Forodhani, Zanzibar Building, P.O.Box 3428, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
#12 of 16 B&Bs and Inns in Zanzibar City
Guests' ChoiceBased on 116 hotel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.0
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 March 2024
Khamis
United KingdomSame breakfast every morning, it could have been better to have a variety.
The location is close to the ferry port, within the historical Stone Town, plenty of amenities. Full air-conditioned room and private bathroom. Friendly staff, full time manned reception.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Krisztina
United KingdomThe building is very old, some renovations would make a change.
The best about the property was the location. The breakfast was basic. The accommodation is fair, offers what you need for a few days.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Josh
United StatesThere is a 2 dollar city tax that is added. So expect to pay 2 dollars more then your confirmation email says
The room was empty so it was quiet and I slept well
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Sreejithdxb
United Arab EmiratesGood Wifi and comfortable stay
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Mehmet
TurkeyNo air condition in the room..
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Miroslawa
PolandStaff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Toine
NetherlandsThe only negative was the breakfast for us, not bad, but could bin a lot better
The staff was really nice and sweet. The location is perfect, everything is in walking distance. The rooms are a bit old, but everything is working. Good place to stay in stone town.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Paula
SpainGood location and value for money. The staff were really nice!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Ngon
Cameroonthe room is old. the bathroom is old and something is broken. the upstairs are small and sometimes it is difficult to carry on her luggage.
Breakfast is nice but too small. the location is perfect. the shop is near of my location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Torbjørn
GermanyAC a bit noisy, but the room is cold after 10 minutes so just turn it off and the roof fan will do the job the rest of the night.
Nice hotel. Clean, nice beds. Good value for money. It's what a hotel is there for. A nice place to sleep. One of the most central places in Stone Town. Nice breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Alam
South SudanThe breakfast was good. I like the behavior of the staffs. They were cooperative.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Travellernomads
South AfricaLots of stairs to climb up to room 29. Prison vibes in the room itself according to my wife...I found it quite 'historical'...The breakfast was very poor...but for the room rate that was not unexpected. To have a hot shower you have to ask at reception to have your geyser switched on 30mins before you shower which was a bit odd, but clearly a cost-saving measure.
Very centrally located in the old city of Stone Town...It's a very budget friendly option so we had relatively low expectations which were met. Owner and family were friendly and helpful. It's extremely basic accommodation which is where it's price point is so don't expect anything else and you won't be disappointed.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Sebastian
GermanyGreat location in the city center. It's safe. Recommend to stay there for a night or two. Good value for money.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Ricardo
MozambiqueNothing, you pay what you get.
Quiet and spacious rooms. In the middle of stone town, has the basic that you need based on the price that you pay. Can't complain
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Alex
CanadaThe air conditioner was loud and didn’t work that well but not a huge deal as there were large fans in the room.
The location is great and the man at the front desk named Mohammed is very helpful and friendly. I stayed in the dorms and they were clean and the shower had great hot water and pressure.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 March 2023
Sylvia
KenyaWi-Fi doesn’t work in the room.
Very good location
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Thomas
GermanyThe location is super central and directly in the old town and only 1 minute walk to the beach. You have restaurants right next door. The dorms are big and they have luggage storage for small money
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Ellen
Belgiumnot very cozy.
Good value for money. goid breakfast included in the price.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Ana
TanzaniaNo elevator Too many stairs
Great location. But the accommodation has no elevator. It is a hassle climbing to the top floor. However it is super clean. Very friendly receptionist & the restaurant serves delicious breakfast (i would appreciate if they put Swahili breakfast instead for authentication )
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Olga
Czech RepublicWifi is not very good
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 29 January 2023
Andreas
GermanyWiFi signal weak, only worked near room door. Air conditioner somewhat noisy.
Clean spacious rooms, in quiet side street, a couple of minutes walk to beach and Forodhani Park. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2022
Balazs
United KingdomNo locker, if somebody speak and make a noise out the room you hear everything and hard to sleep. The bargin person front of the entrace
This hotel in here the small alley. Little hard found. Receptionists is friendly and helpfully. The room big with shower, toilet and electric fans, and mosquito net if you want, but don't have wardrobe to clothes, plug only one per room to 6 persons. Internet some place working. Kitchen is full with a thing, but no microwave, need use oven if want cook or warm up the food. Location the best, only problem the tourist hunter people front of the door. You don't know move out without don't abused. If you want you know buy the bottle water from reception from $1 per 1,5 liter, tap water not good to drink. Cat is cute.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 12 November 2022
Jasmina
AustriaIt was very nice it is in a very good location. The staff is friendly the price is good you get everything you need it is clean i can only recommend it
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Zsuzsanna
HungaryIf you pay by card you are charged 5% extra, this information should be included in description.
Location is good, close to the ferry, beach, fort, etc
Stayed in September 2022
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