About this property

Located in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop, Al-Minar Hotel has a terrace and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Peace Memorial Museum is 700 metres from the hotel. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. At the hotel, rooms include a seating area. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Old Fort of Zanzibar is 300 metres from Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar, while House of Wonders is a 5-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, American


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location is great, walking distance from all the sights in Stone Town. Room was spacious and very clean. Great warm shower with good water pressure and AC.
  • Alba
    Spain Spain
    We had a great time at Alminar Hotel. The location is great. We also enjoyed breakfast with a great variety to choose from. The room was good and bed was comfy. The staff were friendly and kind.
  • Dmitrij
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Very good location, in old part of town, near all places of visit. Good nice room.
  • James
    Malta Malta
    Great staff and location. Spacious rooms and beds.
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent location, walked everywhere, nice breakfast that set us up for the day
  • Claudette
    Australia Australia
    My room was spacious, well appointed, quiet and comfortable
  • Chau
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The room is spacious The location is good that is few minute walk to the beach and bus stop The breakfast is rich
  • Petti
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    I had a truly pleasant breakfast experience at Al Minar Hotel. The selection was fresh, satisfying, and thoughtfully presented. What made it even more enjoyable was the genuine kindness and attentiveness of Pamela, whose warm and welcoming...
  • Gervasio
    South Africa South Africa
    This hotel exceeded all expectations! Excellent location, stunning rooftop with beautiful breakfast views, and warm staff from check-in to buffet. Great value for the room, considering all the amenities. We wish we could've stayed longer!
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location right in the old town and close to the beach, nice helpful staff. Nice rooftop for breakfast, room a bit on small side but had everything we needed. Very reasonable prices for taxis and tours. They also let us leave our luggage...

Hotel surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property charges an additional surcharge of 5% for card payments and also the bank transfers.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

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