Al Minar Hotel

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

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October 2025

November 2025

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

Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining

Al-Minar Hotel, in the heart of Stone Town, offers spa massages and facials. The Terrace Restaurant serves international cuisine with al fresco dining. A coffee shop is nearby, and WiFi keeps guests connected throughout their stay.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking available
Breakfast included
Spa
Room service
24/7 front desk
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Tomorrow

Oct 9 - Oct 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Memory foam bed

Separate bedroom

3 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Memory foam bed

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Memory foam bed

Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed

About the area

Located in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town, Al Minar Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Hamamni Persian Baths and Slave Market are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm.

Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide

SHANGANI STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR TANZANIA Plot 96, SHANGANI S, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 4858

What's nearby

Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
‪Secret Garden - ‬4 min walk
‪Lukmaan - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Al Minar Hotel

Hotel located in Stone Town

You can look forward to free full breakfast, an airport shuttle and a terrace at Al Minar Hotel. Adventurous travellers may like the sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving at this hotel. Indulge in a facial and a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Terrace Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Enjoy on-site activities, such as waterskiing and mountain biking. In-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.

Additional perks include:

Bike hire, a safari and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
A lift, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information

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
21-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Separate dining areas, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

Offsite parking available (USD 3 per night)
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Terrace Restaurant

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Mountain biking
Safari
Sailing
Scuba diving
TV in common areas
Water skiing
Windsurfing

Family friendly

Babysitting (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Separate bedroom
Separate in-room dining area
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station

Outdoors

Picnic area
Terrace

Full-service spa

Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Massage
Spa open daily

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Designated smoking areas
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
Separate dining area

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 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

1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

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 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
Nearby parking fee: USD 3 per night (328 ft away)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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 and debit 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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Al Minar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Al Minar Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Al Minar Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Al Minar 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 Al Minar Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this spa hotel is steps away from Jaw's Corner, Hamamni Persian Baths and The Ancient Door of Stone Town. St. Joseph's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 5 minutes.

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