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Al-Minar Hotel

★★★ · Not Available
8.2Very good · 1,248

Off Shangani Street Door No -96, Stone Town, Zanzibar City · Map ·

“Breakfast” · 10.0, Thu 3 Sep
Great locationGuests say so in their reviews.
Friendly staffGuests say so in their reviews.
Clean and comfortable roomsGuests say so in their reviews.
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Rooms and guests

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Adults18 and over2
Children0 to 17, priced by age0
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3 room types free · prices for 1 night, 1 room, 2 adults, our fee included.

Standard Double Room
1 Double bed 17 m² Sleeps 2 + 1 child
Air conditioning · TV · Coffee/tea maker · All 32 room features ▾

This traditional, air-conditioned room offers a seating area, TV and a desk. The room has a mosquito net and the bathroom is en suite with shower.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 37.44 total, 1 night At the hotel: City Tax 8.00 USD

Breakfast Included · Standard 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 48.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults. Paid at the hotel at check-in: City Tax 8.00 USD.
Standard Twin Room
2 Twin bed 19 m² Sleeps 2
Air conditioning · TV · Coffee/tea maker · All 32 room features ▾

This traditional, air-conditioned room offers a seating area, TV and a desk. The room has a mosquito net and the bathroom is en suite with shower.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 61.62 total, 1 night At the hotel: City Tax 8.00 USD

Breakfast Included · Standard Twin 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 79.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults. Paid at the hotel at check-in: City Tax 8.00 USD.
Deluxe Family Room
2 Twin bed, 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) 19 m² Sleeps 4 + 3 children
Air conditioning · TV · Coffee/tea maker · All 31 room features ▾

Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 3 beds.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 94.38 total, 1 night At the hotel: City Tax 16.00 USD

Breakfast Included · Deluxe Family 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 121.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults. Paid at the hotel at check-in: City Tax 16.00 USD.

Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeNon-smoking roomsAir conditioning24-hour front deskRoom serviceHeatingTerrace

Location 9.1Excellent location

Off Shangani Street Door No -96, Stone Town, Zanzibar City · · Open in Google Maps

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

What guests say

8.2
Very good
1,248 verified reviews
Cleanliness7.5
Service8.6
Location9.1
Room Quality7.5
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.6
Food and Beverage8.1
Overall Experience8.2
In short. There are mentions of cleanliness being acceptable, but issues with room upkeep and overused bedsheets were noted.
Muriel, IE · Family9.0
Thu 22 Oct + The location was excellent. It was an easy walk to the attractions. It was mostly quiet at night. Also the bed was very comfortable and had everything I needed. − It was all good for me
teresa, Kenya · Solo6.0
Sat 17 Oct It was satisfactory + The breakfast was good but very limiting − Include variaty
Rashid, OM · Solo9.0
Wed 14 Oct + Very close to Forodhani and other places in stone town
friederike, DE · Solo8.0
Wed 14 Oct + Very friendly staff − Room very small
Waleed, OM · Family8.0
Mon 14 Sep + Breakfast was excellent and available from the menu.
Cecilia, IT · Solo10.0
Fri 11 Sep + Top
alawiiizz, OM · Couple1.0
Tue 8 Sep so bad + the bed not clean at all and there’s bugs everywhere − clean
Carmen, MT6.0
Mon 7 Sep Zanzibar is definitely worth visiting! so much history, culture and fun! + The only good thing about this hotel is its location in the centre of Stone Town and the comfort in its rooms. My room was quite big, very comfortable bed and spacious bathroom. Tea, coffee and water were replenished every single day and my bed was... − However the hotel is in a road where not even our transport from the airport could go in and download bags - the road is very narrow indeed! Facing the hotel is a dilapated building and once it's...
Rwehabura, Tanzania · Solo10.0
Thu 3 Sep + Breakfast − Room is small
Rwehabura, Tanzania · Solo10.0
Thu 3 Sep + Breakfast − Small room

Questions

What time is check-in?From 01:00 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

Central Location

Al-Minar Hotel, conveniently situated in Zanzibar City, is a stone's throw away from popular attractions like The Zanzibar Curio shop and Peace Memorial Museum. The proximity to key landmarks makes it an ideal choice for travelers wanting to explore the city effortlessly.

Comfortable Accommodation

The guest rooms at Al-Minar Hotel are designed to provide a comfortable stay, featuring modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a seating area. The well-equipped rooms ensure a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing in Zanzibar.

Delicious Breakfast Options

Start your day right with a delicious breakfast at Al-Minar Hotel. Choose from a variety of continental and buffet options to fuel up for your adventures in Zanzibar. The breakfast spread caters to different tastes and preferences, ensuring a satisfying meal to kickstart your day.

Experience convenience, comfort, and great hospitality at Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar. Book now for a memorable stay in this vibrant city.

Good to know

Check inFrom 01:00 PM
Check outBefore 11:00 AM
Children and cotsWelcome
PetsNot allowed
Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}
Managed byNot Available

Before you go

From the hotel

Please note the property charges an additional surcharge of 5% for card payments and also the bank transfers.

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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The room, 1 night, 2 adultsGBP 37.44
Taxes the hotel includes and our feeInside
At the hotel, at check-inCity Tax 8.00 USD

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