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Al Johari Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
Central Zanzibar Town hotel with restaurant, connected to the convention center

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Restaurant
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Property entrance
Superior Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk
Restaurant

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $66
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
116 Shangani (Stone Town), Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Located just 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the airport, Al Johari Hotel & Spa offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 13 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2007
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per vehicle
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Does Al Johari Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Al Johari Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Al Johari Hotel & Spa.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Al Johari Hotel & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20.00 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Al Johari Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving.
Are there restaurants at or near Al Johari Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Al Johari Hotel & Spa like?
Al Johari Hotel & Spa is located near Nakupenda Beach in Stone Town, a short 4-minute walk from House of Wonders and 4 minutes' walk from Shangani Beach.

Al Johari Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jawahar, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Room was so tiny it shouldn’t class as bedroom
Muhammed, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience. Great staff and clean rooms. Nice location
Abraham, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Shadia, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Courtney, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Azouz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Don’t stay here
Alistair, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Nuru, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Murtaza, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Very clean. Lovely staff. One minor point WiFi didn’t work in our room, but overall a great stay and central location.
Holly, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

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.
J Dallas, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great rooftop
Comfortable, charming, great rooftop restaurant with views of the Indian Ocean
linda, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The entrance copper lions were the only thing i liked. Gave us a horrible room with filthy old towels.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The owners wife was a delight, I had a nice stay and the food was great
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Impressive Service
Wonderful place, great location, extremely friendly, accommodating and smiling staff.
Shabir, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Friendly and helpful staff. Small hotel. Personalised assistance. Loud neighbours after 10 PM, at least the side of the hotel where our room was located.
Serge, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location. Polite and friendly staff. Always ready to help. Lovely breakfast. Enjoyed hibiscus juice every morning. Clean rooms. Very comfortable bed. air conditioner in room. Will come again.
Farida, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Honesty
I am very disappointed at the honesty of the hotel. comunication was made to expedia was made that we checked in early which was not the case. and we paid n extra night of which a refund was expected only to be told that the hotel communicated with expedia saying we checked in the actual day n not following day. we have receipts and tickets to prove it. we are not impressed with the honesty of the staff in this case.
4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good stay
The hotel is good has a view of the sea in the roof top. Rooms are clean
1-night trip
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