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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.

E
Eva
From
Sweden
The rooms are stunning- spacious and beautiful design. The bed was very comfortable too. The bathtub in the room was a very nice touch. The staff were amazing, always polite and friendly. The restaurant could also accommodate my gluten-free diet for breakfast. This was one of our best hotel experiences ever.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
£364.48
1 night, 2 adults
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Zanzibar Coffee House

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, the unique and historical Zanzibar Coffee House offers individually designed rooms and suites. It features a coffee shop and a roof top terrace, overlooking Stone Town.

A
Andreas
From
Switzerland
Always the best choice for a stay in Stonetown. Central location, very unique interior, I loved my room, the CAPPUCCINO SUITE. Nice food, and the coffee... don't forget the coffee. Will be back for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 683 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
£94.57
1 night, 2 adults
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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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
£166.24
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
MELISA
From
Tanzania
Excellent experience — Amine and Anwar hosted us best. Hospitality at its best
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
£805.35
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

F
Filipe
From
Portugal
Best breakfast in Zanzibar, with 3 main options but adaptable to your desires. Super nice staff. Water whenever, you’ll find a bottle to reuse/refill in the bedroom. Super close to the central Stone Town, beaches, best restaurants and cafes, atm just around the corner, small businesses and main stores. Cosy hotel, with only 14 bedrooms, you feel like part of a small community. Fan and A/C in the room was a plus. Spacious rooms! And a welcome cake and juice on arrival, was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,432 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
£74.77
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

M
Marcas
From
Uganda
I loved the gym, the restaurant and the pool area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
£172.89
1 night, 2 adults
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Antonio Garden Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Antonio Garden Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Zanzibar City. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

Y
Yevgeni
From
Israel
There is an elevator to upper floor. The breakfast was good but could be better, need more vegetables. The pool area was nice. The hotel itself in the heart of Stone Town, close to everything so it's a good choice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,596 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
£99.43
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Bronwyn
From
New Zealand
Excellent location on the seafront close to the ferry. Staff very friendly and made us feel welcome. We had to print off visas which they happily did for us. Excellent breakfast overlooking the harbour. Big spacious rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,742 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
£71.82
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Jan
From
Belgium
great location at the beach, and wonderful architecture in the room but also at the swimming pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,680 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
£108.46
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

N
Nerijus
From
Lithuania
We liked everything. Nice decorated room, wonderfull breakfast, coffee, tea and water available. Staff was very kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,831 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
£62.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

  • Stay In Zanzibar On A Budget is located in Zanzibar City, 2.8 km from Stone Town Beach, 2.7 km from Peace Memorial Museum, and 2.6 km from Hamamni Persian Baths.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

  • AROYA boutique HOTEL is situated in Zanzibar City, within 1.6 km of Old Dispensary and 1.6 km of Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. This 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

  • 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.

  • Dhahabu Apartments and Homes is situated in Zanzibar City, 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 1.1 km from Hamamni Persian Baths, and 1.5 km from House of Wonders.

  • Kimombo apartments is located in Zanzibar City, 1.4 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 1.2 km from Cinema Afrique, as well as 1.3 km from Old Dispensary.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Set in Ngambo, 1.2 km from Stone Town Beach, Island Paradise Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

  • Set in Zanzibar City, 1.7 km from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golf Apartment 2 offers air conditioning.

Hotels located in the centre of Zanzibar City

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    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.

  • Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Ayaa The Sultans Villa is set in Zanzibar City.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Ayaa Luxury Apartment 4th Floor Zanzibar is set in Zanzibar City. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Set in Zanzibar City, 2.4 km from Stone Town Beach and 1.7 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Beach View Kilimani Apartment offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 67 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Royal clove apartment has a balcony and is situated in Zanzibar City, within just 700 metres of Peace Memorial Museum and 600 metres of Hamamni Persian Baths.

Best hotels with breakfast in Zanzibar City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 22 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 208 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 166 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.

  • Located in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, Nakupenda homes features a balcony.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    Asmini Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town, just a 10 minutes’ drive from the Zanzibar Airport.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,831 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.2 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Aurelia Zanzibar features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ngambo.

FAQs about hotels in Zanzibar City

What guests said about Zanzibar City:

  • 10.0

    Zanzibar is beautiful and a very safe city.

    Zanzibar is beautiful and a very safe city. They have an organized transport system for tourists . I travelled to Nungwi beach and it was really a beautiful place. It was not crowded and the water was very clear and the water sports activities and so many . There are very many eateries all around . I would highly recommend Zanzibar.
    Guest review by
    Hazel
    Kenya
  • 10.0

    Activities are great but most places are teeming with...

    Activities are great but most places are teeming with tourists. It's probably better to be taken for activities privately (price will be about the same anyways). Better to book through existing tour operators because the freelance guides always add extra onto the price. Night Food market is a must but be careful not to be ripped off, they just handed you plates of food & then charged a ridiculous amount afterwards. Cape Town Fish Market is a must for a sunset dinner. Prison Island & Nakupenda was average, they were overrun with people. The Spice Farms & Slave Chambers are a must to understand the passed history & Coral Caves have stunning natural pools to swim in deep underground. The North has Mnemba Island, great for snorkeling. The East is windy & good for Kite Surfing. The South is supposed to be good for deepsea fishing but myself & another group only caught white Snapper, no Game Fish.
    Guest review by
    Roxanne
    South Africa
  • 8.0

    Very busy city, lots of traffic & motor cycles.

    Very busy city, lots of traffic & motor cycles. Communication was slow . Very expensive place . Couldn’t find any malls. Lots of tourists . Very interesting shopping at indoor malls & buying fruit off the street. Lots of negotiations for the USD .
    Guest review by
    Mercy Jacobs
    Zimbabwe
  • 10.0

    Zanzibar is an amazing destination.

    Zanzibar is an amazing destination. Don't just go to the beaches also visit the villages and learn the culture. Try Sea Walk and Quad Bike is a must. Don't leave Zanzibar without going to Mnemba Island for Dolohines best sighting. In stone town don't miss Stone Town Cafe for their Hearty Beef Burger they call it Sandwitch. At night just stick to Forodhani for all kinds of food.
    Guest review by
    Sameer
    Kenya
  • 10.0

    Old town is amazing.

    Old town is amazing. Walking around the lanes and back roads showed the real character of the place - particularly when you get outside of the "tourist" hub. No need for tour guides - just grab a map and explore. Also visit the fish market for a real look into the day to day life of the locals and fishermen.
    Guest review by
    Gregory
    Australia
  • 10.0

    Stone Town in Zanzibar is the place to stay, for about three...

    Stone Town in Zanzibar is the place to stay, for about three days. Enjoy the excellent beaches by staying at one or more, dividing your time between northern & southern beaches. preferable to hire a car for this purpose, as large distances & some activities like dolphin watching best from 6 to 7 AM, less crowd & more dolphins. each beach has something special, like Page beach for Kite Boarding. plenty of sea based activities. sothern beaches less crowded
    Guest review by
    pekakuli itty
    India

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  • Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Previously Jungle Paradise

    Zanzibar City
    From £165.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 395 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

  • Tembo B&B Apartments

    Zanzibar City
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,558 reviews
    The tembo b&b apartments was atmospheric blend of historic elegance and historic comforts, with many guests reveling in the hotel's prime location that simplifies sightseeing in Zanzibar . near the ocean front hotel with wonderful views, a roof terrace and a lush back garden. All amenities at disposal. Spacious common room. come and stay, enjoy the charm of the Tembo House Hotel here in Zanzibar town and right on the beach. It's paradise in heaven!
    Guest review by
    BILAN
    United Kingdom

  • Spice Palace Hotel

    Zanzibar City
    From £81.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,582 reviews
    The surroundings of the hotel are real magic, the facility is in the middle of Stone Town, the historical heart of Zanzibar City, with sweet narrow streets and the soul of the island. The staff are amazing, always at your service, I needed to print 40 papers for work, they did it without charge, I forgot my jacket in the closet and went on a safari, they kept it for me and handed it to me when I got back. The beds are super comfortable. Bathroom ok.
    Guest review by
    Robert
    Croatia

  • Sea View Beach Hotel

    Zanzibar City
    From £51.72 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
    Fast service, fresh fruit. The view on mangrove on one side and fishing village on other side and the water birds (waders, crap plovers etc) during tide changes from the restaurant is very nice. Also good place to swim in the ocean during high tide as hotel is on the beach in a sort of bay.
    Guest review by
    Belia
    Netherlands

  • Tembo House Hotel

    Zanzibar City
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,680 reviews
    the best location, best food and staff! Breakfast was the best we had in Zanzibar with lots of choice and the staff were amazing. The rooms and hotel aesthetic were very cool and the location is literally on the beach and the main touristy spots of stone town.
    Guest review by
    Risha
    United Kingdom

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