Hotel Al-Minar Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Al-Minar Hotel - Zanzibar

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Overview

Offering 16 rooms, the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel is near the entertainment district of Zanzibar, 4.6 km from Pange Island. Located within 500 metres of Old Slave Market and a short walk to Christ Church, this family hotel features spa therapy, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

Location

The property enjoys a quiet position in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, 6 minutes' walk from Forodhani Park. Situated in the very heart of Zanzibar, the hotel is just moments from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. The area also includes natural sights like Nakupenda Beach 10 minutes by car from the accommodation.

- Eastern side of the island bus stop is located not very far from Al-Minar Hotel.

Rooms

The rooms overlook the city and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee/tea makers. They are furnished with cosy decor. The private bathrooms include a rain shower, and amenities such as complimentary toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Situated 5 minutes' walk from this Zanzibar hotel, the restaurant Zenj Food Lover's offers an American menu.

Leisure & Business

The Al-Minar Zanzibar provides guests with snorkelling, diving, and cycling, along with bicycles for rent.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 13:00-23:59

from 10:00-11:00

Amenities

No parking available.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

At the hotel Al-Minar guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Gujarati, Swahili

Building

Number of rooms:16

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Rooms and availability

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Deluxe Family Room

Max:

4 persons

Shower
Air conditioning

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Standard Double Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed2 Single beds2 Single beds

Shower
Air conditioning

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Spa and relaxation

Facial

Waxing

Back massage

Head massage

Laundry

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Snorkelling
Cycling

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room
Waxing
Facial
Beauty treatment
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Al-Minar Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	91 C$
📏 Distance to centre	700 m
🗺️ Location rating	9.8
✈️ Distance to airport	7.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Address

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Plot 96 Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Tz, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 4858

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Plot 96 Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Tz, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 4858

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Benjamin Mkapa Rd

The Peace Memorial Museum

890 m

Jamatini Rd

Malindi Mosque

620 m

Mizingani Rd

Old Dispensary

490 m

Museum

House of Wonders

490 m

Museum

Old Fort of Zanzibar

490 m

Historic Site

Stone Town

490 m

Museum

Sultan's Palace

490 m

Hamamni St

Hamamni Persian Baths

490 m

Market

Darajani Market

490 m

Kenyatta Road

Mercury House

490 m

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

280 m

Park

Forodhani Park

490 m

Church

Old Slave Market

490 m

Kelele Square

150 m

Gallery

Hellen Art Gallery

160 m

Hamamni Street

Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar

360 m

Gallery

The Beautiful Eyes

390 m

Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi

400 m

Cathedral St

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

490 m

Gallery

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

470 m

Kiponda

490 m

Marahubi Palace

510 m

Hurumzi St

Shree Shiv Shakti Temple

470 m

Zanzibar

Tippu Tip's House

130 m

Shangani

180 m

Church

Christ Church

540 m

Hurumzi Street

490 m

Tharia St

Slave Chambers

490 m

P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar

Imani Zuberi

510 m

Shangani St

Mambo Msiige

140 m

Restaurant

Tamu Italian Ice Cream

210 m

Restaurant

Funky Monkey

160 m

Restaurant

Mama Mia

190 m

Restaurant

Zamzam Food & Beverage

170 m

Restaurant

Flavours Caffe

230 m

Restaurant

Znz Msuo Juice Bar

310 m

Restaurant

Cafe Foro

330 m

Restaurant

Forodhani Gardens

410 m

Restaurant

Lukmaan Restaurant

540 m

Restaurant

Meeting Point Cafe

360 m

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7.9 Very good | 205 reviews171 m

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8.6 Great | 183 reviews756 m

Reviews of Al-Minar Hotel

8.4 /10

Great

Verified reviews

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.

Location9.8

Facilities7.0

Guest reviewsWrite a Review

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Lisa

United Kingdom

left 7 reviews

Wrote a review on 30 Nov

Nice

6.0

The room had a serious issue with noise from the AC, which was quite disruptive during the night. the restaurant only serves breakfast, leaving limited dining options later in the day, and the furniture in the room felt quite dated. I also ran into a problem with the water service around early evening—definitely not cool when you want a shower after a long day. Lastly, the narrow location leads to some unsettling noise from the street, making it hard to fully relax.

3 Helpful

Date of stay: October 2024
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Molly

United Kingdom

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on 23 Nov

Very good

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms6.0

Service5.0

Dining8.0

7.0

breathtaking views

frustrating check-in

The rooftop breakfast experience offered breathtaking views of Stone Town, creating a lovely start to the day.

My check-in process was frustrating, with delays due to issues regarding my reservation that extended my wait unnecessarily.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: October 20244 nightsSingleStandard Double Room
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Grace

United Kingdom

left 4 reviews

Wrote a review on 18 Oct

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms7.0

Service8.0

Dining9.0

8.0

stunning views

The rooftop breakfast area offers stunning views of Stone Town, making for a delightful start to your morning.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: September 20244 nightsSingleStandard Double Room
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Taylor

United Kingdom

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on 12 Oct

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

9.0

tasty breakfast

clean room

cramped room

We had a wonderful stay with a tasty breakfast variety and a cool rooftop vibe. The room was clean but felt a bit cramped. If we return, we’ll definitely come back!

3 Helpful

Date of stay: August 20242 nightsCoupleStandard Double Room
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Eva

New Zealand

left 9 reviews

Wrote a review on 30 Aug

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms6.0

Service6.0

Dining7.0

6.0

fresh fruit

rooftop breakfast

cold shower

cramped room

Had a good time overall, but the shower was cold as, and the room felt a bit cramped, eh? Breakfast was choice with heaps of fresh fruit!

0 Helpful

Date of stay: July 20245 nightsCoupleStandard Double Room
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Jade

United Kingdom

left 12 reviews

Wrote a review on 16 Aug

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms7.0

Service8.0

Dining7.0

8.0

rooftop breakfast

friendly staff

great location

communication issue

Great spot for exploring!

Super chill place, right near Stone Town. The rooftop breakfast was a highlight with its fab view, and the staff were generally friendly. we had a little mix-up about late check-out. they caught us off guard. All in all, it was a comfy stay, just a bit of room for improvement.

5 Helpful

Date of stay: June 20243 nightsGroup of friendsStandard Double Room
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Joseph

United Kingdom

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 22 Jul

Very good

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms7.0

Service7.0

Dining6.0

7.0

rooftop area

cozy room

The rooftop area had stunning views, and the room was clean and cozy. The location was super convenient for exploring hotspots.

Felt safe and secure, nothing too much trouble.

4 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20249 nightsSingleStandard Double Room
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Patrick

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 01 Jul

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

8.0

attentive staff

helpful service

shower curtain

the staff were really attentive, helping with tours and dietary needs. the shower curtain needs replacing.

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Date of stay: June 20241 nightFamily with childrenStandard Double Room
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Grace

United Kingdom

left 11 reviews

Wrote a review on 02 Jun

Very good

Recommends the hotel

Location7.0

Rooms7.0

Service7.0

Dining7.0

7.0

working ac

rooftop breakfast

good cleaning

cramped room

limited space

The Standard Double Room was decent for my solo stay. AC worked well, which was a lifesaver in the heat. The rooftop breakfast area had a nice vibe, but the room felt a bit cramped. Cleaning was good overall, so I can't complain too much. It served its purpose for a night in Stone Town.

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Date of stay: May 20241 nightSingleStandard Double Room
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Rowan

United Kingdom

left 9 reviews

Wrote a review on 21 May

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

8.0

comfortable room

helpful staff

clean amenities

hard bed

minor discomfort

The location is excellent, just a short stroll to Stone Town's attractions. My room was clean and comfortable, featuring a 32-inch plasma-screen satellite TV, a mini-fridge, and air conditioning. Staff members were super helpful, remembering all guests' names and providing a homely breakfast experience.

The bed was a bit hard.

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Date of stay: March 20241 nightSingleStandard Double Room
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Leo

United Kingdom

left 7 reviews

Wrote a review on 20 May

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms7.0

Service8.0

Dining7.0

6.0

welcoming staff

great location

delicious breakfast

limited hot water

This hotel is just a short stroll from the Stone Town UNESCO site, making it super easy to explore. Plus, the staff warmly welcomed us, including our pets, which was a huge relief for our family. Breakfast was delightful every morning, accommodating our needs.

My wife says that limited hot water was frustrating for the kids.

1 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20243 nightsFamily with childrenDeluxe Family Room
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Steven

United Kingdom

left 12 reviews

Wrote a review on 22 Mar

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

9.0

comfortable room

convenient location

free wi-fi

Would definitely recommend for a weekend

Comfortable room, convenient location, with free Wi-Fi, allowing easy access to local attractions and a satisfying breakfast prepared to your liking each morning.

Couldn't stay longer.

3 Helpful

Date of stay: January 20243 nightsSingleStandard Double Room

FAQ about Al-Minar Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the Al-Minar Hotel?

You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, Stone Town, placed 500 meters from the Al-Minar Hotel. Other sights that are worth your while are Pange Island (4.6 km the property) as well as Old Dispensary Medical Center (about a 5-minute drive away).

Which landmarks are closest to Al-Minar Hotel hotel?

Guests of Al-Minar Hotel hotel can visit Hurumzi Street (within 500 metres of the accommodation), or Forodhani Park placed 6 minutes' walk away.

Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the hotel?

Shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 10-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.

Can we park our car at the Zanzibar hotel?

Yes, at the Zanzibar hotel there are parking spaces provided on site.

What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the Al-Minar Hotel hotel?

Guests of the Al-Minar Hotel hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—10/10 according to reviews—restaurant Zenj Food Lover's offering American cuisine.

What is check-in and check-out time at Al-Minar Hotel?

Guests of Al-Minar Hotel can check in from 13:00 to 23:59 and check out from 10:00.

What payment methods are accepted in the hotel?

At the hotel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.

What room types does the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel comprise?

The 3-star Al-Minar Hotel offers such room types as Standard Queen Room, Deluxe Queen Room, and Standard Twin Room.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the Al-Minar Hotel hotel?

Most rooms at the Al-Minar Hotel hotel include complimentary Wi-Fi and a TV and feature private bathrooms with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At the same time, all suites boast soundproof windows as well as a work desk.

Is the hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?

Yes, the hotel provides accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.

Does the staff at the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel speak any foreign languages?

Yes, the staff of the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel will help you in English, German, Spanish, Hindi, and Swahili.

Are there any business facilities featured at the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel?

Yes, for business travellers the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel provides computers and a photocopy machine.

Which facilities are provided in the Al-Minar Hotel hotel?

Top locations of the Al-Minar Hotel hotel include a shop and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.