Hotel Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
Mizingani Road, StoneTown, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 1722 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location. Super friendly and helpful staff. Always greeting and asking of we needed anything. Helpful wen we wanted to print documents. Aircon gave problems and they came to fix it immediately.
South AfricaGreat AC, amazing staff, and solid breakfast. We loved our stay here and will be back soon.
United States of America+ nice swimming pool and well maintained hotel + good location to visit Stone town or Night Market + good breakfast + nice, large and clean room + good Wifi in the restaurant and room + great staff, you could pay by card (no additional change %) + right on the beach, you could find any seller there and agree on trips (Prison island, Taxi to nungwi, Blue Safari, ...)
Czech RepublicI almost cried when I saw my room...so exquisitely beautiful.
United States of AmericaEverything. This place is meticulously restored on the inside and out to when it was brand new and everything worked as it should.
United States of AmericaThe room was so beautiful, clean, and very comfy! Love the facilities with a touch of old-world charm. Returning to Zanzibar we will definitely stay there again. Excellent location walking distance from the ferry terminal and close to nice restaurants.
South AfricaBreakfast was great with good views. The centre courtyard and pool are beautiful and so relaxing. I loved the call to prayer from the mosque nearby (maybe not everyone would). Bedrooms were nice and clean. Great location. They even let us store our bags there after we came back from another hotel prior to getting our ferry. So kind.
KenyaThe breakfast is nice and includes good pancakes. The pool is a great enjoyment.
KenyaGreat location. Very friendly staff. I loved the traditional artwork and decorations
United States of AmericaLoved the Turkish decor, great tile in bathroom, spacious room, Large poster bed with mosquito net, view of the ocean, sound of The waves, palm trees and the boats, great location, close to all.
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Mizingani Seafront Hotel
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Sarette
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Robert
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Jan
Czech Republic
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Maria
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Mike2020
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Liezel
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Nora
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Florian
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Thibaut
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Ronald
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One of our top picks in Zanzibar City. Mizingani Seafront Hotel is located just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk. Free private parking is available on site.
The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature Zanzibari décor and feature a private entrance. They come fitted with a seating area, mosquito net draped over the bed, a flat-screen satellite TV and a safe. The private bathroom come with a uniquely designed bathtub or shower.
At Mizingani Seafront Hotel the restaurant has an à la carte and buffet menu offering a variety of dishes. Guests can relax on the terrace or unwind in the hamman. Nearby attractions include the House of Wonders and Forodhani Gardens which are 1,150 feet away.
Free WiFi is available in public areas and an airport shuttle can be arranged at a surcharge. The Zanzibar International Airport is 5.3 mi away.
This is our guests' favorite part of Zanzibar City, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Triple Room with Pool View
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Executive Suite
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Large Double Room with Balcony
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Deluxe Double Room
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Single Room with Pool View
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Twin Room with Pool View
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See what guests loved the most:
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Sarette
South Africa“Great location. Super friendly and helpful staff. Always greeting and asking of we needed anything. Helpful wen we wanted to print documents. Aircon gave problems and they came to fix it immediately.”
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Robert
United States of America“Great AC, amazing staff, and solid breakfast. We loved our stay here and will be back soon.”
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Jan
Czech Republic“+ nice swimming pool and well maintained hotel + good location to visit Stone town or Night Market + good breakfast + nice, large and clean room + good Wifi in the restaurant and room + great staff, you could pay by card (no additional change %) + right on the beach, you could find any seller there and agree on trips (Prison island, Taxi to nungwi, Blue Safari, ...)” Read more
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Maria
United States of America
“I almost cried when I saw my room...so exquisitely beautiful.”
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Mike2020
United States of America
“Everything. This place is meticulously restored on the inside and out to when it was brand new and everything worked as it should.”
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Liezel
South Africa
“The room was so beautiful, clean, and very comfy! Love the facilities with a touch of old-world charm. Returning to Zanzibar we will definitely stay there again. Excellent location walking distance from the ferry terminal and close to nice restaurants.” Read more
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Nora
Kenya“Breakfast was great with good views. The centre courtyard and pool are beautiful and so relaxing. I loved the call to prayer from the mosque nearby (maybe not everyone would). Bedrooms were nice and clean. Great location. They even let us store our bags there after we came back from another hotel prior to getting our ferry. So kind.” Read more
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Florian
Kenya
“The breakfast is nice and includes good pancakes. The pool is a great enjoyment.”
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Thibaut
United States of America
“Great location. Very friendly staff. I loved the traditional artwork and decorations”
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Ronald
United States of America
“Loved the Turkish decor, great tile in bathroom, spacious room, Large poster bed with mosquito net, view of the ocean, sound of The waves, palm trees and the boats, great location, close to all.”
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About Mizingani Seafront Hotel
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Mizingani Seafront is a newly built hotel along the Indian Ocean where the building is very unique and historical, it was constructed for royal honeymooners in 1865, later the house was then turned into the Custom House in 1928 but due to poor maintenance, it deteriorated and finally had to be evacuated. The former Palace is now restored to its former glory with unique pieces of furniture, four poster beds, antique clocks, cupboards and marvelously decorated and designed to make you feel like a sultan.
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Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar0.1 miles
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Old Dispensary0.1 miles
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The Zanzibar Curio shop0.2 miles
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House of Wonders0.2 miles
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Old Fort of Zanzibar0.2 miles
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Cinema Afrique0.2 miles
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Hamamni Persian Baths0.2 miles
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral0.3 miles
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Peace Memorial Museum0.6 miles
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Maruhubi Historical Sites1.5 miles
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Prison Island - Changuu Private Island3.1 miles
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Cheetah's Rock6.8 miles
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Chumbe Island Coral Park CHICOP8.3 miles
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Kichwele Forest Reserve12.2 miles
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Ocean/Sea Indian Ocean0 miles
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport4.3 miles
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Julius Nyerere International Airport50.1 miles
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Food: African, Indian
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Amenities of Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Library
- Pool table
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Norwegian
- Swahili
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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$30 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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$30 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Mizingani Seafront Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
Please inform Mizingani Seafront Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Mizingani Seafront Hotel
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Mizingani Seafront Hotel is 1.2 miles from the center of Zanzibar City.
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Room options at Mizingani Seafront Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Suite
- Double
- Single
- Twin
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The prices at Mizingani Seafront Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Mizingani Seafront Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Mizingani Seafront Hotel by:
- Taxi 20min
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Guests staying at Mizingani Seafront Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
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Check-in at Mizingani Seafront Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Mizingani Seafront Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Library
- Beachfront
- Beach
- Fitness classes
- Bike tours
- Fitness
- Walking tours
- Personal trainer
- Tour or class about local culture
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Mizingani Seafront Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Mizingani Seafront Hotel.
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Yes, Mizingani Seafront Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
