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Hanaia House

4.0 star property
B&B in the heart of Zanzibar Town

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In the heart of Stone Town, Hanaia House offers an upscale retreat with a serene garden and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely, or enjoy local meals delivered right to you - previous guests rave about this B&B's welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nakupenda Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hanaia House

Enjoy your visit to Zanzibar Town with a stay at Hanaia House.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

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

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Private dining

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water
  • Dining table
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Hanaia House Zanzibar Town
Hanaia House Bed & breakfast
Hanaia House Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Hanaia House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hanaia House 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 Hanaia House?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hanaia House?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hanaia House.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hanaia House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hanaia House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Hanaia House and nearby?

Hanaia House has a garden.

What's the area around Hanaia House like?

Hanaia House is in Stone Town, a short 1-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 7 minutes' walk from Old Fort.

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Hanaia House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

great stay

super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi
Amber, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place

Stay was comfortable very great location and amazing hostess
Abdulmunim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great welcome, easy, small, cute, 2 double rooms only rented out each with private bathroom. very quaint but typically as in Stonetown, the windows face the alleys and you can hear people opten walking talking but normal for intown house. would still stay again. great value.
Kyle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay in stone town. Late check-in is also available and staff are very kindful.
Youngtaek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

I highly recommend Hanaia House for an authentic local experience. The host and staff were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate my itinerary. I wish them all the best. – Ibrahim
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything you could want was close by. It was quiet at night. The bed was bet comfortable. Nice people.
Stephen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hanaia

Stay here overnight and really liked it. Hanaia was so pleasant and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this place if you are staying in Stone Town
Anmabelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is conveniently located at the center of everything which is good and also not so good because of the constant noise day or night. I took the breakfast option, not so impressed because the choice is limited. The rooms are simply furnished but clean and comfortable. The property manager was super helpful, she went above and beyond to make sure that my stay worry free. I cannot say enough about the housekeeper, she is super nice and efficient. My biggest thing is the internet that was basically non existent except in the lobby. Otherwise the place is clean, staff friendly, helpful and welcoming, the area is safe. I wouldn't mind staying there again, I recommend it.
Ivelise, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very basic accommodation, no amenities
william, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the charm of the old building. Breakfast was included and was very good. The famous Lukmaan restaurant is right around the corner. There is a mosque across the alley, so you will hear the call to prayer unless you’re a heavy sleeper. There is also street noise but it usually gets quieter the later it gets. There is no parking. Make sure the taxi driver points out the building because it’s very nondescript. Overall a great place to stay.
GWENNAYE, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was very grateful the hotel was able to arrange for taxi pickup at the airport as our flight arrival was bumped back to 12:30 AM. The hotel also agreed to have someone available to check us in at 1 AM, otherwise we'd have never found it let alone been able to get in. However, when I gave the desk the USD to pay the taxi driver, she told me should would have my change in the morning when we checked out. She knew our next driver was arriving at 10 AM but she was nowhere to be found with my change. Be aware that the 5 AM call to prayer will wake you up if staying anywhere near Stone Town.
Lorrie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Petit hôtel rustique, très accueillant avec des chambres propres, spacieuses et assez confortables. Bien situé pour visiter la vieille ville de Stone-Town et proche de la plage. Mais bruyant pour ceux qui ne supportent pas les bruits de la ville. Très bon rapport qualité/prix, à recommander.
ABDELLAH, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Äänieristys oli todella huono. Wc-tilat kaipasivat remonttia, wc kansi oli irti eikä suihkun viemäri vetänyt. Huone oli kyllä siististi sisustettu ja sänky oli mukava. Aamupala syödään erillisessä ravintolassa nurkan takana, siitä ei mitään kovin erikoista mainittavaa.
Nelli, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tivemos uma estadia rápida, o quarto é bem confortável, a moça que nos recebeu e fez nosso checkout foi extremamente educada. Nos incomodou o quarto ser fechado com cadeado e o barulho, pois nosso quarto era em frente a rua. Mas recomendaria para uma estadia curta!
Bruna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel de qualité

La chambre était spacieuse et propre et le lit était très confortable. Le personnel était agréable et l'hôtel idéalement situé .
Cécile, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

2 jours au coeur de Stone Town

Cet hôtel est idéalement placé à Stone Town Au coeur de la ville, au milieu des habitants. C'est à taille humaine comme à la maison, respectant le cadre de Zanzibar L'équipe est adorable.
Dalinda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parfait

Très bien, nous y avons séjourné une nuit. Par contre stone Town est bruyant et il n’y a pas de fenêtre avec un vitrage. L’hôte est très sympathique et arrangeante.
PIERRICK, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sentralt beliggenhet, liten og koselig hotell

Liten koselig hotell perfekt til kortere opphold i Stone Town. Rent og romslig, hyggelig og personlig betjening. Kan varmt anbefales!
Human, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Schöne kleine Zimmer mit wenig Service

Insgesamt eher eine Pension als ein Hotel. Von außen schwer auffindbar, da kein Schild an der Tür. Einchecken und auschecken war schlecht. Beim einchecken sprach keiner English und beim auschecken war niemand da. Die Zimmer sind klein aber ziemlich neu und nett möbliert. Im Erdgeschoss allerdings ohne irgendeine echte Aussicht. Der Innenhof ist klein und soll wohl den Frühstücksraum ersetzen. Man frühstückt zwischen aufgehänkter Wäsche. Insgesamt habe ich mehr für den Preis erwartet.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Joli appartement intimiste

Petit hôtel très discret et bien situé au cœur de Stone Town. Le seul problème est l accès en voiture qui est n est pas évident et en particulier pour trouver une place de stationnement. Néanmoins le lieu est très agréable et particulièrement cosy.
Tony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hébergement agréable, proche de tout à pied. Très bon accueil. Nous avons passé un bon séjour.
Nadine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Emilia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Benoit, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Heiko, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

corey, 2-night trip