The Manor House by Sansi

Hotels
8.1 (732 reviews)
Mbweni Road , Zanzibar City , tz

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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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 7 years old to 12 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 732 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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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
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Hans Peter • couple • de
8
Für einen Besuch in Stonetown ein super Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Pros:

Die Lage - direkt am Meer, schöner Garten und der Weg zum Flughafen fast in Fußweite. Sehr sauber und sehr freundliches Personal.

Cons:

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2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • couple • za
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

This is a great hotel if you need somewhere to stay near the airport. The staff are lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful. I personally wouldn’t have been comfortable for more than one night but it was perfect for a stopover on my way home.

Cons:

The room was basic - no mattress protector on the bed and uncomfortable pillows.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Abdalla • couple • km
1
I wrote to you about returning the amount and I didn't hear anything from you
Pros:

I didn’t even stay one hour

Cons:

It was not identical to what was mentioned in the application, whether the site or the building

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad • solo_traveller • za
7
The Manor House by Sansi
Pros:

Convenient location, beautiful ocean views, close to the airport and multiple food options. Very friendly, kind and helpful staff. Special shout out to Hilmi for exceptional service!! Please give that man a raise!!

Cons:

Rooms should include night lights for when power outages occur and should have a tea and coffee station.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Staff were excellent but no in-house dinner was supplied. Great room but poor shower.

Cons:

Cost of transfer to the airport was $US20 for 2 1/2 km. Would have cost the same from Stonetown?

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Ariani • couple • au
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ng
6
Pros:

The aesthetics

Cons:

On my first stay. Everything was perfect. This was my second stay and the power went out at night. Room atmosphere became uncomfortable especially since I had my baby with me.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ng
8
Pros:

The aesthetics was nice and superb

Cons:

The location was inside, through a bush part. I arrived at night and wasn't sure I was safe heading to the hotel

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Asia • couple • ch
9
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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giovanni • solo_traveller • it
3
non andare
Pros:

nulla

Cons:

isolata senza assistenza non ha ristorante difficile trovare un taxi di giorno e notte stanze italia anni 70 scassate

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • za
10
Very pleasant
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Fiso • extended_group • zw
3
I wanted a refund on the first day after getting to the venue and realising it wasn’t up to the standard I expected when
Pros:

Only the friendly staff

Cons:

The rooms, very old looking, bathroom facilities archaic, hand held shower, leaking water in bathrooms, one night no water at all for our team to bath, on other days my room only hot water coining out of the bathroom sink, minimal facilities, no coffee or tea making facilities in the rooms, no dinner service on sight. No photos to share. Should have thought of taking some to show the state of the rooms

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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TRAORE • solo_traveller • ci
7
Pros:

Le personnel était vraiment accueillant et disposé à rendre le séjour le plus agréable possible.
Spéciaux remerciements à Richard et Healme qui se sont disposé à nous fournir une assistance pour tous nos besoins.

Cons:

Pas d'armoires dans ma chambre.
Les serviettes ne sont pas remplacées systématiquement chaque jour.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Sibongile • couple • za
7
Good reception, beautiful view, room generally smart.
Pros:

The breakfast was good but the location is very bad. The roads the location were horrible.

Cons:

The access roads are very bad. The water melon and banana tasted different. The breakfast was really not the best.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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CELINE • solo_traveller • fr
10
PARFAIT JE RECOMMANDE
Pros:

Place, instructions claire, accueil chaleureux c'est parfait.

Cons:

RIEN

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Rory • couple • au
10
Quiet and serene
Pros:

Great hotel to stay in a spacious room with working air conditioning it was an extremely quiet stay which was good. Staff are nice when you are in contact. The property does have a walkway down to the beach although not that pleasant of a beach it's still a nice walk the the steps are quite slippery...

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia Maria • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

De mooie tuin en het vriendelijke personeel

Cons:

Niets viel tegen, maar de badkamer was redelijk oud en er was geen restaurant ter plaatse. Via het hotel kon je wel eten laten bezorgen. Ik vond dat helemaal prima en het was goed geregeld. Ik heb prima gegeten, dus ik heb mij er niet aan gestoord.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Adebayo • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The room was big and comfortable, perfect location close to the airport

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee