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About this property
Located in Zanzibar City, 1312 feet from The Zanzibar Curio shop, Al-Minar Hotel has a terrace and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Peace Memorial Museum is 2297 feet from the hotel. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. At the hotel, rooms include a seating area. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Old Fort of Zanzibar is 984 feet from Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar, while House of Wonders is a 5-minute walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Daily housekeeping
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Finland“Location Staff Airport transfer and flexible check-in in the middle of the night Clean enough Warm shower Fridge in room Good A/C Rooftop is nice”- Keith
United States“A good nights sleep in the heart of Stone Town. Beds were comfy and staff was accomodating.” - Kasey
Canada“The breakfast was fabulous and the rooms were very clean. The beds were especially comfortable. The hotel is away from the bustle of the main part of town but is still very close to everything. The staff was also very kind and helpful.” - Russell
Australia“Excellent location to see all Stone Town sights. A quiet lane way position. An easy walk to anywhere. Great restaurants close plus sun downer bars.” - Georg
Austria“Great hotel with an excelent location. Delicious breakfast on the rooftop. Very friendly employees, especially Othman!” - Isabelle
Belgium“Beautiful hotel, situated at the heart of Stone Town. Chris, in charge of excursions and taxi bookings, is such a warm person and made me feel very welcome.” - Elsie
Kenya“The hotel was clean and well maintained. The staffs are hospitable and kind, they even offered a room for me to freshen up after l had checked out. The hotel is easily accessible.” - Tajdin United States“Foul smell from outside coming from the sewers. Room 207 shower water doesn’t drain due to the slope.”
- Grace United States“The location is good, right in the center of many other attractive places. The breakfast was so good too. The staff were all welcoming and provided quality customer care.”
- Melissa United States“This hotel is wonderful - the rooms are very clean and nice, and the A/C was the best we experienced on the whole island! The beds are very comfortable. Can't beat the location either, it's a 2 min walk to a great little cafe (Stone Town Cafe) and...”
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Amenities of Al-Minar Hotel
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Daily housekeeping
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Stand-up comedy
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Swahili
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 9 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note the property charges an additional surcharge of 5% for card payments and also the bank transfers.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
