Al-Minar Hotel
Off Shangani Street Door No -96, Stone Town, 3231 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location - show map
Al-Minar Hotel
Located in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop, Al-Minar Hotel has a terrace and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Peace Memorial Museum is 700 metres from the hotel. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. At the hotel, rooms include a seating area. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Old Fort of Zanzibar is 300 metres from Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar, while House of Wonders is a 5-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Daily housekeeping
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sedat
Canada“Central location in the middle of Stonetown, clean room, nice housekeeping, exceptional breakfast.”- Breda
Australia“Excellent location. Really felt like I was part of stone town. Very good breakfast” 
Maura
Bolivia“The hotel is very well located, in the heart of old town, just 5 minutes walk to Freddy Mercury's Museum and the main things, beach is around 7 minutes walking to. The staff were really friendly, helpful and kind, specially the lady who used to...”
Alina
Romania“The location is very good and the staff is super nice. Also the breakfast was very good!”- Rose
Belgium“The hotel is situated in a quiet area of the old town, very close to the centre, the seaside and the main sight seeing attractions. The room is spacious enough, very good bed, has airco, fan and TV. The bathroom is fine. The breakfast on the...” 
Rachel
United Kingdom“Logely.place as ever with obliging staff..bushbabies rushing round the roof at night”- Leslie United Kingdom“Our first stay on Zanzibar, Tanzania and Africa and it was a great hotel for this. The staff from the guys on the front desk, security guard, cleaners and breakfast staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. They recommended places to...”
Elif
Turkey“Hotel's location is very good. Rooms were clean and we had very delicious breakfast also. Thank you.”- Ulf
Sweden“Great breakfast and breakfast area. Wifi OK , Transfer service to airport was excellent.” - Marthard
Kenya“Kaka Ian welcomed us like we haven't seen each other in years, which was so awesome. Keep being as lively as you were. The stay was wonderful, the breakfast amazing, room was very beautiful and wonderfully organized. Thank you Ian and Al-Minar...”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Al-Minar HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Daily housekeeping
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/performanceAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Stand-up comedy
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Fruits
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Barber/beauty shop
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Lower bathroom sink
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- MassageAdditional charge
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Swahili
House rulesAl-Minar Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note the property charges an additional surcharge of 5% for card payments and also the bank transfers.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
FAQs about Al-Minar Hotel
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The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Al-Minar Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Al-Minar Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Stand-up comedy
- Bike tours
- Head massage
- Cooking class
- Beauty Services
- Walking tours
- Full body massage
- Live music/performance
- Facial treatments
- Tour or class about local culture
- Hand massage
- Bicycle rental
- Waxing services
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples massage
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Al-Minar Hotel is 1.5 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Al-Minar Hotel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Al-Minar Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Al-Minar Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
