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Discover 579 Stone Town hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

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Tembo House Hotel
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers

Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (864)
"Great breakfast and location "
Tembo House Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (550)
"Stayed here with wife and 2 kids in August 2025. Fantastic property in the middle of the action in Stone Town. Staff was attentive to every little detail, great rooftop restaurant: breakfast was delicious, the sunset was stunning and great supper menu. definitely recommend this hotel"
The price is ￥12,534
￥16,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Maru Maru Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (251)
"Wonderful hotel and breakfast!"
The price is ￥62,993
￥74,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (111)
"A nice and cozy hotel in the middle of busy stone town of Zanzibar. The staff and breakfast are really great and the rooms comfortable. "
The price is ￥13,687
￥15,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Courtyard

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (393)
"The Freddie Mercury room had a wonderful view, was spacious, and was absolutely fantastic."
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Interior detail

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (140)
"I stayed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel from June 8 to June 10 and had an amazing experience. The hotel is full of character, with beautiful Zanzibari decor and a peaceful atmosphere. The staff were incredibly warm and helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the location was perfect—close to all the sights, yet quiet at night. A true gem in Stone Town. Highly recommended!"
The price is ￥19,227
￥23,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Spice Tree by Turaco
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views

Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (499)
"Stone Town!"
The price is ￥22,872
￥27,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Spice Tree by Turaco
Tembo B&B Apartments
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

Tembo B&B Apartments

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (105)
"It's location is good with "
Tembo B&B Apartments
Beyt al Salaam
Free daily English breakfast

Beyt al Salaam

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (154)
"This was our second time staying at Beyt al Salaam. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. From start to finish, the staff were friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. People went out of their way to help us. The room was kept clean and serviced. There is a restaurant that serves delicious food. The hotel is conveniently located in a lovely part of Stonetown and near to the beach. What made this stay so wonderful was the staff at the hotel who are simply brilliant. Thank you!"
The price is ￥12,650
￥16,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Beyt al Salaam
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Bar (on property)

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"Nice rooftop bar with food . Clean property in centre of stone town , walking distance to tourist sites . Stunning hotel "
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Zanzibar Coffee House
Exterior

Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81)
"This place is a gem, great coffee, unique place within maze of city"
The price is ￥14,101
￥16,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Zanzibar Coffee House
Dhow Palace Hotel
Property entrance

Dhow Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (335)
"It’s very nice place to stay with family or solo the breakfast is great so many variety that you think what to take and not "
Dhow Palace Hotel
Horizon Palace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Horizon Palace

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (18)
"Beautiful place, very nice staff, walkable within Stone town. Dated bathrooms but great experience "
The price is ￥8,509
￥10,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Horizon Palace
Tarawanda House By Stawi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Tarawanda House By Stawi

3.0 star property
5.0 out of 10, (2)
"It was lovely, clean good excellent WiFi and great stuff. I would recommend "
The price is ￥6,414
￥7,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Tarawanda House By Stawi
Emerson Spice Hotel
Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Emerson Spice Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (85)
"One of the most charming places we've ever stayed at. Antique, yet very clean and safe. Food was delicious, best we had on Zanzibar. Staff wonderful. Highest recommendation. "
Emerson Spice Hotel
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, lifeguards on site

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (235)
"Hotel was marvelous - great location, fabulous views of the ocean and the friendliest staff we've ever had"
The price is ￥39,777
￥48,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Hanaia House
Courtyard

Hanaia House

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"Great welcome, easy, small, cute, 2 double rooms only rented out each with private bathroom. very quaint but typically as in Stonetown, the windows face the alleys and you can hear people opten walking talking but normal for intown house. would still stay again. great value. "
Hanaia House
Jafferji House
Premier Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Jafferji House

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (199)
"Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights. "
The price is ￥20,031
￥23,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Jafferji House
Zanzi House
Basic Room | 10 bedrooms, premium bedding, free WiFi

Zanzi House

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (43)
"Lovely little hotel old style Very friendly staff busy location everything is around .me and friends love the place if I go back I wold love to stay there again "
The price is ￥6,272
￥8,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Zanzi House
Habari House
Outdoor dining

Habari House

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"We (me, my husband and three boys from the age 3 to 9) left our all-inclusive resort on the east coast (Uroa) to stay 2 nights in vivid Stone Town. The Habari House was our choice because of its centrsl location with only a short walking distance to everything. We really enjoyed this part of the journey and recommend the Habari House to everyone, who wants to experience Stone Town for more than just a day-trip! And if you visit Zanzibar, I believe you should! The hosts (a couple with a small...
The price is ￥10,562
￥13,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Habari House
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Top Stone Town Hotel Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed here with wife and 2 kids in August 2025. Fantastic property in the middle of the action in Stone Town. Staff was attentive to every little detail, great rooftop restaurant: breakfast was delicious, the sunset was stunning and great supper menu. definitely recommend this hotel"
Martin 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Maru Maru Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stone Town like?

Stone Town is a historic neighborhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Be sure to check out Slave Market and Old Fort as part of your Stone Town travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Stone Town?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town is the highest ranked property in Stone Town. This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other favorite options in the area include Emerson Spice Hotel and Upendo House Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Stone Town area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Zanzibar Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 155 Stone Town hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Stone Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Stone Town.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Stone Town?

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What are the top things to see and do in Stone Town?

Stone Town's sights and attractions like House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), and Freddie Mercury Museum offer insight into the local culture. You could also plan a visit to Slave Market or Old Fort while you're in the neighborhood. Christ Church Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths, and Shakti Temple are just a few of the places to visit in and around Stone Town. While you're out sightseeing, Darajani Market and Jaw's Corner are a couple of additional sights to visit in Zanzibar Town.