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Located in Zanzibar City, a 5-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Retro features views of the city. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has airport transportation, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the hotel, each room has a desk. At Retro the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving African and International cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Retro include Peace Memorial Museum, Hamamni Persian Baths and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 3.7 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.4

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
6.7
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.7
Low score for Zanzibar City
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Retro

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Arabic
    • German
    • English
    • Italian
    • Swahili

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Retro takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of USD 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.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    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.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Cash Retro accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

    A damage deposit of $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.

    FAQs about Retro

    • Retro offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Walking tours
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental

    • Retro has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Retro is 1.2 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Retro is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM.

    • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Retro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Retro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Retro include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Twin
      • Family