The Best Hotels Closest to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal in Zanzibar Town for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Zanzibar Ferry Terminal hotels

A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Iris

￥14,098

￥16,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

2. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

duane

￥17,418

￥21,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

3. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

catherine

￥13,120

￥24,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.8 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Natasha

￥53,669

￥63,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

5. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

MOMO

￥12,522

￥17,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.

6. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.8 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Marcus

￥13,040

￥16,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Melanie

￥13,135

￥16,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

8. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Grazyna

￥10,232

￥13,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Victoria

￥24,707

￥29,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

10. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Greig

￥22,647

￥27,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

11. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Abdulmunim

￥8,338

￥9,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

12. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.9 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Gita

￥47,437

￥56,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.8 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Gianfranco

￥22,785

￥27,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

￥9,210

￥12,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.

A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.

A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

15. Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town, 0.8 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Aijaz

￥2,060

￥2,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

16. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.8 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Joseph

￥11,860

￥15,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

17. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Phillip

￥6,838

￥13,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

18. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Stanley

￥10,261

￥13,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

A home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Arjun

￥26,128

￥31,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a large building with a clock tower and a view of the sea.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

20. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

EMMANUEL

￥18,575

￥21,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Kholle House	9.4 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View
Maru Maru Hotel	8.8 Excellent 605 reviews	View

Top Zanzibar Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"

Spice Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were the perfect size for my needs. I w as traveling to Zanzibar on business."

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything and Everyone was excellent. Only complaint is that the extra room we paid for only became available at noon when we expected it to be available at 10am as mentioned at the reception when we booked it for half day."

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

Emerson Spice Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Russell and the Emerson Soice team made us feel welcome from start to finish. A fabulous building with lots of history and in a great location in Stonetown. The rooms were all very individually themed and the bed was very comfortable. The fans and ac were welcomed for the warmer nights. The hotel private a great breakfast of fresh fruit, juice, eggs, pastries tea and coffee on the roof top tea house restaurant. Great views of Stonetown ! The Secret Garden restaurant served some lovely fresh dishes and drinks and there is live local music a couple of nights a week. Overall I’d highly recommend the Emerson Spice Hotel and thanks for a great stay (and thanks for the late checkout too)"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Zanzibar Coffee House

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was very nice. What comes to mind is quaint. The staff was airing and attentive. The location made it a little difficult to get your luggage in and out, but we managed. We would stay there again. It was close to the markets, making it a plus. The tours were outstanding. Zanzibar was a place to make memories."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel très bien situé, très propre, bien équipé (lclim, ventilateurs groupe électrogène pour les coupures..) avec énormément de piscine (4) en bord de mer... Le personnel est très agréable.. Seul petit bémol, le restaurant qui n'est pas au niveau de l'hôtel."

Other attractions near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".

House of Wonders

7.6/10 (162 reviews)

See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

See properties

A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.

Forodhani Gardens

8.4/10 (274 reviews)

Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

See properties

An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

See properties

Malindi Mosque

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

Malindi Mosque is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

See properties

Beit el-Sahel

8.4/10 (29 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

See properties

Shakti Temple

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting Shakti Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

See properties

Zanzibar Night Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zanzibar Night Market during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

See properties

Darajani Market

8.4/10 (167 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town with a trip to Darajani Market. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Zanzibar Ferry Terminal?

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 239 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal?

Adjacent to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Mizingani Seafront Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Tembo House Hotel and Spice Palace Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal?

Expedia has 239 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal?

For more information about updating your stay near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), or Freddie Mercury Museum. Old Fort, Slave Market, and Hamamni Persian Baths are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Forodhani Gardens, Chapwani Island, or Prison Island.

Find hotels near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Zanzibar Town from ￥2,369

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Zanzibar Ferry Terminal hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Elephantohotel

3. Kholle House

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5. Maru Maru Hotel

6. Habari House

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

8. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

10. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

11. Hanaia House

12. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

15. Flamingo Guest House

16. Dhow Palace Hotel

17. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

18. Spice Palace Hotel

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Jafferji House

Compare popular hotels close to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Top Zanzibar Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

House of Wonders

Forodhani Gardens

Old Fort

Malindi Mosque

Beit el-Sahel

Shakti Temple

Zanzibar Night Market

Darajani Market

Frequently asked questions