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The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Property entrance
In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Reception
In the heart of Stone Town, The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and outdoor pool. Unwind at The Seyyida Spa or enjoy ocean views at The Seyyida Rooftop restaurant. With amenities like free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and barbecue grills nearby guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Balcony Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 430 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View (Apartment 757)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 732 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
2 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Courtyard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Kijangwani, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Upscale hotel located in Stone Town
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage and a manicure/pedicure at The Seyyida Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, The Seyyida Rooftop, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • A reception hall, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Cots/infant beds, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Seyyida Rooftop

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for TZS 30.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12373.85 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 47500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TZS 1 (return), (from 16 to 17 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: TZS 30.0 per day

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Seyyida Hotel Zanzibar Town
Seyyida Hotel
Seyyida Zanzibar Town
Seyyida
The Seyyida Spa Zanzibar Town
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Hotel
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Zanzibar Town
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does The Seyyida Hotel And Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Seyyida Hotel And Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Seyyida Hotel And Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 47500 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Seyyida Hotel And Spa located?

Located in Stone Town, this spa hotel is steps away from Malindi Mosque, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Shakti Temple. House of Wonders and Zanzibar Night Market are also within 5 minutes.

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The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 217 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YIBO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is situated right in the heart of stone town, close to everything. Felt very safe. The hotel had a boutiquey feel to it. Rooms were lovely, space to hang out and unwind was nice. Good food options if you don’t want to go out
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Amenities
A classic old building well maintained and beautifully decorated. MARIE MARIE MARIE. YOUARE THE BEST
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and rooftop were lovely, service was excellent, and the food was very good. The noise of children playing in the alley below went on til quite late, and the shower water never got very hot. Otherwise, a cool spot in the heart of Stone Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice clean hotel in the perfect location so you need not to get a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Placement
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel

Booked superior seaview room and seaview window is at toilet which is higher than normal people eye level. Double check if breakfast is included in the booking in hotels.com as the website offer two breakfast option with different price which is a bit confusing. Tried to contact hotel to confirm via booking website and official hotel email address a few time but no luck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a seaview room with balcony, which was a great option, comfortable bed, shower was excellent, a lot of hot water and a huge bathroom. The room and bathroom were clean, only the windows and balcony looked as if they hadn't been cleaned for a long time. In the evening it was a bit loud, as we could hear people from the other room talking very loud as they were just beside us. But fortunately they stopped talking after some time and we could sleep, so it is a little luck if you have loud neighboors or not. No noisy from outside. Dinner in the hotel was okay, we had the Club Sandwich with chicken and Vegetable Curry. The Curry was very strong, too spicy and not balanced. I had in other Restaurants excellent currys. We know service is slow everywhere in Sansibar but here it was extra slow… View from rooftop Restaurant is beautiful. Breakfast was good and came fast, we had some fruits and pancake. Juice was warm. I did one foot massage, which was not very professional. It was more a leg than a foot massage, I wish she had washed my feet before she started. The location is good, near secret Garden Restaurant, where we had a great lunch. We did not use the Pool but it looked clean. In all a good hotel to stay in Stone Town.

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war sehr hellhörig, noch dazu mit Blick auf ein direkt gegenüber liegendes Gebäude, sodass es im Zimmer kein Sonnenlicht gab und es meist dunkel war und zudem laut. Frühstück ist mit a la Carte sehr begrenzt. Positiv waren die Sauberkeit sowie der Pool und die Freundlichkeit der Mitarbeiter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower could use updating and amenities in the bedrooms (bar soap, face tissues)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nazareno

Disliked: Staff & service
The building and location are great. The view and sunset are amazing. The service, comfort and bathroom installations are not as good. In our first night there was a water pump going off and making noise every hour or so, making our sleep less than great. When showering, water would go up to our ankles almost, as the plug hole didn’t provide enough throughput. I asked for both things to be fixed and in the evening no one knew if they had been fixed or not. After some insistence and phone calls we heard the everything was fixed. Later, we found that only the pump was fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, many shops and restaurants nearby. Very close to the beach. We had a fantastic room with a lovely sea view. Clean and inviting pool area. Very good breakfast and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odilon Teodoro

Ótima hospedagem e localização.

Um lindo pôr do sol no terraço do hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra hotell, vänlig personal, bra restaurang 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vince

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

Good relaxing stay.

Location close to many things. Location is off the regular streets. Roof top restaurant was nice and view was great. Some simple wire to keep the crows away would be nice! Room does need TVs but didn’t miss it. Wi-Fi signal needs improvement. Spa treatment was nice but location is an issue with echo and noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Would not recommend.

Altough the ad clearly states breakfast included, it was not breakfast included. We could prove how the ad states breakfast included the receptionist just told us «it’s not her fault, so it’s not her problem». Just shocked at how horrible the service was. If you do eat breakfast there, beware of the birds, they might not let you finish the breakfast before they try to steal everything. Didn’t get the room we booked either, and they clearly have a negative attitude towards certain tourists. The beds by the pool are broken, and it’s not always cleaned. Honestly can’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kjell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sentralt plassert

Veldig godt plassert, like ved det gamle fortet og nattmarked. Takterrasse der frukost blir servert har fin utsikt over havet. Bord og stoler ute er slitt av vær og vind. Bør skiftes ut. Liten pool med 4-5 solsenger og 7-8 solstoler var rent og forfriskende. Betjening er veldig hjelpsomme. Bestilte henting av oss på flyplass (20usd). Bagasjen vår var forsinka og resepsjonisten ringte flyplass gjentatte ganger for å purre på den. Wifi på rom funker ikkje, må være på takterrasse eller resepsjon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vilken mysig oas mitt i Stone Town. Liten mysig pool i skuggan o en fin takterrass för frukost, middag eller en drink i solnedgången. Ca 15 minuter från färjan vi tog från Dar es salam. Kan varmt rekommendera detta hotell!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
War ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norwegian

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

Skønt hotel med god beliggenhed

Virkelig smukt hotel med god beliggenhed i Stonetown . Hyggelig restaurant på tagterrassen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thassanie narmfont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons été accommodé lors de notre arrivée, puisque un malentendu c’est produit entre l’agence de booking et l’hôtel. Donc à notre arrivée, la première nuit n’était pas disponible pour nous. Les gestionnaires du Seyyida hôtel ont cependant pris en charge la situation. Il nous ont offert une nuit à un hôtel qui ce trouvais à 2 minutes de marche. Ainsi que les déjeuner et souper pour le reste de notre séjour dans un restaurant à la carte qui était excellent. De plus nous n’avons pas eu à prendre de transport puisque tout est à proximité de cette hôtel. 10/10 Merci à la directrice de l’établissement pour cette magnifique expérience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war sehr schön und sauber. Von der Dachterrasse hatte man einen tollen Blick über den Hafen. Das Hotel ist auch sehr zentral gelegen. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Das Essen war auch sehr lecker, sowohl das Frühstück als auch das Abendessen. Der einzige Kritikpunkt ist, dass der Ablauf der Dusche völlig verstopft war, sodass das Duschwasser nicht ablaufen konnte. Ich habe mittlerweile schon mehrere Hotels dieser Preisklasse in Stone Town ausprobiert und das Seyyida ist definitiv mein Favorit. Hier werden wir wieder übernachten.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

temi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and the staff is attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ragnhild

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Flott hotell med egen rooftop. 3 min å gå til sjøen. Service er helt topp og de ansatte er behjelpelig med alt man måtte ønske. Rommene er store, rene og fine. Lekkert bad med god dusj. Aircondition er bra og sengene er gode. Ansatte kommer på kveldsrunde for å spraye rommet med myggmiddel før leggetid. Hotellet har ingen heis og en del trapper. Flott å være gjest på dette hotellet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly suprised with our stay at seyyida! If you’re thinking of booking … don’t hesitate ! We had the most memorable stay! The location is just off the Main Street off the beach - a quick walk from the ferry terminal and the night market. Stone town can feel quite intimidating to navigate upon arrival- we loved and took comfort knowing as long as we could find the ocean we could find our hotel. The staff was pleasant and helpful. They provided a map of stone town and assistance with things to do. The hotel is stunning. The pictures online will never do it justice! The courtyard and pool are works of art. Breakfast every morning was quick fresh and delicious. Please ensure you take the time to view the sunset on the rooftop patio-breathtaking ! The staff allowed us to store our luggage free of charge upon check out and use the pool until our time to leave. My only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer! Thank you for a lovely safe and memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024