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Al-Minar Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar Town with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Plot 96 Shangani, Zanzibar Town
  • Slave Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Spaces

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town, Al-Minar Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm.

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Al-Minar Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar Town with full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, a restaurant and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Full breakfast is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, 24-hour room service and concierge services.
Al-Minar Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

21-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages and facials. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Spanish, Swahili

Amenities

Breakfast included
Spa
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Business services
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after noon
Minimum age to rent: 15
Check out before 11 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 3 per night (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Al-Minar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Al-Minar Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Al-Minar Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Al-Minar Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Al-Minar Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this spa hotel is steps away from Slave Market, Christ Church Cathedral and Darajani Market. Hamamni Persian Baths and Jaw's Corner are also within 5 minutes.

Al-Minar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 275 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rembrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No nonsense hotel with good service

We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Zororai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Manager is great. Facilty requires upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Al-Minar Hotel hat uns sehr gut gefallen!Es befindet sich in einer idealen Lage in der Nähe des Serena Hotels,Hilton Hotels,Park Hyatt Hotels und des Meers.Man kann es jedem Gast von Herzen empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent management and customer services
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Overview for a 9 days stay at the hotel.

Friendly staff ,green energy for water heating systems ,flexibility with prices to help a client who wishes to extent their stay,great rooftop breakfast restaurant,safe location,ease of available assisted information on tours of the island. The beddings &rooms were smelling damp most times with indications of repeated beddings and towels or lack of proper air at ion.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome location and staff.

Al Minar feels like my home-away-from-home after 7 times to Zanzibar (I run a nonprofit working on the mainland). Very cozy rooms in an incredible Shangani location surrounding by high-rent luxury hotels that cost many times as much. Staff is wonderful and service excellent, steps away from beach and great dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely!

I had a lovely stay at Al-Minar. It is off the main road, but easy to find, unlike some hotels in the labyrinth of historic Stonetown.The room (while a bit on the small side) was beautifully decorated, with a very comfortable bed and a good shower. I loved having a mini-fridge and kettle in my room to make my own coffee! Breakfast was excellent, and all the staff were OUTSTANDING! Welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Al Minar has been my favorite stay in Zanzibar for 5 trips since 2015. Great service, location, and comfortable rooms. Good rooftop breakfast cooked to order. Very inviting and cordial staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Dorian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with friendly helpful staff. Very good breakfast with a nice rooftop view to match. I had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & helpful staff, great breakfast, clean room. Very pleasant stay overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Good budget choice for Stone town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Alexander D

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

OWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Bakenam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

SM, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was EXTREMELY friendly and super helpful!! My original tour to Prison Island was abruptly cancelled without notice one day. So I asked the front desk if they knew of any tour guides. They immediately hooked me up with a great guide and matched the price of my original tour. Facilities were good. My only issue was that the hot water only lasted for a few minutes (didn’t go straight to cold though), but it was already so hot outside that lukewarm water actually felt pretty nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Tshepo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A well spent stay

It was a pleasant experience Very friendly staff Juma and Sebastian.....bery helpful guys
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable gem in an upscale hotel area

Always an awesome choice for location, service, and room quality, this was my 4th stay and probably not my last.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Hyong bok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, friendly staff, but not perfect

Located very conveniently in a very good spot in Stone Town. Staff very friendly, especially Suleiman, big thanks to him! Room cozy, a nice rooftop for breakfast. Good value overall. However, small drawbacks. Towels not fully clean, the hotel could upgrade its laundry service. Another small complaint was, that even though we were promised a breakfast box (and we confirmed this again before going to bed) as our flight was leaving really early, it had been forgotten and we didn't get breakfast. As Zanzibar Airport is missing decent breakfast options, we were left hungry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Hyong bok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accomodation

Friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019