Just a few steps from Stone Town Beach and a 11-minute walk from Peace Memorial Museum, Freddie Mercury Apartments features accommodations in Zanzibar City with a private beach area, a rooftop pool, and a shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 2-minute walk from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a balcony with city views, this apartment also has a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a fridge, and a minibar, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. The apartment offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available every morning at the apartment. As an added convenience, Freddie Mercury Apartments offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. You can play billiards and darts at this 4-star apartment, and bike rental and car rental are available. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Freddie Mercury Apartments include Old Fort of Zanzibar, House of Wonders, and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 4.3 miles from the apartment, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, Buffet

Free private parking

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ally
    Canada Canada
    The apartments are location in a great area in Stone Town! The rooms were clean and spacious. The AC is a must when in that heat and we appreciated it so much. Great you can access all the amenities at the Tempo Hotel.
  • Tinaye
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    It is located in the heart of Stone Town close to everything you might want to see or do. Very safe and I loved access to Tembo Hotel
  • Bryttani
    United States of America United States of America
    A rustic property. Great service, decent breakfast, right in the heart of stone town. It’s right on the water and walking distance of everything in stone town.

Area info

Amenities of Freddie Mercury Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 3 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Swahili

House rules

Freddie Mercury Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per child, per night
8 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Freddie Mercury Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Freddie Mercury Apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Freddie Mercury Apartments

  • Guests staying at Freddie Mercury Apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Freddie Mercury Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Freddie Mercury Apartments is 1.4 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Freddie Mercury Apartments can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Freddie Mercury Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Freddie Mercury Apartments on this page.

  • Freddie Mercury Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Freddie Mercury Apartments. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Freddie Mercury Apartments is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Freddie Mercury Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Darts
    • Locker rooms
    • Bike tours
    • Private beach area
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Beach