"PLEASE BE AWARE. This place overbooks clients so when you arrive they say there is NO reservation under your name. Then they send you to another location of much lower quality. People at the new location confirmed that they do this all the time. It is not a mistake but rather a scam. I left that second location and was lucky to find a nice hotel nearby for the same price. I did get a refund but most people will probably stay where they are forced to stay due to lack of options and uncertainty. I...
"We had a very nice stay at this hotel. There were some mixed experiences as we did not like the set dinner menu and the breakfast but were blown away by the lunch. We would recommend to not play music at the pool and change the black and white plastic cups to at least seethrough plastic glasses which would better fit the rest of the hotel experience."
"The place is amazing and you get the value for your money. The location is central, top notch and very excellent customer service. Would recommend over and over."
"Comfortable large room, nice shower (separate from the toilet) with plenty of hot water, convenient frig in room for cold drinks. Breakfast was included (although it was a little unclear WHAT the breakfast included). Quiet."
"The Garden Lodge is in a lovely building, the garden is in fact beautiful, there is a restaurant right in the hotel, the staff are very helpful, and the rooms are very pleasant. I would stay here again."
"One of the most charming places we've ever stayed at. Antique, yet very clean and safe. Food was delicious, best we had on Zanzibar. Staff wonderful. Highest recommendation. "
"This was a very nice, pleasant, convenient, easy stay. The rooms were clean, air conditioned, and had plenty of space for a solo traveler like myself. We actually had had water, which was also nice compared to some places I’ve been. The staff were fantastic, and I especially appreciate their help with a few things I needed help with. Overall, great stay. Would happily recommend."
"Excellent location, many shops and restaurants nearby. Very close to the beach.
We had a fantastic room with a lovely sea view.
Clean and inviting pool area.
Very good breakfast and helpful staff.
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"Great welcome, easy, small, cute, 2 double rooms only rented out each with private bathroom. very quaint but typically as in Stonetown, the windows face the alleys and you can hear people opten walking talking but normal for intown house. would still stay again. great value. "
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Stone Town is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Slave Market or Old Fort.
Explore the great outdoors at Forodhani Gardens, a lovely green space in Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Old Fort. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
You can browse the exhibits at House of Wonders, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Zanzibar Town. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you spend time at Christ Church Cathedral. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Learn about the local history of Zanzibar Town when you spend time at Malindi Mosque. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Stone Town's labyrinthine alleys reveal ancient carved doorways, spice markets, and the haunting history of the former slave market. Climb the House of Wonders for harbour views, then catch a sunset dhow cruise where sailors serve fresh seafood dinners.
The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Zanzibar Town are April, May, March and November, with each month seeing an average of 206 mm of rainfall.
