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Room sleeps 2 guests
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Comfortable Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Al-Minar Hotel in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from Mbweni Ruins and Marahubi Palace. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Freddie Mercury Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from People's Palace Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a hair salon.

For lunch or dinner, stop by Terrace Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Al-Minar Hotel features a full-service spa. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests.

Al-Minar Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Express check-in
  • Daily
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Distance from property (ft) 328
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Distance from property (meters) 100
  • Hair salon
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Airport transportation
  • Total number of rooms - 22
  • Television in common areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Swahili

Room Amenities

Al-Minar Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Room service
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Separate dining area
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Memory foam mattress
  • TV size: 21
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bedroom
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Terrace Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

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

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Spa Services

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages and facials. The spa is open daily.

  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

One child stays free

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 7

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 3 per night (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Al-Minar
  • Al-Minar Hotel
  • Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Al-Minar Zanzibar Town
  • Al Minar Hotel
  • Al-Minar Hotel Hotel
  • Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Al-Minar Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

We should mention

One child 7 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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