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Set in a historical building, Al Johari Hotel & Spa is located in Zanzibar City and features a spa, library and restaurant. It offers free WiFi and the Forodhani Gardens is within a 10-minute walk. With Zanzibari décor, the elegant rooms feature air conditioning and come complete with a mosquito net, flat-screen satellite TV and telephone. The private bathrooms have a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is served at Al Johari Hotel & Spa and the Fusion Restaurant features fresh seafood and a variety of dishes. At the lounge offers views of the Indian Ocean and there is a 24-hour front desk. Explore Stone Town, which features a market, museums or take a leisure stroll to the beach. Zanzibar International Airport is 4.7 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • H
    Hewan
    United States of America United States of America
    Historic building, great location and very friendly staff. Would stay there again!
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely and local, with great staff, location and rooftop breakfast scene
  • Oana
    Romania Romania
    It was amazing, everything was very beautiful, inside they have beautiful arhitecture, ausom doors, the stuff was so nice and friendly, breakfast was very good. The rooms are lovely. It is situated in a very good place near to everything. I can't...
  • Dejan
    Serbia Serbia
    Really nice hotel, just a few minutes walking from the city center. Surounded with restaurants and local shops.
  • Amynah
    United States of America United States of America
    It was close to all the fun places. It was in the center of everything
  • Ashok
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Although it is a 1 minute walk from where the taxi dropped us off, the location is great. Near to all Stonetown attractions Forodhani Gardens, and restaurants. The breakfast was good. The wi-fi broke down one day but they got it repaired right...
  • Kwan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I was really looked after. The staff were friendly and helpful. Very central location. Great breakfast. Overall the accommodation is good value and I highly recommend it to anyone who is planning a stay at Stonetown.
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Mr Behera, the owner of this hotel, treated me like family during my stay here. So much so that I extended my stay from 1 week, to 3 weeks. From offering me his motorbike, to preparing special lunches for us both, you couldn't ask for a more...
  • Julia
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Great stay in a great location, in the centre of Stonetown. Rooftop with a great view over the sea and for sunset. Very kind staff. Wifi is working great.
  • Vivienne
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Breakfast was very good. Staff were nice and friendly. Location was excellent.. a few minutes from the centre of Stonetown, with several options for eating out nearby. Wi-Fi was generally good and bar upstairs was handy.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Zanzibar Fusion and Lounge
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic

Amenities of Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Al Johari Hotel & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

5 percent credit card fee will be charge if you pay by credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Al Johari Hotel & Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Al Johari Hotel & Spa

  • Al Johari Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Zanzibar Fusion and Lounge
  • Guests staying at Al Johari Hotel & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Room options at Al Johari Hotel & Spa include:

    • Single
    • Double
  • Al Johari Hotel & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
  • The prices at Al Johari Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Al Johari Hotel & Spa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Al Johari Hotel & Spa is 1.5 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Al Johari Hotel & Spa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.