Aurelia Zanzibar

Hotels
7.8 (138 reviews)
1290 Kiponda Street , Ngambo , tz

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Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Tour desk
Ironing service
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy neighborhood
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
5.51
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including cockroaches in one room.
Service
8.48
Staff is mentioned as friendly and attentive throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.02
Positive remarks about the central location, ideal for exploring the city.
Room Quality
6.97
Some rooms were clean and comfortable, but others were considered smaller than expected.
Amenities
8
Certain amenities were appreciated, but issues with accessibility and age of facilities were noted.
Value for Money
7.46
Good value seen in relation to price, but some concerns about specific amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Breakfast was well-received, though not all found it exceptional.
Overall Experience
8.48
Visitors enjoyed their stay but noted some significant drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Aurelia Zanzibar, nestled in Ngambo just steps away from Stone Town Beach, offers air-conditioned rooms with a charming terrace. Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi. The rooms boast elegant decor, some with city views, and all equipped with modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

Exquisite Services
Indulge in bike and car hire services to explore the vibrant surroundings, including popular attractions like Peace Memorial Museum and Cinema Afrique. Take advantage of the shared lounge for relaxation and the proximity to historic sites like Old Dispensary and Old Fort of Zanzibar.

Convenient Location
Situated near St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Aurelia Zanzibar is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a blend of luxury and convenience. Book now to experience the beauty of Zanzibar with us.

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 138 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 6.97
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.48
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Olga • extended_group • ru
6
Pros:

Я несколько лет подряд останавливалась в этом отеле на одну ночь. Когда мы прилетаем с материковой Танзании, на ночь остаемся в Стоун Таун, гуляем и уезжаем в Кендву. Но в этот это был последний. С каждым разом все хуже и хуже. У нас было 7 номеров. В номерах не особо чисто. Полотенца тоже странного вида. Хозяин перестал вкладывать средства в отель. Завтрак очень посредственный, в столовой делают ремонт, кормят в какой-то коморке, куда не все входят. При заезде в номерах не было воды питьевой, не понятно почему. У них месяц Рамадан, вот такой ответ. Но вы же видите бронь, почему не подготовить заранее все номера. Где-то воды нет, где стаканов, где бумаги. В общем, полная акуна матата. Понятно, что ценник не высокий, но это не оправдывает. Парни стараются, с багажом помогли. Но в остальном, все очень не очень.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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judit • couple • es
4
Pros:

El servicio puntual de taxi al aeropuerto

Cons:

Estaba totalmente en obras, con suciedad, gente trabajando en la recepción, pintando, ruinas de obra en el suelo. La puerta del baño no cerraba y se quedaba abierta dejando entrar el calor, en las fotos de la habitación salen mosquiteras y en la realidad no había y habían muchos mosquitos. Escogimos una habitación doble y nos dieron una separada.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Abdelkarim • couple • fr
8
Pros:

proche des attractions locales

Cons:

le manque de restaurants dans le coin

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Mikel • couple • es
1
Precio lujo calidad mochilero
Pros:

La habitacion es amplia y con aire acondicionado pero muy ruidosa por la noche y llena de palomas con la suciedad que eso tiene

Cons:

No nos gusto las obras en la entrada mientras estabamos alojados, el comedor es la recepcion, las fotos de booking son de hace muchos años,esta muy viejo y sucio por todo.. no recomiendo llevar clientes a ese precio. Es de los peores hoteles relacion calidad precio de stone town que hemos ofrecido.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Josh251 • couple • et
7
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Tamara Salter • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

Easy location, 8mins walk to central StoneTown and the beach..
Air conditioning worked well and hot water
Large beds
Breakfast - fresh fruit, eggs of your choice and a few local things. They kindly got watermelon for our son also
Staff were very sweet
Note that parking is free 2 mins from the hotel off the main road

Cons:

Very dangerous stairs up to our 3rd floor room. Birds jumping on the roof all night and first thing - really noisy!!!
Didn't look nearly as 'fresh' as it did in the photos

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • couple • de
5
Pros:

Sehr rustikal

Cons:

Super nettes Personal

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Ah Eng • extended_group • sg
7
Good value for price.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There was dusty construction in some of the rooms

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Badia Dalmases • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • it
6
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Karim • solo_traveller • ke
7
Pros:

Location was v good.

Cons:

Room was smaller than expected. Noisy neighbourhood until midnight. People sitting around. Motor bikes zooming away

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • couple • gb
1
Check for cockroach
Pros:

Staff friendly - location okay

Cons:

Room was unclean and had 6 cockroaches in. We asked for the room to be cleaned and the bugs removed, however this wasn’t done so we left after the first night.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Julia • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Alles war super, vor allem das Personal war die ganze Zeit über sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Die Lage ist super direkt im Zentrum. Beim Frühstück gibt es lokale Spezialitäten und frischen Saft. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis und alles stimmt. Für Stonetown können wir diese Unterkunft nur empfehlen.

Cons:

Wir haben rein gar nichts zu beanstanden.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Eleni • couple • gr
9
Very good
Pros:

Nice hotel located at the old town on Zanzibar, not far away from the taxi station and the Darajani market. The rooms were nice and clean, beds comfortable, delicious breakfast. The staff excellent, but most of all we loved the reception girl Zahara!

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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stephanie • couple • fr
8
Très bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

La localisation
Le personnel attentif et souriant
Lit confortable
Le petit déjeuner correct mais pas exceptionnel

Cons:

Les escaliers très abruptes très difficiles à emprunter pour les personnes âgées ou handicapées
Attention à la tête 😉
Mériterait rénovation pour meilleure accessibilité

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Dariusz Ł • family_with_children • pl
6
Do zwiedzania miasta.
Pros:

Świetny punkt do zwiedzania miasta. Wszędzie dotrzecie bez dojazdu.

Cons:

Brak miejsca parkingowego. Nie zaparkujesz w najbliższej okolicy.

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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AHMED • couple • om
3
2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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DIANA • couple • br
8
Bom custo benefício mas não tem a melhor localização
Pros:

Custo benefício

Cons:

Muito cheiro de naftalina nos quartos mas acho q é normal da região e café da manhã muito fraco

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • es
5
No nos gustó
Pros:

Que estaba muy céntrico, perfecto para ver la ciudad a pie.

Cons:

Las instalaciones requieren una actualización. Estábamos en la última planta, sin ascensor, con un niño pequeño y mucho equipaje, francamente incómodo. Se oía la llamada a la oración de la mezquita cercana, y había un palomar justo encima del tejado de chapa…. Se oía mucho ruido de las palomas. Hubo un malentendido con el tour guiado que les contratamos. Quiero pensar que fue un malentendido y no que intentaron cobrarnos de más….

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kinga • couple • pl
7
2025-09-11 • via Nuitee