Al-Minar Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1199 reviews)
Off Shangani Street Door No -96, Stone Town , Zanzibar City , tz

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent service professionalism
Poor Wi-Fi
Uncomfortable beds

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
There are mentions of cleanliness being acceptable, but issues with room upkeep and overused bedsheets were noted.
Service
8.55
Staff was friendly and helpful, except for some negative experiences regarding professionalism.
Location
9.05
Repeatedly praised for its great location near attractions and the airport.
Room Quality
7.55
Rooms described as clean but with some comments on size and discomfort, particularly about the bed.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities like rooftop breakfast were enjoyed, but Wi-Fi and TV were noted negatively.
Value for Money
8.55
General sentiment supports that the hotel provides decent value for the price considering its location and services.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Breakfast was mentioned favorably, but it was also described as basic.
Overall Experience
8.25
Guests had a generally good experience but highlighted some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:49

Property Description

Central Location
Al-Minar Hotel, conveniently situated in Zanzibar City, is a stone's throw away from popular attractions like The Zanzibar Curio shop and Peace Memorial Museum. The proximity to key landmarks makes it an ideal choice for travelers wanting to explore the city effortlessly.

Comfortable Accommodation
The guest rooms at Al-Minar Hotel are designed to provide a comfortable stay, featuring modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a seating area. The well-equipped rooms ensure a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing in Zanzibar.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with a delicious breakfast at Al-Minar Hotel. Choose from a variety of continental and buffet options to fuel up for your adventures in Zanzibar. The breakfast spread caters to different tastes and preferences, ensuring a satisfying meal to kickstart your day.

Experience convenience, comfort, and great hospitality at Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar. Book now for a memorable stay in this vibrant city.

Important information:

Please note the property charges an additional surcharge of 5% for card payments and also the bank transfers.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 8 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

8.2
Based on 1199 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Musta • extended_group • nl
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Valdas • solo_traveller • lt
6
way worse than in photos
Pros:

location is good, staff was kind

Cons:

hotel is very dated, needs renovation, at least cosmetics, but seems noone cares. Electric wires hanging above your head in the shower, loose wires near the bed

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Shaida • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Friendly staff and location

Cons:

Bathroom shower pressure too low

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Hannes Franz • extended_group • de
6
In Ordnung. Hab aber durch die Bewertungen hier etwas deutlich besseres erwartet.
Pros:

Das Hotel war prinzipiell in Ordnung. Hätte aber auch deutlich besser sein können.
Wären es mehr als zwei Nächte gewesen hätten wir aber wahrscheinlich gewechselt.

Cons:

- Ich hatte keinen guten Wlan empfang in meinem Zimmer.
- Sehr harte Kissen im Bett.
- Der Fernseher war sehr alt und hatte kein Möglichkeit sich damit zu verbinden oder sich darüber auf Netflix oder sowas einzuloggen
- Eigentlich habe ich ein Frühstücks-Buffet erwartet. Stattdessen habe ich die Möglichkeit bekommen mir einen Instantkaffee zu machen. Zudem gab es einen Fruchtsaft und ein paar Stücke geschnittener Früchte. Alles weitere bzw. das eigentliche Frühstück musste man bestellen. Es gab English Breakfast und zwei weitere übliche Gerichte zu Auswahl. Aber etwas besonderes war es definitiv nicht.

Der Zustand des Hotels wirkt im großen und ganzen etwas in die Jahre gekommen und könnte mit ein wenig Arbeit schnell verbessert werden.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Magalhaes • family_with_children • br
9
Ótimo custo benefício
Pros:

Gostei da localização , café da manhã simples e gostoso , funcionários muito queridos

Cons:

Não gostei do fato do chuveiro não permanecer quente ele é oscilava muito

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Asif • solo_traveller • az
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Joelene • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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SIMON • solo_traveller • tz
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Micaela • solo_traveller • ar
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Madelene • couple • no
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • solo_traveller • si
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • fr
8
Très bien
Pros:

Hôtel proche de la plage.
Propre et confortable

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gh
8
Pros:

The people

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Rosa • couple • fr
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Le miere • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement est parfait pour visiter Stone town
Le rooftop est très agréable pour prendre son petit dej
La literie est bonne
Le personnel très attentionné

Cons:

Réglage de la clim problématique dans une des chambres j

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Le miere • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Emplacement
Roof top
Personnel attentionné

Cons:

Salle de bain

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Alice • family_with_children • it
7
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Blair • family_with_children • gb
8
Fantastic hotel, just don't let them book you a taxi.
Pros:

Fantastic location. Beautiful hotel. Very comfy bed and effective quiet AC led to a great night's sleep.

Cons:

This would have been a 10/10. However, was let down on departure. I was calling a cab, but staff offered I used theirs as it's better and five mins away. Ten mins later still not here, staff kept saying five mins away. Eventually arrives 45 minutes after calling and asks for a rate nearly twice what the cab company quoted. Eventually we met halfway, but I still feel I was scammed by my own hotel.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Degham • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Petit déjeuner sur un rooftop très sympa

Cons:

Ras

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Yue • solo_traveller • cn
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee