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Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4.0 star property

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Courtyard
Honeymoon Suite, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Garden view
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $88
$62 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

Explore the area

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Mizingani Road, Malindi district, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double with Pool view

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double with Pool view

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite, Sea view | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, Sea view

  • Ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Pool view | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Pool view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Prime Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Prime Family Room

  • Sea view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room (New)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple, Sea view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, Sea view | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, Sea view

  • Sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Suite, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Triple, Sea view

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

A stay at Mizingani Seafront Hotel places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Malindi Mosque and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. .This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Zanzibar Night Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Joseph's Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Malindi Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's poolside restaurant, which features a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 1)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mizingani Seafront Hotel Zanzibar Town
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Mizingani Seafront Zanzibar Town
Mizingani Seafront
Mizingani Seafront Hotel Hotel
Mizingani Seafront Hotel Zanzibar Town
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Mizingani Seafront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 415 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay in two years, always a perfect stay! Service, food, pool, location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location, great swimming pool and the staff were all fantastic. Wish we’d known about the noise from the ferry/container port though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Nice and old in a good way. Nice rooms. Just one thing, extremely hard beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eunkyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
convenient location, good facility, kind and helpful staff, but so loudy due to too close to some ports
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, great location. Everything you can want from a stay. Very friendly staff. Great buffet breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Turid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the place, beautiful with room towards the swimmingpool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Flying visit to Zanzibar!

Loved this hotel. Enjoyed a pleasant swim in their gorgeous pool. Delicious breakfast. Very helpful staff. Brilliant location on seafront.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel has an antique charme. Room is smelly and has seen better times. Variaty of breakfast poor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rossana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the so much the achitecture of the hotel, great space in the rooms and the kindness of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Freddie Mercury room had a wonderful view, was spacious, and was absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and it was easy walk around and see Stone town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10 out of 10
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent location, great service, fantastique ambiance - breakfast very good but other meals not as good as other nearby restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been staying at Mizingani for years…always nice. Large clean rooms in good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chérif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Looks like Casbah’s Algiers 😊

Fantastic place with friendly staff and an amazing architecture
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shirene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, extra friendly & attentive staff! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Youri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmospheric hotel - a real former Zanzibar Sultan's residence. Nice accommodating staff. Very central location next to ferry terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was good. The website said they had a bar but in fact they did not. No elevator but over all ok
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location in the Town. Lovely breakfast choice, helpful friendly staff. The pool was shaded but a welcome relief. The room was huge and hreat. The taps were a bit wonky but othetwise a hotel that i could easily recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Getinet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is classical, found in the prime area of Zanzibar town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Curu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was very clean and well decorated.staff was helpful . The view was pictures.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025