Accommodation List
No visit to Zanzibar would be complete without exploring the narrow, cobbled streets of Stone Town, a World Heritage Site and former capital of the main island. There are several places of interest scattered around town, House of Wonders, a former sultan’s palace. Absorb the history, culture and cuisine of this former slave and ivory port on guided tours, or simply wander around at your own pace.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Stone Town ranges from family-friendly hotels to luxurious honeymoon hideaways. The emphasis at all of them however is on providing a cool and calm setting after a day of exploration and discovery in Zanzibar’s cultural melting pot.
Classic
Forodhani Park Hotel
Located in The Heart of Stone Town
Forodhani Park Hotel boasts an array of 19 conveniently located and spacious rooms. There are combinations of single, double, twin and family available. Most of the rooms have large poster beds offering you a lovely place to ease after a long day of exploration, not that you will be walking all that much because everything in stone town is – a stone’s throw away!
All but a few rooms have private balconies. The rooms towards the front of Forodhani Park Hotel have balconies facing the Ngome Kongwe – the Old Fort and Beit El Ajaib – the house of Wonders.
Signature
Tembo House Hotel
Located in The Heart of Stone Town
Tembo House Hotel is located on a piece of private beach in the heart of Stone Town, on the picturesque coast and close to the shops, restaurants and historic sites. Tembo House Hotel is a beautiful hotel in a historic building that still breathes the atmosphere of old Zanzibar. The story goes that this property was used in the early 19th century to transport slaves to various places in Africa and Arabia.
Signature
Double Tree by Hilton Stone Town
Located in The Heart of Stone Town
This historic building sits at the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’re a block from Baharia Hindi Beach, providing access to Nakupenda Beach sandbank. Forodhani Market and the Old Fort are a half-mile away.
Signature
Dhow Palace Hotel
Located in the middle of the historical Stone Town.
Dhow Palace Hotel is built around two open courtyards, one with a swimming pool, and is lavishly decorated with artefacts from the Indian Ocean. The peaceful atmosphere makes Dhow Palace a wonderful hotel to escape from the bustling streets of Stone Town.
Signature
Mizingani Sea Front Hotel
Located in Stone Town
Take a step back in history as we invite you to one of the most picturesque views Zanzibar has to offer. A mere two-minute walk from the Ferry Terminal or 20 min drive from the Zanzibar International Airport, will lead you to the home of Sultans, Mizingani Seafront Hotel. Mizingani Seafront Hotel has a rich and vibrant history to fit with the unique and alluring interior as it features one of the oldest lifts in Zanzibar.
Luxury
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Located in Stone Town
Zanzibar Serena Hotel blends historic Swahili charm with elegant seaside hospitality in the heart of Stone Town. Overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean, the hotel is surrounded by the island’s rich cultural heritage, including ancient forts, historic palaces, and traditional dhow harbours. Opened in 1997, it occupies two beautifully restored historic buildings
Luxury
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Located in Stone Twon
Park Hyatt Zanzibar sits majestically on the beachfront in the heart of Stone Town, a designated UNESCO heritage site. The hotel offers the ultimate haven amidst a labyrinth of winding alleys, bustling markets, mosques, and the famous Zanzibari doors, which feature magnificent ornate wooden carvings. Key attractions are easily accessible by foot, including Forodhani Gardens, the Old Fort, the Old Dispensary, the Peace Memorial Museum, the Palace Museum, and the House of Wonders.