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Al Johari Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
Arabic-inspired architecture sets a charming backdrop for rooftop coffee, while multilingual staff guide guests through Stone Town's treasures.

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Al Johari Hotel & Spa, in Stone Town, blends Arabic architecture with modern amenities. Enjoy the rooftop terrace, on-site coffee shop, and hair salon. The property also offers a library and dry cleaning services for added convenience.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is £64
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May

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About this property

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

  • Hotel located in Stone Town
  • You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon at Al Johari Hotel & Spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and a porter/bellboy
    • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
    • Wedding services, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 per cent will be charged
  • Service fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Al Johari Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Al Johari Hotel & Spa on 28 May 2026 start from £64, 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 Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

Al Johari Hotel & Spa doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Al Johari Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Al Johari Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Al Johari Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps away from Nakupenda Beach, Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Mbweni Ruins and Shangani Beach are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zakaria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location, Puzzle Coffee across the street
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jawahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. Great staff and clean rooms. Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a walking distance of all sites in Stone Town. The service and hospitality was excellent. I enjoyed my stay at Al-Johari and plan to stay there if I return to Zanzibar. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff,pocket friendly , the interior decoration is fascinating and well thought of.I hope the renovations are done sooner it’s a marvelous place to be
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Amenities
Room cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mr S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, amazing architectural history

A wonderful hotel, fabulous location, bristling with architectural history - a stunning building. On the room - there was no safe; bed too big for the room layout (a big bed is a good thing); the mattress was a bit "tired"; TV channels poor - needs DSTV ..... otherwise fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I paid circa $50 for one night here on a work trip. For that price I think it was a complete bargain. Location is great, no night clubs / chickens crowing next door so quiet. I didn’t have breakfast there so can’t comment on food (so many choices within a 5-10 min walk). This is not a luxury hotel like a Hyatt or Serena. Instead it’s bursting with Stone Town character, amazing location, nice bed and bathroom with lovely staff. Will stay again and willing to pay a little more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zakaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nitzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Azouz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Muhammed

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so tiny it shouldn’t class as bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war etwas rustikal aber nett eingerichtet. Personal der Tagschicht (Rezeption) war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ulrika

Liked: Staff & service
Perfekt läge i staden nära restauranger. Trevlig takbar med bra priser.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHINSAKU

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

一人旅で利用

ザンジバルのストーンタウンに行くときは、いつもこのホテルを使用しています。今回で３回目でした。 今回も快適にステイすることができました。スタッフは、とてもフレンドリーに接客してくれ、朝食会場のスタッフもてきぱきと接客してくれました。強いて不満を言えば、Wifiが安定しないところでしょうか。 またザンジバルに行くときは、利用したいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vibeke

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Intimt og koselig hotell med hyggelig betjening. Sentral beliggenheti Stone Town. Skuffende og lite innbydende frokost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHISAKU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

週末旅行で利用

このホテルを利用するのは2回目でした。今回も快適に過ごすことができました。 今回も朝早くにザンジバル空港に到着し、ストーンタウンに早く着きましたが、アーリーチェックインをさせてくれ、休憩することができました。 スタッフも愛嬌があり、おススメを聞けば、いくつかいいお店を教えてくれました。 ホテルの周りは、夜間はじゃっかんうるさいですが、まあ我慢できました。またザンジバルに行くときは利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nuru

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amabilidad del personal Instalaciones obsoletas sin mantenimiento, desayuno decepcionante (el del avion es mejor), con cucarachas deambulando entre el pan y la fruta.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location in Stonetown. Very nice staff and good value for the money. Large tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Murtaza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Very clean. Lovely staff. One minor point WiFi didn’t work in our room, but overall a great stay and central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okej boende om man inte är kräsen

Rent men slitet, mycket lyhört. Luktade kraftigt av fult/mögel i badrum. Lampor som inte fungerade. Beställde transfer från flygplats via hotellet men ingen kom. Maten helt okej.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019