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Mizingani Seafront Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is situated just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk.

The hotel is beautiful, the location is perfect, very handy to reach everywhere by feet. There is one of the little streets in the town where cars can access so it was perfect to arrive with our luggage. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. Breakfast was very good.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
2,308 reviews
Price from
£80.71
1 night, 2 adults
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort, hotel in Zanzibar City

Set in Zanzibar Region, 7 km from Stone Town, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort features a year-round outdoor pool and free WiFi is available in the rooms.

The view and staff and the room was huge.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
1,275 reviews
Price from
£74.56
1 night, 2 adults
Antonio Garden Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, Antonio Garden Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

I likes The design of The hotel; it was so chick and relaxed. Loved the bar and restaurant surroundings. The staff were really nice and helpful especially at resturant. People responsible for arranging attractions were very good. Loved the comfort of the bed and the strong pressure of water at the shower. However there is a strange smell in the bathroom if you don’t put on the fan ventilator all the time. Location was perfect: love it. Spa service was like no one is attracted to. I did not try it but I think they should do more interactive job here to attract people. In total it was a very nice hotel🙏
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
2,985 reviews
Price from
£93.61
1 night, 2 adults
Al-Minar Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop, Al-Minar Hotel has a terrace and a shared lounge.

Good size rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,034 reviews
Price from
£71.87
1 night, 2 adults
Spice Tree by Turaco, hotel in Zanzibar City

Spice Tree by Turaco - Stone Town is located within 7 kilometres from the Zanzibar International Airport.

It was always great to finish a big day, to be met by friendly welcome and helpful staff that made you feel like home ... this is my preferred spot in Zanzibar... great location walking distance from everything
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
558 reviews
Price from
£151.43
1 night, 2 adults
Tembo Palace Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Offering three pool and outdoor restaurant, Tembo Palace Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Good food and fab breakfast. Great location. Friendly staff. Great guides and trips organised.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
379 reviews
Price from
£109.92
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa, hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, 5.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness...

everything was really good
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
284 reviews
Price from
£244.97
1 night, 2 adults
Zanzibar Palace Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Zanzibar Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town on Zanzibar Island. It offers individually decorated suites with free Wi-Fi.

Unique and friendly
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
280 reviews
Price from
£131.60
1 night, 2 adults
Al Johari Hotel & Spa, hotel in Zanzibar City

Set in a historical building, Al Johari Hotel & Spa is located in Zanzibar City and features a spa, library and restaurant. It offers free WiFi and the Forodhani Gardens is within a 10-minute walk.

Interesting old building Great location Lovely staff
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
172 reviews
Price from
£83.32
1 night, 2 adults
Jafferji House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Jafferji House is a boutique hotel situated in the heart of the historical Stone Town. Old Fort and the House of Wonders can both be reached within 200 metres of the property.

Location amd stafg
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
248 reviews
Price from
£119.76
1 night, 2 adults
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Zanzibar City's best hotels with breakfast

  • Tembo Palace Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 379 reviews

    Offering three pool and outdoor restaurant, Tembo Palace Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    Very professionnal employées, always ready to help.

  • Park Hyatt Zanzibar
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 335 reviews

    Featuring a seafront location in Zanzibar City, Park Hyatt Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This air-conditioned hotel comes with free WiFi access and has a spa and wellness centre.

    Great breakfast unbeatable sea views, fabulous spa.

  • Mangrove Lodge
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 475 reviews

    About the Lodge: Mangrove Lodge provides a tranquil escape with eco-conscious accommodations set amidst a verdant garden.

    It’s a breathtaking jungle paradise, loved every minute of it

  • Zanzibar Coffee House
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 764 reviews

    Located in Zanzibar City, the unique and historical Zanzibar Coffee House offers individually designed rooms and suites. It features a coffee shop and a roof top terrace, overlooking Stone Town.

    Fantastic place, even exceeded by the really nice staff

  • Kisiwa House
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 631 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, the historical Kisiwa House is located in the heart of historical Stone Town in Zanzibar. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    staff were extremely helpful and friendly. 10/10

  • Zanzibar Palace Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 280 reviews

    Zanzibar Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town on Zanzibar Island. It offers individually decorated suites with free Wi-Fi.

    it was personable and very well done and maintained

  • The Swahili House
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 288 reviews

    The Swahili House is located in the centre of Stone Town amongst the bustling market, shops and restaurants. The refurbished 5-storey Indian Merchant House is built around a courtyard.

    Beautiful property with high ceilings and great facilities.

  • Maru Maru Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 994 reviews

    Maru Maru Hotel’s cocktail bar has 360-degree views over Stone Town and the Indian Ocean. The property provides an onsite restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi .

    Cold aircons, neat and clean rooms, great service.

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City

  • Royal Cliff Zanzibar
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 379 reviews

    Royal Cliff Zanzibar features a garden, a private beach area and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Zanzibar City.

    One of the best hotels in zanzibar We highly recommended

  • Emerald Palm
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 542 reviews

    Boasting a garden, Emerald Palm is situated in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and 800 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

    Breakfast was good, However, they should increase varieties.

  • Zanzi House
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 142 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from Stone Town Beach, Zanzi House features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk.

    bien situé, jolie maison traditionnelle avec boiseries

  • Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 833 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 7.8 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Amazing view from my room and balcony to the ocean.

  • Retro
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 489 reviews

    Set in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Retro features views of the city. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

    The place was very clean and the staff are amazing

  • 27 Cafe Zanzibar Airport Hotel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 949 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 3.4 km from Food market, Coastal Zanzibar Airport Hotel, formerly MP Airport Hotel, features air-conditioned rooms.

    Its close to the airport, functional for one night

  • Zenji Hotel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 110 reviews

    Zenji Hotel is located in Zanzibar City. Free WiFi access is available. Each room is air-conditioned and most rooms feature a balcony.

    Goed ontbijt, uitstekende service, gunstige locatie.

  • Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 701 reviews

    Situated just a 5-minute walk from House of Wonders, Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique features a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of the harbour and city.

    Close to the ferry ⛴️ station and other local areas within Stonetown.

Hotels located in the centre of Zanzibar City

  • The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 94 reviews

    Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Great location Exceptional food Amazing ambiance Quality rooms

  • Zanzibar Serena Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 290 reviews

    Located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 5-star accommodation with a view of the Indian Ocean. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a café and 2 restaurants.

    Excellent location, super clean and friendly staff

  • Shaba Boutique Hotel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,579 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

    Small hotel in the middle of stonetown with superb breakfast

  • Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 386 reviews

    Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar is situated in Stone Town and has a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal. All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle.

    Everything, the staff were amazing and the food is exceptional

  • Emerson on Hurumzi
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 242 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, restaurant and views of city, Emerson on Hurumzi is located in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach.

    Incredible location, amazing property and beautiful roof terrace

  • The Seyyida Hotel and Spa
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 550 reviews

    Featuring barbecue facilities, The Seyyida Hotel and Spa is situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop.

    Perfect location, nice interior design, really clean and well maintained!

  • Forodhani Park Hotel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 747 reviews

    Offering a rooftop terrace with outdoor pool and cafe, Forodhani Park Hotel in Stown Town is conveniently located at the Old Fort and just across the road from Forodhani Gardens.

    Delicious omelettes and lots of fruit for breakfast

  • Chuini Zanzibar Lodge by NEWMARK
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 398 reviews

    With a private beach overlooking the bay, Chuini Zanzibar Lodge is located 12 km north of Stone Town. Its Zanzibar-style architecture includes the remains of the historic Chuini Palace.

    The location was in between but a bit close to the airport.

FAQs about hotels in Zanzibar City

What guests said about Zanzibar City:

  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Stone Town's Forodhani Garden, features local sea food, and...

    Stone Town's Forodhani Garden, features local sea food, and kebabs and is popular for crafts, and gifts, with artists selling handmade goods and music, making it a popular destination for cultural exchange.
    Carolyn
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    Nungwi is a nice town to visit and there are taxis and other...

    Nungwi is a nice town to visit and there are taxis and other means of transport. There are nice activities like swiming with turtles, swimming with dolphines, jet skieing, parachutes, quad biking and other great activities.
    Nyakamba
    Kenya
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Busy, Bustling city - do a walking tour as worth seeing some...

    Busy, Bustling city - do a walking tour as worth seeing some of the places you may not wonder upon on your own, We booked with a local tour company and they did a tour for $30 Wazawa Africa Tours and Travel +255 757 766 459 Muhammed. We did a few transfers with them as well, and he took us to a few bars on the first night and waited for us. We used other taxi services as we travelled round the island but these guys were informative, trustworthy and showed up when they said. and showed up even when I double booked by accident, then came to the hotel to find me! I did find that a few Zanzibar employees were disappointed with the tips we were given even though tipping 5,000 to 10,000 shillings which is a good tip. So be mindful and don't be bullied into giving more, we gave the guide $10 dollars but looked after us for 3hrs, sat while we had a drink and was very pleasant, whereas some others only delivered a drink or carried a bag a few feet and really wanted more than a dollar tip or 5000 shillings. use shillings in the city rather than dollars a use there own conversion system so on first night a £9 bill cost $17 dollars, lessonlearnt quickly, got the guide to take us to a ATM. Atm's charge 6% on every transaction and can only get 400,000 shillings out at a time approx £100 and have to pay £6, use a card like starling as not all restaurants bars charge 3-5% on top plus still cheaper than the ATM. Worth a visit but nights 1 full day as enough good first stop as near to airport if have a late flight in. We eat mostly in the hotel as was good quality and service was good. Take a visit to antonio gardens, as also have entertainment. Visit the old slave market, can see this on your own as easy to find $10 entry fee. also go see Freddie Mercury Museum $7 dollars each to go in think its a bit expensive but quite interesting
    Debra
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Zanzibar city.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Zanzibar city. The Antonio Garden Hotel was well centrally situated which enabled us to easily access most of the available sites and the beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful. There were plenty of good restaurants around and food was of good quality and reasonably priced. Getting lost in the narrow streets was part of the enjoyment of the city. A negative was that there were too many vendors for tours in the streets. we found it better to book and pay for tours on-line and their service in this regard was excellent. Wiil definitely return to Zanzibar but spend some time at a beach resort in addition to visiting the City
    Steve & Lee-Ann
    Zimbabwe
  • Scored 10
    10

    I loved wandering the streets of Stone Town.

    I loved wandering the streets of Stone Town. The street food was good and cheap and it has a large variety of restaurants from budget to very expensive. You can do day trips to most other parts of the island from here. I especially enjoyed the spice tour.
    Ghilraen
    South Africa
  • Scored 10
    10

    I met a lot of kind, smart and well dressed people in...

    I met a lot of kind, smart and well dressed people in Zanzibar and had a great time interacting with them and practicing my Swahili. Also, I found the BEST SOUVENIR SHOP IN THE WORLD - The Zanzibar Curio Shop! They're not giving it away for free but you won't be disappointed. You will never again find a such a large and disparate collection of unique items from around the world in one location.
    David G.
    Canada

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  • From £110.32 per night
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 412 reviews
    Hotel outside area was nice, restaurant was pretty in evenings (needed more lighting at restaurant). Beach was nice but didn’t look like pictures on Booking.com. Comfy loungers. Large bed and spacious room. Aircon and Wi-Fi worked well. Hotel was close to airport and 10 min drive from stone town. Locals were nice on the beach. The cats were super friendly and looked like they were looked after. Pool was nice. Manager asked us for our opinion on hotel before leaving and listened to our considerations which was nice.
    Troy
    United Kingdom
  • From £76.87 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,308 reviews
    Nice hotel right on the beach and next to the port. Great location with everything in easy walking distance from the hotel. Our room was spacious and clean with a huge ornate bathroom. Beds were big and comfortable. TV, Fridge and a Kettle in the room with some tea and coffee provided. Breakfast was ok. The pool was nice with plenty of shaded areas and a great way to cool off after walking around the back streets of Stone Town.
    Mark
    United Kingdom
  • From £76.87 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,558 reviews
    This is the perfect hotel if you want to stay in Stone town. Very comfortable, perfect position in the centre and near the beach , with a big pool and buffet in the morning. You will see a sunset view . The personal is so kind . We love it !!
    Viviana
    Italy
  • From £88.40 per night
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,985 reviews
    It was not bad hotel but maybe i expect more for 4* hotel. Breakfast was very good, can choose from many varyaty.. near everythingbin the city...i recommend it for short stay only in Stone Town
    Diana
    Bulgaria
  • From £138.36 per night
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,898 reviews
    Lovely characterful hotel with 2 lovely pools right on the beach. Great central location
    Seonaid K
    United Kingdom

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