We reserved on the internet only one night at this hotel for two resons:quite close to the airport(at four o'clock in the morning it took the taxi less then ten minutes to get there) and second,very close to the center of Stone Town.We actually did not sleep overnight because of the early flight.We arrived at the hotel at about 1pm... More

We loved our carved bed and delightfully arranged mosquito-netting in the high-ceilinged, spacious room with fan and air-conditioning and private bath and balcony. Salim made the stay extra special by providing excellent advice about where to eat, which spice tour to take and how to spend our days. He was so gracious that we felt like the Pearl was our... More

Is this a four star hotel, no but Mr. Salim more than makes up for it. Yes, I didn't have water pressure for my shower but I'd stay here again in a second. In fact, I would come back to Zanzibar just to stay here. Mr. Salim was just so helpful! He gave me a map, guidelines for my own... More

I stayed at this place with 4 other guests and for the money that we paid it was worth our while good and spacious rooms clean and huge bathrooms with wow ac and a fan.Was very quite in the rooms no elev here was on the third floor if you say so.Salim was good very friendly helped us with cabs... More

all i can tell you is,everythings is bad about this place,bedings are terrible,breakfirst is a total jock and general conditions are just bad...it seems like it is all fabricated from pictures to comment of this travelers.and on top of everythings they are thieves,you leave the keys down stairs when you are going out and they take advantage of it to... More

I visited Zanzibar after long break and was suprise to see upgrades at PGH.The owners still maintain the staff who have been there for the last 20 years.They are real great guys and help and trust worthy. The Rooms are clean,runnig hot and cold water and well done for the dollar value. Right in the middle of Stonetown and close... More

My mother and I found the Pearl to be lovely during our visit to Zanzibar. The room was exceptionally clean and spacious, and although there were other guests in the rooms surrounding ours, you wouldn't know it. It was exceptionally quiet inside. The rooms are very spacious with plenty of windows and natural sunlight. The bathrooms in both the rooms... More

My friends and I visited Zanzibar from the Middle East, we put up at the PGH which is centrally located in Stone Town close proximity to most amenities. We noticed a lot of refurbishing done and more on the way to upgrade the hotel. The staff are pleasant and ready to assist. Water and electricity was not an issue at... More

Excellent: - Hotel - Staff - Price - Location For those of you traveling to Zanzibar, checking into this hotel is a must!!