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Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar , Mizingani Road, Stonetown (Show on Map)

8.3

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsMizingani Seafront Hotel is a charming and beautiful boutique hotel located in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar. The hotel's location is perfect for exploring the island and is within walking distance of all the sights and sounds of the old town. The hotel boasts stunning ocean views from balcony rooms and a beautiful swimming pool located in a peaceful patio. Guests appreciate the unique touch of rooms being named after famous people rather than the usual room numbers. The hotel's breakfast selection is extensive and delicious, served on a balcony with a beautiful view overlooking the sea and harbor. The staff is friendly, considerate and professional, always ready to assist guests in any way they can. The hotel is well-maintained and clean with comfortable beds, colonial-style furniture and unique Zanzibar-inspired decor. Despite a few minor issues, guests were overall satisfied with the cleanliness of the hotel. Overall, Mizingani Seafront Hotel is perfect for those looking for a beautiful and authentic experience in Zanzibar.
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Boutique-style Hotel

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel for Honeymoon

Family Friendly Hotel

Romantic Hotel

Hotel with Swimming Pool

Children's Pool Outdoor Pool

Location of the pool: Outdoor pool

When is the pool open? All year

Opening hours: 24 hours

Hotel with Free Wi-Fi

Business Hotel

Hotel with Parking

Accessible Hotel

4-Star Hotel

Hotel with Outdoor Pool

Hotel with Children's Pool

Room Types

Double or Twin Room with Balcony With a balcony offering pool view or city view, this room has a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, mosquito nets draped over the bed and free WiFi.

Triple Room with Pool View With a view of the pool or the city, this suite features a private entrance, seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and a mosquito net draped over the bed. It includes tea-and-coffee-making facilities.

Deluxe Double Room This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with pool views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Twin Room with Pool View This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with pool views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Presidential Suite Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Suite with Sea View Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this suite also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned triple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Family Room with Sea View Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Standard Single Room The single room features air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Twin Room The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard Twin Room with Sea View The unit offers 2 beds.

Suite with Sea View The unit has 1 bed.

About Mizingani Seafront Hotel

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Guest Reviews

8.3

Very Good

Location

If you're planning a trip to Stone Town in Zanzibar, look no further than Mizingani Seafront Hotel. The location of this hotel couldn't be better - it's right on the water with a stunning beachfront view and it's within walking distance of all the sights and sounds of the old town. The ferry port is just a stone's throw away, making it easy to access the hotel from Dar-es-Salaam and the location is perfect for exploring the island with day trips to Prison Island and Nakupenda Beach. The sea promenade makes it easy to reach nearby restaurants and shops and the hotel is close to various landmarks and UNESCO sites. The hotel itself is beautiful and has a great antique style, perfect for immersing oneself in the local culture. The staff are friendly and accommodating, adding to the overall experience. So if you're looking for a stunning seaside location in the heart of Stone Town, Mizingani Seafront Hotel is the perfect choice.

Breakfast

The Mizingani Seafront Hotel is praised for its breakfast selection by many of its guests. The breakfast is served on a balcony with a beautiful view overlooking the sea and harbor. There are plenty of options to choose from, including both western and local food and a wide range of fresh fruit and juices. The buffet is often described as extensive, delicious and topped up with myriad varieties. The hotel offers a great breakfast spot with lovely character and is well provisioned, varied by the day and with a wide variety of breakfast choices. There is a huge breakfast choice, excellent for those looking to try something new. Additionally, the breakfast poolside offers delightful breakfast and the staff here are lovely. Amongst some reviews which found the breakfast to be average, the majority of the guests truly appreciated the breakfast, often describing it as amazing, phenomenal or fantastic, though some reviews have complaint for being too dry and not enough options for Vegans. Overall, the hotel's breakfast offering receives high marks for variety, quality and beautiful setting.

Rooms

Mizingani Seafront Hotel boasts beautiful and spacious rooms with comfortable beds, colonial-style furniture and unique Zanzibar-inspired decor. Some rooms come with balconies that offer lovely views of the pool or the harbor. The hotel, housed in a stunning old building, is filled with historic features and woodwork. While some guests found the bathrooms a bit small and there were some missing tiles, most reviewers praised the cleanliness of the rooms. Some rooms may need some refurbishment, but overall, this hotel's rooms are considered comfortable and well-equipped, even if the prices are a bit high. Despite a few minor issues, guests appreciate the spaciousness of the rooms and their unique features, such as the distinct Freddie Mercury room. The hotel pool is also a nice feature and the staff are friendly and accommodating.

Beds

The Mizingani Seafront Hotel offers a beautiful stay with stunning ocean views from balcony rooms. Guests were pleased with the comfort of the beds and the stylish decor of the rooms. Some mentioned that the mattresses were firm, but overall they were still comfortable. While a few guests noted that the beds were too hard for their liking, the majority found the beds to be just right. However, a handful of guests did mention that the twin beds were not the best quality mattresses. Some guests also mentioned that the pillows were not as comfortable as they would have liked. Nonetheless with the exception of a few complaints, most of the guests found the beds to be comfortable enough for a pleasant stay.

Cleanliness

Mizingani Seafront Hotel has received positive comments from guests about the cleanliness of the hotel. They noted that everything in the hotel is clean and well-tended to with clean and comfortable rooms. Visitors particularly enjoyed the oriental style and atmosphere of the hotel. Many also appreciated the hotel's historical details and spotless courtyard with a lovely pool. However, there were some negative reviews about the cleanliness of certain areas, such as the bathroom and balcony with a few guests noting a moldy smell or dusty surfaces. Despite these criticisms, guests were overall satisfied with the cleanliness of the hotel.

Staff

If you're looking for a hotel with excellent staff, Mizingani Seafront Hotel is the place to be. The personnel is very kind, friendly and always willing to help you out. They will make you feel at home and provide you with all the information you need to make your stay even more enjoyable. The hotel staff is very attentive and polite, ensuring that every guest feels welcome. They keep the hotel spotless and are always cleaning. If you have any requests or questions, the staff will do their best to address them, making sure you have a pleasant stay. Some staff members are even bilingual, making communication easy for non-Swahili-speaking guests. What's great is that the hotel remembers repeat guests and welcomes them back with open arms, creating a sense of belonging. You can rely on the staff for great recommendations on what to see and do around Zanzibar. The restaurant staff is also accommodating and attentive, making sure you enjoy your meals. In summary, Mizingani Seafront Hotel has a friendly, considerate and professional staff that is always ready to assist you in any way they can.

Pool

Mizingani Seafront Hotel boasts a beautiful swimming pool located in a peaceful patio, making it the perfect spot to relax during the hottest hours of the day. Guests have praised how well-maintained and tended-to the pool and surrounding area are. The pool is a great place to unwind after a day of exploring the city with comfortable daybeds, sofas and tables. While the water quality of the pool can sometimes be an issue, the vintage furniture gives it an added charm. Despite limited seating options, the pool has stunning views and is a rare oasis in the busy city. Overall, the pool and lovely patio area add to the charm and ambiance of this historic hotel.

Boutique-Style

The Mizingani Seafront Hotel is a beautiful and charming boutique hotel that guests absolutely love. Decorated in the Swahili style and located right on the seafront, this traditional hotel exudes an incredible atmosphere that captures the essence of a bygone era. With a fusion of Arab, Indian and early 1900s design, the hotel is like a museum with its interesting antique Zanzibari furniture and guests appreciate the unique touch of rooms being named after famous people rather than the usual room numbers. With a location right in the heart of everything, this comfy and stylish hotel is perfect for those looking for a beautiful and authentic experience in Zanzibar.

Yes, Mizingani Seafront Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Children's Pool, Outdoor Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire

No, a spa isn't available at Mizingani Seafront Hotel.

No, Mizingani Seafront Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Mizingani Seafront Hotel.

No, Mizingani Seafront Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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