The Manor House by Sansi

Hotels
8.1 (751 reviews)
Mbweni Road , Zanzibar City , tz

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 751 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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LAURENT family_with_children fr
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Sonya solo_traveller zm
7
Good for short stays if you want to spend a day or two in Stone Town.
Pros:

Spacious room and a good breakfast was included. Very budget friendly and close to the airport.

Cons:

Very old and broken bathroom fixtures that need to be updated. Very thin walls so you can hear everything from neighboring rooms. Didn’t like my first night interaction with the available concierge: I had asked the hotel to arrange an airport transfer prior to my arrival of which they did and upon arrival at the hotel lobby the concierge asked me to pay $50 for the airport pick up of which I disputed as it’s only a 10 minute drive and the following day the available staff member confirmed that the amount due for the transfer was only $15. I didn’t appreciate the dishonesty there.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple it
6
One of the best choices near the aisport, but still too expensive for what it is
Pros:

Lovely view to be next to the airport and curated garden. The staff was very kind, they accommodated our request for breakfast.

Cons:

Exaggerate price for airport pick up, it took literally 5 minutes by car and they asked for 20 usd.
The room was very small, no space for luggages and the bathroom needed a refresh.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children gb
9
For us it was perfect and the price was great
Pros:

Very close to the airport $10 taxi and stone town $15 dollars as it’s a long way around.
Very helpful and polite staff.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Retha couple za
7
Beautiful historical feel and spacious rooms. No onsite restaurant but orders are placed close by.
Pros:

It was stunning with the historic feel and entrance, backyard garden with spacious bedroom.

Cons:

The bathrooms had a bathtub which technically doubles (is actually used as) a shower - which did throw us off a little.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Germain solo_traveller ga
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple fr
7
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple fr
7
Très bel hôtel pour se reposer après un long vol
Pros:

C'était notre premier hôtel, nous avons pris un logement près de l'aéroport car nous sommes arrivés de nuit. Sincèrement l'hôtel est plus que correct et le personnel adorable rien à dire dessus.

Cons:

Seul bémol, la localisation, c'est pas du tout touristique, il n'y a rien a faire hors mis peut être les ruines de la ville qui est sympa à visiter. Attention aussi au restaurant qui disent "ouvert" sur internet mais qui est totalement fermé et/ou en ruine... après il faut avoir conscience que c'est une ile pauvre donc nous n'y avons pas tenu rigueur.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Jens solo_traveller de
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jannes family_with_children nl
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Sofia couple pt
2
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Diandra solo_traveller za
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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kasri couple dz
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gh
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Lucy solo_traveller ke
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Philip couple nz
8
Convenient stop in historic building.
Pros:

Cool building on elevated site connected to beachfront. Close to airport

Cons:

Would have been interesting to know a bit more history about the building.
Was a bit noisey at night with motorbikes in driveway.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Alon solo_traveller tz
7
Pros:

אהבנו את העיצוב של המלון. הארוחת הבוקר הייתה טובה. צוות הקבלה היה מאוד אדיב ונחמד.
עזרו לנו במה שצריך בנוגע לצק אווט.

Cons:

לא אהבנו את זה שהיו עורבים 'טיפסו על הגג שלנו והיינו צריכים לעבור חדר אבל היתה בו רק מיטה זוגית אחת.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Arthil solo_traveller nl
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Masuku couple za
9
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Audrey Obam solo_traveller za
8
Pros:

Staff were very nice and helpful. Good location mostly if you want to be close to the airport. Breakfast was good

Cons:

There was a leak in the bathroom toilet.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee