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The House of Royals, hotel in Zanzibar City

The House of Royals in Zanzibar City provides accommodations with an open-air bath, a garden, and a bar. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

The Villa is a jewel. it was saved and restored from a nature that was literally claiming and swallowing it back. The White Villa stands Out from its beautiful green garden but without being intrusive with nature. The garden and the Door Collection absolutely deserve a visit. the room was really well designed and furnished. you have really the feeling to be in a small bubble suspended out of time.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
22 reviews
Price from
$115
per night
Zava House Stone town, hotel in Zanzibar City

Zava House Stone town offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar and 0.4 miles from House of Wonders.

Clean and comfortable rooms, good location, friendly and helpful staff. I always like to stay at Zava House when in Stone Town.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
545 reviews
Price from
$31.50
per night
Malindi Guest House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Malindi Guest House is located in Zanzibar City, 689 feet from the harbor and 1476 feet from the ferry terminal. It has a 24-hour front desk, restaurant and guest lounge.

Staff was nice; laundry service.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
773 reviews
Price from
$16.24
per night
Uko Uko House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Uko Uko House is a recently renovated guest house in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach.

nice hotel, kind staff, good food
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
42 reviews
Price from
$32.40
per night
Shivo Guest House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Shivo Guest House offers air-conditioned rooms in Kiembi Samaki. This guest house provides free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi.

Very nice breakfast, warm and welcoming staff, just so close to the airport. The place is really clean and well maintained.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
488 reviews
Price from
$42
per night
Nashu House Stone Town, hotel in Zanzibar City

Just a 3-minute walk from Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar and 400 yards from Cinema Afrique, Nashu House Stone Town features accommodations in Ngambo, with a shared lounge.

The property is clean and amazing
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
48 reviews
Price from
$22.40
per night
Kwale Residence, hotel in Zanzibar City

Kwale Residence is a recently renovated homestay in Kiembi Samaki where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

It’s a very cosy place close to the airport, stuff is incredibly welcome and helped with all needs. Also, it’s very clean and nicely renovated.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
90 reviews
Price from
$50
per night
Anayah House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Anayah House offers accommodations in Kiembi Samaki, 4.2 miles from Hamamni Persian Baths and 4.4 miles from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

The owner of the house 🏠 are very nice.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
75 reviews
Price from
$30
per night
Mama's House, hotel in Zanzibar City

4.5 miles from Peace Memorial Museum in Kibweni, Mama's House provides accommodations with access to beauty services. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

The owner and his family were friendly and very helpful. He even helped us organised trips all around zanzibar. The breakfast was also good and diverse. We were always surprised by something different.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
19 reviews
Price from
$30
per night
BABAbora house, hotel in Zanzibar City

Providing city views, BABAbora house in Ngambo offers accommodations and a terrace.

Deserves a much higher rating on Booking. Lovely and welcoming staff. The owner is very responsive. Location is right in the heart of Stonetown, so it’s easy to walk everywhere, but still quiet. Large rooms and private bathroom was clean with hot water. Excellent value for money. The owner kindly arranged a very early morning taxi and checked if everything was going well. A very caring man. I would definitely stay here again. Google maps has it in the wrong place, so you need to head for the Hindu temple or Secret Garden.
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
97 reviews
Price from
$22.19
per night
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Homestays That Guests Love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: $84.67
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 233 reviews
    A lively, clean, cosy place right in the middle of a busy maze of tiny streets in the heart of Stone town Close to the harbour, ferry and boat services. Close to Mercury restaurant. Lovely hosts, Gertrude and her female staff. Very positive vibe and helpful tips. You can request simple snacks if needed.
    Anna
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $180
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4,845 reviews
    Clean and presentable. Expensive accomodation Renovations happening - lots of dust Too many hawkers around the hotel Busy with locals on the beach front
    Vidya
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $74
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 197 reviews
    Everything. Great Host
    Ezeugo Kosisochukwu
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $58.50
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 389 reviews
    The Italian man @ the reception, what a gem! Give the man a goddamn raise! People like him increase customer satisfaction 10× which in turn generates good reviews and more customers. The city introduction he gave me was imbeccable and invaluable. He's reception in general made me feel at home and satisfied with the place. Stone town house in itself is a great Hostel.
    Babak
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $115.60
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,995 reviews
    The staff is amazing. Food at the restaurant is good. Rooftop is nice. Location is right in the middle of Stone Town. This hotel allows you to be a part of the city without being contaminated by tourism. I recommend the hotel if you want to breath the local culture and encounter locals. 2/3 nights is enough. Not recommended if you are looking for a European fancy beach with 5 stars service and no contact with local culture.
    kristian Andersen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $72
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 529 reviews
    Very spacious room- Genius upgrade! Lovely bed and working air condition. Very close to all amenities. Great hosts and very helpful staff. Amazing, fresh fruit and cooked breakfast, good coffee too!
    Mariola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $180
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4,845 reviews
    One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. Historic, beautiful building. Amazing location on the beach - with locals coming out in the evening and enjoying themselves. Comfortable bed, great food, wonderful staff and all owned and run by people from Zanzibar - unlike most of the other hotels on the island.
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $114
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,259 reviews
    Hotel was chosen for a short trip before heading out to Tanzania. so location was important from the airport. The room was comfortable and clean. staff friendly and pool was good. lots of locals seem to use this hotel as a holiday destination too.
    Helen
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 58 reviews
    First of all Saleh was a great host! The rooms are big and clean. And the bathroom although it isn’t private, it’s nice also. It’s not easy to find the Apartments but if you call Saleh or ask the locals they will help you find it.
    Daniel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $33.60
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,074 reviews
    Balcony House is a great hostel in the mid of Stonetown, nicely furnished rooms, cool chill zones, balconies and terraces. We loved it! Very good price for what you get, intereseting and communicative hosts, friendly staff. You should not be too delicate concerning noise, as Kenyatta road is small but frequented and sound isolation of the rooms not too good. We did not mind given the overall charme of the place, felt at home and (partly) slept well ;))) Recommend to go for it!
    Henrike
    Young couple

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