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Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4.0 star property
Family beach fun and outdoor pool

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Courtyard
Terrace/patio
View from property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Prime Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double with Pool view

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple, Sea view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room (New)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Triple, Sea view

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite, Sea view

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite, Sea view

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, Pool view

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Mizingani Road, Malindi district, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 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

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Stone Town
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Mizingani Seafront Hotel. With amenities such as sunloungers and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A lift, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Mizingani Seafront Hotel offer perks, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hydromassage showers, eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • 43-inch plasma TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, Danish, English, French, German, Hindi, Norwegian, Swahili, Swedish

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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

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
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 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: USD 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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
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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mizingani Seafront Hotel Zanzibar Town
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Mizingani Seafront Zanzibar Town
Mizingani Seafront
Mizingani Seafront Hotel Hotel
Mizingani Seafront Hotel Zanzibar Town
Mizingani Seafront Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Mizingani Seafront Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Mizingani Seafront Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Mizingani Seafront Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Mizingani Seafront Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mizingani Seafront Hotel located?

This family-friendly Zanzibar Town hotel is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Malindi Mosque and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Forodhani Gardens are also within 5 minutes.

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Mizingani Seafront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 380 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

My room was very clean and well decorated.staff was helpful . The view was pictures.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Nice seafront hotel with orriental style, very close to Old Stone Town with nice terrace and rooftop restaurants. Reccomended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

I liked how clean the hotel was - however the rooms were musty but clean just smelled like not open for awhile — however not a lot of food choices— no early dinner seevices
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Good stay at this hotel. The area is nice right on the water and the ambiance and rooms are nice. A few minor issues include the poor quality for breakfast and some minor housekeeping issues. My bathroom hose had a leak and flooded the entire bathroom. Overall it was an ok stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

We liked the place. Room was great etc. The elevator is funky, requiring patrons to fully close cage door when exiting. If not done properly, others can't use. Otherwise, the place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

This hotel is in an excellent location right across the street from the ocean and boardwalk. The room was very large (I upgraded) and the breakfast buffet was excellent. The only shortcomings were that the internet keep dropping in the room and the lighting in the room was very poor. That being said, I would start there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

One of the most beautiful hotels I’ve stayed in! Great breakfast and lovely staff. They are so accommodating and kind. 10/10. I was feeling sick and at 2am one of the lovely gentlemen got me black tea. Won’t forget this kindness. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

I loved the property. The staff was extremely helpful, efficient and friendly. The hotel was quaint and really quite nice, a typical boutique hotel. The room was clean, and the housekeeping staff made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10

The hotel felt really old and had a awful smell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Amazing property, extra friendly & attentive staff! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Staff was nice and it was easy walk around and see Stone town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Been staying at Mizingani for years…always nice. Large clean rooms in good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

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

8/10

Property location is great, good outlook, comfortable, clean and safe. Staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We had a great stay at Mizingani. Only two nights, but we already want to come back. The staff was very hospitable, polite and service minded. Excellent breakfast. We loved our room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The building has an interesting history and is furnished and equipped in authentic detail. The location is easy walking distance from the Dar ferry; across the street is a fishermen's beach, which is also where many boat tours start. Food was good both in the main restaurant (overlooking the beach) and in the small coffee shop at street level.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Had a lovely stay at Mizingani Seafront. We had a lovely ocean view. Hotel is in a busy area so some outside noise, but comes with the walkability aspect. Service was good. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Historic atmosphere, building and furnishings. Did not experience anything negative!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Gorgeous Islamic-inspired design at a seaside hotel steps away from the ferry terminal. If you arrive by ferry there is no better location for convenience and value. Beautiful rooms, interior courtyard with pool and balconies over looking it. A hilarious number of staircases. Breakfast buffet was diverse and very tasty. Staff exceptionally friendly, and over the top accommodating! Excellent value for money. I would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10

Positive -architecture of the hotel is very unique Average breakfast. Negative- dirty room cocroches in the room very uncomfortable bed noisy location slow sevice at the restaurant uneatable foot served for a dinner dirty chairs and table at the restaurant some staff with attitudes Overall below average hotel, definitely not recommended. I am also not sure if I got the correct room. I booked the presidential suite. The room look different than the one from the expedia website picture and does not feel like a presidential at all- very basic . Good that we stayed only one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

A charming old-fashioned hotel, that reminds you of the history of Zanzibar and Stonetown, its capital in particular. Lovely antiques, and gorgeous views of the waterfront and its activities from the breakfast room as well as from some of the rooms at the front. (We had one). Spectacular sunsets. Only fault of the hotel, is that the safety deposit box in the room didn't work. Also, it is a dry hotel, no alcohol, but there are charming bars everywhere, and there's Freddy's pub across the road. We will return for another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023