Mizingani Seafront Hotel is a haven for families, offering a sun-kissed experience with sun loungers and fishing activities. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind in the garden, where kids can also enjoy the playground while you savor breakfast at the on-site restaurant.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Beach sun loungers
Children's pool
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Babysitting
Business center
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
For families (6)
Children stay free
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Playground on site
Garden
Terrace
The current price is CNY420
CNY420
CNY601 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Why we love this property
Dining with a view
Experience locally-sourced cuisine at the restaurant with poolside and ocean views. The hotel offers a bar, a cafe, and a buffet breakfast to start the day.
Dreamy sleep experience
Luxurious guestrooms boast premium bedding for a blissful night's rest. Cozy fireplaces, invigorating hydromassage showers, and well-stocked minibars await.
Situated by the ocean, Mizingani Seafront Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Zanzibar Town. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a children's pool, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
31 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
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 18
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Children
Up to 3 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
Fishing
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Beach sun loungers
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 59
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch plasma TV
Cable TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Fireplace
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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 5.00 per person, per night
An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 1)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Mizingani Seafront Hotel Zanzibar Town
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mizingani Seafront Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mizingani Seafront 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.
Is there a pool at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Mizingani Seafront 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 Mizingani Seafront Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Mizingani Seafront Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mizingani Seafront Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers ocean views and poolside dining.
What's the area around Mizingani Seafront Hotel like?
Mizingani Seafront Hotel is located on the waterfront in Stone Town, a short 4-minute walk from House of Wonders and 5 minutes' walk from Forodhani Gardens.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, diverse, and very tasty by multiple guests. (16 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Location
Room
Building
Balcony
Bathroom
Breakfast
Ferry
History
View
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2026
Great location! Nice and old in a good way. Nice rooms. Just one thing, extremely hard beds.
Peder
Peder, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2026
Beautiful location, great swimming pool and the staff were all fantastic.
Wish we’d known about the noise from the ferry/container port though.
Jane
Jane, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 14, 2026
convenient location, good facility, kind and helpful staff, but so loudy due to too close to some ports
Eunkyoung
Eunkyoung, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2025
Beautiful hotel, great location. Everything you can want from a stay. Very friendly staff. Great buffet breakfast
Orla
Orla, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Our room was fabulous with views of the ocean and the street activities. The pool was a calming place to be after a day of Stonetown exploration.
Cornelia
Cornelia, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
I liked the so much the achitecture of the hotel, great space in the rooms and the kindness of the staff.
rossana
rossana, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Impressed.
Great place to stay if getting the ferry from Dar Es Salaam and good space to explore from for a few days. Lovely room and reasonably priced. Non alcohol hotel which I think makes it a bit cheaper than others, which is great value.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
The property is really beautiful and has a lovely restaurant on the second floor with a great view of the ocean. My only complaint is that they didn't have a beer/wine selection, but that was minor.
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Nice place
The hotel is right next to the ferry, the staff is nice. Rooms and hotel in general is clean. Pool is nice. Would stay again
Imran
Imran, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
excellent location, great service, fantastique ambiance - breakfast very good but other meals not as good as other nearby restaurants
Per
Per, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Looks like Casbah’s Algiers 😊
Fantastic place with friendly staff and an amazing architecture
Chérif
Chérif, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Amazing property, extra friendly & attentive staff! I will definitely be back!
shirene
shirene, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Great atmospheric hotel - a real former Zanzibar Sultan's residence. Nice accommodating staff. Very central location next to ferry terminal.
Youri
Youri, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
My room was very clean and well decorated.staff was helpful . The view was pictures.
Curu
Curu, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
The position and staff. The staff are extremely welcoming and the position is fairly central in Stone Town
geoffrey
geoffrey, 4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 4, 2026
This hotel is old and tired. The welcome was, at best, lukewarm, and the service was generally not good. The room was not well cleaned but there was good air conditioning, which was very welcome. Furniture was old and beds uncomfortable. The phone in the room did not work and other guests were allowed to yell at each other at 3am in the communal areas!
Breakfast offer was good.
Restaurant was awful - service was poor, food was almost inedible, card machine doesn’t work! They do not sell alcohol and don’t name this in their description. They do offer “mocktails” which are an absolute laugh! Don’t waste your money!
Swimming pool was nice but the chairs/sofas around the pool are very dirty.
Would not recommend it.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2023
Great location. Friendly staff. Unique style.
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2023
Good service and beautiful hotel
We had a great stay at Mizingani. Only two nights, but we already want to come back. The staff was very hospitable, polite and service minded. Excellent breakfast. We loved our room. Great location.
Ingrid Johanne Müller
Ingrid Johanne Müller, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Just reccomended!
Nice seafront hotel with orriental style, very close to Old Stone Town with nice terrace and rooftop restaurants. Reccomended!
Ryszard
Ryszard, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 15, 2024
I loved the property. The staff was extremely helpful, efficient and friendly. The hotel was quaint and really quite nice, a typical boutique hotel. The room was clean, and the housekeeping staff made sure we had everything we needed.
Colleen
Colleen, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2023
The building has an interesting history and is furnished and equipped in authentic detail. The location is easy walking distance from the Dar ferry; across the street is a fishermen's beach, which is also where many boat tours start. Food was good both in the main restaurant (overlooking the beach) and in the small coffee shop at street level.
Wilfrid
Wilfrid, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2023
I enjoyed the hotel and its facilities . The staff was great , very friendly and helpful.
The hotel is been renewed so i should deal with some noise during my staying.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
Good stay at this hotel. The area is nice right on the water and the ambiance and rooms are nice. A few minor issues include the poor quality for breakfast and some minor housekeeping issues. My bathroom hose had a leak and flooded the entire bathroom. Overall it was an ok stay.
Colm
Colm, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2023
Had a lovely stay at Mizingani Seafront. We had a lovely ocean view. Hotel is in a busy area so some outside noise, but comes with the walkability aspect. Service was good. Would recommend.
Corianne
Corianne, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2025
This hotel is in an excellent location right across the street from the ocean and boardwalk. The room was very large (I upgraded) and the breakfast buffet was excellent.
The only shortcomings were that the internet keep dropping in the room and the lighting in the room was very poor.
That being said, I would start there again.