Title: Garden Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Garden Lodge Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and rooftop terrace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22703300/22703237/e346952e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22703300/22703237/f05aed59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Triple Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22703300/22703237/ec823562.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22703300/22703237/edf5365c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22703300/22703237/1494e60f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Stone Town's heart, Garden Lodge welcomes travelers with continental breakfast and free in-room WiFi. The rooftop terrace offers impressive views, and the garden provides a peaceful spot to relax. Guests can rent bikes to explore the historic neighborhood. 6.6 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Housekeeping - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £46 includes taxes & fees 18 Oct - 19 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=22703237&PinnedHotelID=22703237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=22703237&PinnedHotelID=22703237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 17 - Oct 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=22703237&PinnedHotelID=22703237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=22703237&PinnedHotelID=22703237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=22703237&PinnedHotelID=22703237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=22703237&PinnedHotelID=22703237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=22703237&PinnedHotelID=22703237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=22703237&PinnedHotelID=22703237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22703300/22703237/1cdbcd08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Fridge Blackout curtains Fan Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Standard Triple Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22703300/22703237/10562a96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Fridge Blackout curtains Fan Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22703300/22703237/7ff0ce93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Fridge Blackout curtains Fan Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Garden-Lodge.h22703237.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Garden-Lodge.h22703237.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16716%2C39.18983&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NTyFQMmbOrMqvRrIXCyQbv023dY=) Kaunda Road, Zanzibar Town #### What's nearby - Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Shangani Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Old Fort - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Forodhani Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬10 min walk - ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min walk - ‪6 Degrees South - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬10 min walk ## About this property ### Garden Lodge Hotel located in Stone Town You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden at Garden Lodge. In addition to laundry facilities and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk - Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and luggage storage - Multilingual staff Room features All guest rooms at Garden Lodge boast perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Blackout curtains and sound-insulated walls - Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and fans ## Similar properties ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90350000/90340800/90340734/d6b9bc5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Horizon Palace Stone Town - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 7.4 Good 24 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=90340734&PinnedHotelID=90340734&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32250000/32240700/32240687/69cd3786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Princess Salme Inn Stone Town - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 19 reviews £29 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=32240687&PinnedHotelID=32240687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115370000/115366400/115366396/0d8672bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tarawanda House By Stawi Stone Town - 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27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=15710652&PinnedHotelID=15710652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM - A restaurant ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Fan - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:30 AM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not 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. ### 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 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 Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Garden Lodge Stone Town Garden Lodge Hotel Garden Lodge Zanzibar Town Garden Lodge Hotel Zanzibar Town Garden Lodge Zanzibar Town Garden Zanzibar Town Hotel Garden Lodge Zanzibar Town Zanzibar Town Garden Lodge Hotel Hotel Garden Lodge Garden ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Garden Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Garden Lodge? > As of 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Lodge on 18 Oct 2025 start from £46.26, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Garden-Lodge.h22703237.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Garden Lodge? > Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Garden Lodge? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Does Garden Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Garden Lodge located? > Located in Stone Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Peace Memorial Museum, Nakupenda Beach and People's Palace Museum. Marahubi Palace and Mbweni Ruins are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Garden Lodge Reviews 6.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 5.8/10 Cleanliness ### 5.0/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 5.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Adria 18 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Garden Lodge is in a lovely building, the garden is in fact beautiful, there is a restaurant right in the hotel, the staff are very helpful, and the rooms are very pleasant. I would stay here again. ##### Adria Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Geir Arne 6 Nov 2024 Hi, Garden Lodge, is a fairly nice place to stay. Nice garden outside, and breakfast area on roof top. fairly good breakfast with fruit and a choice for omlett and toast and so on. Room has for me a hard matress, but not worste than i extended another night. function A/C, refridgerator in my room did not work.Price compared the accomodation, makes it a good place for some nights, i would return and recommend. ##### Geir Arne Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Geir Arne 13 Nov 2024 Hi, this is a good place for the cost, is staff who try their best and they are helpfull, but they lacked a bit knowledge for my questions, could be lack of training. i would stay there again for hort time, if i needed in that area. very noce garden and goos breakfast with fresh fruits and such. treating each gues individual of what was wished for breakfast. ##### Geir Arne Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Adria 13 Aug 2022 ##### Adria Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### jarle 29 Dec 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### jarle Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mmmg 11 Feb 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It all started with me arriving there ans my room was given to another guest that happened to have the same first name as me.. And I ended up sleeping in a terrible triple room. Electricity switches are hanging of the wall. The towels we completely worn out, breakfast was fast and good.. It said that there is a 24/7 reception but in fact it was just a security guy, speaks 0 English and couldn't assist us at night, but rather getting angry. ##### Mmmg Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Rasmus 6 Jan 2019 ##### Rasmus Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019