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Reviews of Karibu Inn

Forodhani, Zanzibar Building, P.O.Box 3428, Zanzibar City, Tanzania

#12 of 16 B&Bs and Inns in Zanzibar City

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Review score

Based on 116 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Same 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

    7.0
    You get what you need for a few days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good Wifi and comfortable stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    It ıs in the center of Zanzibar. Location is just amazing. Everywhere is near to hotel. No air condition in the room. I
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air condition in the room..

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    It was nice time.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    7.0
    Good place to stay in stone town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and value for money. The staff were really nice!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    the 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

    7.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was good. I like the behavior of the staffs. They were cooperative.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    7.0
    Budget option met our expectations...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great 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

    7.0
    Central place in stone stone town, quiet and spacious rooms
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing, 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

    8.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    An okay place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi doesn’t work in the room.

    Very good location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    not very cozy.

    Good value for money. goid breakfast included in the price.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi is not very good

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2023

    8.0
    Friendly clean midrange lodge near beach and Forodhani Park
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi 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

    7.0
    Zanzibar central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If 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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