27 Cafe Zanzibar Airport Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (1116 reviews)
Airport Road , Zanzibar City , TZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Very close to the airport / great for early/late flights
Friendly, helpful staff
24/7 restaurant and early breakfast availability
Pleasant inner courtyard and generally clean rooms
Good value for short stays/stopovers
Cons:
Poor soundproofing / noise from restaurant/patio at night (especially ground-floor rooms)
Occasional slow food service / long waits for meals
Limited breakfast variety (often the same items)
A few reports of musty or chemical smells in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Generally reported as clean in multiple reviews (e.g. 'hébergement propre', 'bardzo czysto', 'clean and perfect'), but occasional issues noted: one review mentioned a chemical smell and another a slightly musty room.
Service
8.6
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and efficient (receptionists excellent, staff great help), though isolated service issues occurred (slow meal service, reception confusion over prepayment).
Location
8.6
Consistently highlighted as a key positive: extremely close to the airport and convenient for early/late flights (numerous mentions across languages).
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms described as functional and suitable for short stays but occasionally basic or slightly musty; some noise from adjacent dining/courtyard affected ground-floor rooms for some guests.
Amenities
8
Good on-site amenities noted (24/7 restaurant/café, pleasant green courtyard, early breakfast service), though restaurant/food service reliability had occasional problems.
Value for Money
8
Multiple guests commented it is good value for an airport stopover and suitable for short stays; judged positively overall given location and services.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Breakfast described as plentiful and available early for flights, but some guests found limited variety or long waits for meals; one mention of very tasty specific items.
Overall Experience
8.3
Most guests found the hotel ideal for short stays/airport transfers, safe and relaxing with friendly staff and good breakfast options, though noise and occasional service delays impacted some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 06:18

Property Description

Convenient Location in Zanzibar City
Located just 3.4 km from Food market, Coastal Zanzibar Airport Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms for a relaxing stay.

On-Site Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind at the lively café. Our 24-hour bar ensures you can enjoy a drink anytime.

Travel Services and Amenities
Benefit from free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel's Travel Information Office can assist with safari bookings and flight arrangements, while also providing car hire services.

Book your stay at Coastal Zanzibar Airport Hotel for a memorable experience!

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: 024

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1116 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Andrea • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Timtim • solo_traveller • ng
1
Pros:

Nothing...absolutely nothing

Cons:

The food
Breakfast is the same everyday....
Customer service was pooor

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • solo_traveller • mu
7
Pros:

Perfect for 1am arrival close to airport

Cons:

Good location and assisted even 1am

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • de
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Gathara • solo_traveller • tz
8
Great value for money
Pros:

Very close to the airport which was important to me for a 4.40am flight. It is no frills, clean and has the essential amenities like a fan and AC. The staff were great - very friendly and helpful - the laundry service was great, they arranged the airport taxi and the restaurant operates 24 hrs. I had a quick bite on my way out.

Cons:

No TV in the room and the mattress was stiff for me. I did not get receipts which I need for tax purposes - they said I would get it from Booking.com though I paid at the hotel.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • extended_group • nl
8
Ideale plek voorafgaand aan je vlucht of de plek om op Zanzibar te landen
Pros:

Dichtbij de luchthaven. Het heeft een gezellig restaurant met veel groen. Een oase in de stad!

Cons:

De tv staat tot laat aan en het geluid staat erg hard.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Noémie • couple • fr
8
Très bien je recommande pour prendre l’avion
Pros:

Proche de l’aéroport et de stone Town

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Mehdi • family_with_children • lu
10
Pros:

proximité aéroport, flexibilité du personnel, propreté des lieux

Cons:

clim bruyante et équipements qui datent :)

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Naomi McQuillan • couple • gb
8
Ideal for late arrivals or early departures
Pros:

Perfect for late arrivals or early departures. We checked in at 3am after a 13 hour flight. Staff couldn’t be more helpful & friendly. Room was clean & spacious

Cons:

One plug didn’t work, but not a major issue I charged the phone at a different socket

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Way better than we expected. Clean, fresh, comfortable. Quality bed sheets. Close to the airport. Easy and reliable shuttle ($5 per person). Nice bar (with alcohol) and cute patio.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jere • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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antonio • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Gentilissima

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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chiara • family_with_children • it
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • solo_traveller • it
8
Ottima struttura prima della partenza
Pros:

La vicinanza all'aeroporto...la gentilezza dello staff e il ristorante

Cons:

Forse qualche arredo in più nella stanza non guasterebbe

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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AKOUA • family_with_children • fr
7
Bien
Pros:

Le personnel était sympathique!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Ghalib • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Aurelie • family_with_children • fr
5
Proche aéroport
Pros:

Proximité de l’aéroport

Cons:

Chambre à côté du restaurant avec une musique tres très forte. Après 22h j’ai demandé au personnel de baisser, ils ont gentiment respecté

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jakub • couple • pl
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Zaccheo • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee