The Island Stone Town hotel

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R5RV+4J9, Kokoni St, Zanzibar, Stone Town · Map ·

“Staffs are so kind.” · 10.0, Mon 23 Mar

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeParking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Non-smoking roomsAir conditioning24-hour front deskRestaurantRoom service

Location 8.6Very good location

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What guests say

7.2

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123 verified reviews

Cleanliness6.1

Service6.6

Location8.6

Room Quality6.1

Amenities6.6

Value for Money8.0

Food and Beverage8.1

Overall Experience7.6

In short. Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and maintenance, such as a smell in the toilet and wet towels.

Elena, IT · Couple8.0

Sun 30 Aug Strongly recommended! + The location is in a strategical position to reach all the best places in town; the structure has a nice old-Zanzibar vibes, the rooms have everything you need and the everyday cleaning is perfect. The breakfast is good as well but most of all every member...

bilel, TN · Solo9.0

Mon 24 Aug + The hotel is near to the main street, to the Darajani : big popular market (food, clothes...) The hotel is very clean, they almost clean rooms everyday The hotel is secured (at any time there is someone in reception) − Almost everything is good or excellent

MOHAMMED, OM · Family8.0

Mon 17 Aug I enjoyed it + Location is near Darajani and only steps to reach resturants and market − The electricity and water shutdown but it was done twice while we were staying rest was ok

Airone, MZ · Solo8.0

Mon 13 Jul + The staff commitment − There's no backup for the water supply.

paul, South Africa · Couple7.0

Thu 25 Jun pleasant stay in a well located hotel + breakfast is basic. location is excellent.comfortable and clean. − The TV didn;t work.

Rick, SE · Solo8.0

Sat 20 Jun Hard to find in the maze, but worth it + Beautiful room with poster bed with mosquito nets, breakfast in the rooftop restaurant, excellent bathroom, just a light sheet on the bed which was all that was needed, milk for tea arrived after I WhatsApped the manager the second time it wasn't... − Power went out during the night (not their fault), had to ask for a towel, had run out of milk for tea both mornings

Wanse, Tanzania · Solo6.0

Thu 4 Jun + The staff were welcoming and very helpful in ensuring my stay was comfortable even made the departure process easier

Syed Fahad, Malaysia · Solo4.0

Mon 18 May Just passable, Nothing much. + Location is Good, It's inside the Historical zone Stone Town. Very near to Market area and Bus Station and Restaurants. Everything is in walking distance. − Unwelcoming Staffs, Very bad lightings, In the room there are not enough light bulbs feels like living in 1970 era. and the rooms has bad smell. Breakfast is like 2 Breads, 1 Egg, Jam, Butter and...

S, Tanzania · Solo7.0

Thu 9 Apr + Seperate bed rooms with privacy − lighting is less

KIRARA, Tanzania · Solo10.0

Mon 23 Mar + Staffs are so kind.

Questions

What time is check-in?From 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Can my child stay?Children welcome

Are pets allowed?No

Is there parking?{'selfParking': True, 'free': False, 'chargeMode': 'charges_apply', 'feeAmount': None, 'feePeriod': None, 'location': No

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About the hotel

Charming Accommodation in Stone Town

Convenient Location : Situated near popular attractions such as Sultan's Palace and House of Wonders.

Modern Amenities : Enjoy air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi.

Culinary Delights : Indulge in a delicious breakfast with a variety of menu options.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Island Stone Town hotel.

Good to know

Check inFrom 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Check outBefore 12:00 AM

Children and cotsWelcome

PetsNot allowed

Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}

Managed byNot Available

Before you go

From the hotel

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

Paid to the government of Tanzania, not to us 5 things travellers pay or do themselves: visa, insurance, taxes, fees. Tap to see.

These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child

Who
Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.

Where
inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz (mainland) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz (Zanzibar) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free

Who
Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.

Where
afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry

Who
Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.

Where
visa.immigration.go.tz

When
Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)

Who
Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.

Where
Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority

When
At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba

Who
Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).

Where
Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries

When
On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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