Malindi Road P. O. Box 271, 25244 Zanzibar City, Tanzania
#55 of 84 hotels in Zanzibar City
Guests' ChoiceBased on 487 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.2
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 September 2024
Temcke
South AfricaThere was no water provided in the rooms and to be bough extra for consumption as the tapwater is not safe. The location looks a little rough and crowded with lots of taxis but non-the- less - close to the beach.
Breakfast is Amazing. Really delicious. The staff is lovely and ready to help with anything you may need. It's in wlaking distance of the beach and some great restaurants.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Bur
Japanstaff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Bur
Japansraff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Faithy
TanzaniaI like everything about the hotel, however there’s no indoor slippers, therefore I would suggest to provide indoor slippers in the hotel room.
Location of the hotel and the staff.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Ame
BotswanaThe property needs a tech upgrade to allow for plugging in our usb cords
The room was very comfortable and the staff was friendly
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Jonito
MozambiqueThe staff was really helpful and the restaurant had many options for breakfast. The view of Zanzibar port from the restaurant is amazing!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Gaydon
TanzaniaI did not like the hard board which is under the bed, when you turn, it makes a lot of noise, that is not good
I liked the swimming pool, although the room is a bit small, but the facilities were very good, the bath room was excellent
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Opambuo
GhanaThe breakfast was awesome, especially the Bissap juice.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
William
New ZealandWhile dinners at the restaurant were superb, the breakfasts left a bit to be desired
Fairly large room in a hotel with character. Dining in the rooftop restaurant was delightful
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Courtney
ZimbabweLovely staff, lovely clean rooms. The curry restaurant on the roof top has amazing food! We absolutely loved it. All round happy clients!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Bronwen
United KingdomNowhere to sit and chill by the pool/bar area.
Location tucked away at the top part of the bay. Lovely rooftop view and breakfast options were ok. Nice and quiet too
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Meredith
United KingdomPillows weren't too comfortable. Pool was quite cold.
Nice pool area, decent location near the port, good price. They had cots available for our baby.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Pumza
South AfricaThe shower in my room was a bit small.
It’s located conveniently closer to most places such as restaurants. The staff was helpful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Wexpaddy
IrelandBeside Stone Town port but on a quiter street. Within walking distance of most attractions. Good buffet breakfast.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Bronwen
United KingdomNot many places to sit outside to relax. Would like to see comfortable chairs and tables around the bar area for during the day
Very helpful staff and large rooms. Great rooftop restaurant too, right on the main harbour area and quiet too
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Shrooti
United KingdomBed was noisy, bathroom had a leak and hair dryer was not working. Bulb went off in the bathroom and we were told it will be fixed but not urgently.
Location was great, room size was decent and smelt nice. Shower was good. Breakfast was nice too
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Zacharia
ZambiaThere’s only a single elevator it’s rather small.
5 minutes walk from the Ferry and the staff is very helpful and polite.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Sakina
KenyaAt the end they charged a big fine of $20 just for a spot of blood on the bedsheets. I find this ridiculous. I could have gone to the market and bought a similar bedsheet for less than half the price if they had prewarned me. Also they wanted to fine me for the TV remote which I had never used as it had opened up slightly.
The breakfast was really good. Though they take a long time to bring the orders of eggs and waffles to the table. The rooms are big and comfortable. The hotel is right in the centre of Stonetown so everything is in easy reach.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Elizabeth
United StatesThe location and the access to the place was terrible.,the bed was noisy.I arrived at night time and no drinking water in the room in a place where tap water is unsafe even for residents.
The staff and it was clean
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Olizen
Democratic Republic of CongoNothing. The elevator is a bit small and scary for someone like me :). I'm joking, it was perfect
The view at the rooftop was great. The staff were great. The room was nice. The food almost perfect. I even miss the music played at the reception. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Saurav
NetherlandsThe Road outside is difficult and entering it by car , need to pay parking (even just park to moe luggage for 2 min)
Awesome staff and the manager was super cordial and good. We even got an upgrade (probably there was no room left)
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Aneta
PolandNothing. The only thing some people may have a problem with is the loud sounds made by the ferry - they will wake you up if you are not used to them. But the hotel really is great.
Very, very clean. Super friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast (buffet). Good location - right by the ferry terminal and within a 5-minute walk from the main gate into Stonetown. A cozy and fairly large swimming pool, located in a lovely garden. A 3-minute walk to the nearest beach (albeit small) where you can swim or catch a small, wooden boat to Prison Island or Nakupenda, etc. Overall, a very good experience.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Nishika
NetherlandsThe rooms were not exceptionally clean, seemed very old and require maintenance. The shower had to be fixed as it was broken. Overall, the room was average.
My husband and I stayed here for two nights for our honeymoon. The location is very convenient, as it’s centrally located and easily accessible. The food was great. The staff manager, Violet really made our stay comfortable. To sum it up, the hotel is great for a short stay especially if you’re having a pit stop in Stone Town.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 July 2024
Saida
OmanThe bed I slape on it makes sounds while moving from side to side,, but were able to sleep deeply.
I like tge african style of the furniture and the look of it ,, neat to the town, near to forodhani and nice place.
Stayed in July 2024
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