Stonetown View Hotel

Hotels
Malindi Street Opposite Cinema Afrique , Zanzibar City , tz

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Polite, hospitable and helpful staff (several mentions, including named staff)
Good, central location near the souk; convenient for transit
Low/unbeatable price for a budget stay
Cons:
Very poor cleanliness: dirty toilets, stained sheets, mold, bad smells
Room quality issues: AC/dripping, bulbs/fridges not working, dark or decrepit rooms
Amenity failures: no towels/toiletries, intermittent/no electricity, poor Wi‑Fi
Service breakdowns: missing breakfast staff, booking/payment issues and delayed/no refunds
Pest concerns (rats) and need for rodent control

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviews describe bathrooms and toilets as dirty, sheets stained, mold in bathrooms, unpleasant smells and general lack of cleanliness throughout rooms.
Service
1
Several guests praise staff as very polite, hospitable and helpful (named staff like Farida highlighted); staff went above and beyond for some guests, though there are isolated reports of poor support during incidents.
Location
1
Repeated positive mentions: great location near the souk, convenient for transit and well situated — many guests explicitly note the location as a strong point.
Room Quality
1
Rooms reported as stinky, decrepit or not as booked; AC issues, dripping, broken bulbs, fridges not working, dark rooms and mismatched bedding configurations noted.
Amenities
1
Frequent complaints about lack or failure of amenities: no towels or toiletries, intermittent or no electricity, poor/no Wi‑Fi at night, lack of proper AC/fans, and reports of rodent problems.
Value for Money
1
Some guests call the price unbeatable for a basic place to sleep and praise the location/price trade-off; others feel overcharged for the poor conditions — overall mixed-to-positive on value.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast service failures noted (staff absent during breakfast hours, guests missing included breakfasts) and inconsistent food service; complimentary breakfast offered but not reliably delivered.
Overall Experience
1
Overall impressions are mixed to negative due to cleanliness, room quality and amenity failures, but strong positive impressions of staff and good location lift the overall sentiment slightly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-13 14:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Stonetown View Inn in Malindi, Stone Town offers a comfortable stay with free WiFi, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs in every room. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom with a hot shower and additional amenities like a ceiling fan and mosquito net.

Scenic Rooftop Dining
Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's rooftop restaurant while taking in breathtaking views of the surroundings. The perfect setting for a memorable dining experience during your stay.

Convenient Services
Benefit from 24-hour front desk assistance and car hire services available at the property. Explore nearby attractions easily with the Ferry Tickets Sales Office just 100 meters away. Book your stay at Stonetown View Inn for a perfect getaway experience.

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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Abdalla • solo_traveller • no
6
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Abdalla • solo_traveller • no
7
Cons:

There was noise from cars and people for a while, but it's a really nice and attractive place.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Cooper • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Came back for another night before heading to Tanzania on the ferry early morning as a few minutes walk to the terminal.
Friendly staff kept our bags safe for our 3 days on safari. Gave a decent tip for this.

Cons:

Remembered the parking situation and didn't get scammed again despite the porters harassing us in the car park.
A breakfast box could not be accommodated.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Cooper • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Right by the port, so very busy with lots of porters descending on every tourist. Got scammed in the car park and charged by a porter who wanted 70 usd, negotiated to 25 to then discover it was 17,000TSH with the parking attendant! The hotel was practical, and exactly what you are paying for. Cheap and cheerful, clean and comfortable. Could do with a refurb with leaky shower.

Cons:

Its okay if you like busy places and the hustle and bustle of the port. Good sun rise view from the breakfast rooftop terrace. Breakfast was basic.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • tz
5
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Naxic Dave • solo_traveller • ug
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • ke
3
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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maud • couple • fr
1
Plus jamais
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

Les photos ne sont pas conformes à la réalité !!! L'hôtel est très sale, on a dû redemander des draps car les nôtres étaient tachés + poils. le petit déjeuner n'est pas bon. L'emplacement n'est pas très loin du centre mais cest extrêmement bruyant, impossible de dormir entre l'appel à la prière et le départ des ferrys qui impliquent des cris non stop dès l'aube.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Mulugeta • couple • et
8
Wonderful stay! Excellent value for money with outstanding service from a truly helpful staff.
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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khulani • couple • za
1
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Anastasiya • couple • by
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Akash Negi • couple • in
5
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • ke
8
Pros:

Perfect location. It's a walking distance to everything, especially forodhani market and the ferry.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Abd Alrahman Ibn Khaldoon • solo_traveller • ae
6
Pros:

The location is very nice I near to ferry port and Fordhani market and most of tourist places
The reception staff are very polite and responsive

Cons:

bed and mattress were not comfortable and the bed making noise, the water has low pressure so taking a shower is not easy, the breakfast is not diverse for 10 days the breakfast is only omelet no any other options
The furniture is so old and no TV in the room

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
M
Morabet • couple • de
3
Property needs renovation
Pros:

Some staff members were helpful

Cons:

Property in poor condition in a bad location.
I had a hard time getting sleep because of the noise from the street.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Lupande • couple • tz
7
The hotel presents convenience for business trios where no much is spent on local transport. The hotel is surrounded wit
Pros:

Close proximity to the Zanzibar - harbour, less than 5 minutes.

Convenient commuting to meeting venues because at harbour taxis and all kind of transport services are easily available.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lubomír • extended_group • cz
7
Pros:

Blízko přístavu, po první noci, kdy nás rušil hluk z ulice a praskla postel, nám bez problémů vyměnili pokoj

Cons:

Umistění hotelu je trochu jinde, než na mapách, ale našli jsme ho :)

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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jetha • solo_traveller • gb
2
Cons:

I arrived with good hopes but turned out to be a disaster experience, water flow was low that i couldnt even have shower well. Lizard in my room. Blanket had a big hole on it,
I wouldnt recommened this place to anyone.
Management was zero effort .

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee