10 Top-Rated Hotels in Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago

August 16, 2022 Viva Honore

Former palaces and Arab mansions along the twisting streets of Stone Town hint at a grander age for this port city on the western coast of Zanzibar. The Old Fort, built in the 1700s to fend off the Portuguese, now hosts local performances, a café and an art gallery. Overstuffed bazaars lend an air of nonstop bustle. Mafia Island Marine Park sits just offshore, a haven for snorkeling the local reefs. Day tours visit working plantations where the island's legendary spices are grown.
Restaurants in Stone Town

1. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Kiponda Street 831, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 3392 Tanzania
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 729 reviews

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel is a luxurious nine-room boutique hotel located right in the heart of Stone Town (a Unesco World Heritage site). It is independently owned and is an ideal home to explore and experience all the beauties of this magical town and Island. Zanzibar's rich history is integrated throughout the hotel with Arabian, Indian and English designs, in combination with all modern comfort (AC, free WiFi, flatscreen TVs, etc). Each room/suite has its own unique decor with many local originating antique pieces of furniture, magical beds, colourful silks, etc. Room rates for every purse definitely make this a place to stay. As you walk through the front door, you notice the soft aqua blue interior colours along with the antique furniture. You are immediately put into a state of calm and relaxation.

Perfect Location, excellent Service

Reviewed By V5507SWonurk

We visited Stown Town Late April, and Stayed at the Zanzibar Palace hotel. Contrary to many things we read, April was a wonderful time to be there, very calm and quite and (short rainy periods) . The Zanzibar Palace hotel was in a perfect central location, the room was generous, the breakfast was an amazing spread, and Daniela and her team were very helpful. They also granted us an afternoon checkout which made our last day perfect, as we could take a shower and freshen up in our room, before catching our evening flight. thanks Daniela Onur Alix & the kids.

2. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 4255 Tanzania
Excellent
80%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1204 reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Finding an ideal romantic hotel in Stone Town does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Park Hyatt Zanzibar, a nice option for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as Mercury House (0.1 mi) and The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) (0.2 mi) make Park Hyatt Zanzibar a great place to stay when visiting Stone Town. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, and Park Hyatt Zanzibar makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including a concierge and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Stone Town has plenty of seafood restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Lukmaan Restaurant, 6 Degrees South Grill and Wine Bar, and Emerson Spice, which are serving up some great dishes. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular historic sites, such as Christ Church Cathedral and House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib). Park Hyatt Zanzibar looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Stone Town.

Beautiful property and excellent hospitality on all fronts.

Reviewed By Jeff S

We stayed for 8 nights (May 25-June 2) and enjoyed all facets that the hotel and Stone Town had to offer. We were under a Guest of Honor booking and upgraded to a beautiful suite with a wonderful view of the water. The view was stunning at sunset but also to watch how the locals use the beach. The entire staff – front desk, experience managers, security guards, pickup driver, housekeeping and restaurant staff were as friendly and helpful as we have experienced anywhere in the world – true hospitality. The hotel is historic and is very picturesque. Great location and easy walk to everything in Stone Town. Breakfast buffet was excellent with plenty of variety and cooked to order egg station. Dinners were excellent too. The hotels recommendations for additional dining were spot on, as were their recommendations for a traditional Stone Town dinner with amazing city view and traditional local music/dance at Emerson on Hurimzi. They actaully don’t have much beach at high tide but a nice pool is always available.

3. Tembo House Hotel

Forodhani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 0004 Tanzania
Excellent
43%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1662 reviews

Tembo House Hotel

A Unique experience awaits at the Tembo House&Apartments.Tembo House Hotel&Apartments is situated at the heart of Zanzibar Stone Town by the picturesque seafront.The magnificent main Building has had various functions over the past centuries. Between 1834 and 1884 it served as the American Consulate in Zanzibar then passed on to become the trading offices of Cowasjee Dinshaw & Partners. Their headquarters was in Aden(what now is know as the Port of Suez), and with trading posts notably in most of the British Protectorate areas, it became the largest trading Company in the India Ocean. To this day , the name of Cowasjee Dinwash & Partners is still visible at the main entrance of Tembo House Hotel.Tembo House Hotel has seen a few celebrities pass through is doors during the consulate era, the Conwasjee Dinwash era and as a Hotel. Mahatma Ghandi, stayed here a few weeks with the Dinwash family on his journey back to India from South Africa 1930. As a rising new star in the British, and the world music scene, Freddie Mercury and his family used to retreat to what is now ”Marashi” apartment whenever they came back to Zanzibar on holidays.Next to Tembo House Hotel is also what used to be the British Consulate, where in 1874, Dr. Livingstone’s body was brought before embarking on its long journey back to England.A stone throw away is the Beit-al-Ajaib of House of wonders. This landmark building, is the largest and by far, the tallest building in Stone Town. Flanking the Beit-al-Ajaib is the Old Fort on one side and the Palace Museum on the other side.In other words, Tembo House Hotel is situated on a prime location, you need not go far to find the shops, the restaurants and the Historical sites that Zanzibar Stone Town has on offer.Zanzibar port is just 5 minutes drive away and the Zanzibar International Airport a further 15 minutes away.Welcome home away from home

Lovely hotel and amazing location

Reviewed By cheesestring

We stayed in the annex building of Tembo Hotel. The room was very spacious and there were two queen size beds. The bathroom was a really good size too. They provide all the facilities like iron, hairdryer, kettle, tea/coffee, sugar and water bottles every day. The room was very clean and the maids that came to clean everyday did a fantastic job. The breakfast was amazing there was so much variety from fresh juices, fruits, waffles, your choice of eggs and traditional Tanzanian food. We also had lunch and dinner which was really tasty and a good portion size. The beach was only few minutes away and it was beautiful. The location was vey central to many restaurants, shops and Foordhani Park. The staff were friendly and helpful.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar - Stone Town

90 90A Shanghani, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 4151 Tanzania
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1022 reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar - Stone Town

Experience a perfect blend of culture and comfort at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar - Stone Town, where our friendly staff looks forward to welcoming you at check-in with a warm chocolate chip cookie. Set in the heart of the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, this elegant hotel offers the hospitality and charm of the 'Swahilis' combined with the renowned coziness of a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. Take advantage of the Hilton HHonors program and collect reward points to use across all Hilton brand hotels worldwide.

Fantastic Hotel and wonderful staff

Reviewed By VWiltshire

We stayed at the Double Tree in May 2022 for two weeks. The room was beautiful and was cleaned to a very high standard every day. Where do I start with the staff? Everyone was amazing and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. Alex the chef was wonderful and spent time discussing the local food with us. The waiters were great: Francis, Yohana, Ismail, Mariam, Vitus, Safia, Juma to name a few. Management took time out to check in with us to see if we were happy with everything as did the executive housekeeper. Big thanks to Nora for showing me where the pool was. Will we come again? Definitely! Many thanks from Marvel and Veronica.

5. Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa

Malawi Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
74%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 235 reviews

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa

As the island’s greenest hotel, it is one of a kind. Set just outside historic Stone Town and only a mere 15 minute drive from the airport, it is the ideal location for all travel purposes; family holidays, special events, adventure, business travel and conferencing. We pride ourselves on following strict COVID-19 sanitising procedures to ensure our guests have peace of mind when staying at our beautiful hotel. Each room offers luxury accommodation with a private balcony and ocean-facing views of the coast or the mangrove forest. The hotel also offers a range of dining options and can cater for up to 300 delegates in our world class venues. A lively and vibrant experience awaits with our range of mocktails, freshly prepared juices and purified water, guaranteeing you stay quenched. Our Luxury Spa (which is arguably the best on the island), Gym, Water Park and Marina will complement our unique offering and can be reserved through our Concierge desk. Please enquire with reservations to confirm We looking forward to welcoming you.

Daniel Maina

Reviewed By dibiasia

the hotel is quit classy especially the rooms are very spacious and cool plus the beach view is super awesome.. the technical team is from the hotel are soo nice I happened to have an issue with my laptop nd the guys really sorted me out.

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 3974 Tanzania
Excellent
54%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 615 reviews

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is located on the Forodhani water front next to the Sultan Palace Museum and Ferry Terminal. Being in the heart of Stone Town, we are a stone throw away from the main tourist attractions, the Palace Museum, House of Wonders, Old Fort and the famous Forodhani food market. The Mizingani building is a very unique historical building which was constructed for newly married Royal couples for their honeymoon in 1865. Later in 1928 the house was then turned into the Custom House but, due to poor maintenance it deteriorated and finally had to be evacuated. This former Palace is now restored to its former glory with unique pieces of antique furniture, four poster beds, clocks, cupboards and so on, marvelously decorated and designed to make you feel like a Sultan. Mizingani Seafront Hotel provides the best facilities to offer with access of a lift, free wi-fi, air conditioning, 24 hour help desk, safe deposits and a perfect place to relax and tan near the swimming pool in the courtyard. Mizingani now boasts of large individually styled rooms, with ocean front or swimming pool balconies equipped with all modern facilities such as flat screen TV, cable channels, tea/coffee making facilities, hamam bathrooms tiled with Mosaic, hair dryers, high water pressure and hot water. Enjoy the evening cup of tea at our Ocean Front Restaurant while watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean and dine under the sky at night. With environment being in our thoughts and conscious, we are proud to announce that we are the only hotel in Stone Town using solar panels for "Hot Water" usage in the hotel including all of our rooms. Create your own memory for a lifetime at Mizingani Seafront Hotel by experiencing the true Zanzibari Hospitality

Average stay

Reviewed By 389chaneew

Hotel is extremely noisy, on the top floor you get woken up by the plates in the kitchen on the first floor. People walking in the hallways and up the stairs keeps you awake. Only a few rooms have sea view. I requested for an additional pillow from reception which never came. People will force you to pay for parking however there is parking for hotel guests. We booked on Booking.com and still when we checked in we need to pay city tax.

7. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 4151 Tanzania
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 878 reviews

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Looking for a place to stay in Stone Town? Then look no further than Zanzibar Serena Hotel, a family-friendly hotel that brings the best of Stone Town to your doorstep. Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a family-friendly hotel offering a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The hotel features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a rooftop terrace. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Stone Town. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Mercury House (0.1 mi) and House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib) (0.5 mi), guests of Zanzibar Serena Hotel can easily experience some of Stone Town's most well known attractions. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Stone Town's popular crab restaurants such as Forodhani Gardens, House of Spices, and Taarab Restaurant, all a short distance from Zanzibar Serena Hotel. Should time allow, Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, Forodhani Park, and Christ Church Cathedral are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel as you experience everything Stone Town has to offer.

Stone Town in luxury

Reviewed By Willie E

Upon checking in, there was some confusion with our reservation. This was sorted out quickly by Mr Kurwa. Thereafter it was pure bliss. Extremely neat and clean hotel, friendly staff, awesome food. Ask Mr Suleiman at the front door for any help or directions. This is definitely the base from which to explore Stone Town.

8. Maru Maru Hotel

Gizenga Street Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 4053 Tanzania 011 255 24 223 8516
Excellent
47%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 804 reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

Set in the heart of UNESCO world heritage site of Stone Town, Maru Maru Hotel provides the ultimate haven amongst Stone Town’s labyrinth of winding alleys, bustling markets, mosques, and famed Zanzibari doors, featuring magnificent ornate wooden carvings. Once a town house famous for its marble floors and tiles, it has now been lovingly restored to offer 51 bright rooms blending classic Zanzibar culture, iconic design and modern luxuries – King Room, Queen Room, Twin Rooms, Family Rooms, VIP Rooms and semi suite. 1 Interconnecting/En-suite Room (On Request). Its rooftop Terrace Restaurant, Swimming Pool & Bar with Live Music offers a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of the Indian Ocean and Stone Town. The relaxed ambiance at Maru Maru continues long into the night as people come to enjoy a vast variety of Continental, Chinese, Indian and Swahili cuisine. Outdoor Badminton Court & Fitness Center - A perfect place for a quick workout. Hotel also has 2 Conference halls and 1 Board room

Great place in Middle of stone Town

Reviewed By stellamJ5137LM

Its such an amazing place in the middle of stone town. The fact that its one of the old stone town building and very well maintained is such a score for this place. The rooms and bathrooms are clean. The staff are just nice and very well trained, The rooftop pool and restaurant just gives you the best views of the stone town. Definitely a place to stay at in Stone town-high value for Money

9. The Seyyida Hotel & Spa

Kiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 71110 Tanzania
Excellent
49%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 375 reviews

The Seyyida Hotel & Spa

The Seyyida Hotel & Spa, Stone Town’s Boutique Hotel - Zanzibar Feel History! The Seyyida Hotel & Spa, standing proudly on the edge of Zanzibar’s Stone Town, captures the spirit of romance of an island whose history has been written by the Monsoon winds. Zanzibar has a cultural heritage dating back to the era of the Omani rule in East Africa. The hotel’s name, Seyyida harks back to an era in the island’s history when the term “Seyyida” was used in addressing female Arab royals. The Seyyida Hotel & Spa itself is a royal place to be and its physical proximity to the former royal residences is an interesting historical coincidence. To this day, the hotel shares a strong bond with the island’s royal heritage, overlooking the resting place of the former sultans. In the course of its history, Zanzibar witnessed waves of visitors from far and wide making the archipelago an ethnic and cultural melting pot. This is reflected in the art collection in this boutique hotel, which includes handcrafted textiles, artifacts, paintings and oriental furniture. Do you want to know more, or maybe you want to stay with us at the Seyyida Hotel & Spa? Then do not hesitate, for further queries, availability or a quotation request, please, feel free to contact us directly at anytime!

Perfect home away from home in Stone Town

Reviewed By Elizabeth W

Lovely spot with gorgeous views and great location in the heat of Stone Town. I spent four nights as a solo traveler and Seyyida exceeded my expectations. Fabulous staff, Massoud makes a great Dawa! Rooms are comfortable, spotlessly clean, WiFi and Air Con both perfect. Thank you Miriam and all the Seyyida staff for your warm welcome and a fantastic stay, I will be back.

10. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Malindi Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 25524 Tanzania
Excellent
33%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 263 reviews

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

"International Standards, Local Flavors" Golden Tulip Zanzibar Boutique offers all those amenities that give the perfect frame for enjoying a stay in Zanzibar's capital before or after safari. The ideal place to discover Stone town from it is located within one hour drive from any of Zanzibar’s beaches and attractions. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Boutique is a replica of a historic building located in the city center of Stone town opposite to the ferry terminal. Our guest can enjoy a stunning sea town view from THE TERRACE RESTAURANT. Located at the Top Floor, the Terrace menu a la carte, presents a selection of Continental and International dishes that can be consumed enjoying an incredible 360 degree Ocean and Stonetown scenery. All highlights of this beautifully city, recognized as UNESCO heritage sight, such as the house of wonders, Forodhani gardens, the old fort, Darajiani market (…) are within walking distance as well as the numerous shops, restaurants and nightspots. GT Zanzibar Boutique's rooms are decorated to ensure a traditional picturesque and soothing environment and are designed to meet all your needs. We offer at total of 33 rooms and in addition the property offers a state of the art conference facility as well as event venues that can accommodate up to 350 people comfortably. All rooms are fully furnished to meet the highest International Standard.

Fab Stay

Reviewed By Nipunsadana007

It was good and people here were cooperative. Nice stay . And everything was good. Nearby places are also nice to explore here. Indian chef is amazing if you are an indian must stay here. This was it .. ??????

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