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About this property

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is situated just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk. Free private parking is available on site. The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature Zanzibari décor and feature a private entrance. They come fitted with a seating area, mosquito net draped over the bed, a flat-screen satellite TV and a safe. The private bathroom come with a uniquely designed bathtub or shower. At Mizingani Seafront Hotel the restaurant has an à la carte and buffet menu offering a variety of dishes. Guests can relax on the terrace or unwind in the hamman. Nearby attractions include the House of Wonders and Forodhani Gardens which are 350 metres away. Free WiFi is available in public areas and an airport shuttle can be arranged at a surcharge. The Zanzibar International Airport is 8.5 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 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 9.5

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jmk
    Kenya Kenya
    Fantastic location! Would highly recommend this Mizingani for your arrival night.I arrived with the 9am KQ flight and went straight to the hotel, they received me and kept my bags as I went to sight see.They fast tracked my check in noon. The...
  • Amelia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very well decorated and the location / view was very good.
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    The facilities here are really nice, and the building has great character, the pool is beautiful. We found a pool table at the top of one of the buildings and there is a little known rooftop restaurant here also. Its a great location between the...
  • Xavier
    Spain Spain
    The location is great, just 2 min walk from the Forodhani market. The room was huge and great. We also enjoyed a lot the swimming pool.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff at the hotel were all lovely and friendly. The location is great
  • Claire
    Australia Australia
    Lovely old building, great pool and very helpful staff. Fantastic sea view from our room and the breakfast terrace.
  • Matlala
    South Africa South Africa
    Very neat , very clean , well Maintained close to the beach
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fantastic hotel right on the sea front, the building has much character from days gone by. The seafront facing room was big and the bed very comfy. The hotel is centrally located and all is within walking distance. Great pool also. Finally - a...
  • Beyers
    Turkey Turkey
    Very Beautifull historic hotel!!! Very good breakfast. Close to all atractions. On the seafront. Lovely swimmingpool. And friendly staff!! Big rooms and great beds. There is a fridge and a kettle in the room. AC works very well!!
  • Chatzidakis
    Germany Germany
    The architecture of the building is amazing and the antique furnitures give it a very special and nice aesthetic. The location is perfect. IF you lucky and have the balcony in front you will have the best view to an amazing sunset.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal

House rules

Mizingani Seafront Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 02:30 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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and 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 inform Mizingani Seafront Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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.