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Zanzibar Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with 2 restaurants

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Boating
Lobby
Interior entrance
Deluxe Twin Room
Dining
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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Your area essentials

Map
Off Bhangani Street, Zanzibar Town, 4858
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market6 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)13 min drive

Room options

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Standard Single

Standard Single

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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VIP Room

VIP Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Zanzibar Town

At Zanzibar Hotel you'll be within steps of Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Stone Town hotel include Mbweni Ruins and Jaw's Corner.

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 4 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk
  • Slave Market - 6 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 6 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 4 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 4 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 2 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 4 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Hotel

Comfortable Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with 2 restaurants
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Zanzibar Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Zanzibar Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and free newspapers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

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 15 per vehicle (return)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • 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.

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
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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Hotel
Zanzibar Hotel Hotel
Zanzibar Hotel Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Zanzibar Hotel?

Zanzibar Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Zanzibar Hotel?

Yep, Zanzibar Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Zanzibar Hotel?

Yep, Zanzibar Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and sailing. You can also find boat tours.

Is Zanzibar Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like supervised childcare and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Zanzibar Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Zanzibar Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zanzibar Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zanzibar Hotel?

Yep, Zanzibar Hotel has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Zanzibar Hotel?

Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zanzibar Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 113 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We booked the Zanzibar Hotel in February 2019 for a stay in August. The week before we travelled we contacted the hotel to request an airport transfer, which their website said they offered. They replied to our Expedia message by saying that the hotel was undergoing refurbishment but we would be staying in a 'sister' hotel called the Tausi Palace and a driver would pick us up from teh airport and take us there. When we arrived at the airport the driver believed we were going to the Hotel Africa House but took us to Tausi Palace when I showed him the email. When we got to the Tausi Palace there was no reservation for us and we were taken to Africa House. Given that this information was only provided to us because we booked an airport transfer it did not give us the opportunity to seek somewhere of our own choice. It does question what checks Expedia puts in place to ensure that the rooms they book are available (or hotel even open) for the dates requested. A very disappointing start to our special visit to Zanzibar!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The sea front view was excellent and the waiters, food was a bit expensive and not all that great.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff (front desk, concierge, restaurant staff) were all very friendly and helpful. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The condition of the hotel is not good. Staff was excellent. Hotel seemed overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

James

Good
Good hotel in good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Fort Bragg, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional historic building retaining architectural and design elements from a century ago. A real gem. Great central location. Staff was most accommodating and professional. Our rooms were large, elegant - just perfect for comfort and sleep. Our only complaint was the high price of laundry service. Overall ten out of ten.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old hotel with old world charm.
Lovely old hotel with faded 19th century elegance close to many of Stonetowns’ attractions. A lick of paint here and there and a few minor repairs might have helped appearances but all in all very good value for the money. Bedrooms were highceilinged and spacious as were the ensuite. Our room had two king-sized beds and lovely antique furniture. Breakfast was good and staff were hardworking, courteous and super friendly. Our room was very well cleaned daily and beds turned down at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location
Spacious classical rooms and staff went out of their way to make us comfortable. Would love to be staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Hadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zanzibar Hotel
Service was great. AC was poor in the room. Mattress and pillows were hard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017