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Hanaia House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Zanzibar Town

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Courtyard
Breakfast area
Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Hanaia House is next to Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. The 5 rooms at this 4-star bed & breakfast include electric kettles, flat-screen TVs, and free tea bags/instant coffee.
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hanaia House

Bed & breakfast in Zanzibar Town
Guests of Hanaia House enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 25 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. This smoke-free bed & breakfast also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, free toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, safes, and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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

  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night

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: 2:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hanaia House Zanzibar Town
Hanaia House Bed & breakfast
Hanaia House Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hanaia House?

Hanaia House provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Hanaia House?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths, and within a short walk of Old Fort. You'll also find Shangani Beach and Forodhani Gardens less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hanaia House?

No, there isn't parking at this bed & breakfast.

Does Hanaia House feature a casino at the property?

No, Hanaia House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hanaia House?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Hanaia House?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this bed u0026 breakfast include a meal delivery service, a rainfall showerhead, and a turndown service.

Does Hanaia House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Hanaia House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hanaia House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hanaia House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hanaia House.

Does Hanaia House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How close is the airport from Hanaia House?

The closest major airport to Hanaia House is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.7 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hanaia House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hanaia House.

Reviews

Hanaia House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

I highly recommend Hanaia House for an authentic local experience. The host and staff were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate my itinerary. I wish them all the best. – Ibrahim
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GWENNAYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the charm of the old building. Breakfast was included and was very good. The famous Lukmaan restaurant is right around the corner. There is a mosque across the alley, so you will hear the call to prayer unless you’re a heavy sleeper. There is also street noise but it usually gets quieter the later it gets. There is no parking. Make sure the taxi driver points out the building because it’s very nondescript. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

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

great stay

super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you could want was close by. It was quiet at night. The bed was bet comfortable. Nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was very grateful the hotel was able to arrange for taxi pickup at the airport as our flight arrival was bumped back to 12:30 AM. The hotel also agreed to have someone available to check us in at 1 AM, otherwise we'd have never found it let alone been able to get in. However, when I gave the desk the USD to pay the taxi driver, she told me should would have my change in the morning when we checked out. She knew our next driver was arriving at 10 AM but she was nowhere to be found with my change. Be aware that the 5 AM call to prayer will wake you up if staying anywhere near Stone Town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

william

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic accommodation, no amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdulmunim

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

Amazing place

Stay was comfortable very great location and amazing hostess
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anmabelle

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

Hanaia

Stay here overnight and really liked it. Hanaia was so pleasant and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this place if you are staying in Stone Town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Benoit, Wakefield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dalinda

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

2 jours au coeur de Stone Town

Cet hôtel est idéalement placé à Stone Town Au coeur de la ville, au milieu des habitants. C'est à taille humaine comme à la maison, respectant le cadre de Zanzibar L'équipe est adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PIERRICK

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

Parfait

Très bien, nous y avons séjourné une nuit. Par contre stone Town est bruyant et il n’y a pas de fenêtre avec un vitrage. L’hôte est très sympathique et arrangeante.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Human

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

Sentralt beliggenhet, liten og koselig hotell

Liten koselig hotell perfekt til kortere opphold i Stone Town. Rent og romslig, hyggelig og personlig betjening. Kan varmt anbefales!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngtaek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay in stone town. Late check-in is also available and staff are very kindful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Schöne kleine Zimmer mit wenig Service

Insgesamt eher eine Pension als ein Hotel. Von außen schwer auffindbar, da kein Schild an der Tür. Einchecken und auschecken war schlecht. Beim einchecken sprach keiner English und beim auschecken war niemand da. Die Zimmer sind klein aber ziemlich neu und nett möbliert. Im Erdgeschoss allerdings ohne irgendeine echte Aussicht. Der Innenhof ist klein und soll wohl den Frühstücksraum ersetzen. Man frühstückt zwischen aufgehänkter Wäsche. Insgesamt habe ich mehr für den Preis erwartet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Joli appartement intimiste

Petit hôtel très discret et bien situé au cœur de Stone Town. Le seul problème est l accès en voiture qui est n est pas évident et en particulier pour trouver une place de stationnement. Néanmoins le lieu est très agréable et particulièrement cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Didier

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement agréable, proche de tout à pied. Très bon accueil. Nous avons passé un bon séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassho

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024