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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

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.

L
LePeche
From
Bahamas
The location and overall aesthetic of the hotel was remarkable. It was clean, modern and very well equipped! The staff was oh so accommodating and pleasant! I thoroughly enjoyed every meal especially Breakfast… which was a hit! The fresh fruit juices were chefs kiss
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
Price from
US$429.60
1 night, 2 adults

Emerson Spice

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 300 metres, Emerson Spice provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

R
RACHAEL
From
United Kingdom
What an absolute gorgeous gem of a hotel in Stone Town. Truly authentic building and decor and incredible bedrooms. I stayed in the ‘Kate’ room which was utterly delightful. Beautiful private terrace overlooking the town, enormous bedroom (beautifully decorated) and an open-air bathtub adjoining. Super private. Gorgeous to wake up in the morning and open the doors and feel the breeze filter through. Beautiful bed linen and towels (woven locally) and handmade soaps. If you are into aesthetics, then this is the place for you. I can’t say enough to rate the hotel. All the staff were absolutely delightful and super attentive (as a single female traveller it was very much appreciated). The Manager was extremely kind and friendly. Also organised a fantastic private tour of the town for me which was brilliant. The rooftop restaurant is to die for. The best, authentic and freshest of food I have ever eaten.The taster plate experience with sunset and cocktails was dreamy. Amazing views and ambiance. Didn’t want it to end! The Secret Garden restaurant is also absolutely worth a visit. I attended on a Friday evening when there was live music being performed. Truly magical. Again, the food was just amazing and the staff all super kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$225
1 night, 2 adults

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Bawe Island Zanzibar features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Zanzibar City.

D
Dan
From
Spain
I could say many things about this amazing property, starting with the beautiful rooms and the constant assistance by its super kind staff but to be honest I was particularly impressed by the location that is a real wonder of nature: this place is a paradise. I was upgraded in a Suite and I could enjoy one of the best sunset I can remember in recent times, not to mention the pristine beach. One special mention to the chef who assisted us personally and prepared some unforgettable Italian "spaghetti ai frutti di mare"!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$1,029
1 night, 2 adults

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated within 100 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

M
Marina
From
Croatia
Great location, great breakfast, friendly, helpful staff.. everything was great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,330 reviews
Price from
US$76.95
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.4 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and...

n
nakuti
From
Kenya
It was a great stay...... Though it was short stay ,we really enjoyed..... The staff are amazing... Everything is perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,028 reviews
Price from
US$196
1 night, 2 adults

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.

B
Beulah
From
Kenya
Mizingani Seafront is pure magic! The authentic Swahili vibe, the stunning views of the beach, ships docking, and boats—it’s beyond words. And the location? Perfect! Everything in Stone Town is just a stroll away. (Whatever you do, do not miss going to the fish market at night) But the best part? I casually mentioned it was my birthday, and they surprised me with a cake and the sweetest staff singing “Happy Birthday” as soon as I walked into my room. (All this was on the house) It was such a beautiful moment! So much love from strangers - I teared up. Really touched my heart. Thank you for making my stay unforgettable, Mizingani Seafront! ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,045 reviews
Price from
US$97.75
1 night, 2 adults

Tembo House Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

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

a
asadi yaser
From
Iran
Location was good and staff was helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,462 reviews
Price from
US$122.55
1 night, 2 adults

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

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

V
Vanessa
From
Ireland
The location and staff, so friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,794 reviews
Price from
US$74.59
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique

Hotel in Zanzibar City

- The modern, air-conditioned rooms all come with 42 inch smart TV,mini-fridge and safety deposit box. Each en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

E
Elmari
From
South Africa
Location was good, walking distance to everywhere in Stonetown. Restaurant "Curry House" was exceptional. Staff was friendly, helpful and the restaurant staff was superb. Breakfast was awesome, great variety. Pool clean and safe to use. Room was big enough, comfortable bedding and bathroom neat and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,060 reviews
Price from
US$78.85
1 night, 2 adults

Dhow Palace Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views.

A
Aleksandra.kryzh
From
Estonia
The hotel is literally minutes away from all you need in Stone Town. One of few hotels on Zanzibar, where true service and convenience meet. Nice breakfast buffet, refreshing pool, a fridge and a kettle in a room, good restaurant (a bit slow service there, though). Would stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,930 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
1 night, 2 adults
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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

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.

L
LePeche
From
Bahamas
The location and overall aesthetic of the hotel was remarkable. It was clean, modern and very well equipped! The staff was oh so accommodating and pleasant! I thoroughly enjoyed every meal especially Breakfast… which was a hit! The fresh fruit juices were chefs kiss
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
Price from
US$429.60
1 night, 2 adults

Emerson Spice

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 300 metres, Emerson Spice provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

R
RACHAEL
From
United Kingdom
What an absolute gorgeous gem of a hotel in Stone Town. Truly authentic building and decor and incredible bedrooms. I stayed in the ‘Kate’ room which was utterly delightful. Beautiful private terrace overlooking the town, enormous bedroom (beautifully decorated) and an open-air bathtub adjoining. Super private. Gorgeous to wake up in the morning and open the doors and feel the breeze filter through. Beautiful bed linen and towels (woven locally) and handmade soaps. If you are into aesthetics, then this is the place for you. I can’t say enough to rate the hotel. All the staff were absolutely delightful and super attentive (as a single female traveller it was very much appreciated). The Manager was extremely kind and friendly. Also organised a fantastic private tour of the town for me which was brilliant. The rooftop restaurant is to die for. The best, authentic and freshest of food I have ever eaten.The taster plate experience with sunset and cocktails was dreamy. Amazing views and ambiance. Didn’t want it to end! The Secret Garden restaurant is also absolutely worth a visit. I attended on a Friday evening when there was live music being performed. Truly magical. Again, the food was just amazing and the staff all super kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$225
1 night, 2 adults

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Bawe Island Zanzibar features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Zanzibar City.

D
Dan
From
Spain
I could say many things about this amazing property, starting with the beautiful rooms and the constant assistance by its super kind staff but to be honest I was particularly impressed by the location that is a real wonder of nature: this place is a paradise. I was upgraded in a Suite and I could enjoy one of the best sunset I can remember in recent times, not to mention the pristine beach. One special mention to the chef who assisted us personally and prepared some unforgettable Italian "spaghetti ai frutti di mare"!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$1,029
1 night, 2 adults

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated within 100 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

M
Marina
From
Croatia
Great location, great breakfast, friendly, helpful staff.. everything was great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,330 reviews
Price from
US$76.95
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.4 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and...

n
nakuti
From
Kenya
It was a great stay...... Though it was short stay ,we really enjoyed..... The staff are amazing... Everything is perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,028 reviews
Price from
US$196
1 night, 2 adults

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.

B
Beulah
From
Kenya
Mizingani Seafront is pure magic! The authentic Swahili vibe, the stunning views of the beach, ships docking, and boats—it’s beyond words. And the location? Perfect! Everything in Stone Town is just a stroll away. (Whatever you do, do not miss going to the fish market at night) But the best part? I casually mentioned it was my birthday, and they surprised me with a cake and the sweetest staff singing “Happy Birthday” as soon as I walked into my room. (All this was on the house) It was such a beautiful moment! So much love from strangers - I teared up. Really touched my heart. Thank you for making my stay unforgettable, Mizingani Seafront! ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,045 reviews
Price from
US$97.75
1 night, 2 adults

Tembo House Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

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

a
asadi yaser
From
Iran
Location was good and staff was helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,462 reviews
Price from
US$122.55
1 night, 2 adults

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

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

V
Vanessa
From
Ireland
The location and staff, so friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,794 reviews
Price from
US$74.59
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique

Hotel in Zanzibar City

- The modern, air-conditioned rooms all come with 42 inch smart TV,mini-fridge and safety deposit box. Each en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

E
Elmari
From
South Africa
Location was good, walking distance to everywhere in Stonetown. Restaurant "Curry House" was exceptional. Staff was friendly, helpful and the restaurant staff was superb. Breakfast was awesome, great variety. Pool clean and safe to use. Room was big enough, comfortable bedding and bathroom neat and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,060 reviews
Price from
US$78.85
1 night, 2 adults

Dhow Palace Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views.

A
Aleksandra.kryzh
From
Estonia
The hotel is literally minutes away from all you need in Stone Town. One of few hotels on Zanzibar, where true service and convenience meet. Nice breakfast buffet, refreshing pool, a fridge and a kettle in a room, good restaurant (a bit slow service there, though). Would stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,930 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Zanzibar City

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 829 reviews
From US$99.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,930 reviews
From US$126 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,330 reviews
From US$144.14 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
From US$145.80 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 961 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
From US$139.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
From US$384 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews
From US$108 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,045 reviews
From US$120 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
From US$40 per night

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Best hotels with breakfast in Zanzibar City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Situated within 1.5 km of House of Wonders and 1.4 km of Old Fort of Zanzibar, Safari Lodge features rooms in Zanzibar City.

From US$57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

Located in Zanzibar City, 3.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum, New Amaan Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$120 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Situated in Stone Town, 1.6 km from Stone Town Beach, Maisara Deluxe Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$86.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

Rumaisa Hotel is located in the Malindi area of Zanzibar City and is a 5-minutes walk from Zanzibar Port. The lodge features a terrace and a restaurant. Free parking is available.

From US$72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Set within 500 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.3 km of Peace Memorial Museum, The Island Stone Town hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Stone Town.

From US$50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Darajani Apartment features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

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

From US$85.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,794 reviews

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

From US$176.32 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Zanzibar City

Boasting garden views, Michenzani Bliss features accommodation with a terrace, around 1.6 km from Stone Town Beach. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a picnic area.

Located in Zanzibar City, Greenlight Luxury Villas provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Zanzibar City, 1.6 km from Stone Town Beach and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Abnaa Apartment offers a shared lounge and air conditioning.

From US$174.50 per night

Situated within 1.6 km of Stone Town Beach and 1.1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Lovers Private villa in Mbweni features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

From US$297.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering city views, The Luxe Apartment is an accommodation located in Zanzibar City, 1.6 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 1.1 km from Cinema Afrique.

From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Offering city views, Home 5-min to stone town is an accommodation located in Zanzibar City, 1.8 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 700 metres from Cinema Afrique.

From US$50 per night

Situated less than 1 km from Stone Town Beach, Fahmi lodge in Zanzibar City features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

From US$45 per night

Set in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, with Stone Town Beach and Peace Memorial Museum nearby, Maisara Apartment 2 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$68 per night

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Ngambo, 1.1 km from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, Stone town home manolo features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

From US$100.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering city views, The Hub Train House Apartments is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

From US$78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Offering city views, Kay's place Trainhouse apartments is an accommodation located in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

From US$70.30 per night

Located in Migombani in the Zanzibar region, Kilimani Apartment 1 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Situated in Zanzibar City, 2.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 2.9 km from Hamamni Persian Baths, Kilimani Apartment 2 offers air conditioning.

From US$60 per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Manzoni resting home is set in Zanzibar City.

From US$55.25 per night

Offering a shared lounge and city view, Kahawa apartment is situated in Zanzibar City, less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum and a 7-minute walk from Cinema Afrique.

From US$42.50 per night

Situated in Zanzibar City, less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum and a 7-minute walk from Cinema Afrique, Best apartment offers air conditioning.

From US$100 per night

FAQs about hotels in Zanzibar City

What guests said about Zanzibar City:

10

The place very unique like you are in a movie, refreshing to...

The place very unique like you are in a movie, refreshing to see how they lived in the 1800 and 1900, the environment is clean, the only thing I didn't like is that the hotel on the beach, released all the dirty water into the sea
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at...

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at Stone Town, you feel perfectly safe, everybody is friendly, nobody is harassing you. Typically enjoyed walking through the narrow streets of Stone Town, sniffing up all kinds of scents.
Guest review by
Pieter
United Arab Emirates
10

Zanzibar is an amazing destination with beautiful beaches,...

Zanzibar is an amazing destination with beautiful beaches, friendly people, and a rich culture. Stone Town is full of history and character, and the spice farms, sandbanks, and snorkeling trips make the experience unforgettable. The food is delicious, especially the seafood, and the atmosphere is so relaxing. I highly recommend visiting Zanzibar for anyone looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation.
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

I really enjoyed visiting Stone Town and the spice farms.

I really enjoyed visiting Stone Town and the spice farms. I mostly ate at my hotel, and at night I went to Forodhani, where the seafood was amazing. Although most of my time was spent in meetings, I managed to take a few walks, and I found it quite easy to get around using taxis or simply walking through the main areas. For anyone staying near town, great activities in Zanzibar include exploring Stone Town, taking a spice tour, relaxing at the beach, and joining a group boat trip
Guest review by
Said
Tanzania
10

Wonderful city.

Wonderful city. Recommend Stone Town for first time visitors. Vibrant with tightly-packed activity: people selling tourist items from small shops. Negotiate for everything. Loved the food/vibes at Secret Garden restaurant. Prepare to wake at dawn, the first of 5 daily calls to prayer from mosques. Stone Town is not clean. Garbage and feral cats are everywhere (sadly they contribute to the decimation of birds which is why you really only see the House Crow anywhere on the island.) Definitely visit the Slave Museum, $5, and Prison Island (recommend a tour as you need a small boat to get there.) As a solo woman traveling, I recommend a good sense of humor and talk to people- they’re friendly and helpful but shop owners can be assertive. I hired a guide for 3 days. Best decision! About $300 all in. Walk to Forodhani Beach at sunset-lovely. A great adventure. Visit Prison Island and the slave museum.
Guest review by
karen
United States
8.0

It’s great, wonderful shopping and cool spots to visit.

It’s great, wonderful shopping and cool spots to visit. However, the pressure from the Taxi drivers as well as the Beach boys is pretty annoying and intimidating. You just have to develop your methods of saying no politely, but they are very persistent. They will try and drag you into a conversation in the hopes that they can get you to buy something and it’s really exhausting. They’ll ask you where you’re from what is your name, where you going where your staying… questions that no reasonable single woman would ever answer to a man in a foreign country …Most kind and polite people have a hard time ignoring that…. And I guess that’s the point of why they ask you those question. Nonetheless it’s my least favourite part of visiting here . It gets really old after a while. In many cases, they will follow you and continue to try to talk to you when you’ve said no like five times. I had to in many cases tell them to stop following me. It’s a bit intimidating as a single woman traveller…you think they’d know better than that but I do get it …they’re all just scrambling to make a buck. All that said, take a dalla dalla from Darjani market(or all over the island for that matter) #505 airport …a great local experience. 500 shillings(20 cents) to get from the airport to Stone Town in 15 mins…super easy. The taxis charge 25-30USD!
Guest review by
Meaghan
Canada

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From US$175.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 338 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.
Guest review by
Troy
United Kingdom
From US$140 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews
The location is right on the beach, the hotel is beautiful, staff are super friendly, breakfast is plentiful and the fresh fruit is amazing. We can't recommend this place enough we have really enjoyed our time here. There are plenty of great restaurants near by and close to shops and a cash exchange. There is a lot of history at the hotel and it is done beautifully. We loved the roof top infinity pools with beautiful sunset views and over looking the sea. Couldn't ask for more. Asante sana Tembo!!
Guest review by
Constance
United Kingdom
From US$200 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,462 reviews
Staff were friendly, cooperative and helpful. Location is perfect in stone town beach. Most of the attractions in the city are in walking distance from the hotel. Breakfast boufet is rich and diverse. The architecture and decor of the hotel buildings are from around more than century.The room have modern electrical appliances. Also there are some renovation in the buildings. Wifi is strong in rooms and lobbies as well.
Guest review by
Mohamed
Saudi Arabia
From US$555 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
The location is amazing, right on the beach, so great for people-watching. The hotel is big, but not too big so it feels very cozy! The staff were incredibly nice, everyone from the concierge to the room service, to the guards, to the waiters - everyone! The pool is lovely, but my absolute favorite was the 200-year-old mango tree. If you don't stay here, at least come for drinks and a look at this beautiful tree!
Guest review by
Fríða
Iceland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,532 reviews
Very good location - in the city center but on the beach. Our room was quiet with a comfortable bed. Beautiful pools, very good breakfast.
Guest review by
Andrea
Czech Republic