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Stonetown View Inn

3.5 star property
Indulge in ocean views and local seafood while exploring the nearby House of Wonders. Let stress melt away with spa services or enjoy the convenience of laundry services.

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Stonetown View Inn, near Forodhani Gardens, offers a haven with a rooftop terrace and ocean views from the Storm Seafood Grill. Treat yourself to a massage or enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services. With free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance and coffee shop/cafe on-site you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Twin Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Connecting Rooms

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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  • 12 sq m
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  • 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Stonetown View Inn is in Stone Town neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Slave Market and House of Wonders are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nakupenda Beach and Forodhani Gardens. Christ Church Cathedral and Old Fort are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Zanzibar Urban, Zanzibar Town, Malindi Rd

What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • House of Wonders
    House of Wonders
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Fort
    Old Fort
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anglican Cathedral featuring heritage elements
    Christ Church Cathedral
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Slave Market
    Slave Market
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    7 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • House of Karafuu
    10 min walk
  • Secret Garden
    6 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    10 min walk

About this property

Stonetown View Inn

Hotel near House of Wonders
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market, Stonetown View Inn provides a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local and international cuisine seafood restaurant, Storm Seafood Grill, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Stonetown View Inn include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: USD 3 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Storm Seafood Grill

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Stonetown View
Stonetown View Inn Hotel
Stonetown View Inn Zanzibar Town
Stonetown View Inn Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Stonetown View Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stonetown View Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Stonetown View Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Stonetown View Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Stonetown View Inn located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of House of Wonders, Forodhani Gardens, and Old Fort. Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Stonetown View Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanne Lindsten

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

Extremely kind staff and excellent service

We stayed at Stonetown View In for one night for the Sauti Za Busara festival. We experienced an extraordinary service from all staff, from receptionist to kitchen service. The rooms are a bit small but contains what you need for a good night sleep. The breakfast is locally inspired and good. We would definitely consider to stay again, if we need it in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christine

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

A éviter

Horrible ! Je ne recommande pas du tout cet hôtel est je suis étonnée que Hôtel.com le propos. J’ai payé 42€, il n’en vaut pas 10 ! Vétuste, salle, plomberie hs, … a fuir
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Хуже найти сложно

Возможно, когда-то, лет двадцать назад, отель выглядел так, как на фотографиях. Ныне это настоящая помойка. Комнаты грязные, с разводами на стенах. Обещанной москитной сетки не было, от нее имелись обрывки крепления. Жуткая слышимость, с утра до ночи местные гомонили под окнами и носились на мотоциклах. Без включенного кондиционера вообще жить нельзя, с включенным кондиционером очень холодно, а одеял в отеле нет, только тонкие простыни. Санузел выглядит так мерзко, что я не решился принимать душ. Не понимаю, отчего у отеля такой высокий рейтинг.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

ABUBAKER

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent customer service very friendly The only issue is room space and the breakfast we ate eggs every day 😁😁
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Myriam

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

court séjour à Stonetown

Hôtel très simple mais suffisant quand on est de passage pour visiter la ville rapidement. Le personnel est très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Le personnel est très sympathique et accueillant. Mais pour le reste , il y a encore beaucoup à faire: lavabo, douche, wc tous pratiquement collés les uns aux autres, si une personne se douche, personne d’autre ne peut rentrer sinon on sera mouillé, les papiers toilettes il faut les demander tout le temps, de même pour les serviettes, cela peut faire 2 à 3 jours sans qu’elles soient changées .
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locating the front door can be a little tricky but one you find it everything will be great! Nice location near the dock and a nice little coffee cafe nextdoor. Clean rooms and very helpful ladies at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon rapport qualité prix, personnel incroyable 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, extremely clean, nice breakfast, very friendly hotel with great staff. I am now friend with most of them.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gino

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

Nice staff and clean hotel.

We had a lovely stay in the Hotel with nice staff and clean rooms and other areas! The only thing that made us upset was the apparent extra fee that was $9/night/person extra charge that wasn't written or included in Hotels.com.. This was greatly disappointing because the room was $18/night and this extra tax made it dubble the price which is an extreme increase and surprise when not mentioned in the booking (apparently this tax is addes in bookings.com but not Hotels.com) Hopefully this will be mentioned in the future with additional tax to pay in hotel. Other than that we loved the place and gice it a 5 star because of the nice and helpful staff and clean ac room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

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

Sans problème

Personnel tres sympathique et serviable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

György

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stonetown Inn

Nem luxusszálló, de az ár érték viszonya megfelelő,,, természetesen annak aki ismeri az afrikai viszonyokat. A staff nagyon oké, a müezin kicsit hangos de viselhető. összességében jó.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

muru786rus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is 5 min walk to the port. Close to all the main stone town attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A mediocre place

The hotel entrance and reception not inviting. The rooms are small to normal size, clean but worn out. There is no mattress but foam. Internet service exists but very slow. Breakfast is ok. No fresh coffee or tea though, they come in tea bags here. The nearby mosque can be a nuisance at sunrise specially on your first day after an 8 hour flight. On arrival we were offered a triple room for about three hours until we were appointed to our reserved rooms. The best excuse was that the people staying in those rooms had not arrived to pick up their staff. In my opinion, the hotel is overpriced for what you get. There are nicer places nearby in similar prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We experienced a welcoming atmosphere from all the staff and more from Wilson and Fatima. The location is perfect if you travel with the ferry from Dar Es Salam.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

You Want economy, You Get a 2 star Hotel

I have stayed here several times, and continue to occasionally becasue of friendships I have formed with staff members. The staff are always helpful and polite. The hotel is a 2 star, in a noisy part of the city, but an excellent locartion near to the ferry port. THe rooms are very basic, and it is likelt that something does not working a room on a given day. The price is hard to beat, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are on a budget. The hotel is in the middle of stone town and close to everything. The staff are super friendly and helpful! The room was OK and clean, but there is no barrier between the toilet and shower. The overall experience was good but do not expect luxuries since it is a cheap hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

philippe

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

Very convenient

Very convenient and central place. Near the ferry, the old Town so you can visit and easily enjoy the city from there. The staff is really nice, welcoming and friendly. Always ready to help. I recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sondre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not a nice place

You are woken up terrified at 5:30am by the extremely loud islamic call to prayer, chanted from speakers pointing directly into you room. There was no breakfast even though we paid for it, and the bathroom was not very clean. Almost no other guests there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lyhyt matka satamaan ja rantaan syömään ja kävelylle
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Value for money.

Central location . Great staff . Budget hotel but worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comodo in centro personale disponibile,camera piccola fresca e pulita, ottima X la visita alla Stone town, ho un po’ di rumore X il traffico
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Bon hôtel

Étape avant de reprendre l’avion, nous avons choisi cet hôtel pour son emplacement et son prix et nous n’avons pas été déçu. L’accueil est le Meilleur qu’on ait eu sur 2 semaines de différents hôtels. La chambre est petite mais on y est juste pour dormir. La climatisation est très appréciable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff was wonderful. The rooms were clean and the hot water abundant. Just a short walk from the ferry. Definitely would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019