Al-Minar Hotel

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

Located in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop, Al-Minar Hotel has a terrace and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Peace Memorial Museum is 700 metres from the hotel. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. At the hotel, rooms include a seating area. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Old Fort of Zanzibar is 300 metres from Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar, while House of Wonders is a 5-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, American

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1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sundari
Singapore Singapore
“The room is clean and comfy and nice size. Location is within walking distance of nearby Freddie Mercury / Tanzanite Museum. It's very difficult to drag heavy luggage up 3 flights of stairs but they assist you in bring up or down.The staff was...”
Catja
Switzerland Switzerland
“Good location, great scooter parking space with security”
Wendy
Tanzania Tanzania
“Very pretty hotel in Old Stonetown close to tourist areas. Low level staff were very friendly and helpful. Soundproof. Couldn't hear the muzzein from the mosque right next door.”
Iara
Brazil Brazil
“Nice spacious room, everything worked as they should, staff was helpful. Good location.”
Naadiya
South Africa South Africa
“The hotel was well situated for our daily excursions, it was great value for money and also clean. The staff were helpful and friendly. The fruits ans breakfast in general were amazing!”
Elizabeth
South Africa South Africa
“Hasan, the manager of the hotel was very friendly and helpful.When there was no internet in Stone Town and our taxi driver was late he offered to phone him and we then found out the taxi was stuck in traffic. Breakfasts was good and a lot! Juice...”
Wagner
Brazil Brazil
“Review of Al-Minar Hotel The hotel is very close to the beach and the harbor for trips to Prison Island. The room was clean and the furniture was in good condition. There was a kettle for making tea and a fridge to keep the water cool. The...”
Ana
Switzerland Switzerland
“Location is great, walking distance from all the sights in Stone Town. Room was spacious and very clean. Great warm shower with good water pressure and AC.”
Alba
Spain Spain
“We had a great time at Alminar Hotel. The location is great. We also enjoyed breakfast with a great variety to choose from. The room was good and bed was comfy. The staff were friendly and kind.”
Dmitrij
Lithuania Lithuania
“Very good location, in old part of town, near all places of visit. Good nice room.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property charges an additional surcharge of 5% for card payments and also the bank transfers.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.