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Al Johari Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
Central hotel connected to the convention centre in Zanzibar Town with a rooftop terrace

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Restaurant
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
116 Shangani (Stone Town), Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk

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 multilingual staff
  • A porter/bellboy, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, wedding services 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

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

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
  • 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
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Property is 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

Is Al Johari Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 Mbweni Ruins, People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace. Freddie Mercury Museum and Nakupenda Beach are also within 5 minutes.

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Al Johari Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 152 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely staff, great location, Puzzle Coffee across the street
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Great experience. Great staff and clean rooms. Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

2/10

Room was so tiny it shouldn’t class as bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10

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

10/10

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

2/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10

Perfekt läge i staden nära restauranger. Trevlig takbar med bra priser.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

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

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

Intimt og koselig hotell med hyggelig betjening. Sentral beliggenheti Stone Town. Skuffende og lite innbydende frokost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

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

2/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

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

2/10

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

4/10

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

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019