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Garden Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a parking area with cars and a building in the background.
A table set with breakfast items including toast, eggs, and sausages, with a thermos, plates, and a box of Kleenex.
A multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring balconies and a covered upper level.
A dining area with a table and two chairs, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a hanging coat rack.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kaunda Road, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and floral decorations.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A room with a wooden bed, a wooden chair, a round table with a pitcher and cups, and a blue drape.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Garden Lodge is adjacent to Peace Memorial Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Marahubi Palace. This 18-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Fort - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Garden Lodge

At Garden Lodge, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. This hotel also has a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include refrigerators, fans, and desks.
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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: noon—-10:30 AM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).
Property Registration Number yes

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at Garden Lodge.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Garden Lodge?

Garden Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Garden Lodge?

This hotel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Peace Memorial Museum, and within a 10-minute walk of Old Fort and Mbweni Ruins. You'll also find Shangani Beach and Forodhani Gardens less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Garden Lodge?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Garden Lodge have a casino at the property?

No, Garden Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Garden Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Garden Lodge?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a free daily breakfast plus some guestrooms include a city view.

Are there hot tubs at Garden Lodge?

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

Does Garden Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Garden Lodge serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Garden Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Garden Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Garden Lodge?

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

Where is the closest airport to Garden Lodge?

The closest major airport to Garden Lodge is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.4 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Garden Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Garden Lodge that offer a balcony.

Garden Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hi, this is a good place for the cost, is staff who try their best and they are helpfull, but they lacked a bit knowledge for my questions, could be lack of training. i would stay there again for hort time, if i needed in that area. very noce garden and goos breakfast with fresh fruits and such. treating each gues individual of what was wished for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hi, Garden Lodge, is a fairly nice place to stay. Nice garden outside, and breakfast area on roof top. fairly good breakfast with fruit and a choice for omlett and toast and so on. Room has for me a hard matress, but not worste than i extended another night. function A/C, refridgerator in my room did not work.Price compared the accomodation, makes it a good place for some nights, i would return and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It all started with me arriving there ans my room was given to another guest that happened to have the same first name as me.. And I ended up sleeping in a terrible triple room. Electricity switches are hanging of the wall. The towels we completely worn out, breakfast was fast and good.. It said that there is a 24/7 reception but in fact it was just a security guy, speaks 0 English and couldn't assist us at night, but rather getting angry.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Klima annlegget fungerte perfekt . Det var ikke heis men personalet som jobbet på hotellet var svært service innstilt og hjalp oss med tung bagasje opp tappene. Det var rent og pent på rommet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019