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Al-Minar Hotel

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, al fresco dining
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
Reception
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Plot 96 Shangani, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market9 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)14 min drive

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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 4 min walk
  • Slave Market - 9 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 5 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 7 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 3 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 3 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 3 min walk

About this property

Al-Minar Hotel

You can look forward to free full breakfast, an airport shuttle and a terrace at Al-Minar Hotel. Indulge in a massage and a facial at the on-site spa.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a computer station
  • A TV in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Al-Minar Hotel feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town
Al-Minar Hotel
Al-Minar Zanzibar Town
Al-Minar
Al-Minar Hotel Hotel
Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town
Al-Minar Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Al-Minar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Does Al-Minar Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Al-Minar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 274 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rembrand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No nonsense hotel with good service
We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Zororai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Manager is great. Facilty requires upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent management and customer services
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Overview for a 9 days stay at the hotel.
Friendly staff ,green energy for water heating systems ,flexibility with prices to help a client who wishes to extent their stay,great rooftop breakfast restaurant,safe location,ease of available assisted information on tours of the island. The beddings &rooms were smelling damp most times with indications of repeated beddings and towels or lack of proper air at ion.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location and staff.
Al Minar feels like my home-away-from-home after 7 times to Zanzibar (I run a nonprofit working on the mainland). Very cozy rooms in an incredible Shangani location surrounding by high-rent luxury hotels that cost many times as much. Staff is wonderful and service excellent, steps away from beach and great dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely!
I had a lovely stay at Al-Minar. It is off the main road, but easy to find, unlike some hotels in the labyrinth of historic Stonetown.The room (while a bit on the small side) was beautifully decorated, with a very comfortable bed and a good shower. I loved having a mini-fridge and kettle in my room to make my own coffee! Breakfast was excellent, and all the staff were OUTSTANDING! Welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Al Minar has been my favorite stay in Zanzibar for 5 trips since 2015. Great service, location, and comfortable rooms. Good rooftop breakfast cooked to order. Very inviting and cordial staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021