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Bottoms Up - Hotel

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Interior
Deluxe Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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222 Hurumzi St, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Bottoms Up - Hotel is next to House of Wonders and Shakti Temple. This 3-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bottoms Up - Hotel

Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
At Bottoms Up - Hotel, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a free grocery shopping service. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per room roundtrip. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, access to locker space, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, a hair salon, and a convenience store.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Safes and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per room (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (roundtrip), (up to 18 years old)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. This property only offers motorcycle parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Bottoms Up
Bottoms Up Hotel
Bottoms Up Hostel
Bottoms Up - Hotel Guesthouse
Bottoms Up - Hotel Zanzibar Town
Bottoms Up - Hotel Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bottoms Up - Hotel?

Bottoms Up - Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Bottoms Up - Hotel?

This guesthouse is situated in Stone Town, just steps from House of Wonders and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), and within a short walk of Old Fort. You'll also find Forodhani Gardens and Shangani Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Bottoms Up - Hotel?

Yes, though motorcycle parking only.

Does Bottoms Up - Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Bottoms Up - Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bottoms Up - Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Bottoms Up - Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and a free grocery shopping service plus some accommodations include city views.

Are there hot tubs at Bottoms Up - Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Bottoms Up - Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Bottoms Up - Hotel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Bottoms Up - Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bottoms Up - Hotel.

Does Bottoms Up - Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from Bottoms Up - Hotel?

The closest major airport to Bottoms Up - Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 5 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Bottoms Up - Hotel?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Bottoms Up - Hotel.

Reviews

Bottoms Up - Hotel Reviews

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4.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed one night, next morning the smell of sewerage from the bathroom drain was horrendous. I left the hotel immediately . The stairs to the top floors are steep & dangerous . Not a pleasant experience .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023