Al-Minar Hotel
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Al-Minar Hotel
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TZ, plot 96 Shangani St, Zanzibar, Stone Town, Zanzibar West, Tanzania
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With a stay at Al-Minar Hotel in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from Mbweni Ruins and Marahubi Palace. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Freddie Mercury Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from People's Palace Museum.Show More
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4/5Very Good·Great Location
Perfect location, and very rich and pleasant breakfast on the roof.
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Amenities
DivingSnorkelingChildren's PlaygroundLuggage StorageWake-Up Call24-Hour Front DeskWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(8.2 km)
Landmarks: Freddie Mercury Museum
(150m)
Landmarks: St Joseph's Cathedral
(230m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Policies
Services & Amenities
10
Deluxe Family Room
1 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Electric Fan
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19
Standard Double Room
1 Queen bed
25m² | Floor: G-2
May not have a window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
TV
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9
Standard Twin Room
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bath
TV
Tea Bag
Private Toilet
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2
Standard Single Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
TV
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Guest Reviews(35)
4/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
Guest User
August 22, 2023
Perfect location, and very rich and pleasant breakfast on the roof.
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QinxianshengSimon
August 17, 2023
The room is small, but has everything you need in a hotel. It’s okay, after all, the price is here.
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Guest User
June 29, 2023
This is an absolutely horrible hotel in every aspect. Avoid it at all costs! It's overpriced and deserves maximum 1 or 2 stars. The rooms are so moldy, I could hardly breathe and sleep at night! It felt like I would breathe in all those mold spores. Also, be prepared to be woken up at 5am by a nearby mosque.
Additionally to the horrible old rooms, the hotel management seems to like to rip off their clients: As I had some stomach problems, I kindly asked for some porridge for breakfast instead of the fatty, sweet and unhealthy breakfast they offer. They asked me to pay 10 USD (!) for that porridge, which is unbelievable because it's like the cheapest breakfast you could have! What a scam! Furthermore, the Nepali guy at the reception is very disrespectful and has no manners! He should not work in tourism.
This is a hotel for backpacker and not worth more than 10 or 20 USD a night. I really don't understand the good reviews. Avoid it!
chikeungcheng
December 26, 2022
Quaint hotel. On the small road inside Stone Town. Breakfast fruit buffet, coffee and tea buffet. Order your own breakfast. Freshly cooked mushrooms and beans. Egg um column. Bread toast. very satisfied.
Radiation therapy is relatively small. The hotel arranged for a barge to pick up and travel to Turtle Island. Taxis are also arranged by the hotel. The price is cheap.
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Guest User
January 18, 2024
Ok hotel for a one night stop, max 2 nights. Great location for StownTown tour, also close to the airport by taxi 10$/20minutes. Did not catch the names - as a welcome the Receptionist was super friendly, but later during our stay, his colleagues - not so much, just the opposite. We hade an early flight, so we missed the breakfast on the last day, we asked if we could use the missed breakfast as a dinner on the last day with the surcharge- but they did not approve our request. So we paid the full amount for the dinner. Especially thanks to Restaurant staff and the chef, they were so nice, helpful and the food was super teasty.
Guest User
January 4, 2024
The biggest compliment I can pay this hotel is that my wife did not complain about anything at all! All the things that she checks first - shower pressure, bed comfiness, aircon, breakfast, room towels, friendly and helpful staff - all received the thumbs-up. Additional Bonuses: For a mid-budget hotel, it is located in a fairly swanky hotel hood:it is virtually a stone throw away from the following - the beach, a fantastic retaurant called "6 degrees" and other great coffee shops and restaurants. Plus, any alleyway you choose to take (eastwards , that is) as you head out to explore Stone Town will lead you to any of the following - the Freddie Mercury museum, the Old Fort, the Night Market and many, many other places which you will discover as you go on your exploratory walk. This place is a gem and I personally, highly recommend it!
Guest User
October 24, 2023
Absolutely fantastic hotel, so glad we picked here. In such a lovely location next to loads of cute lil bars and restaurants, so pretty and clean! The staff were lovely - we were leaving at 3am and they sorted a taxi and made up a breakfast for us to take. Would 100% return!
Guest User
August 22, 2023
We stayed at Al-Minar for a night before heading elsewhere in ZNZ. We were a large family group that trickled in and out and needed things like late checkout and luggage storage and help with a few tasks in town. The staff were very accommodating and also able to answer all our questions, including directing us to a travel agent to purchase late-stage air tickets back to Dar. The rooftop restaurant is a nice space and food is good. Rooms are clean and location is excellent-tucked in some alleyways but with quick access to the beachfront and the lovely plaza near the point of Stonetown.
Guest User
August 2, 2023
Al Minar is a welcoming hotel, close to the sights, shops, restaurant and waterfront but still quiet and peaceful. It was a great base for exploring Stone Town. Our room was comfortable and the staff was kind and helpful, letting us check in hours before the “official” time, The breakfast food was not exciting but more than adequate and we enjoyed eating it on the hotel roof. Our only problem was a lack of hot water.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 13:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 8 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
StyleA la carte, Buffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | US$5.00 (approx. €4.60) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Health Protected
Clean
- 4/5
Health & safety measures
- Thermometers available
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Rooms are disinfected between stays
Property Description
- Opened: 2013
- Renovated: 2013
- Number of Rooms: 21
With a stay at Al-Minar Hotel in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from Mbweni Ruins and Marahubi Palace. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Freddie Mercury Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from People's Palace Museum.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a hair salon.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Terrace Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a hair salon.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Terrace Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Diving
Snorkeling
Children's Playground
Luggage Storage
Wake-Up Call
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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