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Accommodation and Hostels in Zanzibar
Accommodation and Hostels in Zanzibar
Zanzibar does not offer much of cheap accommodation. Most budget hotels in Stone Town charge 30$ per night and more. Choosing a cheaper option will probably demand compromising on location, quality and most probably both.
Although Zanzibar is generally safe, tourists should be aware that problems do occur from time to time. For example there was a series of armed robberies at east coast hotels during 2008 until the suspect was shot and killed by police. The best practice is wear the minimum jewelry, never carry large amounts of cash and do not confront attackers.
Also see Nungwi, Paje, Kendwa, Matemwe and Kilombero
Africa House Hotel is a historical building dating back to the first generation of old Arab houses at Shangani waterfont in Stone Town. Around 1900, it became the English Club for members of the British navy officers. In 1964 the club was taken over by the Tanzanian government. The building was privatised in the nineties of the last century and now includes hotel accommodation, the Sunset Bar (a popular meeting place for sundowners), a restaurant, a library and an Arabic shisha smoking lounge.
Zanzibar Hotel is a newly refurbished hotel in Stone Town. It was originally the first hotel on Zanzibar island.
Flamingo Guest House is a great budget place 10 minutes from the city centre. It is simple, clean and all rooms have a shared bathroom. The breakfast is quite nice and substantial including fruit, a loaf of bread, eggs, and coffee/tea. (24,000 TSH)
Funguni Palace Hotel, Funguni Road (near to Ferry), ☎ +255777411842 ( ). This hotel contains 11 rooms in Zanzibar traditional style inside.Some rooms have self-contained bathrooms and some use shared bathrooms. There are air conditioners in rooms. 35$. �
Chavda Hotel is in the middle of Stone Town, 15min by foot from the Harbour (or 1,000 TSH by taxi). Rooms are nice but without luxury. Double beds, 2 single or 3 single beds are available, all with air conditioning and mosquito drapes. Breakfast is small (it's better to eat around the corner) but the cheap hotel bar is on the roof of the hotel and offers nice views of Stone Town. Rate for a room with double bed was 90 USD incl. breakfast and taxes (10% charge when you pay by Credit Card).
Pongwe Beach Hotel is a small hotel on the eastern side of the island. It is ideal for those looking for a relaxed and secluded "paradise island" experience.
Bottoms Up!, an eclectic, unusual hostel in the heart of Stone Town.
Pearl Guest House is a simple budget guest house for backpackers. Don't expect much (common bathrooms, cold water shower and without breakfast) but the owner is friendly and it offers a very good value for money (8-12$ pp). The Pearl is located in middle Stone Town, about 5 minutes walk east of the port/ Mercury's Restaurant. If your are coming from the market, it is about 2 minutes walk east of the junction of Creek Road and Malindi Street.
Malindi Guest House, near the fish market (but the smell isn't so bad) is an inexpensive place to stay. You can get a double room for about $20.
Island View Hotel located in Kilimani (right next to Stone Town) is a great option for budget travelers. A night for two people goes for $35-$40 US/night which includes a big breakfast. Rooms have a TV with many channels, clean washrooms, a telephone and the option of air-conditioning. Staff are very friendly and helpful!
Botanic Country House located in Tunguu, central region (behind the new Tanzanian House of Parliament) is a great option for budget travelers who have had enough of the beach. A night for two people goes for $40 US/night which includes a tasty breakfast. Nights are cool and it is a mosquito free environment in the countryside of Zanzibar.
Annex of Abdullah Stone Town, south of Jaws Corner, (opposite white & green Mosque). Very basic but very cheap single rooms, ~$10 (Feb 2009). Shared bathrooms. Basic breakfast incl. A really decent find for the budget traveller.
Dhow Inn, Paje Beach (Turn left at the Paje junction, go for about 200 meters, then turn right), ☎ +255777525828, . checkin: 13.00; checkout: 12.00. This quiet, comfortable and atmospheric hotel is small and intimate with only 6 rooms. Well equipped rooms, stylish swimming pool, free wifi, attentive staff and the hotel is active with various local NGO's. No small children. 65$. �
Tamarind Beach Hotel, Uroa Village, East Coast, ☎ +255(0)777411191, . Bungalow hotel by the Indian Ocean on the east coast of Zanzibar. Tamarind is affordable Paradise US$ 100. �
Fontaine Garden Village, Stone Town (south east coast of Zanzibar in the village of Bwejuu), ☎ +255 713419451, +255 714902618 ( ), . Offers 11 bungalows, some en-suite, some shared facilities. There is also a house that sleeps 5. 20-seat restaurant. 100 meters from the beach. 45 minutes from Stonetown. �
Ras Michamvi Beach Resort, Michamvi, ☎ +255 24 22 31 081, . A peaceful hotel on the northern end of the southern East Coast of Zanzibar. All 15 rooms are overlooking the Indian Ocean, with powder-white sand. �
The Zanzibari, Nungwi, ☎ +255-774-323318, . A beach front boutique hotel with 8 rooms. An adjoining bar and restaurant is crafted out of a traditional wooden boat. �
Teddy´s Place, Paje (at Paje junction turn right and after the wall of Cristal turn left), ☎ +255 776 110 850, . Backpacker style accommodation. Zanzibari food, and bar. 12$-25$. �
Mustapha´s Place, Bwejuu (at Paje junction turn left and drive for a few minutes until you see a sign for Mustapha's Place on the right - follow this), ☎ +255 774 366 841, . Mustapha's is popular with backpackers, volunteers and families and offers rustic accommodation and reliable food about 2 minutes form Bwejuu beach 15$-60$. �
Kisiwa House, Baghani Street, Stone Town, . checkin: 13:00; checkout: 10:00. New hotel in a nicely restored building. Big rooms, though only the more expensive ones has view of the ocean -- the cheaper rooms only have view to the street. High season:165-220$, low:110-170$. �
Kholle House, Malindi 607/608 (2 Minutes walk to the ferry & Mercury's), ☎ +255779779898200, . Kholle House is a unique and historical hotel in the heart of Stonetown. All of it's 10 rooms are different and special with Ensuite bathrooms, AC and fan. Build in 1860 by Princess Kholle, daughter of the first Sultan of Zanzibar is now one of the most authentic places in Stonetown. Enjoy the A la Carte breakfast and the swimming pool by the garden, as well as do not miss the stunning 360 views from the terrace! 90-190. �
Malindi Guest House Hotel (www.malindiguesthouse.com), Funguni Rd (Near the ferry), ☎ +255777458584, . checkin: any time; checkout: 10:00am. Established in 1976, Malindi Guest House is among the oldest Guest Houses in Zanzibar. It is located so close to Zanzibar Port (off Malindi Street) that you can walk comfortable to the famous Guest House ratedby most authentic travel guide books as ‘the best Guest House in Zanzibar’. As it is within Stone Town, staying at the Malindi Guest House get you a real feel of the Zanzibar life. Very ideal for the Budget Traveler. Rooms are quite spacious and very well furnished, self contained with ceiling fan and AC. There is a lot of tradition Zanzibar furniture and artifacts to enhance the guest feeling of their historic presence in Zanzibar. Email is�:[email protected] 20$ per person per night. (40$ sharing with private bathroom.,)�
Milele Villas (Private Holiday Villa Rental), Fukuchani ([email protected]), ☎ +255-773-828026, . Environmental friendly and self-sufficient set of villas located on the North-Eastern tip of Zanzibar. Sleeps from 2-12 people, and includes facilities such as an infinity swimming pool, sea-view and volleyball court. �
White Beach Hotel Zanzibar, Bwejuu (East Coast Bwejuu), ☎ +255772279353. checkin: any time; checkout: 10:00am. This Hotel contains 6 bungalows along the beach.Room is very clean and comfortable and here is very good place for relax and u can enjoy while you staying with us.We have sea side Lagoon so that you can relax yourself.Really if your looking a peace of mind here is a place. Price here start 40$ as a single and 25$ sharing room double.All the price including breakfast and taxes. Just email at:[email protected] for your stay. 25$. �
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