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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Garden Lodge in Zanzibar City offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy free WiFi, and dine at the on-site restaurant. Additional amenities include a minimarket, outdoor seating area, and yoga classes. Prime Location: Located 6 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the lodge is a short walk from Stone Town Beach and close to attractions such as the Peace Memorial Museum and Old Fort of Zanzibar. Guest Services: The property provides a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, room service, and tour desk. Staff speak English, Spanish, Italian, and Swahili, ensuring excellent service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Aisha
United Kingdom
“We stayed here twice. The beginning and the end of our journey. We were a big group of 15 people so location was great as everything was near. The room and breakfast were nice. The staff were so welcoming and helped us without suitcases as no...” - Aisha
United Kingdom
“Nice rooms and great location. The staff were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. Anytime we needed something, it was resolved quickly and with a smile. I would stay here again” - Ann-katrin
Germany
“Great location (not noisy at all for Stonetown), clean and comfy rooms and very green surroundings.” - James
United Kingdom
“Great base to explore stone town, beach a short walk and really close to restaurants, bars and cafes. Staff were really friendly and also let us leave our bags there after checkout time which was appreciated. Breakfast was good with a sea view on...” - Jürgen
Belgium
“Excellent location, in a quiet area of Stone Town, in a dead end street with no traffic, but within walking distance of all attractions. Beautiful old building with traditional furniture and nice balconies. Very good à la carte breakfast with...” - Annalisa
Ireland
“The colonial style made it look so pretty and welcoming. The staff are super nice and welcome. Super center position” - Nash
Australia
“Well maintained character filled traditional style hotel, with good facilities. Staff are great, cannot be faulted. Best value I've found in Tanzania.” - Khin
Tanzania
“Good location. Staff are very nice and friendly. Cleaned room.” - Christine
United Kingdom
“The staff were very helpful and friendly The location is great for visiting Stone Town being only 10-15 minutes walk The air conditioning and fan worked well and were very effective. The breakfast was very good and served on the rooftop which was...” - Fredrik
Norway
“A great place. Would have loved to stay longer! Very kind staff, especially Amiri who arrangered for our trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda sand bank and gave us a wonderful city tour and good fair prices. Thank you for your exceptional service...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Please inform Garden Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of US$10 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.