THE 10 BEST Hotels in Stone Town 2023

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paci_23
@paci_23
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2023
Best hotel in Zanzibar
"Amazing room, beautiful views, amazing staff, beautiful facilities… We were actually staying in a different hotel and because of the service received by Mr. Fawzi we moved to Park Hyatt!"
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#1 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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David D
@M2114OZdavidd
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2022
Beautifully maintained, friendly, front office staff are amazing hotel Beautiful
"I Travelled with the group of friends on 30th to 1st February we got a fantastic huge room #9 and warmly welcoming from young and confident boy , but still was extremely lucky with great weather and a quieter envi..."
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#2 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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#3 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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jel73
@jel73
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2023
Perfect for exploring Stone Town
"Breakfast was a vast buffet featuring cereals, breads and spreads, a wide range of hot items, deli meats and fishes, cheeses, fruit and a chef cooking eggs to order, all served in a beautiful dining room overlooki..."
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#4 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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#5 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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AdventurousDinks
@AdventurousDinks
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2022
Beautiful room for great value in historic building
"We were happy with our stay at Zanzibar Coffee House as it provided an exceptional value for a beautiful room in an historic building."
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#6 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Erika G
@erikagM8320IG
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2022
LOVED this hotel!! ❤️❤️❤️
"The room was clean, fresh, so authentically traditional, featuring design elements from all the cultures from the past that made Zanzibar so special."
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#7 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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asaad705338
@asaad705338
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2021
Amazing Stay! Highly recommended :)
"Very beautifully decorated and comfortable room and very clean!"
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#8 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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#9 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Łukasz O
@193_ukaszo
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2022
Very nice stay
"The hotel we stayed in was lovely, the room was clean and pleasant, and the staff very friendly and helfpul."
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#10 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Michelle W
@MichelleW671
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2020
A Sanctuary
"We loved our short stay with friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff as well as a beautiful room."
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#11 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Alan C
@387alanc
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2023
Great hotel and great staff
"Although we only booked a ground room standard room for the night the room included a comprehensive a la carte breakfast ."
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#12 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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oantsu476989
@oantsu476989
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2021
Central location and a view
"We have enjoyed our stay, all went well Check in was efficient Hotel has a central location and a great view Room was clean and comfortable Pool is a great addition Minus - limited parking space, and that you need..."
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#13 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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trewayne2020
@trewayne2020
Reviewed on 9 May 2023
Amazing Experience
"We booked the delux double room with sea view (try and get room 40-it’s spacious than the other room with an open shower which is amazing, plus plenty sunlight coming into the room."
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#14 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Elissa D
@Elissa D
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2022
Simply the Best!
"Our room was spacious and more of a suite than a a simple room with a couch, arm chair and coffee table, bureau etc."
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#15 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Marion
@MarionMichelle
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2022
Great Hotel
"The staff were friendly and the room was comfortable and clean."
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#16 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Bruno A
@brunoaE1557AM
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2023
Nice hotel in Stone Town
"Super nice hôtel in Stone Town, the food and the service were amazing. The people working there are very nice and will make you feel comfortable. The location in the small streets gives an authentic experience. "
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#17 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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#18 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Bed and Breakfast

David W
@K2054BDdavidw
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2023
Beautiful, understated hotel with incredible staff
"This beautifully decorated, quiet hotel is in the heart of Stone Town and very walkable to all the major tourist sites.
The air conditioning is powerful and the WiFi is both fast and reliable, the best of either..."
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#19 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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VikasJ
@CA Vikas J
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2021
Loved the stay there, specially the food and location
"Room was clean and well appointed."
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#20 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Small Hotel

Peter Molnar
@Péter M
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2021
Good and fair price hotel in Stone Town
"Fair hotel at the side of the downtown, but the city center is just 10 minutes by walk.
Room is OK, quite clean and spacious. Breakfast is really good with toast, many fruits and juice.
Staff is kind and..."
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#21 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Hostel

Rico Suave
@Explorer67188124907
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2023
Asantee
"I recently stayed at this amazing hostel and it exceeded all my expectations! The meals were not only delicious but also diverse, catering to various tastes. The location was ideal, providing easy access to key..."
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#22 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Bed and Breakfast

Olof K
@381olofk
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2020
Perfect place to stay
"We visited Hiliki House in March. The location is perfect, right in the centre of Stone Town. A very welcoming & inspired staff gave very useful information regarding what to see & do. Old nice facility, in classic..."
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#23 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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silvia k
@silviakV8789IR
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2023
In the middle of the town
"Very nice hotel and staffl,
Rooms very nice,
mattresses exzellent,
lovely roof Terrace,
rich breakfast buffet,
cute indoor pool and a Lovley patio. Everything is accessible by walking.
Would book it again..."
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#24 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Small Hotel

Simon2simple
@Simon2simple2
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2022
Super homey hotel and super staff! :)
"My room was clean and cosy and the openair rooftop common area was a wonderful place for the yummy breakfast and to relax in the evening."
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#25 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Katerina K
@katerinakC3466AF
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2023
A diamond in the middle of Stown Town!
"The best hotel in Stown Town, very central, great position to walk anywhere and go sightseeing and shopping. The rooms are very large and clean and the staff is very polite and helpful! We loved the breakfast on the..."
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#26 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Vivien L
@vivilovrin
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2023
The best hotel stay I ever had!
"A little late to leave a review but better than never! Even 2 months after our stay, my bf and I still talk about the incredible service we received during our stay at Neela. I decided to book with them for my bf’s..."
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#27 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Hostel
#28 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Inn

DanCanReviewIt
@DanCanReviewIt
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2021
A bit old fashioned but good for a night!
"If you are looking for a hotel in the centre of Stone Town (Zanzibar City) then this is ideal. We stayed on New Year's Eve since there were few other hotels available and were pleasantly surprised! The hotel itself..."
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#29 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
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Small Hotel

Raul Valis
@338akisv
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2020
Great place to stay while in Zanzibar
"We spent most of our time here during our stay in Zanzibar because we found it very convenient to do our daily tours around the island. It is located by the port area which is not very enticing,however, the hotel..."
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#30 Best Value of 131 places to stay in Stone Town
Stone Town Hotels Information
Hotels in Stone Town | 130 |
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Hotels Prices From | HK$156 |
Hotels Reviews | 18,505 |
Hotels Photos | 18,747 |
Travel high season | Sep - Nov |
Travel low season | Mar - May |
High season avg price | HK$1,191 |
Low season avg price | HK$846 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
Season
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Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
HK$914
HK$625HK$1,703
Avg. temperature
28ºC
17ºC36ºC
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Mar - May
Avg. price/night
HK$844
LOWEST
HK$625HK$1,703
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-
Avg. precipitation
338mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
HK$1,102
HK$625HK$1,703
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
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Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
HK$1,195
HIGHEST
HK$625HK$1,703
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-
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Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Stone Town. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Nakupenda Beach Nature ReserveRead more
- Old Slave Market/Anglican CathedralThe Heritage Centre therefore among other things aims at promoting tolerance, reconciliation and an inclusive society, bridging social and ethnic divides by telling the story of this dark chapter in the region’s history in an open and factual way. The creation of the Heritage Centre, and making it accessible to school children, who are the country’s future leaders, is also aimed to promote interfaith and inter-communal dialogue and understanding. Furthermore The Site is an important tourist destination, and by improving visitors’ facilities at the site and making it more informative and stimulating, the tourism industry as a whole will benefit, creating jobs and wealth, and helping to reduce poverty. The Heritage Centre among other things is also benefiting many people as it is a great opportunity to promote interfaith relations in Zanzibar.Read more
- Darajani BazaarRead more
- Forodhani GardensRead more
- Dhow Countries Music AcademyThe DCMA is proud to be the guardians of a living cultural heritage and proud to preserve and promote the musical heritage of Zanzibar and the Dhow Countries. In training the students it ensures the continuation, knowledge, and legacy of a unique musical cultural heritage.Read more
- Christ Church CathedralRead more
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)Read more
- Sun View Tours & TravelSun view tours & Travel is one of the most reputed tour operators in Zanzibar and Tanzania. We work with the objective of delivering the best travel experience when spending your time in Tanzania and Zanzibar. Anyone who is looking for an Experienced Tanzania and Zanzibar, Tour Operator can get in touch with us and we will deliver a customized traveling experience. With over 20 years of experience, we can provide a great experience to anyone who wants to enjoy it. Our Incredible Team Our carefully selected and dedicated staff portray courteously and bring the immense knowledge of the tourism industry. We have a team of multilingual tour guides who can speak English, French, Russian, Italian, and Spanish.Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about Stone Town hotels
- Kisiwa House, Park Hyatt Zanzibar, and Zanzibar Palace Hotel are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Prison Island - Changuu Private Island. See the full list: Hotels near Prison Island - Changuu Private Island.
- Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Zanzibar Serena Hotel, and Tembo House Hotel are all popular resorts for travellers staying in Stone Town. See the full list: Stone Town Resorts.
- Popular hotels close to Forodhani Gardens include Kisiwa House, Park Hyatt Zanzibar, and Zanzibar Palace Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Forodhani Gardens.
- Popular luxury hotels in Stone Town include Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Emerson Spice Hotel, and Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa. See the full list: Stone Town Luxury Hotels.
- Popular hotels close to Kisauni Airport include Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel, Hotel Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport, and Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins. See the full list: Hotels near Kisauni Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve are Kisiwa House, Park Hyatt Zanzibar, and Zanzibar Palace Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve.
- Some of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in Stone Town are Zanzibar Serena Hotel, Zanzibar Hotel, and Shoki Shoki House Stone Town. See the full list: Pet Friendly Hotels in Stone Town.
- Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa, and Zanzibar Serena Hotel have a spa and received excellent reviews from travellers in Stone Town. See the full list: Spa Resorts in Stone Town.
- Kisiwa House, Park Hyatt Zanzibar, and Zanzibar Palace Hotel all received great reviews from families travelling in Stone Town. See the full list: Family Hotels in Stone Town.
- Popular hotels by the beach in Stone Town include Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa, and Zanzibar Serena Hotel. See the full list: Stone Town Beach Hotels.