The best available Bed and Breakfast Inns to stay near Zanzibar City

June 13, 2023 Ying Subia

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago including Hiliki House, Kiponda B&B, Zenji Hotel, Smiles Stone Town Hotel, Balcony House, Rumaisa Hotel, Retro, Apco Stonetown Zanzibar, Shaba Boutique Hotel, Kelele Square.
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1. Hiliki House

Victoria St, Vuga Vuga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 152 Tanzania
Excellent
59%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 328 reviews

Hiliki House

Hiliki house is a colonial architectural style house with 6 bedrooms, a spacious, open and airy living room overlooking the famous Victoria Gardens, where guests can relish Swahili Continental style breakfast, relax and enjoy FREE WIFI. The house is idealy located, in a quiet residential part of the Stone Town but yet 5 minutes walk from all the important land marks. There are a total of 6 tastefully furnished bedrooms, all fully air-conditioned (split unit), swahili style bathrooms, comfortable mattresses and pillows and essential amenities. A small kitchen for guests is located on the first floor equipped with a refrigerators, hot water kettle, and crockery and cutlery, with an "Honest Bar" for a fresh beer, wine or sodas. Hiliki house offers tranquillity, comfortable, and hospitable service in the backdrop of swahili deco, the ONLY accommodation of such setup, standard, location and size in the stone town.

consistently good!

Reviewed By pangolintravels

we always stay at Hiliki when we go to Zanzibar, it's good value, comfortable, good location and very nice staff. Delicious breakfast and the team can organise fair price excursions. Definitely recommend if you're passing a few days in stone Town.

2. Kiponda B&B

Nyumba Ya Moto St, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 204 reviews

Kiponda B&B

Kiponda Bed and Breakfast is in a historical house dating back to the 18th century when it was built as part of the palace; simple and functional yet friendly and welcoming, nested in the charming Stone Town of Zanzibar. This beautiful old original Swahili house is just a walking distance from the harbor and a stone throw from Forodhani Garden and the House of Wonders. The small and simple B&B is an integral part of the neighborhood – meet our friendly neighbors and feel at home in the middle of this buzzing town rich in culture and full of stories. Peaceful, authentic, comfortable and furnished simple but with style, this place has it all if you are out for the true experience. Built in Arabic style – with one interior portico, thick walls and plenty of natural ventilation – sitting at the roof top seating area where we also serve breakfast makes it easy for you to dream up your own story of ancient times. Kiponda B&B is one of those special little hotels you‘ll want to return to again and again, and that’s what many of our guests do. We offer simple quality accommodation and services without fake luxury – a true Zanzibar experience.

Nice Hotel for a stay in Stown Town

Reviewed By W2362HKmariana

Super nice located hotel in Stone Town. Very friendly staff and amazing breakfast. We highly recommend this place for a stay in stown town. The port is also only 2mins walk away. Nice rooftop terassse for breakfast. We had a room with a ventilator and one night with a/c.

3. Zenji Hotel

Malawi Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
53%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 473 reviews

Zenji Hotel

In the middle of bustling Stone Town, Zenji Hotel welcomes guests for a relaxing stay on the rooftop or in one of the 9 authentic rooms. The rooms have a ceiling fan and air conditioning, some rooms have balcony. All rooms have a different atmosphere referring to the rich Zanzibar heritage and culture. The breakfast, including homemade bread and jams, fruit juice, fresh fruit, different types of tea and real espresso coffee, is served on the rooftop from which you have a beautiful view over Stone Town and the harbor.

Good and fair price hotel in Stone Town

Reviewed By Péter M

Fair hotel at the side of the downtown, but the city center is just 10 minutes by walk. Room is OK, quite clean and spacious. Breakfast is really good with toast, many fruits and juice. Staff is kind and helpful. Definitely worth the price. WiFi works well. We asked a room with balcony, but didn't get. Otherwise the roof terrace is just steps from the room.

4. Smiles Stone Town Hotel

Mizingani Road and Malawi Road Intersection, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 4006 Tanzania
Excellent
68%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 28 reviews

Smiles Stone Town Hotel

The building has a long history rich in traditional facts of Zanzibar. Now the building has been renovated and turned into a beautiful and unique hotel in Stone Town and closet to all historical sites of Zanzibar.

Very decent place.

Reviewed By Andreas A

Nothing to complain about. Great service, nice staff and good cleaning. Facilitys are okay and nothing more than you pay for. Good place for a couple of nights. Too much noise from the street but thats just how it is around here. Good central location.

5. Balcony House

Kenyatta Road 23, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
65%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Balcony House

Calm and Neat

Reviewed By jishqb

This place is really neat. We stayed 2 days. Wanted to stay one more day but booking was already full. We wanted to explore stone town hence we chosed this place. Bathroom is shared but it is neat.The balcony which is seperate also is good. They don’t provide breakfast. They have a kitchen from where we can cook. Also have a washing machine. The Ac and fan is in good condition.

6. Rumaisa Hotel

Malindi, Funguni, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 3442 Tanzania
Excellent
54%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 85 reviews

Rumaisa Hotel

Rumaisa is a comfortable 3-star hotel with 10 double rooms. All of them are beautifully furnished, each in different colors, all in typical Zanzibar style with the comfort that modern life demands - AC, ceiling fan, current hot and cold water, a mini-bar, TV, internet access, en-suite bathroom and toilet. All rooms have at least one balcony, some even two, and are equipped with a built-in solar emergency light

Great location and lovely staff

Reviewed By Happy T

The Rumaisa has a helpful staff, who all speak great English. The kitchen staff was also kind—we brought our own fruit in and they cut it up for us. It’s right by the old city, which is beautiful (the doors!). If you haven’t been to the Middle East this is a good substitute for an old Arab market town. Plus, the birding on Zanzibar is wonderful.

7. Retro

Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
75%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Retro

Easy

Reviewed By 39SquidInk_5

I booked my stay in Stone Town for 1 night as I had a late flight. It was really cheap and really easy. The rooms were clean and the staff (Abdullah) was very helpful in booking airport transfers for me and my friend. What can sometimes be a stressful time was made easy and quick because the staff booked reliable taxis and they also had grear knowledge of the area. I was a little worried when the check-in time was for 14:00 because we arrived at 12-noon. However, the staff got a room ready for us very quickly and we manage to be able to put away our luggage in a locked room giving us few worries. For the price this place is a steal!!

8. Apco Stonetown Zanzibar

Vuga Road House # 562, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 11 reviews

Apco Stonetown Zanzibar

See why so many travelers make Apco Stonetown Zanzibar their inn of choice when visiting Zanzibar City. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Rooms at Apco Stonetown Zanzibar offer a desk and a mosquito net. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Dreams Hotel Zanzibar Rooftop Restaurant, which is an Italian restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out Stone Town (0.2 mi), a popular attraction that is within walking distance of Apco Stonetown Zanzibar. At Apco Stonetown Zanzibar, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Zanzibar City.

Horrible! Bad service & Electrocuting showers

Reviewed By IC_SC123

Horrible! Please stay away for the following reasons: - We (and many other guests with us) found out their room had overbooked at time of check-in. The alternative hotel was a dump (while we booked a deluxe room @ APCO), said this was unacceptable. The next thing they offered was a room within the APCO without windows or ventilation. As most hotels were fully booked due to a big festival that weekend, we had no choice but to accept. - Then the biggest thing... the shower handles were live! I got some pretty bad jolts of electricity going through my arms when I turned on the shower! Very very dangerous! And if that wasn't bad enough, the aircon was blowing lukewarm air, there was a big power cut for just our room for 90 minutes, the room itself was disgusting. Our breakfast to compensate for our issues: dry slice of bread and a skimpy sausage. Oh and after some pressure a $10 discount and them feeling insulted when I said I would surely never stay with them again...

9. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Kiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 1912 Tanzania
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 3 reviews

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel is a bed and breakfast hotel located in a beautiful and characteristic building in the heart of the centre of Stone Town. It is only a 10-minute walk to the beach and 15 minutes away from the airport and the Ferry Port. The surrounding area is full of exciting things to do, like visiting the gardens, food markets, shops and restaurants. Although when you seek some quiet time, you can always get some rest in your hotel room, away from the hustle of the city. Stone Town is an ideal location to start or end your holiday in Zanzibar.

Welcoming pretty boutique hotel in best location

Reviewed By Nina_Black

I really enjoyed my stay at this beautifully decorated little boutique hotel in the middle of Stonetown‘s maze of alleys. The interior was beautiful and super clean, the breakfast was large (fruit, juices, hot beverages and choices of various hot egg dishes, pancakes etc.). The staff at the hotel (Hilda, Justine, Ali, Bianca) were true jewels: very helpful, kind and caring. It was always nice to have a chat with them. The internet and aircon worked perfectly during my 4-nights-stay and I felt safe and welcome!

10. Kelele Square

Shangani Street, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Kelele Square

More than a simple hotel

Reviewed By lunablanca2012

The manager welcomes you in a charming way and makes You really feeling at home. The breakfast is really rich and they serve ir in the nice roof terrace. The rooms are prívate, some with fan some with A/C, the bathroom has cold and hot water. It's centrally located in a very safe place. Especially You can enjoy unforgettable sunsets. Enjoy your stay at Kelele square in Stonetown, Zanzibar

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