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Hotel Zenji Hotel

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Zenji Hotel

Malawi Road, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
252 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Location

    8.5

  • Total

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

Great location, super nice staff, good AC, good WiFi, comfortable bed

David United States of America

The hotel is a two minutes walk from the ferry terminal and very easy to find. The location was also perfect for wandering around the city on foot. The staff were very friendly and the rooms clean and comfortable.

Emma Canada

The hotel is really nice and the room is excellent value for money. Lots of space, very large king size bed and beautiful decoration throughout the property. The room had a shared bathroom which is shared with only one other room so I never had any issues with waiting. The staff were also really helpful with getting a driver to pick up my covid test, and taking me to the airport. The hotel also has a nice restaurant with good seating areas and decent food.

Scott New Zealand

Good location, easy to find. Room is small, but stylish, clean, comfortable and equipped with furniture enough. Staff is good, friendly, helpful. I was leaving early, so I didn't try a breakfast, but I was served with lunch box to go with me. Restaurant at first floor is nice.

Timur Russia

The staff was soooo welcoming 🙌🙌🙌 and accommodating. Thanks so much for the amazing hospitality

Emile France

The breakfast was very good, the staff are so friendly, and the hotel is very high quality. It’s also a good walking distance from everything without being right in the middle of everything. We enjoyed needing to walk after stuffing ourselves at the food market!

Ahmad United Arab Emirates

1. The excellent location, walkable distance from the ferry terminal and Stone Town and the market. 2. Very cheerful and helpful staff. Had a lot of fun talking to them. 3. Their breakfast is home made and very tasty. It is served in the terrace which is beautifully decorated. 4. The room was spacious and tastefully decorated. 5. The air-conditioning worked very well. 6. The locker provided in the room was welcome to store valuables. 7. There is a very good restaurant next to Zenji where we had many of our meals. 8. Check in and out was a simple affair.

Saji India

The place was really nice. The room was very clean, the staff was wonderful and the location was close enough to walk everywhere. Also, the breakfast was great!

Patrick United States of America

Location is good, close to everything - within walking distance. Staff is extra helpful and nice. Room is basic but comfy, air conditioning is a very nice addition too.

Ziga Slovenia

Nora and the staff were very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was great! We did a prison island tour to see the giant turtles, and I HIGHLY recommend it! The giant turtles are honestly worth the trip to Zanzibar alien :)

Brent United States of America

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8.5
Very Good
252 reviews
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    Very comfy beds
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    Great breakfast
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    Great check-in experience
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great location, super nice staff, good AC, good WiFi, comfortable bed”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel is a two minutes walk from the ferry terminal and very easy to find. The location was also perfect for wandering around the city on foot.”
    Emma Emma Canada Canada
  • “The hotel is really nice and the room is excellent value for money. Lots of space, very large king size bed and beautiful decoration throughout the property.”
    Scott Scott New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Good location, easy to find. Room is small, but stylish, clean, comfortable and equipped with furniture enough. Staff is good, friendly, helpful.”
    Timur Timur Russia Russia
  • “The staff was soooo welcoming 🙌🙌🙌 and accommodating. Thanks so much for the amazing hospitality”
    Emile Emile France France
  • “The breakfast was very good, the staff are so friendly, and the hotel is very high quality. It’s also a good walking distance from everything without being right in the middle of everything.”
    Ahmad Ahmad United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “1. The excellent location, walkable distance from the ferry terminal and Stone Town and the market. 2. Very cheerful and helpful staff. Had a lot of fun talking to them. 3.”
    Saji Saji India India
  • “The place was really nice. The room was very clean, the staff was wonderful and the location was close enough to walk everywhere. Also, the breakfast was great!”
    Patrick Patrick United States of America United States of America
  • “Location is good, close to everything - within walking distance. Staff is extra helpful and nice. Room is basic but comfy, air conditioning is a very nice addition too.”
    Ziga Ziga Slovenia Slovenia
  • “Nora and the staff were very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was great! We did a prison island tour to see the giant turtles, and I HIGHLY recommend it!”
    Brent Brent United States of America United States of America

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

Each room is air-conditioned and most rooms feature 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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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

냨 Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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Continental

끸 Free private parking available at the hotel

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8.5
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252 reviews
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  • David United States of America

    “Great location, super nice staff, good AC, good WiFi, comfortable bed”

  • Emma Canada

    “The hotel is a two minutes walk from the ferry terminal and very easy to find. The location was also perfect for wandering around the city on foot. The staff were very friendly and the rooms clean and comfortable. ”

  • Scott New Zealand

    “The hotel is really nice and the room is excellent value for money. Lots of space, very large king size bed and beautiful decoration throughout the property. The room had a shared bathroom which is shared with only one other room so I never had any issues with waiting. The staff were also really helpful with getting a driver to pick up my covid test, and taking me to the airport. The hotel also has a nice restaurant with good seating areas and decent food.” Read more

  • Timur Russia

    “Good location, easy to find. Room is small, but stylish, clean, comfortable and equipped with furniture enough. Staff is good, friendly, helpful. I was leaving early, so I didn't try a breakfast, but I was served with lunch box to go with me. Restaurant at first floor is nice.” Read more

  • Emile France

    “The staff was soooo welcoming 🙌🙌🙌 and accommodating. Thanks so much for the amazing hospitality ”

  • Ahmad United Arab Emirates

    “The breakfast was very good, the staff are so friendly, and the hotel is very high quality. It’s also a good walking distance from everything without being right in the middle of everything. We enjoyed needing to walk after stuffing ourselves at the food market!” Read more

  • Saji India

    “1. The excellent location, walkable distance from the ferry terminal and Stone Town and the market. 2. Very cheerful and helpful staff. Had a lot of fun talking to them. 3. Their breakfast is home made and very tasty. It is served in the terrace which is beautifully decorated. 4. The room was spacious and tastefully decorated. 5. The air-conditioning worked very well. 6. The locker provided in the room was welcome to store valuables. 7. There is a very good restaurant next to Zenji where we had many of our meals. 8. Check in and out was a simple affair.” Read more

  • Patrick United States of America

    “The place was really nice. The room was very clean, the staff was wonderful and the location was close enough to walk everywhere. Also, the breakfast was great!”

  • Ziga Slovenia

    “Location is good, close to everything - within walking distance. Staff is extra helpful and nice. Room is basic but comfy, air conditioning is a very nice addition too.”

  • Brent United States of America

    “Nora and the staff were very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was great! We did a prison island tour to see the giant turtles, and I HIGHLY recommend it! The giant turtles are honestly worth the trip to Zanzibar alien :)”

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Cinema Afrique
    0 miles
  • Old Dispensary
    0.2 miles
  • Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar
    0.3 miles
  • The Zanzibar Curio shop
    0.4 miles
  • House of Wonders
    0.4 miles
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    0.4 miles
  • Old Fort of Zanzibar
    0.5 miles
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
    0.5 miles
  • Peace Memorial Museum
    0.8 miles
  • Maruhubi Historical Sites
    1.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Archipelago Cafe-Restaurant
    0.6 miles
Top attractions
  • Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
    3.1 miles
  • Cheetah's Rock
    6.7 miles
  • Chumbe Island Coral Park CHICOP
    8.4 miles
  • Kichwele Forest Reserve
    12 miles
Closest Airports
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    4.3 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport
    50.2 miles
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    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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Amenities of Zenji Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Snorkeling
  • Cycling
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Gift shop
  • Non-smoking rooms

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From 12:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed by request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
$10 per child, per night
13 - 16 years
Extra bed by request
$20 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Zenji Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Zenji Hotel

  • Check-in at Zenji Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Zenji Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Snorkeling

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Zenji Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking

  • Room options at Zenji Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Zenji Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Zenji Hotel by:

    • Taxi 15min

  • Guests staying at Zenji Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at Zenji Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Zenji Hotel is 1.1 miles from the center of Zanzibar City.

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  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.6
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  • Location8.5
  • Free WiFi8.3
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