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Al Johari Hotel & Spa

★★★ · Not Available
7.7Good · 216

116 Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City · Map ·

“The manager Sushant was so supportive and welcoming. Staff was friendly and helpful.” · 10.0, Mon 19 Jan
Great locationGuests say so in their reviews.
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3 room types free · prices for 1 night, 1 room, 2 adults, our fee included.

Double Room
1 Queen bed 26 m² Sleeps 2 + 1 child City View
Air conditioning · TV · Coffee/tea maker · All 36 room features ▾

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Room only · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 68.64 total, 1 night Nothing more at the hotel

Room only · Double Room

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1No refund if cancelled
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What is included

  • Room only
  • Taxes and our fee

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The price

Total 88.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults.
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 70.20 total, 1 night Nothing more at the hotel

Breakfast Included · Double Room

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

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The price

Total 90.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults.
Superior Room
1 King bed 26 m² Sleeps 3 Non-smoking Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning · TV · Shower · All 36 room features ▾

1 King Bed 275 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - HDTV Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead Practical - Desk, phone, and wardrobe or closet Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available Smoking And Non-Smoking Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products
  • LED light bulbs
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Room only · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 95.16 total, 1 night At the hotel: Service fee 10.05 USD, A tax is imposed by the city 8.04 USD

Room only · Superior Room

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Room only
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

Pay Elite Trip now · Booked at once

The price

Total 122.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults. Paid at the hotel at check-in: Service fee 10.05 USD, A tax is imposed by the city 8.04 USD.
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 101.40 total, 1 night At the hotel: Service fee 10.05 USD, A tax is imposed by the city 8.04 USD

Breakfast Included · Superior Room

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

Pay Elite Trip now · Booked at once

The price

Total 130.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults. Paid at the hotel at check-in: Service fee 10.05 USD, A tax is imposed by the city 8.04 USD.
Superior Double Room
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) 27 m² Sleeps 3 + 1 child
Air conditioning · TV · Coffee/tea maker · All 34 room features ▾

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 103.74 total, 1 night Nothing more at the hotel

Breakfast Included · Superior Double Room

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

Pay Elite Trip now · Booked at once

The price

Total 133.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults.
Budget Single Room
1 Twin bed7 m²

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeNon-smoking roomsAir conditioning24-hour front deskRestaurantRoom serviceHeating

Location 8.4Very good location

116 Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City · · Open in Google Maps

From the airport (ZNZ)
our transfer with a named driverBook

What guests say

7.7
Good
216 verified reviews
Cleanliness6.5
Service8.4
Location8.4
Room Quality6.5
Amenities8.4
Value for Money7.5
Food and Beverage8.4
Overall Experience7.5
In short. The hotel needs improvements in cleanliness, with mentions of old and rusty furniture.
Oana, RO · Solo10.0
Sun 11 Oct + Amazing location, beautiful furniture, lovely style, and great views. Everything worth visiting in Stone Town is just a short walk away. Really good value for money. Highly recommended! − The breakfast was quite simple.
Uwe, DE · Solo9.0
Fri 4 Sep Great place to stay in Zanzibar /Stone Town - at an affordable price + Very nice atmosphere, great roof terrace for breakfast and dinner. Great historic interior, spa just in the opposite building, perfect location. Well maintained and super friendly staff!! − Of course it's in the old town and roads are narrow - so, don't expect a view out of your room. But, it's an amazing historic building, well maintained and has lovely interior. I missed a glass of...
Ján, SK · Solo4.0
Thu 18 Jun + Localita is good. − It was difficult to walk around bed because it fill almodt whole width of the room. Windows were in direction to next building ( 1m) which was very close so the room was dark. They reconstruct...
Tafadzwa, ZW · Couple10.0
Sun 17 May Exceptional host. Polite staff + Antique feel
Stefan, DE · Couple9.0
Mon 23 Mar A perfect base to explore Zanzibar and Stone Town + Right in the middle of old Stone Town, yet very quiet. The personnel is very friendly and the management made every of our extras wishes come true. We could check in earlier to set up a business call, got a parking space for our rental motorbike, extra... − The heritage of the house clearly comes at the price of stairs.
de jager, South Africa · Family10.0
Mon 19 Jan + The manager Sushant was so supportive and welcoming. Staff was friendly and helpful.
CHARALAMPOS, GR · Couple7.0
Mon 17 Nov Nice location and persons but….. + Very helpful and kind people!! The location is very very good!! − The pictures are not reflects the real situation of the hotel….Not so clean,with very old and rusty furniture…Bathroom needs for sure renovation and painting….
Kimanya, Tanzania · Solo8.0
Thu 16 Oct It was good + The breakfast was good and location was excellent for my destination − The room is space in the room, except the toilet and bathroom is too small to allow free movement
Efukho, Kenya · Solo8.0
Thu 9 Oct It was memorable. + It was vey good The location was on a roof top with a breeze − New mattress and linen
Kassandra, United States · Couple7.0
Sun 7 Sep It was comfortable + The architecture of it − No hot water

Questions

What time is check-in?From 02:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Can my child stay?Children welcome
Are pets allowed?No
Is there parking?{'selfParking': False, 'free': False, 'chargeMode': None, 'feeAmount': None, 'feePeriod': None, 'location': None, 'reser

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About the hotel

Historical Charm and Modern Comfort

Set in a historical building, Al Johari Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar City seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern amenities. The elegant rooms with Zanzibari décor offer air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and en suite bathrooms with free toiletries.

Relaxation and Culinary Delights

Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment, unwind in the library, or savor a delicious meal at the Fusion Restaurant featuring fresh seafood. The lounge with ocean views is perfect for a relaxing evening.

Convenience and Exploration

With free WiFi, 24-hour front desk, and proximity to Forodhani Gardens, Al Johari Hotel & Spa ensures a convenient stay. Explore the vibrant Stone Town or enjoy a leisurely walk to the beach. Don't miss the chance to experience the best of Zanzibar at Al Johari Hotel & Spa.

Good to know

Check inFrom 02:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check outBefore 10:00 AM
Children and cotsWelcome
PetsNot allowed
Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}
Managed byNot Available

Before you go

From the hotel

5 percent credit card fee will be charge if you pay by credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

Paid to the government of Tanzania, not to us 5 things travellers pay or do themselves: visa, insurance, taxes, fees. Tap to see.

These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

  • Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child
    Who
    Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.
    Where
    inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz (mainland) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz (Zanzibar) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz
    When
    Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
  • AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free
    Who
    Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.
    Where
    afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz
    When
    Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
  • Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry
    Who
    Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.
    Where
    visa.immigration.go.tz
    When
    Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
  • Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)
    Who
    Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.
    Where
    Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority
    When
    At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
  • Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba
    Who
    Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).
    Where
    Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries
    When
    On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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