Al-Minar Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1229 reviews)
Off Shangani Street Door No -96, Stone Town , Zanzibar City , tz
+255 24 223 0457

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1229 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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Rama • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Diego • couple • es
7
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Kirollos • solo_traveller • tz
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • ca
8
Good base for arriving at midnight in Zanzibar, friendly & helpful staff, and breakfast to start our days.
Pros:

Location for walking out into Stone Town. Very good breakfast on rooftop.

Cons:

Bed was too firm.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Kirollos • extended_group • tz
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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MARIA • couple • es
7
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Duhan • couple • tr
7
İyi
Pros:

Merkeze cok yakın

Cons:

Duş Suyu çok çok az akıyor dinlenmek için oturulacak sandalyeler cok rahatsız

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • za
10
Great location and service! Very comfortable family stay.
Pros:

The location and amenities at this hotel were great for the price. We had a very comfortable room, with delightful towel creatures decorated with flowers upon arrival. The rooms had air conditioning and the space was very clean. The breakfast on the room was a real treat. We would definitely recommend this hotel.

Cons:

It was great.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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LUC • family_with_children • fr
4
Assez décevant pour un tel prix
Pros:

Belle chambre familiale avec lits spacieux et moustiquaires
Possibilité de laisser les bagages à la réception après le checkout

Cons:

Fuite d’eau dans la salle de bain
Beaucoup de bruit venant des autres chambres et du personnel de ménage dans les couloirs
Petit déjeuner peu qualitatif offrant très peu de choix de boissons
L’hôtel propose un transfert depuis l’aéroport pour 20$ mais répond avec 24h de retard (après que je sois parti…) à ma demande de venir me chercher à l’arrivée de l’avion. Tant mieux j’ai payé 15$ avec un taxi officiel de l’aéroport…

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • au
9
Cosy, comfortable, well located, great value
Pros:

Comfortable, great value, well located, excellent staff, and nice breakfast.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Arslan • couple • tr
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Saif Abdulla • solo_traveller • om
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Sandani • solo_traveller • yt
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Sandani • solo_traveller • yt
7
Hotel agreable pour un budget restreint
Pros:

Le petit dej de l'hotel est parfait , pas grand chose a dire. Personnel de restauration très sympa.
Le Lit confortable. Possibilité de mettre netflix sur la tv.

Cons:

Les chambre sont moins spacieux.
Salle de bain merite renovation . Mobilier de sale bain un peut rouiller. Les rideaux de douche doivent etre changer.
Exterieur de l'hotel faire attention car peux eclairé.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Damien • couple • fr
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • extended_group • za
7
Pros:

The location is fantastic and staff very helpful

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • extended_group • cd
5
Pas bonne expérience
Pros:

Pas grand chose il ne respecte rien de ce qui est donné par booking la navette aéroport refusée et pourtant repris dans les avantages pour attirer

Cons:

l’emplacement et la présentation sans compter le bruit du personnel pendant les travaux

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Sadi Nunes • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

Bom custo benefício.No andar de baixo não funcionou a Internet.

Cons:

Sem acesso a Internet no quarto no primeiro piso.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Lovely staff,, great place, nice breakfast

Cons:

These rooms are dated now. I stayed in 2020 and they were great but have been getting progressively worse. Lights didn't work, leak from toilet and bad smell. Roo. Too small for furnituure

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee