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Retro

3.0 star property

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A spacious room with wooden furniture, large arched windows, and a ceiling fan.
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town within a 5-minute walk of Peace Memorial Museum, Retro is within a 15-minute stroll of Jaw's Corner. This 6-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • House of Wonders - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Retro

Guests staying at Retro enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free 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 and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Retro Zanzibar Town
Retro Bed & breakfast
Retro Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Retro?

Retro provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Retro?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retro on Jul 3, 2026 start from $32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Retro?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Peace Memorial Museum, and within a 10-minute walk of Nakupenda Beach and Slave Market. You'll also find Hamamni Persian Baths and House of Wonders less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Retro?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Retro include a casino at the property?

No, Retro doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Retro?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Retro?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a free daily breakfast, and concierge services at this bed & breakfast.

Does Retro have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Retro have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

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

Will Retro allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Retro.

Does Retro have connecting rooms available?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Retro?

The closest major airport to Retro is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.5 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Retro?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Retro.

Retro Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 9 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Hiranmay Ghosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service is very good and people are excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great place for basic stay.

Great place for a few nights. Basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

MIZUHO

From the beginning the response from the hotel was poor...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Run down. Not retro.

Just generally speaking, it was desapointing. The person in charge of registration was very rude to us. We Aldo overheard them speaking very curtly to other travellers. The place was very run down. The shower head broke off as soon as we turned the water on... Even though we had paid for our stay in full, we ended up finding another place to stay. Too bad. The location is good and the place looks charming from outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Empfehlung

Wir waren vom 10.auf den 11.Oktober Gäste im RETRO . Das Zimmer war zweckmäßig,das Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig. Alles in allem sehr angenehm und entspannt. Würden wir wieder buchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pertti

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotellista olevat kuvat ei vastaa lähelläkkään tätä päivää/ todellisuutta. Ihan ala arvoinen paikka.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gribouille

On nous a refusé l'accès à l'établissement car nous étions des clients Expedia .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ismail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

honte.. passer votre chemin

A l'arrivée, pas de chambre famille disponible !!?? La honte.. Obliger de voir dans un autre hotel... 10 min après l installation, le responsable de l hotel passe nous voir pour dire que la nouvelle chambre est réservé pour qlq un d autre aussi.. et là c'est le volcan.... A éviter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019