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Located in Ngambo, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach, Aurelia Zanzibar features air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Old Dispensary, Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar, and House of Wonders. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, certain units at Aurelia Zanzibar also provide guests with a city view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near Aurelia Zanzibar include Peace Memorial Museum, Cinema Afrique and Hamamni Persian Baths. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, Buffet


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome from Hussain who was very helpful. Charming character of the building. Good location. There was a restaurant across the road that was quite busy but that didn’t disturb us.
  • Kory
    Canada Canada
    Great aircon. Hot water. Clean. Quiet. Attentive and helpful staff. And great location. The restaurant across the street is really good. Would love to stay here again!
  • Martina
    Italy Italy
    Overall good value for money. The room was big and clean and the staff was really friendly. Location in the old centre of Stone Town.
  • Maciej
    Poland Poland
    Very friendly, helpful and honest service. If you are in Zanzibar for the first time, their advice and help are worth their weight in gold
  • Barbora
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good stay. Everything was perfect and staff was very nice.
  • Argentique
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Clean room, comfortable beds, spacious bathroom, big terrace, A/C, friendly staff.
  • Susan
    Canada Canada
    Nice little hotel in the heart of Stonetown. Friendly, helpful staff.
  • Werner
    Germany Germany
    Room, bed, AC, water, towels, breakfast, all nice and proper, and a helpful service desk - would return any time:)
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Modern simple hotel -very friendly staff -our flight arrived late so we also arrived late at hotel but it wasn’t a problem even though it was 3 am !
  • Christoph
    Germany Germany
    Good location, though hard to find, when arriving in stowntown. I like the bed and that there was a balcony, though the balcony was quite small. Good wifi. And I always appreciate a cosy little lamp with "warm" light

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • do you have lift in the hotel?

    Hello, Sorry we don't have lift in our hotel
    Answered on 17 March 2023
  • I'm travelling with my spouse is this room rate for us as a couple?

    Hello - Our room rates are normally for Double occupancy unless explicitly stated. The rate includes breakfast for 2 people. - Thank you.
    Answered on 24 June 2023
  • hi,do you have any contacts I can reach you out

    Please reach us through booking.com
    Answered on 31 July 2023
  • Hi, we have a booking tonight under my partner's name Marta. Where is the best place to park securely? Kind regards, Tom

    Hello, Sorry we don't have parking in our hotel, but in Darajani they have parking it's near to the hotel but they charge small amount. Thank you.
    Answered on 3 March 2023
  • Hi, can I pay directly via booking online?

    Sorry we have not setup online payments yet.
    Answered on 19 September 2024

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Aurelia Zanzibar

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • Swahili
  • Urdu

House rules
Aurelia Zanzibar takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Aurelia Zanzibar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Aurelia Zanzibar

  • Check-in at Aurelia Zanzibar is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Aurelia Zanzibar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Aurelia Zanzibar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Live music/performance
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Guests staying at Aurelia Zanzibar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Aurelia Zanzibar include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple

  • Aurelia Zanzibar is 0.7 miles from the centre of Ngambo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Aurelia Zanzibar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.