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Set in Zanzibar City, 500 metres 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 accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the hotel, each room has a desk. At Retro all rooms include bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will 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, 6 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated 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 single bed
1 double 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 surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Retro

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • 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
  • Snorkelling
    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 possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Arabic
    • German
    • English
    • Italian
    • Swahili

    Property practice

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

    House rules

    Retro takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00

    Check-out

    From 12:00 to 12:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of USD 10 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 8. 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 and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is 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
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    A damage deposit of US$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 has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Retro is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:30.

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

    • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Retro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Walking tours
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental

    • Room options at Retro include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Twin
      • Family

    • The prices at Retro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.