Hotel Al-Minar Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Al-Minar Hotel - Zanzibar

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Overview

Featuring 16 rooms, Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar is near a beach district and 20 minutes' stroll from Vikokotoni. The 3-star hotel boasts views of the city and offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Location

The property is located in the Stone Town district, only a few metres from Mercury House, and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 500 metres away. Darajani Market is 6 minutes on foot from this Zanzibar hotel, while - Eastern side of the island bus stop is 850 metres away. The accommodation has a quiet location in Zanzibar, just moments from House of Wonders.

For those travelling from afar, Kisauni airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The rooms at the Al-Minar Zanzibar feature a writing table, along with soundproof windows for guests' convenience. They have a cosy interior. Along with a rainfall shower, the private bathrooms also come with free toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Zenj Food Lover's offers a variety of European delicacies and lies 250 metres away.

Leisure & Business

The family-friendly Al-Minar boasts a terrace, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities. This property can arrange a variety of activities such as snorkelling, diving, and cycling.

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 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
Bed options:

1 King-size bed2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

Shower
Air conditioning

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Deluxe Family King Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower
Air conditioning

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Standard Double Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 King-size bed2 Double 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	33 £
📏 Distance to centre	900 m
🗺️ Location rating	9.8
✈️ Distance to airport	8.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, ZNZ

Location

Address

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Off Shangani Street Door No -96, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 4858

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Off Shangani Street Door No -96, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 4858

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Landmark

The Peace Memorial Museum

890 m

Landmark

Marahubi Palace

600 m

Landmark

Malindi Mosque

700 m

Landmark

Imani Zuberi

600 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

360 m

Park

Forodhani Park

490 m

Church

Old Slave Market

490 m

Kelele Square

70 m

Gallery

Hellen Art Gallery

170 m

Cathedral St

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

490 m

Hamamni Street

Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar

460 m

Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi

490 m

Gallery

The Beautiful Eyes

480 m

Kiponda

490 m

Gallery

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

560 m

Zanzibar

Tippu Tip's House

110 m

Hurumzi St

Shree Shiv Shakti Temple

560 m

Shangani

210 m

Church

Christ Church

490 m

Hurumzi Street

490 m

Tharia St

Slave Chambers

490 m

Shangani St

Mambo Msiige

70 m

Restaurant

Puzzle Coffee Shop

160 m

Restaurant

Zamzam Food & Beverage

170 m

Restaurant

Krishna Food House

190 m

Restaurant

Mama Mia

190 m

Restaurant

Luis Yoghurt Parlour Indian Goan Restaurant

180 m

Restaurant

Znz Msuo Juice Bar

310 m

Restaurant

Cafe Foro

330 m

Restaurant

Forodhani Gardens

410 m

Restaurant

Meeting Point Cafe

360 m

Restaurant

Lukmaan Restaurant

540 m

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Reviews of Al-Minar Hotel

7.9 /10

Very good

898 reviews

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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, 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.

3 Helpful

Date of stay: October 2024
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Joe

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 29 Nov

Great

8.0

The breakfast was above average and extensive on the roof top, savoury food. Got extremely pleasant and brand-new standard twin room with ac as expected, greatly enjoyed it...

0 Helpful

Date of stay: June 2023
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Samuel

United States

Wrote a review on 27 Nov

Great

8.0

The location was absolutely perfect and magnificent, just 5 min walk from The Peace Memorial Museum. We appreciated rooms with air con. The service was excellent, the staff were delightfully helpful and genuinely helpful.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: October 2023
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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

amazing views

frustrating check-in

The rooftop breakfast experience offered amazing views of Stone Town.

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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Lee

United States

Wrote a review on 22 Nov

Nice

6.6

I took a standard king room with mosquito netting and ac, for instance. Favourable and incredible location close to everything, met needs well.

The staff was weird.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: September 2023
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Gordon

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 20 Nov

Perfect

9.0

Overall clean place with very responsive and incredibly helpful staff and panoramic view right on the ocean. Perfect and excellent location for Zanzibar, not far from beach front and Forodhani gardens, beautiful Zanzibar and selected areas. The hotel of choice in Zanzibar.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: September 2023
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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

fine views

The rooftop breakfast area offers fine views of Stone Town, making for a good 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

Breakfast was choice with heaps of fresh fruit!

0 Helpful

Date of stay: July 20255 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

great location

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 fine views, and the room was clean and cozy. The location was super convenient for exploring hotspots.

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.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: June 20251 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, 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 wassuper clean and cozy, with 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.

0 Helpful

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

cute staff

great location

delicious breakfast

limited hot water

This hotel is just a short stroll from the Stone Town UNESCO site. Plus, the staff warmly welcomed us, including our pets, a huge relief for our family. Breakfast was good 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

FAQ about Al-Minar Hotel

What popular attractions are closest to Al-Minar Hotel hotel?

Guests of Al-Minar Hotel hotel can visit Mercury House (a 6-minute walk from the accommodation), or Stone Town placed 11 minutes' walk away.

What is the nearest airport to the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel?

Kisauni airport lies within 10 km of the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel and is reachable with a 10-minute drive.

Is airport shuttle provided by the Al-Minar Hotel hotel?

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

Does the hotel have a car parking on site?

Yes, guests of the hotel can take advantage of private parking nearby.

What are our dining options during the stay at the hotel?

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

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in Al-Minar Hotel?

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

How much does a room at the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel hotel cost?

The price for a room in the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel hotel starts at $88.

What payment methods are available in Al-Minar Hotel hotel?

At Al-Minar Hotel hotel, guests can pay using сash, Mastercard, and Visa as well as other payment methods.

What are the room types offered by the hotel?

The hotel provides such room types as Standard Twin Room, Deluxe Queen Room, and Standard Queen Room.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Al-Minar Hotel?

Most rooms at the Al-Minar Hotel include complimentary Wi-Fi and cable channels and feature private bathrooms with a hair dryer and toiletries. At the same time, all suites boast soundproof windows as well as a writing table.

Does the hotel staff speak foreign languages?

Yes, the staff of the hotel can help you in Swahili, Hindi, Spanish, German, and English.

Does the Al-Minar Hotel hotel provide business facilities?

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

Which facilities does the Al-Minar Hotel provide?

Top locations of the Al-Minar Hotel include a barber shop and storage for belongings, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.