The Manor House by Sansi

Hotels
8.1 (759 reviews)
Mbweni Road , Zanzibar City , TZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Breakfast value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Some cleanliness issues mentioned such as a cracked toilet seat and plumbing noise.
Service
9.15
Overall positive sentiment about the staff's friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.69
Good location with easy beach access and proximity to popular destinations, but one road is difficult.
Room Quality
7.64
Issues with rooms reported, such as not being ready at check-in and plumbing issues.
Amenities
7.67
Amenities mentioned were basic with a breakfast that did not meet expectations.
Value for Money
8.13
Value for money seems good, though some service aspects were lacking.
Food and Beverage
7.18
Breakfast was not perceived as worth the price and service was lacking.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall enjoyable stay with a mix of good and bad experiences, but would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at The Manor House by Sansi, where each room offers a private bathroom and some even boast stunning sea views. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and the convenience of a desk in every guest room.

Culinary Delights
Savor a delectable culinary experience at the on-site restaurant, serving a variety of African and international dishes. Special dietary needs are catered to with vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free options available upon request.

Convenient Location
Situated just a short distance from key attractions like Peace Memorial Museum and House of Wonders, The Manor House by Sansi provides easy access to the best of Zanzibar City. The 24-hour front desk staff fluent in English and Swahili are always ready to assist, ensuring a seamless stay.

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Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 759 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 7.67
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 7.18
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Akif • solo_traveller • de
8
Sehr schöne Villa
Pros:

Sehr schöne Villa mit einem tollen Garten und Aussicht. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Essen kann man sich bestellen und muss bar bezahlt werden. Für eine Nacht in der Nähe vom Flughafen sehr gut.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Fatima • couple • fr
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Henry • couple • ug
3
Bad
Pros:

The Hotel was in total darkness the whole night without any source of power.

Cons:

Poor communication

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Salma • solo_traveller • ae
8
Pros:

Staff service

Cons:

Need a table in the room to b added

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • za
10
Magical
Pros:

The staff were so lovely

Cons:

I think Zanzibar as a whole needs more nature conservation.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Uwe • solo_traveller • de
10
Amazing historic and quiet house nearby the airport - just a must for a short stay!!
Pros:

Amazing place nearby the airport - but very quiet !! A breathtaking sea view and a very cozy place for a few days.
a bit far to the Old Town - but a nice little restaurant is nearby above the sea with an amazing view.
The house itself is just an amazing old colonial building, nicely refurbished and the staff is amazingly nice and friendly.

Cons:

Maybe the beautiful park right next to the sea is not well maintained (I think it's not belonging to the hotel anymore)
And the beach is not for swimming as the water isn't clean.
Nothing else.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo Corr • solo_traveller • it
8
Hotel vicino aereoporto
Pros:

La location è meravigliosa. Struttura stile coloniale con un giardino fantastico e ben curato con vista mare.

Cons:

Bagno della camera molto spartano e poco rifinito.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Habeenzu • couple • zm
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • es
8
Pros:

Sitio muy correcto, limpio y para un par de noches cerca del aeropuerto.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • tw
7
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kébèn • couple • cd
9
superbe manoir tres calme et un personnel formidable.
Pros:

le lieu est superbe, la vue, le batiment, son carrelage en damier.
Le petit déjeuner est excellent.
le personnel adorable et tres serviable.
Je recommande particulièrement.

Cons:

Quelques travaux pourraient etre reflechis pour créer des terrasses privatives aux chambres car elles sontne sont pas grandes et les terrasses et coursives tres grandes. mais on en profite agreablement de ces terrasses.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Grace • extended_group • za
10
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay at The Manor House. The staff were all accommodating and incredibly friendly. The breakfast is great and the location was spectacular. We will definitely be back.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • be
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • au
9
A peaceful haven with ocean views, set in a verdant forest. The staff could not have been more helpful.
Pros:

Staff were exceptionally helpful and the location is fabulous, so peaceful. Views to the ocean fringed by palm trees.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Souad • couple • nl
7
Pros:

Mooi locatie midden in natuur maar het hotel is oud

Cons:

Oude hotel

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Souad • couple • nl
7
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • za
10
An absolutely amazing place to stay at, the view is just magical and the staff are so hospitable.
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing, the view was so magical and the staff were friendly and welcoming!

Cons:

A shower curtain

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • be
9
Great thanks to Richard! Merci Maryam! Asante !
Pros:

The service was impeccable; Richard (the receptionist) put us at ease and made everything so easy for us! All our needs were taken care of (breakfast time, taxi, tuctuc, cofee at anytime. The rooms are clean, spacious and cleaned every day. It’s a hotel in a quiet and very pretty spot. The beach is quite a long way away. Lovely garden. A simple but tasty breakfast! And Maryam served us brilliantly :-). Very nice staff. Thank you.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Idrisa • couple • us
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee