk det รคr dam,smutsig och lugit . Vi som frรฅga om sรฅpa, toa peppar. Jag var dรคr 4 dagar bara kund inte stanna lรคgger och har kvitto fรถr 4 nรคtt
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

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

stinking hostel

The place is really ghastly. As with horror!