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Standard Double Room
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Twin Room
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Al-Minar Hotel in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from Mbweni Ruins and Marahubi Palace. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Freddie Mercury Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from People's Palace Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a hair salon.

For lunch or dinner, stop by Terrace Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 22
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Airport transport
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free full breakfast
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Distance from property (ft) 328
  • Distance from property (metres) 100

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Swahili

Room Amenities

Al-Minar Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Room service
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Separate dining area
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Memory foam mattress
  • TV size 21
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bedroom
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Terrace Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Children stay free

One child stays free

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 7

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Al-Minar
  • Al-Minar Hotel
  • Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Al-Minar Zanzibar Town
  • Al Minar Hotel
  • Al-Minar Hotel Hotel
  • Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Al-Minar Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

We should mention

One child 7 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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