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Retro

3.0 star property
Comfortable Zanzibar Town bed & breakfast in Stone Town with free breakfast

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Living area
Exterior
Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Reviews
4.8

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is £16
Price available on 4/5/2024

Explore the area

Map
Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationSlave Market6 min walk
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens10 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)13 min drive
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Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Located near the beach, Retro is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Kidichi Spice Farm and Sea Cliff Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkelling.
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 6 min walk
  • Old Fort - 9 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 10 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 10 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 6 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 8 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 4 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 6 min walk

About this property

Retro

Bed & breakfast located in Stone Town
Consider a stay at Retro and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, luggage storage and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished and include comforts, such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Retro Zanzibar Town
Retro Bed & breakfast
Retro Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Retro?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retro on 4 May 2024 start from £16.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Retro?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:30 PM to 5:00 AM for a fee of USD 15.

What time is check-out at Retro?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Retro located?

Located in Stone Town, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Peace Memorial Museum, Jaw's Corner and Nakupenda Beach. Christ Church Cathedral and Marahubi Palace are also within 10 minutes.

Retro Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 5 reviews" "

3.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

2.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place for basic stay.
Great place for a few nights. Basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pertti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotellista olevat kuvat ei vastaa lähelläkkään tätä päivää/ todellisuutta. Ihan ala arvoinen paikka.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gribouille

Travelled with partner
On nous a refusé l'accès à l'établissement car nous étions des clients Expedia .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ismail

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
honte.. passer votre chemin
A l'arrivée, pas de chambre famille disponible !!?? La honte.. Obliger de voir dans un autre hotel... 10 min après l installation, le responsable de l hotel passe nous voir pour dire que la nouvelle chambre est réservé pour qlq un d autre aussi.. et là c'est le volcan.... A éviter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019