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Stonetown View Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near House of Wonders, connected to a shopping center

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Reception
Family Room, Connecting Rooms
Family Room, Connecting Rooms

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Malindi Rd, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Connecting Rooms

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

City Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Stone Town hotel, you'll find House of Wonders and Forodhani Gardens. Old Fort and Christ Church Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • House of Wonders - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Slave Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Stonetown View Inn

3.5-star hotel near House of Wonders, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Stonetown View Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Stonetown View Inn offers 25 accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: USD 3 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Stonetown View Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Stonetown View
Stonetown View Inn Hotel
Stonetown View Inn Zanzibar Town
Stonetown View Inn Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stonetown View Inn to the airport?

Stonetown View Inn is 5.1 mi (21-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stonetown View Inn have an airport shuttle?

Stonetown View Inn offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 15 per vehicle.

How close is Stonetown View Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 15.1 mi (42-min drive) from Fumba Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stonetown View Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Stonetown View Inn, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 3 per person.

Is there a casino at Stonetown View Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Stonetown View Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Stonetown View Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Stonetown View Inn have a pool?

Stonetown View Inn does not have a pool.

Does Stonetown View Inn have a restaurant?

Stonetown View Inn is home to Storm Seafood Grill, which features local and international cuisine, ocean views, and happy hour.

Does Stonetown View Inn have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Stonetown View Inn to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Stonetown View Inn is 0.6 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Stonetown View Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 33 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanne Lindsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extremely kind staff and excellent service

We stayed at Stonetown View In for one night for the Sauti Za Busara festival. We experienced an extraordinary service from all staff, from receptionist to kitchen service. The rooms are a bit small but contains what you need for a good night sleep. The breakfast is locally inspired and good. We would definitely consider to stay again, if we need it in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A éviter

Horrible ! Je ne recommande pas du tout cet hôtel est je suis étonnée que Hôtel.com le propos. J’ai payé 42€, il n’en vaut pas 10 ! Vétuste, salle, plomberie hs, … a fuir
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Хуже найти сложно

Возможно, когда-то, лет двадцать назад, отель выглядел так, как на фотографиях. Ныне это настоящая помойка. Комнаты грязные, с разводами на стенах. Обещанной москитной сетки не было, от нее имелись обрывки крепления. Жуткая слышимость, с утра до ночи местные гомонили под окнами и носились на мотоциклах. Без включенного кондиционера вообще жить нельзя, с включенным кондиционером очень холодно, а одеял в отеле нет, только тонкие простыни. Санузел выглядит так мерзко, что я не решился принимать душ. Не понимаю, отчего у отеля такой высокий рейтинг.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

ABUBAKER

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent customer service very friendly The only issue is room space and the breakfast we ate eggs every day 😁😁
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

court séjour à Stonetown

Hôtel très simple mais suffisant quand on est de passage pour visiter la ville rapidement. Le personnel est très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Le personnel est très sympathique et accueillant. Mais pour le reste , il y a encore beaucoup à faire: lavabo, douche, wc tous pratiquement collés les uns aux autres, si une personne se douche, personne d’autre ne peut rentrer sinon on sera mouillé, les papiers toilettes il faut les demander tout le temps, de même pour les serviettes, cela peut faire 2 à 3 jours sans qu’elles soient changées .
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locating the front door can be a little tricky but one you find it everything will be great! Nice location near the dock and a nice little coffee cafe nextdoor. Clean rooms and very helpful ladies at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon rapport qualité prix, personnel incroyable 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, extremely clean, nice breakfast, very friendly hotel with great staff. I am now friend with most of them.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice staff and clean hotel.

We had a lovely stay in the Hotel with nice staff and clean rooms and other areas! The only thing that made us upset was the apparent extra fee that was $9/night/person extra charge that wasn't written or included in Hotels.com.. This was greatly disappointing because the room was $18/night and this extra tax made it dubble the price which is an extreme increase and surprise when not mentioned in the booking (apparently this tax is addes in bookings.com but not Hotels.com) Hopefully this will be mentioned in the future with additional tax to pay in hotel. Other than that we loved the place and gice it a 5 star because of the nice and helpful staff and clean ac room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sans problème

Personnel tres sympathique et serviable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

György

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stonetown Inn

Nem luxusszálló, de az ár érték viszonya megfelelő,,, természetesen annak aki ismeri az afrikai viszonyokat. A staff nagyon oké, a müezin kicsit hangos de viselhető. összességében jó.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

muru786rus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is 5 min walk to the port. Close to all the main stone town attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A mediocre place

The hotel entrance and reception not inviting. The rooms are small to normal size, clean but worn out. There is no mattress but foam. Internet service exists but very slow. Breakfast is ok. No fresh coffee or tea though, they come in tea bags here. The nearby mosque can be a nuisance at sunrise specially on your first day after an 8 hour flight. On arrival we were offered a triple room for about three hours until we were appointed to our reserved rooms. The best excuse was that the people staying in those rooms had not arrived to pick up their staff. In my opinion, the hotel is overpriced for what you get. There are nicer places nearby in similar prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We experienced a welcoming atmosphere from all the staff and more from Wilson and Fatima. The location is perfect if you travel with the ferry from Dar Es Salam.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

You Want economy, You Get a 2 star Hotel

I have stayed here several times, and continue to occasionally becasue of friendships I have formed with staff members. The staff are always helpful and polite. The hotel is a 2 star, in a noisy part of the city, but an excellent locartion near to the ferry port. THe rooms are very basic, and it is likelt that something does not working a room on a given day. The price is hard to beat, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are on a budget. The hotel is in the middle of stone town and close to everything. The staff are super friendly and helpful! The room was OK and clean, but there is no barrier between the toilet and shower. The overall experience was good but do not expect luxuries since it is a cheap hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very convenient

Very convenient and central place. Near the ferry, the old Town so you can visit and easily enjoy the city from there. The staff is really nice, welcoming and friendly. Always ready to help. I recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sondre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not a nice place

You are woken up terrified at 5:30am by the extremely loud islamic call to prayer, chanted from speakers pointing directly into you room. There was no breakfast even though we paid for it, and the bathroom was not very clean. Almost no other guests there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lyhyt matka satamaan ja rantaan syömään ja kävelylle
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Value for money.

Central location . Great staff . Budget hotel but worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comodo in centro personale disponibile,camera piccola fresca e pulita, ottima X la visita alla Stone town, ho un po’ di rumore X il traffico
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon hôtel

Étape avant de reprendre l’avion, nous avons choisi cet hôtel pour son emplacement et son prix et nous n’avons pas été déçu. L’accueil est le Meilleur qu’on ait eu sur 2 semaines de différents hôtels. La chambre est petite mais on y est juste pour dormir. La climatisation est très appréciable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff was wonderful. The rooms were clean and the hot water abundant. Just a short walk from the ferry. Definitely would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019