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Al Minar Hotel

3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town hotel with spa and safari

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Al-Minar Hotel, in the heart of Stone Town, invites you to unwind with a massage and facial at its spa or indulge in international cuisine at the Terrace Restaurant. With al fresco dining options and a coffee shop nearby, you can savor local flavors while staying connected with WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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SHANGANI STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR TANZANIA Plot 96, SHANGANI S, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 4858

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Al Minar Hotel

  • Al Minar Hotel is just 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can visit the spa to indulge in massages or facials, and international cuisine is served at Terrace Restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • One child (7 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 328 ft (USD 3 per night)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Safari
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Full-service spa
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages and facials. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Terrace Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 3 per night (328 ft away)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Al-Minar

Al-Minar Hotel

Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town

Al-Minar Zanzibar Town

Al Minar Hotel

Al-Minar Hotel Hotel

Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town

Al-Minar Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Al Minar Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Al Minar Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Al Minar Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Al Minar Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Al Minar Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Al Minar Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking, sailing, and water skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Al Minar Hotel?

Yes, Terrace Restaurant offers alfresco dining and international cuisine.

What's the area around Al Minar Hotel like?

Al Minar Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Slave Market.

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Reviews

Al Minar Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

No nonsense hotel with good service

We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely.
Rembrand, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bra läge!

Otroligt trevlig och serviceinriktad personal. Bra läge. Lite slitet rum men fint. Frukosten var ok, bra med frukt och man kunde beställa ägg, hade önskat god chapati men det är en bagatell.
Pia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location is excellent. Manager is great. Facilty requires upgrades.
Al, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Das Al-Minar Hotel hat uns sehr gut gefallen!Es befindet sich in einer idealen Lage in der Nähe des Serena Hotels,Hilton Hotels,Park Hyatt Hotels und des Meers.Man kann es jedem Gast von Herzen empfehlen.
Christof, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent management and customer services
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Overview for a 9 days stay at the hotel.

Friendly staff ,green energy for water heating systems ,flexibility with prices to help a client who wishes to extent their stay,great rooftop breakfast restaurant,safe location,ease of available assisted information on tours of the island. The beddings &rooms were smelling damp most times with indications of repeated beddings and towels or lack of proper air at ion.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome location and staff.

Al Minar feels like my home-away-from-home after 7 times to Zanzibar (I run a nonprofit working on the mainland). Very cozy rooms in an incredible Shangani location surrounding by high-rent luxury hotels that cost many times as much. Staff is wonderful and service excellent, steps away from beach and great dining options.
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely!

I had a lovely stay at Al-Minar. It is off the main road, but easy to find, unlike some hotels in the labyrinth of historic Stonetown.The room (while a bit on the small side) was beautifully decorated, with a very comfortable bed and a good shower. I loved having a mini-fridge and kettle in my room to make my own coffee! Breakfast was excellent, and all the staff were OUTSTANDING! Welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Highly recommended.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Al Minar has been my favorite stay in Zanzibar for 5 trips since 2015. Great service, location, and comfortable rooms. Good rooftop breakfast cooked to order. Very inviting and cordial staff.
Daniel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with friendly helpful staff. Very good breakfast with a nice rooftop view to match. I had a pleasant stay.
Dorian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice & helpful staff, great breakfast, clean room. Very pleasant stay overall!
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Good budget choice for Stone town.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was EXTREMELY friendly and super helpful!! My original tour to Prison Island was abruptly cancelled without notice one day. So I asked the front desk if they knew of any tour guides. They immediately hooked me up with a great guide and matched the price of my original tour. Facilities were good. My only issue was that the hot water only lasted for a few minutes (didn’t go straight to cold though), but it was already so hot outside that lukewarm water actually felt pretty nice.
SM, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A well spent stay

It was a pleasant experience Very friendly staff Juma and Sebastian.....bery helpful guys
Tshepo, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable gem in an upscale hotel area

Always an awesome choice for location, service, and room quality, this was my 4th stay and probably not my last.
Daniel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly staff, but not perfect

Located very conveniently in a very good spot in Stone Town. Staff very friendly, especially Suleiman, big thanks to him! Room cozy, a nice rooftop for breakfast. Good value overall. However, small drawbacks. Towels not fully clean, the hotel could upgrade its laundry service. Another small complaint was, that even though we were promised a breakfast box (and we confirmed this again before going to bed) as our flight was leaving really early, it had been forgotten and we didn't get breakfast. As Zanzibar Airport is missing decent breakfast options, we were left hungry.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good accomodation

Friendly and clean
Hyong bok, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Recommendable hotel

Cost benifit analyis is the best. It is clean and the service looks best.
Hyong bok, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice, clean comfortable place to stay in Stone Town for business.
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great Place near everything at Stone Town

Amazing...just need to replace worn out towels
Ana, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Das Personal ist nett und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück war okey. Das Zimmer war leider nicht sauber. Bei der Dusche und beim Lavabo war der Ablauf nicht verschlossen und stank. Zwischen den Plättchen am Boden kam Wasser raus-> der Boden war immer nass. Die Lage ist jedoch super!
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, right in Stonetown! Easy walking distance to Forodhani Gardens, to the OneOcean dive center, to the ocean, all around Stonetown! Very friendly, helpful staff.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A Brilliant and reasonable Hotel in Zanmzibar

I have stayed in hundreds of hotels around the world, and this one stands out as special. A boutique-sized hotek, I was greeted by the manager, the room was excellent, then decor was classic Arabian Nights, the location st Shangani is sublime. An absolute recommendation.
Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A Fantastic Hotel at a Great Price

Classic Wood decor, spacious room, excellent staff and helpful manager, good food too breakfast, boutique-sized hotel, just 2 minutes from the waterfront in a very peaceful part of town. Totally recommended.
Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Superb customer service

Customer service at the hotel is excellent. The hotel is located at the heart of the old town so all sights, shops and restaurants are within the walking distance. The two different rooms I used during my stay both had a good air conditioning, comfortable bed and all other necessary facilities. Breakfast was fresh and filled the stomach well. I fully recommend the Al-Minar hotel for a visit to Unguja island if you seek a reasonably priced hotel with good service.
Tino, 2-night trip