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Abuso Inn

3.0 star property
B&B with spa, near Nakupenda Beach

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Restaurant
Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Living room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking

Room options

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The price is $39
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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About the neighborhood

Map
465 Shangani Street, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Slave Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Abuso Inn

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Abuso Inn. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Abuso Inn Zanzibar Town
Abuso Zanzibar Town
Abuso Inn Zanzibar Town
Abuso Inn Bed & breakfast
Abuso Inn Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Abuso Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Abuso Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Abuso Inn?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Abuso Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Abuso Inn like?
Abuso Inn is located near Shangani Beach in Stone Town, a short 3-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Old Fort.

Abuso Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Good locationbin Stone Town, friendly and helpful staff.
Larno, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

We got the worst room ever! Nothing was right. Everything was broken. Bad attitude. Not welcoming. Filthy place. Dirt everywhere. Mosquitos. No hot water. No tv. No wifi. No refrigerator. Very low standard not only for the price. Don't be fooled by the central location. Not recommended for westerners.
Claudia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Abuso Inn was an accurate representation of historic Zanzibar. This family-run place felt like home to me. It was extremely touching to receive hospitality that was not informal and stiff like other commercialized locations. The staff and owners at Abuso Inn made each individual guest feel special. I strongly recommend it.
REGINA, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I was a little worried when I first arrived but very quickly we fell in love with the property and the staff. It is very rustic and beautiful with very friendly staff. The roof terrace is amazing. Everything is basic but for the price its very good value.
Andrew, 4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location traditional Zanzibar hotel.
Great location in stone town small traditional family run hotel. Lovely view from roof top breakfast area easy safe walking distance to night food market and restaurants/ bars along corniche and road alongside waterfront. A very good budget option.
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I was generally very pleased. A couple of concerns: 1. the aircon was not up to the challenge of March weather; 2. It would have been nice, especially with the poor air conditioning, to have bottled water in the room; 3. the mattress was a bit firm for my preference; 4. The wifi was too slow to be of any value. I had to use phone data exclusively. The hotel and rooms were spotlessly clean, the staff friendly and helpful.
Diane, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Abuso Inn is in a great location, near the beach (pretty polluted for swimming, though lots of locals do), walking distance to anywhere you want to go, and to many places to eat. Nice and clean, a bit of mold in the shower, but in humid, tropical places that's really hard to keep ahead of. As far as toiletries, soap only. You may need to ask at the desk if you need a hairdryer or iron, there was none in the room. A/C was great! Staff was helpful and friendly.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
I really enjoyed the Abuso Inn. It's convenient to walk to anything you want to do, the price is good, and the service is exceptional. I arrived after midnight, and they were still expecting me, quickly showing me to my room and telling me I could complete the check-in process after some rest. The breakfast was good, the staff were very friendly, and they offered to let me store my suitcase at the front desk/go on an excursion/then let me use the shower before going to the airport at night on the day I left. Great service.
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location plus the view especially view from rooftop breakfast area
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent family-run hotel in Stone Town
We had a wonderful stay at Abuso Inn. It is reasonably priced, roomy, and very well located--right on the edge of Stone Town which allows for easy access to both transportation and to the winding lanes of the old city. Our room was large with comfortable beds. The hotel also has lots of shared lounge space outside the rooms and a beautiful rooftop breakfast area with an impressive sea view. The hotel serves a full breakfast of eggs, western-style bread, and fresh fruits as well as local hot dishes (beans, stews, vegetables, etc.) and freshly made local breads--chapatis, etc. The hotel is family run, and service is excellent. The owner and his son were friendly and attentive to all our needs. We always felt they truly wanted our stay to be comfortable and hassle free. While other, more expensive hotels may have more amenities (we stayed in four different hotels during our time in Dar and Zanzibar), we were most comfortable in Abuso Inn because of the generosity and care exhibited by the family.
Nadia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, great staff, great location
We had a wonderful experience. The staff was always helpful and friendly. The breakfast was fantastic and we couldn’t ask for a better view of the ocean while we ate. The room was amazing. Great place to stay in a great location.
Teresa, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Цена завышена.
Отельчик старый, прошедший реставрацию, но в хорошем районе. Хоть мы на завтрак и не успели, но вечером на пару минут поднялись на терассу - именно там самая красивая и видовая часть отеля. Номера, увы, более чем скромные.
Tamila, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sentralt og greit
Et greit hotell beliggende veldig sentralt. Hyggelig betjening som var vennlige og behjelpelige
Per Erik, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

極めてシンプルな部屋とサービス
家具はベッドと机のみ。クローゼットや金庫は無い。バスアメニティーは石鹸しかないためシャンプー等は持参しなければならない。Wifiは全館でつながる。朝食は必要最小限度。屋上からの景色は良かった。また、立地はどこに行くにも便利。
1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Déçu
Chambre toute petite, très bruyante et non conforme aux photos du site. Salle de bain minuscule. Vraiment très déçu par cette réservation ou les commentaires sur le site sont bons. Réclamation auprès de hôtel.com en cours
Khalid, 1-night romance trip
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