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Elephantohotel

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.
A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.
A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $116
$94 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Explore the area

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Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread and two pillows with a hotel logo, a framed artwork above the bed, and a nightstand with a phone and a decorative item.

Standard Single Room

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed artwork on the wall, and a wall-mounted deer head decoration.

Twin Room, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, wall-mounted light fixtures, and framed artwork.

Family Room, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 3122 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Suite, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a nightstand with a phone, and wall art.

Comfort Suite, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Standard Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

Double Standard Room

  • 1399 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for SINGLE STANDARD ROOM

A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread and two pillows with a hotel logo, a framed artwork above the bed, and a nightstand with a phone and a decorative item.

SINGLE STANDARD ROOM

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for TWIN ROOM

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a large window with curtains.

TWIN ROOM

  • 1614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

With a stay at Elephantohotel in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Darajani Market and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Hamamni Persian Baths.

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 45-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Elephantohotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Property Registration Number 168473.2025

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Elephantohotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is attractive and well maintained; the staff were kind and helpful. I would recommend a stay there Duane
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel récent avec un personnel parfait et très arrangeant, merci pour le séjour!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Samuel Andreas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026