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Clove Hotel Zanzibar: Traveler Reviews

Hurumzistreet | P.O. Box 1117, Stone Town, Tanzania
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Clove Hotel Zanzibar
Ranked #4 of 26 Stone Town B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Tokyo, Japan
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“A very good base in Stone Town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

My partner and I spent a very pleasant couple of nights at the Clove Hotel. It is in an old building, but nicely maintained and decorated, and clean. The location is great, in the middle of Stone Town, and is made even better by the big communal terrace on the fourth floor, overlooking the town and with a view of the sea, where you can relax on one of the sofas. The hosts were pleasant, our room was spacious, the bed comfortable enough and properly mosquito-netted, and the bathroom clean and working. The buffet breakfast was good. Hot water in the bathroom was scarce, but all of Zanzibar is water conservation conscious - and it's a warm island anyway. We'd be back!

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pretoria, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Comfy and Very Convenient Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

Clove really has a great location in Stone Town.
We took a family room $85.00 ,has a balcony always a good thing in Stone Town!
Comfy bed with nice quiet fan.

The open air restaurant in front of the hotel,gives it a huge advantage.Wonderful view of the Harbour from the roof top.Nice to have the option of a cold "Kili" on the roof top.
Everything one needs is a few steps away ...Forex, Antique Shop, Gardens for dinner and the wonderful maze of streets that is Stone town.

Buffet breakfast very nice ,only thing missing was Swahili Spice Tea.

Room Tip: Front facing rooms the way to go.
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Charming and Clean”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights - the location is great as you can just walk to anywhere in Stone Town from here. The rooms are lovely - fully netted comfortable double bed, ensuite toilet and shower, safe and whb in room. Very clean and staff very helpful. Good buffet breakfast is served on the fabulous roof top terrace, where there is also an 'honesty' bar and WiFi - a lovely place to spend the evening after a day in the hot sunshine.

Room Tip: Rooms are all identical and are laid out over 3 floors. I had one on the reception floor which was c...
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Friendly and well located”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Good clean rooms, tasteful decorations and a wonderful roof terrace made this a place great stop-over in Stone Town on the way to the East Coast. The hosts are kind, friendly and really helpful, and little touches such as the library and the drinks fridge with its honesty system were appreciated. There is a lovely spice shop just below by the way - run by a kind lady anyway - and you are a walk away from most good things in Stone Town.

Room Tip: Try and get a room with a bit of a breeze running through - facing the front of the hotel?
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“A warm home away from home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Clove is a very nice place for vivsts to Stonetown, it is placed en the heart of Stonetown and the staff is very nice and helpfull.
The rooftop terrasse is a small oasis in a hectic town.
We plan to come back again!

Room Tip: if possible ask for the rooms facing the scuare.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Clove Hotel Zanzibar Stone Town
Address: Hurumzistreet | P.O. Box 1117, Stone Town, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Stone Town
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Ranked #4 of 26 B&Bs / Inns in Stone Town

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