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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.

A
Ana Yazmin
From
Netherlands
lovely staff and delicious food. beautiful hotel very peaceful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
US$483.30
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.

M
Michael
From
Germany
The hotel is located in the heart of Stone Town, near all main attractions. The room was beautifully decorated (Arabica Suite) and the coffee & food was delicious! All staff was super friendly and helpful & made our stay wonderful. The 360° view from the rooftop terrace is beautiful! As we had to leave really early for our flight (midnight) & would have missed breakfast, we were given free complementary lunch instead & even got a little breakfast box packed to-go. Thanks a million! We had such a wonderful stay & recommend this place to anybody - either as accommodation or just for a coffee & delicious pastry!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews
Price from
US$124
1 night, 2 adults
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Kale Stone Town Flat

Zanzibar City

Offering sea views, Kale Stone Town Flat is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$95.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Zanzibar stylish apartment

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 6.8 km from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Zanzibar stylish apartment offers air conditioning.

B
BELINDA
From
United Kingdom
The host was very attentive and quick to respond to our needs. Very polite, friendly guy, very welcoming. The place was very clean and appropriate for our needs. I would recommend this place to anyone and wouldn't mind to come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults
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KKJ House

Zanzibar City

KKJ House is situated in Zanzibar City, 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 1.8 km from House of Wonders, as well as 1.5 km from Hamamni Persian Baths.

K
Komborerai Wilfred
From
Germany
The communication with the owner was very fantastic. They were so helpful, and let us check in earlier. The place was very comfortable for us given that we had kids. The location is perfect. The apartment is well equipped. It's definitely worth it, and l would book it again. All the utilities were working perfectly. I recommend it to all who want to spend some time in Zansibar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$63
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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$225
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.

B
Barbara
From
Poland
This hotel represents the highest quality. Everything is new and well maintained. The villas are spacious and beautifully designed. Still, what makes it really special is the service and people that take care of you there. Thanks to their approach you can really enjoy the holiday knowing that they will remember not only your name but also your individual needs like for example diet. Here I would like to mention our individual assistant Beno who was the perfect organizer of our stay at this hotel. Thanks to him I feel we used every hour of our stay and tried everything we wanted. I recommend this place to everybody who wants to rest away from the crowds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
US$1,050
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.

M
Maria
From
Finland
Great location, helpful staff. Nothing luxurious, but the place is clean, safe and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,409 reviews
Price from
US$83.98
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...

Y
Yahya
From
Tanzania
well appointed rooms, spacious washing room, lounge space within the room. excellent swimming pool area and gym
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,075 reviews
Price from
US$192
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.

M
MarcoS
From
Ireland
The hotel was ideally situated in the heart of Stone town. Check-in was swift with no issues and they also allowed us to check-in early free of charge, which was great as we wanted to freshen up before our walking tour. The room was great, a king size bed with an extremely comfortable mattress. Little kitchenette and a fridge/cooler, also had a balcony that overlooked the pool/bar area which was a wonderful surprise. The cocktails at the bar were the freshest and highest quality I came across during my trip. Would highly recommend the passionfruit mojito.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,540 reviews
Price from
US$879.34
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • 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.

    From US$130 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Set in Zanzibar City, 1.5 km from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Al-mendhiry Apartment offers air conditioning.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    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.

    From US$50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 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 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Situated in Ngambo, 1.1 km from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, Stone town home manolo features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

    From US$100.44 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

    From US$94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

    Situated within 500 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Rafiki Apartment offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City. 400 metres from...

    From US$24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 171 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.

    From US$55 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,830 reviews

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

    From US$152 per night

  • Aurelia Zanzibar

    Ngambo
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 346 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.

    From US$60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.5 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Princess Salme Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

    From US$65.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews

    The Swahili House is located in the centre of Stone Town amongst the bustling market, shops and restaurants. The refurbished 5-storey Indian Merchant House is built around a courtyard.

    From US$139.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,003 reviews

    - The modern, air-conditioned rooms all come with 42 inch smart TV,mini-fridge and safety deposit box.

    From US$115 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach, Treasures of Zanzibar House features views of the city.

    From US$111.35 per night

  • Kholle House

    Zanzibar City
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews

    Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

    From US$291.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews

    Situated in Stone Town, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, African Angel House B&B features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a tour desk.

    From US$50 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Located within 700 metres of Stone Town Beach and 600 metres of Peace Memorial Museum in Zanzibar City, Karibu Nyumbani provides accommodation with seating area.

    From US$45 per night

  • Lofihouse

    Zanzibar City
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Set in Zanzibar City, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and House of Wonders, Lofihouse has a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

    Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

    From US$36.30 per night

  • Jacob's Inn

    Zanzibar City
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    A recently renovated property, Jacob's Inn is situated in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

    From US$63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews

    Located across the Victoria Garden in Vuga and 5 minutes' walk away from the Peace Memorial Museum, Hiliki House features colonial architecture. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

    From US$21.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

    Firefly boutique Hotel Zanzibar is situated in Zanzibar City, within 200 metres of Old Fort of Zanzibar and 100 metres of Hamamni Persian Baths.

    From US$85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Bellissimo Boutique Hotel is located in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

    From US$174 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located 600 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, 400 metres from Hamamni Persian Baths and 1.2 km from Cinema Afrique, Coastal Charms Zanzibar offers accommodation situated in Zanzibar City.

    From US$90 per night

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  • Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

    Cheap hotel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$126.62
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,409 reviews
    A very pleasant hotel, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good with a good variety of foods. It's location near to the harbour and a 2 minute walk int the busy streets of stone town make it ideal.
    Guest review by
    Alexander
    Family with young children

  • Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

    Cheap hotel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$126.62
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,409 reviews
    The location was great. Easily within walking distance of Stone Town. Customer service was excellent. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Shoutout to my favourite member of the housekeeping team Maua who kept our room spotless and beautifully decorated. Breakfast was a little disappointing, there wasn't much variety but the fresh fruit made up for it 😊. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it, especially if you're on a budget
    Guest review by
    Harvey
    Young couple

  • Zava House Stone town

    Cheap hotel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$40.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
    The room was spacious and spotless, good location, just a few minutes walk from Forodhani Gardens and Darajani Souk. Very good value if traveling on a budget.
    Guest review by
    Obadiah
    Solo traveller

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