Old Fort and Culture Centre, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
#10 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Zanzibar City
Guests' ChoiceBased on 37 B&B reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.5
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.8
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Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Ivan
CroatiaThe mattress is too hard. It feels like sleeping on the floor. They use their own rate while charging in USD dollars while the real rate is lower.It is a straight steeling and they benefit from that.
Very friendly and helpful staff.Nice breakfast and other choices on the menu with a fair price.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Enock
South AfricaLocation of rooms bit of a challenge to me have to walk two minutes to the place your accomodation is located as such. Bit of noise from outside.
Excellent breakfast and staff very friendly.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Noxolo
South AfricaWi fi is slow
Central and easy to walk, clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
John
United StatesA short walk for Breakfast but not unreasonable.
Location, a short distance from Main reception (a Separate apartment-style accommodation) we were very pleased. Quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Ameen
United StatesGreat location and very friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Mark
United StatesThe church bells. Also they added so much to the experience.
The staff was incredibly helpful. The value was incredible in my opinion.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Andrew
United KingdomVery difficult to find, up 2 floors to get to room
Central location, large rooms.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Julien
FranceA refresh would make the hotel beautiful.
Great location. Very large room. Really liked the balcony.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Mohamedfahad
TanzaniaNothing not to like
Breakfast was good but away from the property. Had to walk to Forodhani Park Hotel for breakfast
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2022
Elsa
South Africa.
Unique property and decor, central in Stone Town close to all the places of interest.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 19 December 2022
Maciek
TanzaniaNothing, very goof value to money
Best location in the center of Stone Town where all locations around are walking distance
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Ritika
KenyaSome mould stench in the room.
Central location. Friendliest Staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Nikola
SerbiaApart from the location, the hotel is a horror movie to avoid
Good location, the rest is terrible
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Michal
Czech RepublicIt might be harder to find for someone WHO dont know the enviroment.
I ve seen a lot of accomodations in my life but never such a breathtaking bathroom, hands down this worth every dollar here, especially for couples. Also the position Is perfect, breakfest was very nice as pretty much everything else. Thank you.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Rachel
UgandaIt was very clean. The staff was friendly. I enjoyed the fridge and kettle . I drink a lot of tea.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Caroline
United StatesThe location is great, breakfast was excellent. Abdul was very welcoming, served us breakfast, and ensured we were happy with the food and service.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Ahmed
United Arab Emirates1 day use in the city is more than enough then beach directly
People
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Zhao
Zambianame is not same with booking .com waste me time to find the location
facilities just ok
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2023
Anders
SwedenBathroom had large areas with mold. Not cleaned properly, hairs on floor and in shower. We checked in at the hotel further down the road that belongs to this ( its a very short walk away) and the staff there was ignorant. The staff at the place where you will stay is much nicer.
Locations is great. We got good assistance with getting a taxi to the airport.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2022
Armankaz
United KingdomThe air conditioner is old, and not working. Bedding staff needs replacement. We could not find the hotel, not the correct description in profile.
Location
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 1 January 2023
Anonymous
South Africafriendly staff, good location.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2022
Anonymous
United StatesNA
spacious for family of 4 adults
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Zaheer
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Bryan
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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