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Al Johari Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
Central Zanzibar Town hotel with restaurant, connected to the convention centre

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Rooftop terrace
Lobby sitting area
Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Property entrance
Interior detail
Step into the heart of Stone Town at Al Johari Hotel & Spa, where Arabic architecture meets modern comforts. With a rooftop terrace, coffee shop, and hair salon on site, indulge in relaxation or take advantage of the library and dry cleaning services for your convenience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • HDTV
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
116 Shangani (Stone Town), Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Located just 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the airport, Al Johari Hotel & Spa offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2007
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • Service fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per vehicle
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Al Johari Hotel
Al Johari Hotel Zanzibar Town
Al Johari Zanzibar Town
Al Johari Zanzibar Hotel
Johari Hotel
Al Johari Zanzibar
Al Johari Zanzibar
Al Johari Hotel Spa
Al Johari Hotel & Spa Hotel
Al Johari Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Town
Al Johari Hotel & Spa Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Al Johari Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Al Johari Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Al Johari Hotel & Spa.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20.00 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Al Johari Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing and scuba-diving.

Are there restaurants at or near Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Al Johari Hotel & Spa like?

Al Johari Hotel & Spa is located near Nakupenda Beach in Stone Town, a short 4-minute walk from Old Fort and 4 minutes' walk from Shangani Beach.

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Al Johari Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely staff, great location, Puzzle Coffee across the street
Daniel, 10-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel
Zakaria, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location and great staff.
Zakaria, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Hubert, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I paid circa $50 for one night here on a work trip. For that price I think it was a complete bargain. Location is great, no night clubs / chickens crowing next door so quiet. I didn’t have breakfast there so can’t comment on food (so many choices within a 5-10 min walk). This is not a luxury hotel like a Hyatt or Serena. Instead it’s bursting with Stone Town character, amazing location, nice bed and bathroom with lovely staff. Will stay again and willing to pay a little more.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great experience. Great staff and clean rooms. Nice location
Abraham, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff,pocket friendly , the interior decoration is fascinating and well thought of.I hope the renovations are done sooner it’s a marvelous place to be
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The property was in a walking distance of all sites in Stone Town. The service and hospitality was excellent. I enjoyed my stay at Al-Johari and plan to stay there if I return to Zanzibar. I highly recommend this hotel!
Nima, 8-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Room was so tiny it shouldn’t class as bedroom
Muhammed, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

This place is a rip off. Be aware that they will charge you extra if you pay online under the excuse of “taxes”. It’s only hotel in Zanzibar that does that. I never had to pay any extras for taxes in any other hotel during my 10 days stay in Zanzibar . The hotel is also too expensive. True it’s clean, but still overpriced.
Azouz, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

JUMA, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is a unique property in the Stone Town area of the Zanzibar, close vicinity to the Forodha Park , the hotel is quiet and gives you a feel of the ancient times a great break from the new modern hotels
Jawahar, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

AKIRA, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Perfekt läge i staden nära restauranger. Trevlig takbar med bra priser.
Ulrika, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

一人旅で利用

ザンジバルのストーンタウンに行くときは、いつもこのホテルを使用しています。今回で３回目でした。 今回も快適にステイすることができました。スタッフは、とてもフレンドリーに接客してくれ、朝食会場のスタッフもてきぱきと接客してくれました。強いて不満を言えば、Wifiが安定しないところでしょうか。 またザンジバルに行くときは、利用したいです。
SHINSAKU, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Shadia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Courtney, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Intimt og koselig hotell med hyggelig betjening. Sentral beliggenheti Stone Town. Skuffende og lite innbydende frokost.
Vibeke, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Magnus, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Building obviously has interesting history. AC was very nice. No hot water, but we didn't ask them to check so maybe we missed something

2/10 Terrible

Don’t stay here

Alistair, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

週末旅行で利用

このホテルを利用するのは2回目でした。今回も快適に過ごすことができました。 今回も朝早くにザンジバル空港に到着し、ストーンタウンに早く着きましたが、アーリーチェックインをさせてくれ、休憩することができました。 スタッフも愛嬌があり、おススメを聞けば、いくつかいいお店を教えてくれました。 ホテルの周りは、夜間はじゃっかんうるさいですが、まあ我慢できました。またザンジバルに行くときは利用したいと思います。
SHISAKU, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Despite paying for the booking well in advance, upon arrival I was told that there was no vacancy and that the hotel was fully booked. The manager was not on site and the front desk was unmanned for extended periods. Eventually spoke with the manager who expressed her regret for the situation but everywhere in Stonetown was fully booked so I ended paying for a room at another property that was 5X's the price.
Nuru, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

amabilidad del personal Instalaciones obsoletas sin mantenimiento, desayuno decepcionante (el del avion es mejor), con cucarachas deambulando entre el pan y la fruta.
6-night trip