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Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4.0 star property

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Courtyard
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Hallway

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Explore the area

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Mizingani Road, Malindi district, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double with Pool view

  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Suite, Sea view

Presidential Suite, Sea view

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Pool view

Family Room, Pool view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Prime Family Room

Prime Family Room

  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room (New)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Pool View

Twin Room, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple, Sea view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, Sea view

Executive Suite, Sea view

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Triple, Sea view

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Zanzibar Town awaits you at Mizingani Seafront Hotel. Within steps you'll find Malindi Mosque and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi, fireplaces and plasma TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town hotel include Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Shakti Temple.

What's nearby

  • Malindi Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Mizingani Seafront Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mizingani Seafront Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 1)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

Mizingani Seafront Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

As of 31 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mizingani Seafront Hotel on 24 Aug 2026 start from NZ$196, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

Yep, Mizingani Seafront Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

Yep, Mizingani Seafront Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Does Mizingani Seafront Hotel have a pool?

Mizingani Seafront Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

What makes Mizingani Seafront Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mizingani Seafront Hotel.

Is Mizingani Seafront Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Mizingani Seafront Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Mizingani Seafront Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Mizingani Seafront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 421 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, and a really interesting and unique building. Would stay here again next time I’m in Stone Town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay in two years, always a perfect stay! Service, food, pool, location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location, great swimming pool and the staff were all fantastic. Wish we’d known about the noise from the ferry/container port though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eunkyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
convenient location, good facility, kind and helpful staff, but so loudy due to too close to some ports
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Nice and old in a good way. Nice rooms. Just one thing, extremely hard beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, great location. Everything you can want from a stay. Very friendly staff. Great buffet breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Turid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the place, beautiful with room towards the swimmingpool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was fabulous with views of the ocean and the street activities. The pool was a calming place to be after a day of Stonetown exploration.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rossana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the so much the achitecture of the hotel, great space in the rooms and the kindness of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mary

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

Flying visit to Zanzibar!

Loved this hotel. Enjoyed a pleasant swim in their gorgeous pool. Delicious breakfast. Very helpful staff. Brilliant location on seafront.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Julian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel has an antique charme. Room is smelly and has seen better times. Variaty of breakfast poor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and it was easy walk around and see Stone town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Imran

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

Nice place

The hotel is right next to the ferry, the staff is nice. Rooms and hotel in general is clean. Pool is nice. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been staying at Mizingani for years…always nice. Large clean rooms in good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Freddie Mercury room had a wonderful view, was spacious, and was absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Impressed.

Great place to stay if getting the ferry from Dar Es Salaam and good space to explore from for a few days. Lovely room and reasonably priced. Non alcohol hotel which I think makes it a bit cheaper than others, which is great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really beautiful and has a lovely restaurant on the second floor with a great view of the ocean. My only complaint is that they didn't have a beer/wine selection, but that was minor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent location, great service, fantastique ambiance - breakfast very good but other meals not as good as other nearby restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chérif

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

Looks like Casbah’s Algiers 😊

Fantastic place with friendly staff and an amazing architecture
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shirene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, extra friendly & attentive staff! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Youri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmospheric hotel - a real former Zanzibar Sultan's residence. Nice accommodating staff. Very central location next to ferry terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Getinet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is classical, found in the prime area of Zanzibar town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property location is great, good outlook, comfortable, clean and safe. Staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Curu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was very clean and well decorated.staff was helpful . The view was pictures.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location in the Town. Lovely breakfast choice, helpful friendly staff. The pool was shaded but a welcome relief. The room was huge and hreat. The taps were a bit wonky but othetwise a hotel that i could easily recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025