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The 10 Best Inns in Zanzibar City, Tanzania

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The hotel organises an important range of indoor services such as massages in our spa room, live band swahili dinners happening in the tea house on the roof top and outdoor activities including visits to Stone town and Spice plantations.

We will remember Dina, wonderful room with great decor and bold paintings, super comfortable bed with very good quality pillows, great breakfast, and in general this amazing historic house. We would love to come back. For sure.

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8.8
Fabulous
993 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Located in Stone Town, Karibu Inn boasts free WiFi and offers street parking. The property also offers bike and car rental services.

Guests can have a full English/Irish breakfast that is served daily at the property. The onsite restaurant specializes in Swahili and African cuisine. Karibu Inn also features a shared kitchen.

It was very clean and staff were welcoming and helpful

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7.2
Good
207 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Chukwani Executive Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi.

Cute and close to airport. Super friendly staff.

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7.6
Good
88 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening, which distinguishes them from country or guest houses.
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Inns that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: £36.91
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 83 reviews
    It was very close to all the important sights in Stonetown. The price was great, for what we got offered. It is a hostel and not expensive but you definitely get more out of it. The host was so nice and treated us like family. We even got invited to Family dinner. The A/C was working great and everything was clean.
    Veronika
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £59.77
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,498 reviews
    Is located in the beginning of stone town! The building is cute and easy to find! Staff are friendly
    Anastasia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £71.61
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,174 reviews
    -great location, in the center of Stone Town -restaurant in big garden and a big swimming pool -everyday cleaning -friendly staff -good breakfast, we also have there dinner and they have delicious food and good prices :)
    Alicja
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £89.88
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,680 reviews
    The food and location was good. The dinner service was very slow, but good.
    Leona
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £16.51
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,006 reviews
    During my vacation in Zanzibar I stayed at Balcony House twice, at the beginning and at the end of my trip. The location is fantastic, close to everything you need to see and do in Stone Town. The place is very clean and has a nice, relaxing energy. But what really made me choose this place twice is the staff, always super kind, super helpful, making you feel like home.
    Natalia
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 638 reviews
    Everyone was super friendly and ready to help! As soon as I booked I was contacted by an employee to ask if he could assist with anything. Immediately we arranged for a cheap airport pickup (20€) and a dinner that was awaiting us when we arrived since the kitchen closed before our arrival time. We had the rooftop terrace to ourselves! A great way to begin our Zanzibar adventure. Great location too. Close to beach and winding roads with shops!
    Christina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £91.48
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 312 reviews
    The staff was amazing. Courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. The restaurant staff went out of their way to remind the guests of the dinner menu each day and would even offer room service as requested. I also loved the watching the sunset from my porch.
    Kimberly
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £136.42
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 431 reviews
    The hotel has a great view, very welcoming and helpful team, very good food from breakfast to dinner. Old ruins of a palace can be seen in the garden, the shore is beautiful with a small beach and fishermen working around.
    carole
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £17.40
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 723 reviews
    This place was a hideen gem. The hostel is one of the oldest guest house in the city, full of old photographies an objects, carpets on the floor and spaces were to sit and relax. Amazing rooftop with view on the port and the sea life. Nice sunset. The stuff extra friendly, the girls who served breakfast as well, take care of the details. They can order food for dinner or lunch in case you need it. Walkable distance from the centre.
    Maciej
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £52.16
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 139 reviews
    The view from this hotel is excellent. The bed was comfortable. One could walk down to the beach easily. If you are on a very tight budget, this is an ideal place to stay, do not expect the usual luxuries associated with beach resorts. If you like a rustic feel of an old inn, with weathered walkways, steps and exteriors of the buildings, then you will be at home.
    Cobus Burgers
    Solo traveller

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