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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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, American

    • Rooms with:

    • Terrace


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Recommended for 2 adults

1 × Standard Double Room
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Max. people: 2
Bed: 1 full bed
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$56 per night
Price $167
3 nights, 2 adults
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Standard Twin Room
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Full English breakfast included
  • 2 twin beds
$217 for 3 nights
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1 full bed
185 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Soundproof Terrace Free Wifi
Free toiletries Toilet Bathtub or shower Towels Linens Socket near the bed Tile/Marble floor Desk Sitting area Private entrance TV Refrigerator Mosquito net Telephone Ironing facilities Tea/Coffee maker Iron Hairdryer Fan Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Carpeted Electric kettle Cable channels Wake-up service Dryer Wardrobe or closet Upper floors accessible by stairs only Clothes rack Toilet paper
Max. people: 2
$52 per night
Price $156
Excluded: US$ 52.14 TAX per stay
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Standard Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults
We have 4 left
  • 1 full bed
185 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproof
Terrace
Free Wifi

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Desk
  • Sitting area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max. people: 2
$56 per night
Price $167
Excluded: US$ 4 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Excellent breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
$48 per night
Price $143
Excluded: US$ 4 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Excellent breakfast included
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High floor
  • 2 twin beds
199 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproof
Terrace
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$72 per night
Price $217
Excluded: US$ 4 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Excellent breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Keith
    United States United States
    A good nights sleep in the heart of Stone Town. Beds were comfy and staff was accomodating.
  • Kasey
    Canada 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.
  • Georg
    Austria Austria
    Great hotel with an excelent location. Delicious breakfast on the rooftop. Very friendly employees, especially Othman!
  • Isabelle
    Belgium 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 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 United States
    Foul smell from outside coming from the sewers. Room 207 shower water doesn’t drain due to the slope.
  • Grace
    United States 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 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...
  • Lynn
    Canada Canada
    Everything about this hotel is great! It’s slightly quaint but is clean, quiet and in a perfect location, close to everything. Staff are wonderful.
  • Cornelia
    United States United States
    The hotel and room had beautiful carved wood throughout. Breakfast was served on the rooftop, which was lovely. The location of the hotel was perfect for exploring Stone town and was a short walk from the beach, shops, restaurants, and the...

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House rules

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From 1:00 PM
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From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

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

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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