27 Cafe Zanzibar Airport Hotel

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Independent
7 (2 reviews)
Nyerere Road, Zanzibar Town , Zanzibar Town , TZ
255-777841741

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Television in common areas
Library
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Extremely close to the airport
Friendly, helpful reception and staff
24-hour restaurant and good breakfast
Good value for short/overnight stays
Luggage storage offered
Quick access for early/late flights
Cons:
Persistent chemical/strong odor reported in rooms
Rooms in need of refurbishment; uncomfortable beds
Poor soundproofing / noisy at times
Air conditioning issues in some rooms
Occasional slow meal service
At least one reported shuttle/transfer coordination failure

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed reports: some guests found rooms clean, several mentioned a strong chemical/dirty odor in rooms and concerns about room smell.
Service
8.5
Consistently praised: reception and staff described as very friendly, helpful (e.g., luggage held, recommendations). A few isolated issues (forgotten shuttle) but overall efficient and hospitable.
Location
9
Outstanding for airport needs: repeatedly noted as very close to the airport and ideal for short stays or early/late flights.
Room Quality
5
Rooms often described as tired and in need of a facelift: uncomfortable mattresses, poor air conditioning in some rooms, and occasional bathroom issues.
Amenities
6.5
Basic but useful: 24-hour restaurant, on-site dining and TV/sports bar; air-conditioning and shuttle service had occasional problems.
Value for Money
8
Viewed as economical and good value for short overnight stays or airport transfers; guests repeatedly noted it as a budget-friendly option.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Generally positive comments about breakfast and restaurant availability; isolated complaints about slow service and an instance of poor pizza quality.
Overall Experience
6.5
Suitable and convenient for short airport stays with friendly staff and good location, but room quality, odors, noise and occasional service lapses limit suitability for longer stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-04 22:00

Property Description

Scenic Garden Views and Modern Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a television in a common area and a banquet hall.

Delicious Dining Options and Socializing Spaces
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of 27 Cafe Zanzibar Airport Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodation and Convenient Services
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Book now for a relaxing stay at 27 Cafe Zanzibar Airport Hotel in Zanzibar Town!

Important information:

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: 024

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Covid

    Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

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Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 2 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 6.5
E
Edwin • couple • us
8
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • solo_traveller • tz
8
Pros:

Receptionists are excellent and bring a strong hospitality

Landscape is excellent

Cons:

I took an hour to get a meal and staff kept saying in 5 minutes will be ready

Need to place light blankets in the rooms

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
A
Angela • couple • gb
8
Perfect place to recover from arriving at the airport in the early hours of the night.
Pros:

Excellent position, within a few minutes of the airport and friendly, efficiently staff.

Cons:

Nothing..

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • solo_traveller • pl
8
Wygodny i przyjemny hotel bardzo blisko lotniska.
Pros:

Bardzo blisko lotniska, jedzenie dobre, personel bardzo miły, restauracja czynna całą dobę nie ma problemu ze śniadaniem nawet o bardzo wczesnej porze. Restauracja z tv- piłka nożna liga angielska i inne mecze.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Tylo • couple • za
6
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Pascale • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • de
9
Pros:

Super near to the airport, super nice and kind staff, clean and perfect for a night if you want to be close to the airport. Breakfast was really good and we got some nice recommendations from the staff.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
Z
Zinka • couple • si
7
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jakes • solo_traveller • za
7
Pros:

Close to the airport, the only option if your flight arrives late in the day

Cons:

It's not as nice as the beach resorts, but it's acceptable for an overnight

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • family_with_children • za
8
Perfect place to get a few hours rest before or after an early flight. I would not stay longer than one night.
Pros:

Very economical option if you have an early flight to or from Zanzibar. Perfect place to simply get a few hours sleep before or after an early flight. Good air conditioners. Nice breakfast for the price. Friendly staff.

Cons:

The rooms are in need of a face lift. The bed was not very comfortable. The hotel forgot to arrange a shuttle to collect us from the airport, so we were left to our own device when we arrived in Zanzibar at 2:30am in the morning.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
6
It was ok and served a purpose
Pros:

It was convenient and close to the airport. Brilliant as we landed at 2am so having the 24 hour check in was what we needed!

The staff were very friendly and the breakfast good

Cons:

The room was clean but had a strong chemical smell a bit like petrol. But it was somewhere to get our heads down before making our way to our resort.

I wouldn’t have booked this as a place to stay for more than one night.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • se
5
Practical when you have an early flight.
Pros:

Close to the airport.

Cons:

Noisy and the area.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Travelqueen45 • extended_group • gb
7
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Recep • couple • tr
9
Pros:

Havaalanına çok yakın çalışanlar çok iyi

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Thierry • couple • fr
8
Pros:

proche de l'aéroport, pratique pour une courte escale

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • family_with_children • pl
7
Pros:

blisko lotniska, przyjemna restauracja, dobre jedzenie

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • couple • no
7
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Urs • extended_group • ch
8
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • fr
4
Juste OK
Pros:

La proximité avec l’aéroport. Notre vol était très tôt le matin donc nous avions besoin d’un hébergement proche de l’aéroport.
Le staff de l’hôtel nous avaient préparé un petit déjeuner à emporter pour notre Check out à 2h du matin. Un geste bien apprécié.

Cons:

Nous avons dîner au restaurant de l’hôtel. Une personne du staff était très nonchalante, pas un sourire.
Notre chambre était au rez de chaussée, au niveau de la salle du restaurant (voir photo). L’insonorisation de la chambre était très mauvaise. Il y avait une sono juste devant notre porte qui a joué de la musique très fort.
Le matelas n’était pas très confortable.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • nl
6
Prima verblijf voor dichtbij vliegveld, maar geur moet iets aan gedaan worden
Pros:

Ligging, direct naast het vliegveld. En leuk met het café erbij (soort sportsbar)

Cons:

De geur in de kamer was heel smerig, chemisch. Aangekaart maar werd weinig mee gedaan. Airco deed het ook slecht.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee