Name: Zenji Hotel
Address: Malawi Road, Zanzibar City, Tanzania, Malawi Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $48 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel Zenji Hotel

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Malawi Road, Zanzibar City, Tanzania –

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March 20, 2016

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Fantastic location, wonderful staff and great value for the money!

Sondra, United States of America

Zenji is a GEM! I was so glad to have found it! The staff is absolutely amazing, so kind and helpful, and that always make a big difference, especially when travelling alone. I'll definitely be staying here again!

Brandi, United States of America

The decor was lovely, the staff delightful and the location perfect. What more could we ask? We especially liked the balcony to our room, which allowed us to look down over the traffic for some great "people watching!" The restaurant was a good spot for a snack or lite supper when we were just too tired to venture back out into the chaos. Great to have an ATM right across the street! The shop on the first floor sells some lovely fair trade products: great gifts to take home in support of local projects. We took everyone's advice and got "lost" in Stonetown....so much to see and experience.

Bronwen, United States of America

The staff are absolutely wonderful! Generous and very helpful with any request. The breakfast was great & their wifi (in case you are a business traveller) is perfect. The Cafe downstairs is also very convenient for a quick coffee or planning the day ahead.

Hala, Egypt

Loved the breakfast variety, location was great! Staff were exceptional, little restaurant downstairs was great! Very good cappuccino! Beds were comfortable, rooms have good air conditioning, shared bathrooms were clean.

Wayne, South Africa

This is a good location on the edge of new/old stone town but a bit loud (bring ear plugs) close walking distance to Foodhari Gardens. Good AC. The staff are especially helpful with tours/adventures in and around stone town, for good prices. Their boutique sells lovely local made crafts and up-cycled jwelery and jars made from re-used paper and bottles, a worthy cause to support. They even let me check out in the morning and use the storage closet for my suitcases and let me have a shower (after check out) before my flight with no extra charge!

Dana, United States of America

Every thing was awesome the food the people the room even the hot water anytime

Jean, United States of America

Staff always ready to help you and very good breakfast on the rooftop

Radu, Romania

The staff, including owner treated me like family.... It's an awesome hotel!

Shanitta, United States of America

Super friendly staff accomodating us in every possible way. Clean and nicely furnished room with a lot of Zanzibar feel to it. Nice breakfast

Pernilla, Sweden

9.5

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“Fantastic location, wonderful staff and great value for the money!”

Sondra United States of America
“Zenji is a GEM! I was so glad to have found it! The staff is absolutely amazing, so kind and helpful, and that always make a big difference, especially when travelling alone. ”

Brandi United States of America
“The decor was lovely, the staff delightful and the location perfect. What more could we ask? ”

Bronwen United States of America
“The staff are absolutely wonderful! Generous and very helpful with any request. The breakfast was great & their wifi (in case you are a business traveller) is perfect. ”

Hala Egypt
“Loved the breakfast variety, location was great! Staff were exceptional, little restaurant downstairs was great! Very good cappuccino! ”

Wayne South Africa
“This is a good location on the edge of new/old stone town but a bit loud (bring ear plugs) close walking distance to Foodhari Gardens. Good AC. ”

Dana United States of America
“Every thing was awesome the food the people the room even the hot water anytime”

Jean United States of America
“Staff always ready to help you and very good breakfast on the rooftop”

Radu Romania
“The staff, including owner treated me like family.... It's an awesome hotel!”

Shanitta United States of America
“Super friendly staff accomodating us in every possible way. Clean and nicely furnished room with a lot of Zanzibar feel to it. Nice breakfast”

Pernilla Sweden

Offering a restaurant, Zenji Hotel is located in Zanzibar City. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room is air-conditioned and features a balcony. The room is equipped with a safe, work desk and includes bed linen.

At Zenji Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage, an ironing service and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be in the surroundings, including cycling and snorkeling. The property offers free parking.

Zanzibar International Airport is 5.6 mi away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Zanzibar City, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

This hotel is also rated as the best value in Zanzibar City! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

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Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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Cinema Afrique
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Old Dispensary
0.2 miles
Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar
0.3 miles
Hamamni Persian Baths
0.4 miles
The Zanzibar Curio shop
0.4 miles
House of Wonders
0.4 miles
House of Wonders
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Old Fort of Zanzibar
0.5 miles
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
0.5 miles
Freddie Mercurie House
0.6 miles

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Archipelago Cafe-Restaurant Restaurant
0.6 miles

Closest Airports

Kisauni Airport
4.3 miles
Julius Nyerere Airport
50.2 miles

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“The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable, we had a shared bathroom that more than sufficed. Breakfast was good and the restaura...”

Robert

United Kingdom

9.5

“Good location, nice staff and really helpful, everything you need for short stay”

Palma

Lithuania

8.3

“Zenji was above and beyond our expectations. The facilities are lovely, and the staff are fantastic - especially Chris, who made us feel completely at home. All...”

Nuraan

South Africa

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Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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All children are welcome.

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Pets are not allowed.

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“Zenji is a GEM! I was so glad to have found it! The staff is absolutely amazing, so kind and helpful, and that always make a big difference, especially when travelling alone. I'll definitely be staying here again!”

Brandi

United States of America

“The decor was lovely, the staff delightful and the location perfect. What more could we ask? We especially liked the balcony to our room, which allowed us to look down over the traffic for some great "people watching!" The restaurant was a good spot for a snack or lite supper when we were just too tired to venture back out into the chaos. Great to have an ATM right across the street! The shop on the first floor sells some lovely fair trade products: great gifts to take home in support of local projects. We took everyone's advice and got "lost" in Stonetown....so much to see and experience.”

Bronwen

“The staff are absolutely wonderful! Generous and very helpful with any request. The breakfast was great & their wifi (in case you are a business traveller) is perfect. The Cafe downstairs is also very convenient for a quick coffee or planning the day ahead.”

Hala

Egypt

“Loved the breakfast variety, location was great! Staff were exceptional, little restaurant downstairs was great! Very good cappuccino! Beds were comfortable, rooms have good air conditioning, shared bathrooms were clean.”

Wayne

“This is a good location on the edge of new/old stone town but a bit loud (bring ear plugs) close walking distance to Foodhari Gardens. Good AC. The staff are especially helpful with tours/adventures in and around stone town, for good prices. Their boutique sells lovely local made crafts and up-cycled jwelery and jars made from re-used paper and bottles, a worthy cause to support. They even let me check out in the morning and use the storage closet for my suitcases and let me have a shower (after check out) before my flight with no extra charge!”

Dana

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Reviewed: November 13, 2018

Thilo
Germany
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, very nice.
Outstanding service, very nice good and well decorated and equipped rooms. Extremely helpful and nice personnel.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2018

Sondra
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fantastic location, wonderful staff and great value for the money!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Brandi
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“What a FIND in Zanzibar! Zenji for the win!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Zenji is a GEM! I was so glad to have found it! The staff is absolutely amazing, so kind and helpful, and that always make a big difference, especially when travelling alone. I'll definitely be staying here again!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 9, 2018

Anonymous
Netherlands

44 helpful votes
9.6

“Top level service!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing I can complain about is a bit dirty floor that can be cleaned more thoroughly. I understand that Zanzibar is an island and sand is unavoidable but anyway, the situation can be improved.
We stayed 3 nights in Zenji hotel and enjoyed every single day! First of all, the payment for our room was directly deducted from the credit card provided 2 days in advance, which was convenient (no extra charge!) Hotel management organized an airport transfer for only 13$ and drop off for an even cheaper price. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and placed in the Treasure chamber on the second floor. The room was spacious with a big double bed covered with a mosquito net. Our bathroom was shared but we had to wait only once in the morning, all other times it was practically private for us. It should be noticed that there was HOT shower all the time, which is not the case in many places, for instance, in Central America. The breakfast is between 7:30 and 10:00 but can be arranged earlier, if requested. For breakfast you can get eggs the way you want them to cook, sausages and pancakes. Pancakes are served with honey but you can also use banana-vanilla, pineapple-vanilla or papaya-vanilla jam. Toasts, butter, yogurt, water melon, banana, avocado, papaya, tea, coffee are also available for your convenience. The hotel has a cafe, where we eat one time being tired to go outside and food was pretty decent. I ordered fried chicken with rice and my wife got a soup. Both dishes were tasty. If you prefer to go outside, the personnel will be happy to assist and advise some nice restaurants. If you are looking for a local restaurant with moderate prices, Lukmaan is the first one to head to. If you are looking for something with medium range and European oriented, Italian La Taverna is amazing and offers a good selection of wine. The hotel can arrange different tours around the island. We took 2 of them.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 2018

Bronwen
United States of America
10

“Our visit to Stonetown was everything we had hoped for!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
I can't think of a thing to complain about! While it was understandable noisy (It's a Tanzanian city!!!) things quieted down considerably at night, so it was never a problem.
The decor was lovely, the staff delightful and the location perfect. What more could we ask? We especially liked the balcony to our room, which allowed us to look down over the traffic for some great "people watching!" The restaurant was a good spot for a snack or lite supper when we were just too tired to venture back out into the chaos. Great to have an ATM right across the street! The shop on the first floor sells some lovely fair trade products: great gifts to take home in support of local projects. We took everyone's advice and got "lost" in Stonetown....so much to see and experience.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Niklas
Germany

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Great value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- Delicious and freshly prepared breakfast with eggs and pancakes. - Super friendly staff. - Lovely pizza at the hotel own restaurant. - Great location, 3 minutes from the harbour, 10 minutes to the Forodhani park.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 1, 2018

Nina
Denmark
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good hotel. The breakfast is very good and the rooms are very clean and lovely. Would definately recommend it.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 14, 2018

Dmitry
United States of America

2 helpful votes
8.8

“Friendly hotel downtown”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Our room faced the main street so it was noisy.
Great staff, pretty good location, good cafe downstairs.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 9, 2018

Marjolein
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I stayed here a couple of years ago and that time it was much better. It looks more neglected and unorganized than it was before. Nothing special anymore.
The shop and restaurant. The location.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 5, 2018

Anonymous
Malta
Age group: 25 – 34
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place does the purpose, so nothing to complain as such
Close to the main attractions in Stone Town

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 1, 2018

Eva
Slovenia

7 helpful votes
7.9

“Close to the ferry terminal”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was a strange smell in our room. The room was very small. You hear a lot of noise from the street.
Staff was nice, location close to the ferry terminal is great if you have a boat early in the morning. They packed breakfast for us cos we left early. The bathroom was very clean and our bed was comfortable.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: July 21, 2018

Marstav
Belgium
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff is very helpful and very nice. I found the best pineapple jam ever in our breakfast. The staff offered to make some for us to bring it home.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 5, 2018

PiaSantos
Zambia
10

“An excellent hotel! Worth the money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing! We loved everything, we wanted to stay longer.
The staff are really nice and friendly. It seems that they really enjoy working there---and you could feel that with how they deliver excellent service. Everyone was genuinely nice. Breakfast at the rooftop was great!!! We loved everything esp the coffee we were able to get second cups. The hotel interior gives you a feel of traditional Stone Town architecture, but with a lot of charm! There's air conditioning, and fan inside the room. I loved our balcony. It was very convenient drying clothes used at the beach. Clean toilet and bath are up to date, with good water pressure. They have a cafe at the ground floor, cheaper than many other coffee shops. There are many local restaurants nearby too. They helped us book a taxi to the airport for a reasonable price.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: June 21, 2018

Hala
Egypt
8.3

“Convenient & comfy place to stay for a decent price. Great for business travellers too.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only a personal preference, but the room layout & bed size were awkward for a double bed room with 2 people. You had to climb over to be able to move around & there was no escape from the non adjustable AC fans blasting onto the bed.
The staff are absolutely wonderful! Generous and very helpful with any request. The breakfast was great & their wifi (in case you are a business traveller) is perfect. The Cafe downstairs is also very convenient for a quick coffee or planning the day ahead.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 20, 2018

Robert
United Kingdom
9.6

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was quite small but we could work with it easily, the road is quite noisy outside too, bit that didn't bother us too much
The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable, we had a shared bathroom that more than sufficed. Breakfast was good and the restaurant at the front of the hotel provided delicious food. The hotel is only a 15 minute walk from forodhini gardens and on the main road so reasonably safe walking around at night.

Stayed in June 2018

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