Malawi Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
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#1 of 47 B&Bs / Inns in Stone Town
Location
4.2
Cleanliness
4.5
Service
4.6
Value
4.4
In the middle of bustling Stone Town, Zenji Hotel welcomes guests for a relaxing stay on the rooftop or in one of the 9 authentic rooms. The rooms have a ceiling fan and air conditioning, some rooms have balcony. All rooms have a different atmosphere referring to the rich Zanzibar heritage and culture. The breakfast, including homemade bread and jams, fruit juice, fresh fruit, different types of tea and real espresso coffee, is served on the rooftop from which you have a beautiful view over Stone Town and the harbor.
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Property amenities
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Snorkeling
Airport transportation
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Car hire
Concierge
Gift shop
Mosquito net
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Safe
Clothes rack
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Extra long beds
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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Grade: 83 out of 100
18Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
4Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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Fair hotel at the side of the downtown, but the city center is just 10 minutes by walk. Room is OK, quite clean and spacious. Breakfast is really good with toast, many fruits and juice. Staff is kind and helpful. Definitely worth the price. WiFi works well. We asked a room with balcony, but didn't get. Otherwise the roof terrace is just steps from the room.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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I could give to zenji the full score because it has a good breakfast, the staff is friendly and always ready, and the room was quite big and comfortable too.. I only found a lot of mosquitos in the room!!
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Anneloes Roelandschap, Owner at Zenji Hotel
Responded Sep 3, 2020
Dear guest, thanks a lot for taking time to give some feedback And so sorry to hear about the mosquitos. Our large mosquito nets should protect you. We always advice to close the windows around sunset, maybe our team forgot to inform you. Please let us know next time, we can always spray (on your wishes) the room when you are outside for dinner or a drink. Hope we do have the opportunity to do so next time. Warm regards, the Zenji Team
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We stayed at Zenji Hotel for 2 nights. The rooms were beautifully decorated and had both air con and fans. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. The rooftop breakfast and coffee was delicious! Highly recommended and good value for money.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from ZenjiHotel, Owner at Zenji Hotel
Responded Feb 28, 2020
Dear guest, that is such a compliment. thank you! Wow, villa... Very happy you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to meet again. Warm regards, The Zenji Team
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The staff was really friendly and hotel is super clean. There are nice handmade soaps for guests. The beds are also very good. The breakfast is also very good, with homemade jams and fresh fruit. We stayed two times at this hotel and the first room we had the water pressure in the shower was super low but that was the only bad thing about the hotel. Also the food in the restaurant was nice.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from ZenjiHotel, Owner at Zenji Hotel
Responded Jan 18, 2020
Dear guest, thanks so much for taking your time to write this positive review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay. It's true, one morning we faced a problem with the water. Fortunately we could fix it the same day, but that caused the low pressure, apologies for that. we do happy to welcome you again at Zenji! Best wishes, the Zenji Team
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My fiance and I chose this place based on a few amenities and we were beyond impressed with the hotel as a whole. We arrived a few hours before check-in but they kindly stored our bags for us while we went out exploring. Every staff member we encountered was polite, kind, and welcoming. We opted for a room with a balcony, which sadly we didn't use as much as we thought we would. The laundry service was a necessity for us, and both times they had our clean, folded clothes ready for us when we came back to the room after dinner. The rooftop breakfast was a wonderful touch. The fresh juices, amazing coffee, and delicious jams made a wonderful start to every day. We utilized their tour and transportation booking options almost every day, and every one we had we loved! Since we were staying for more than 3 nights we also got a free historical tour of Stone Town, unfortunately since our schedule didn't allow for it until the end of our stay a lot of the information we had already learned from other outings. One of the nights there was a power outage in the middle of the night but after a few minutes the generator kicked on, had I not been awake already I wouldn't even have noticed. The coffee shop you have to walk through to get to the check-in area has great expressos and milkshakes that we took advantage of several times.…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip: The proximity to the ferry terminal a major factor for us, but because of that there is noise...
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Response from ZenjiHotel, Owner at Zenji Hotel
Responded Jan 10, 2020
We are more than happy to receive this beautiful review from you! You have been such a wonderful guests. Thank you so much for everything and taking your time sharing your experience. We do hope to welcome you back at Zenji another time. Wish you all the best from all of us at Zenji
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Shared toilet and shared shower. Yes. But for the price paid, I think that this nice little boutique hotel offers great value. Situated in Stone Town, it is walking distances to almost every sights of interest. Not to mention the ferry back to Dar, which is only 8 min walk away from the hotel. The room I got was nice and clean. The AC and the ceiling fan was chilled enough to relieve the heat from my (hot) body. The towel swan welcomed me proudly with its long neck. This is a feature usually only seen in the pictures for room advertisement, but this time the towel swan was a reality! Thanks for this little detail, which lifted my hotel experience to a new level. Dear hotel management, the towel swan was cool and didnt go unnoticed from my side! Also, the breakfast buffet was delicious with fabulous Tanzanian coffee and homemade jams and juices! Ok, ok, I will lastly tell you one thing that I missed in the room. A small table next to the bed where I can put my phone to sleep next to me. Thats all. But surely, I will for stay here again next time I visit Zanzibar!…
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from ZenjiHotel, Owner at Zenji Hotel
Responded Jan 10, 2020
Dear Kevin, Your kind words made us smile. We have passed the message about the towel swan to our creative housekeepers; the started to shine too. And yes, thanks for your advice about a small table next to the bed. Good idea, and we will make sure there will be one, good for future guest but also for you, in case we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back again. Stay well! Warm regards, the Zenji Team
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This was a great stay and the service, staff and breakfast was amazing! They were always ready to help us with any needs we had. Hasan was always willing to help us with anything we needed. The room was very clean comfortable and welcoming. The location of the hotel is central to all tourist attractions and great shopping spots as everything is in walking distance. The rooftop where breakfast is served is cute and well set out. There was always fresh fruit, homemade jams, juices and bread at the buffet. The coffee is out of this world! All in all, an exceptional experience!
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from ZenjiHotel, Owner at Zenji Hotel
Responded Jan 10, 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us, thank you for taking the time to write this beautiful review. The start of the New Year could not have been better for us! We wish you all the best and hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back at Zenji in the near future. Best wishes, the Zenji Team
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I stayed here with a group of friends and we had the absolute best experience. the staff was BEYOND helpful and the location was perfect. The AC and wifi worked really well which was really important to us since we were traveling abroad! 10/10 would recommend!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from ZenjiHotel, Owner at Zenji Hotel
Responded Nov 26, 2019
Dear guest, that is a super nice compliment, which makes us very happy! Thanks so much for taking your time to share your experience. We do hope you will come back another time. Warm regards, The Zenji Team
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We really enjoyed both of our stays at the Zenji. Zuwena and her staff were so accommodating with us and always helpful with taxi rides, dala dala information, and general tips about stone town. On our first stay, they checked us in quickly and early so we could sleep after our red-eye flight. On our second stay, we initially tried an Airbnb but had to leave when the power went out. Zenji took us in last minute. Wifi, electricity, cleanliness, and security were all great.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from ZenjiHotel, Owner at Zenji Hotel
Responded Nov 26, 2019
Thanks so much for your nice review, we are very happy you came back to us! It made Zuwena very happy to read your kind words. We hope we'll meet again. All the best, The Zenji Team
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I stayed at Zenji Hotel for four nights while exploring Stone Town, and it fit the bill perfectly. The bed was comfortable, the en suite bathroom served me well, and the room quiet most nights (except for one night when there were door-slamming guests staying across the hall going back and forth between their room and the hallway bathroom until late). I spent most of my days walking the corridors of Stone Town, saying Hello to people, and looking into the shops, and from where Zenji is on the eastern edge, I could walk around the corner and set out on a passage. Breakfast on the rooftop each morning was lovely, including an omelette cooked to order, and the staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful. They also arranged for me a three-hour walking tour in Stone Town which was great and are available to arrange other outings on Zanzibar.…
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from ZenjiHotel, Owner at Zenji Hotel
Responded Sep 6, 2019
Dear Andrea, thank you very much for your nice review. We are happy to read you enjoyed your stay in StoneTown and liked staying with us. Our staff sends greetings to you. Warm regards, The Zenji Team
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PRICE RANGE
$56 - $60 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
TanzaniaZanzibar ArchipelagoZanzibar IslandZanzibar CityStone Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zenji Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Zenji Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Dhow Countries Music Academy (0.2 miles), 1001 Organic Spicery (at Hurumzi) (0.3 miles), and Old Dispensary (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Zenji Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Zenji Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a desk, and extra long beds.
What food & drink options are available at Zenji Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Zenji Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Emerson Spice Tea House Restaurant, Secret Garden Restaurant at Emerson Spice, and The Swahili House.
Does Zenji Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Zenji Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are there any historical sites close to Zenji Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Christ Church Cathedral (0.4 miles), Mkunazini, Urban West, Zanzibar (0.5 miles), and House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib) (0.4 miles).