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Dreams Hotel Zanzibar

3.5 star property
Island paradise meets tropical charm at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar, where relaxation with morning papers and exciting arcade games are just steps from the door

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Dreams Hotel Zanzibar offers tropical living with a breakfast buffet and scenic rooftop terrace. Enjoy in-room WiFi, the arcade room, or hair salon services. Guests love the attentive staff and 24/7 front desk service.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Zanzibar Town, Dreams Hotel Zanzibar is near the beach. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Livingstone's House and Slave Market. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
Map
Mlandege Road, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Slave Market
    Slave Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Anglican Cathedral featuring heritage elements
    Christ Church Cathedral
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • House of Wonders
    House of Wonders
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Fort
    Old Fort
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    16 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Stone Town
    15 min walk
  • House of Karafuu
    16 min walk
  • Secret Garden
    12 min walk

About this property

Dreams Hotel Zanzibar

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a hair salon. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, ATM/banking services and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar have comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (return)

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, debit cards and cash
Property is located within an airport and access is restricted to airport travellers only
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Dreams Zanzibar
Dreams Hotel Zanzibar Hotel
Dreams Hotel Zanzibar Zanzibar Town
Dreams Hotel Zanzibar Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreams Hotel Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Dreams Hotel Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dreams Hotel Zanzibar located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Livingstone's House and Darajani Market. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Shakti Temple are also within 15 minutes.

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

Dreams Hotel Zanzibar Reviews

7.0

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service

Nice staff

I arrived after dinner, and they thought I was a no-show so they gave up my premium room. The next day they moved me to a nice room. The place itself is definitely not fancy. But the staff were all super nice and helpful. The people in Zanzibar are pretty nice and fantastic though, so there’s that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bright

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, amazing people 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

FOLUKE SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There were 2 issues with this place. The first was their amenities were old. Their TV did not work the entire time we were there. On our last day, a technician showed up trying to fix the TV to no avail. The other issue is that they had no shuttle to the airport as advertised. That was a total lie. Other than those 2 issue, it was an OKAY place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fantastic ❤️‍🔥😌
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Expedia

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

Okay

It was okay. I did not expect the Hilton. The wifi the AC worked, there was hot water. Clean. No lift, that was okay for me. The breakfast at the rooftop is fair, nothing special. Opposite to the hotel there is a bank, ATMs. There is also a mall not far away, and a business center, where you can buy SIM. The Darajani Street is a few steps away which leads you to old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Konstantinos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average hotel

Good location, 15 minutes from centre. Very friendly staff. Old building.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
The area is terribke, and the hotel looks uncozy. Breakfast is poor, Staff are friendky but the hotel is for locals, a bit rundown. I couldn't wait to get out. Certainly, it looked better in the pics. No elevator. Breakfast on floor 5. At breakfast, tv on with the burial of some person. Not the idesl program to wnjoy breakfast. The linen and towels had seen better days. Not a 3,5 hotel at all. Exoedia shoukd rate better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

not the best of stays

Was charged for the return airport transfer when meant to be included, the phone was broken and no hot water but the staff were mostly nice. I did get an email apologising but no refund as yet so who knows...plus lots of stairs in the heat (hence the phone not working wasn't great). The restaurant only takes shillings so make sure you exchange enough for food or you'll go without like me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Paer

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

Enkelt hotell utan hiss med bra service och A/C

Hotellet är beläget centralt med närhet till supermarket och banker.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ayayi kluse

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

NAOMI

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Das geht nur ein paar Nächte

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Hannu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018