"A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants. "
"This hotel is a beautiful old original Arab style house in stone town full of original features and decor. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I rea example of a comfortable hotel with the genuine Swahili coast experience"
"I stayed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel from June 8 to June 10 and had an amazing experience. The hotel is full of character, with beautiful Zanzibari decor and a peaceful atmosphere. The staff were incredibly warm and helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the location was perfect—close to all the sights, yet quiet at night. A true gem in Stone Town. Highly recommended!"
"Staff at the property are absolutely amazing! Friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Take great care of their guest.
Location in a great spot in Stone Town. "
"We (me, my husband and three boys from the age 3 to 9) left our all-inclusive resort on the east coast (Uroa) to stay 2 nights in vivid Stone Town. The Habari House was our choice because of its centrsl location with only a short walking distance to everything. We really enjoyed this part of the journey and recommend the Habari House to everyone, who wants to experience Stone Town for more than just a day-trip! And if you visit Zanzibar, I believe you should! The hosts (a couple with a small...
"Lovely little hotel old style
Very friendly staff busy location everything is around .me and friends love the place if I go back I wold love to stay there again "
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Top Forodhani Gardens Hotel Reviews
Maru Maru Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"It is well situated and gives you a true sense of being in Stonetown. The dining options were not that plentiful though. "
"The hotel was wonderful. A safe place with delicious food and the people are so lovely. Clean and got everything you need.
My only thing would be to make sure there is an all inclusive coconut rum. "
"I stayed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel from June 8 to June 10 and had an amazing experience. The hotel is full of character, with beautiful Zanzibari decor and a peaceful atmosphere. The staff were incredibly warm and helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the location was perfect—close to all the sights, yet quiet at night. A true gem in Stone Town. Highly recommended!"
"Had the most wonderful time at Melia Zanzibar, full of the kindest people who made our trip spectacular.
The food menu at the beach club is great, as the jetty restaurant. Breakfast is delicious too!
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Forodhani Gardens is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 186 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Forodhani Gardens?
Adjacent to Forodhani Gardens, Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Maru Maru Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.
How many hotels are there close to Forodhani Gardens?
Expedia has 186 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Forodhani Gardens.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Forodhani Gardens, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Forodhani Gardens.
What can I see and do near Forodhani Gardens?
House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Forodhani Gardens. You can wander around Prison Island, Chapwani Island or Masingini Forest if you want a dose of fresh air.
