The Island Stone Town hotel

Hotels
7.2 (116 reviews)
R5RV+4J9, Kokoni St, Zanzibar , Stone Town , tz

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Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Affordable price
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Inattentive staff
Room maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.1
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and maintenance, such as a smell in the toilet and wet towels.
Service
6.57
Some reviews noted that the staff were inattentive and not very helpful, impacting the overall service experience.
Location
8.6
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent location, near Darajani Souq and within walking distance of the ferry terminal.
Room Quality
6.06
The room quality received mixed feedback, with mentions of outdated amenities and leaking air conditioning.
Amenities
6.59
Amenities were noted to be limited, but included basic necessities like AC and a mini fridge.
Value for Money
8.04
Many guests indicated that the hotel provided good value for the price, especially considering its location.
Food and Beverage
8.09
Reviewers expressed positive sentiments about the breakfast quality, describing it as adequate and satisfactory.
Overall Experience
7.57
While there were notable issues, overall guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the value and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:47

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Stone Town

Convenient Location: Situated near popular attractions such as Sultan's Palace and House of Wonders.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a delicious breakfast with a variety of menu options.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Island Stone Town hotel.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 116 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.1
Service: 6.57
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 6.06
Amenities: 6.59
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 8.09
Overall Experience: 7.57
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Rick • solo_traveller • se
8
Hard to find in the maze, but worth it
Pros:

Beautiful room with poster bed with mosquito nets, breakfast in the rooftop restaurant, excellent bathroom, just a light sheet on the bed which was all that was needed, milk for tea arrived after I WhatsApped the manager the second time it wasn't available; I enjoyed finding my way through the maze, including meeting helpful people who guided me, and going to the nearby market area as well as the slavery museum at the Anglican Church.

Cons:

Power went out during the night (not their fault), had to ask for a towel, had run out of milk for tea both mornings

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • solo_traveller • dk
1
Cons:

De havde givet mit værelse væk, da jeg ankom.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Delgado Viz • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Hotel céntrico, modesto, el desayuno muy bueno! Con aire y ventilador.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • couple • dk
8
Pros:

Yderst venligt personale

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Cetin • solo_traveller • tr
10
Pros:

Her şeyi iyi

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Kristian • solo_traveller • dk
8
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Wanse • solo_traveller • tz
6
Pros:

The staff were welcoming and very helpful in ensuring my stay was comfortable even made the departure process easier

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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yasir • solo_traveller • om
7
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Andrew Jiaxin • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Syed Fahad • solo_traveller • my
4
Just passable, Nothing much.
Pros:

Location is Good, It's inside the Historical zone Stone Town. Very near to Market area and Bus Station and Restaurants. Everything is in walking distance.

Cons:

Unwelcoming Staffs, Very bad lightings, In the room there are not enough light bulbs feels like living in 1970 era. and the rooms has bad smell. Breakfast is like 2 Breads, 1 Egg, Jam, Butter and 2 pieces of fruit just. Passable for emergency stay or out of options. not recommended.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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S • solo_traveller • tz
7
Pros:

Seperate bed rooms with privacy

Cons:

lighting is less

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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KIRARA • solo_traveller • tz
10
Pros:

Staffs are so kind.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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altimony • solo_traveller • tz
7
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Excellent value for money

Cons:

Location a bit difficult to get to. It’s a rabbit warren and unsuitable for vehicles

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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INB • solo_traveller • cz
8
good choice
Pros:

locality - close to everything
safe surrounding
simple colonial style/equipment but sufficient for a couple of days
refrigerator
hot water
regular cleaning
owner/ manager very flexible, helpful
payment by card

Cons:

Breakfast is quite simple and a stereotype, the female cook seems not to like her work ( or guests?), never smiles.
Can be noisy if you happen to have inconsiderate people next to you.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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donatella • extended_group • it
10
Per i pochi euro che abbiamo pagato non si poteva pretendere di più
Pros:

Gentilezza e disponibilità

Cons:

Le scale per salire alla camera, alla mia età un po troppo!

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Seif • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

I love this place

Cons:

I love this place

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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TUYISENGE • couple • dz
1
Sejour moins bon dans un batiment ancien nécessitant des travaix pour la renovation.
Pros:

Le seul point fort c’est que c’est pas loin du port.

Cons:

La chambre dans laquelle j’étais, était coincée entre 4 murs des autres bâtiments la rendant inaccessible par le soleil naturel ce qui rendait la chambre invivable sur le long terme.

Je devais y passer 3 nuits mais j’ai dû écourter mon séjour pour un autres endroit qui était un peu mieux.

Odeur de Moisissures, pas d’aération, ventilateur bruyant, climatisation non fonctionnel, petit déjeuner pas bon.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Marek • extended_group • ee
6
Good place to stay in Stown Town if you don't want to spend much money on hotel.
Pros:

Quite low price and good location, only walking distance (about 1 km) away from the beach. Hotel itself is nothing special, just a hotel, but nothing bad also. OK internet connection and I liked that there was refrigerator in the room and also that you could sit and relax in the rooftop breakfast area at the evening time and just look at the city lights.

Cons:

The air conditioning could have cooled better. There was air conditioning and it was working, but at times it was still a bit too hot. But maybe it is OK for other people, because I just like colder conditions.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee