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Al Johari Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
Central hotel with a rooftop terrace connected to the convention center in Zanzibar Town

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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
116 Shangani (Stone Town), Zanzibar Town
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Superior Room

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Standard Single Room

  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Basic Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Al Johari Hotel & Spa is next to Mbweni Ruins and Marahubi Palace. This 13-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Centrally located in Zanzibar Town, the hotel is connected to the convention center, and a short walk from People's Palace Museum and Freddie Mercury Museum.

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Central hotel with a rooftop terrace connected to the convention center in Zanzibar Town
Guests of Al Johari Hotel & Spa enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20.00 per vehicle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries, and memory foam beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Other amenities include electric kettles, ceiling fans, and phones.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

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 4.00 per person, per night
  • Service fee: USD 10 per accommodation, 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 20.00 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Al Johari Hotel
Al Johari Hotel Zanzibar Town
Al Johari Zanzibar Town
Al Johari Zanzibar Hotel
Johari Hotel
Al Johari Zanzibar
Al Johari Zanzibar
Al Johari Hotel Spa
Al Johari Hotel & Spa Hotel
Al Johari Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Town
Al Johari Hotel & Spa Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

Al Johari Hotel & Spa provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

This hotel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Nakupenda Beach and Shangani Beach, and within a short walk of House of Wonders. You'll also find Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

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

Does Al Johari Hotel & Spa include a casino?

No, Al Johari Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Al Johari Hotel & Spa good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront hotel include a memory foam mattress, a rainfall showerhead, and a turndown service.

Are there hot tubs at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Al Johari Hotel & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Al Johari Hotel & Spa doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Al Johari Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Al Johari Hotel & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

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

What is the closest airport to Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

The closest major airport to Al Johari Hotel & Spa is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.7 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Al Johari Hotel & Spa.

Does Al Johari Hotel & Spa have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Al Johari Hotel & Spa.

Al Johari Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 152 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JUMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location, Puzzle Coffee across the street
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert, Plainfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zakaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zakaria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jawahar, LEICESTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property in the Stone Town area of the Zanzibar, close vicinity to the Forodha Park , the hotel is quiet and gives you a feel of the ancient times a great break from the new modern hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Muhammed

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so tiny it shouldn’t class as bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. Great staff and clean rooms. Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Shadia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Azouz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This place is a rip off. Be aware that they will charge you extra if you pay online under the excuse of “taxes”. It’s only hotel in Zanzibar that does that. I never had to pay any extras for taxes in any other hotel during my 10 days stay in Zanzibar . The hotel is also too expensive. True it’s clean, but still overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nitzan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building obviously has interesting history. AC was very nice. No hot water, but we didn't ask them to check so maybe we missed something

2/10 Terrible

Alistair

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

Don’t stay here

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nuru, New York

Traveled with group
Despite paying for the booking well in advance, upon arrival I was told that there was no vacancy and that the hotel was fully booked. The manager was not on site and the front desk was unmanned for extended periods. Eventually spoke with the manager who expressed her regret for the situation but everywhere in Stonetown was fully booked so I ended paying for a room at another property that was 5X's the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Murtaza

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

Day receptionist is rude, arrogant, and a liar.

Broken door.. as in there was no metal piece and the entire wood for the lock for chipped off and tried to glue back in type of broken. Bad customer service from the day receptionist. Blamed us and lied to us about 3 different things. THREE!!! ...and wifi never works inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

Excellent

Very clean. Lovely staff. One minor point WiFi didn’t work in our room, but overall a great stay and central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

J Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place to cool off but lacking some details

We really enjoyed the hot shower and air conditioning. The room was very small for the price. Decent but lacking in details.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

linda

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

Great rooftop

Comfortable, charming, great rooftop restaurant with views of the Indian Ocean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location in Stone Town, with decent breakfast included (juice, pancakes, fruit, potatoes, eggs, etc.) and good AC. But it is in desperate need of an update: the white towels have gone grey/brown, the sink leaked so the bathroom floor was always wet, and the shower head had fallen down so it pointed back into the wall. The first night they gave my room to someone else, and then required me to move rooms between 10-12 the following day, which impacted my plans. When I complained, they were apologetic but refused to provide any compensation. We checked out early.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entrance copper lions were the only thing i liked. Gave us a horrible room with filthy old towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the atmosphere of the hotel. It goes well with historical town of Zanzibar. The staff is wonderful, friendly, kind and accommodating. The only suggestion is to update mattresses and pillows. Our mattress felt worn out, and pillows were hard to sleep on. Other than that the stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners wife was a delight, I had a nice stay and the food was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value for money

For the price this is great accommodation. Clean and comfortable with friendly staff. We chose to stay here due to proximity to the dive school we were diving with. Otherwise we would have chosen a different location. There isn't much in the area other than being close to the Grand Mosque and the Chedi. Easy enough to get taxis from the main road (3 minute walk). On the first day reception organised taxis for us but we quickly realised this was a far more expensive option.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shabir

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

Impressive Service

Wonderful place, great location, extremely friendly, accommodating and smiling staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018