In the heart of Stone Town, Malindi Boutique offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and lush garden. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the on-site restaurant or stay connected with in-room WiFi while appreciating helpful concierge services.
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Malindi Boutique. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: USD 40.0 per night
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)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
Also known as
Malindi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel
Malindi Boutique Zanzibar Town
Malindi Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel
Malindi Boutique Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Malindi Boutique offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Malindi Boutique 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 Malindi Boutique?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Malindi Boutique?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Malindi Boutique?
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 Malindi Boutique?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Malindi Boutique and nearby?
Malindi Boutique has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Malindi Boutique?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers African cuisine.
What's the area around Malindi Boutique like?
Malindi Boutique is a short 10-minute walk from House of Wonders and 11 minutes' walk from Forodhani Gardens.
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Reviews
Malindi Boutique Reviews
4.6
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5.0
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
4.6
Staff & service
4.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 17, 2017
stinking hostel
The place is really ghastly. As with horror!
Daniel
Verified
2/10 Poor
Dec 8, 2024
I booked a room with A/C. Didn’t get that. It was hot. The guy at night that let me in didn’t wanna show me to my room. Finally, he took me to a room & said this will have to do. I said it’s not what I booked. He said, not my problem & left.
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Dec 30, 2021
Probably the worst place I’ve been.
Place is utterly dirty. Extremely humid, only with fans in room. Prebooked private triple room, clearly got a dorm with 4 beds instead. 2 friends got sick during the stay, because of the extre humidity in the room, no way of cleaning the air. Big holes in all the mosquito nets. I will never recommend this place to any one, nor visit it again. Stay away.
Ulrik
Ulrik, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 30, 2021
Sexual Harrasment and Gross Misconduct.
I stayed at this place twice. The first time (April 8, 2021), I was with a group of other tourists - 4 guys and 2 girls - and nothing happened.
The second time (April 12, 2021) I was alone because I had to do my covid test in Stone Town. That's when the harrasment occurred. The man at the front desk (with one fake eye), touched me inappropriately, putting his hands on my legs and waist. He was making sexual remarks like drinking beer and spending the night together.
At one point, I was talking to another guest and he just stood there staring at us for a very long time. 30 min later, a mouse is in my room which I believe he put there since my room was on the 3 floor, and no food was there. He made me so uncomfortable that I didn't leave my room for the rest of the day and checked out in the morning.
I mentioned this to my tour guide afterwards and was advised that he has a very bad reputation here in Stone Town and has done this before. And my taxi driver said "he is a very bad man". I wish someone would have told me that sooner.
If you are a woman, especially if you have children do not book there. There is a reason why this place is so cheap. It's better to pay for your peace.
He took advantage of the fact that I was alone because he did not behave in this manner when I was with 4 other guys. hope that he sees this message and learn how to treat people with respect.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2020
Unusual oneee!!!
SERGHEI
SERGHEI, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Dec 20, 2020
Nightmarr
Terrible. Cheating. Disaster. Changed my holiday into a nightmare
Mehmet
Mehmet, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2020
Great service
Great rooftop
Monty
Monty, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Dec 29, 2019
약속을 지키지 않는 호텔
업사이클링 컨셉이 재미있어서 예약했다. 전체적으로 지저분하고 낡았다.
도착하자마자 예약이 안됐다고 우겼고 결제가 안되었다고 방이 없다고 했다. 결제완료된 증빙을 보여주니 딱 하나 남은 방이라고 보여준 방은 관리가 안되어 지저분했고 곰팡이 냄새가 진동했다. 에어컨 있고 전용욕실 딸린 방을 예약했으나 에어컨도 욕실도 없는 방이었다.
취소가 불가능한 예약이었기에 울며겨자먹기로 투숙했으나 도저히 못견딜 정도로 상태가 안좋았다. 창문을 열면 모기가 달려들었고 천장에 실링팬이 있으나 한밤중에 멈췄다.
잔지바르에 대한 인상을 완전히 구기는 숙소였다. 저렴한 호텔이니 어쩔 수 없다고 생각하고 이곳을 선택한다면 오산이 될 것이다.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2019
5/5
Nice and very affordable stay, friendly and helpful staff, helped us with booking the prison island tour for a great price, also delicious breakfast! And we were were upgraded for free. Totally recommend, perfect location in stone town for a good price!
Mitja
Mitja, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2019
Cheap as chips, does the job.
Cheap as chips, don't expect a palace for b&b money... No city tax is a huge bonus. Easy walk to the excellent Mercury's restaurant. Friendly staff, tasty breakfast. Rooms don't get cleaned each day, bathroom flooded, but at the price cannot complain! Mozzie nets on all beds. Slightly creepy Bashar Assad portraits everywhere in various poses, but I've stayed in crazier!
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jun 26, 2019
Hej det är inte bra jag blev sjuk det är dam,smutsig och lugit . Vi som fråga om såpa, toa peppar. Jag var där 4 dagar bara kund inte stanna lägger och har kvitto för 4 nätt
Fatuma Isir
Fatuma Isir, 8-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Nov 16, 2017
Dishonest
First of all there is no free WiFi. Also I accidently left my phone in the rooms after checking out, when I went back to get it no one had apparently seen it. When I checked the location on Google it was on a week after I left the hotel in the same area. The phone was very obviously stolen. My bad feedback is relating to the dishonesty of the staff working there. Make sure you keep all valuables with you.
Jenna
Jenna, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 9, 2017
Terrible Service/Lost Reservation/Arguements
I checking after arriving from Kenya at 1am. The only had one room left and I showed them my reservation but they insisted I show how much I paid for my room. All I had was a confirmation number on my App. I argued with the owner for a half hour, "I have a reservation, you have a room, why can't I check in?" I guess they wanted to charge me more if they thought I paid too little online. I showed the owner my Expedia App with all the confirmations but he still argued with me and would NOT let me check in. Finally, after 30 min he said he would sort it tomorrow I just needed to write down my name and the company I booked through. I wrote my name and Expedia and he said, "Expedia, I know them!'" Apparently, you don't.
I would NOT recommend this place because of the treatment I went through!