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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Kogie • couple • za
7
Convenient location
Pros:

Location was conveniently close to the airport. Receptionist , Himli was very helpful in organising a takeout dinner for us during our stay. The view of the sunset from the patio was beautiful. There is direct beach access , mangroves and a banana plantation to view. There was a common area where you can enjoy a complimentary cup of tea and coffee.

Cons:

When we arrived there was no power and wifi as a result. The receptionist provided a light but we had to wait for the power to return to shower. Facilities were old , do not expect the modern finish but clean nonetheless. There is no restaurant on site and the location of the hotel is a bit isolated so you’re limited to the takeaway options provided which may charge a delivery fee depending on the takeaway you choose. There is no card machine available, only cash is accepted.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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De Mendonca • couple • za
8
Gorgeous little get away
Pros:

Beautiful place!

Perfect get away if you just need some quiet time. Its not your typical hotel - no swimming pool or restaurant but there is a beautiful garden and a breathtaking view of the ocean - it has the perfect sunset!

Rooms are huge and spacious - i just would have liked some nice side tables next to the bed or a comfy couch on the room to add a little warmth and comfort to the room. They spray your room for mosquitoes on the evenings and close the bed nets for you too. Unfortunately I had to sleep with a sheet only - i would have liked a duvet on the actual bed - not just a sheet to sleep in.

They also dont have a restaurant on site - everything gets ordered from nearby restaurants which is a little inconvenient but I was only there for 1 night so it was okay.

I do believe that if they have an in house restaurant - it will take this place from an 8 to a 10! Please consider this.

Staff are friendly and professional too. This is a beautiful place to go if you just want to rest and not do much.

It is also only 15min from the airport! Great location!

Definitely would recommend!

Cons:

No restaurant on site.

No duvet on the bed

Bed was hard

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Elinam • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Petra • family_with_children • nl
10
Prachtige locatie en vriendelijke ontvangst
Pros:

Het prachtige uitzicht op de palmen en de oceaan.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Federica • couple • it
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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ATHENA • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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BARNABAS • solo_traveller • tz
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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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