Hanaia House

Property class: 4

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Hanaia House provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £49
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Hanaia House is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Masingini Forest and Forodhani Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Map
New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region

What's nearby

  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with a dome and arched windows.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    2 min walk

About this property

Hanaia House

  • Upscale bed & breakfast located in Stone Town
  • Hanaia House provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), coworking spaces and local meal delivery service
    • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, cots/infant beds and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hanaia House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hanaia House?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hanaia House on 25 Nov 2026 start from £49, 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 Hanaia House?

Hanaia House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hanaia House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hanaia House?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hanaia House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hanaia House located?

Located in Stone Town, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Christ Church Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Baths. Darajani Market and Jaw's Corner are also within 5 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

Hanaia House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Stay was comfortable very great location and amazing hostess
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great stay

super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay in stone town. Late check-in is also available and staff are very kindful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
It was a good location for Stone Town. Other than the day that I arrived, there were no host/staff around if you needed anything. The breakfast was available at a restaurant nearby called Seven Spices. The food was OK. When there was a torrential downpour, it would have been helpful if they had umbrellas to lend. I missed a breakfast because I did not want to walk to the restaurant and get soaked. On my last night/morning, the power went out. I used WhatsApp to contact them and asked if they could bring some torches. There was no response. I got ready & packed in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you could want was close by. It was quiet at night. The bed was bet comfortable. Nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

I highly recommend Hanaia House for an authentic local experience. The host and staff were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate my itinerary. I wish them all the best. – Ibrahim
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the charm of the old building. Breakfast was included and was very good. The famous Lukmaan restaurant is right around the corner. There is a mosque across the alley, so you will hear the call to prayer unless you’re a heavy sleeper. There is also street noise but it usually gets quieter the later it gets. There is no parking. Make sure the taxi driver points out the building because it’s very nondescript. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was very grateful the hotel was able to arrange for taxi pickup at the airport as our flight arrival was bumped back to 12:30 AM. The hotel also agreed to have someone available to check us in at 1 AM, otherwise we'd have never found it let alone been able to get in. However, when I gave the desk the USD to pay the taxi driver, she told me should would have my change in the morning when we checked out. She knew our next driver was arriving at 10 AM but she was nowhere to be found with my change. Be aware that the 5 AM call to prayer will wake you up if staying anywhere near Stone Town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hanaia

Stay here overnight and really liked it. Hanaia was so pleasant and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this place if you are staying in Stone Town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome, easy, small, cute, 2 double rooms only rented out each with private bathroom. very quaint but typically as in Stonetown, the windows face the alleys and you can hear people opten walking talking but normal for intown house. would still stay again. great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic accommodation, no amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring the town. I stayed in a ground-floor room near the front desk. The room faced the street, so I could hear people passing by, which made me a little nervous at first—but since it’s set further down the lane, it never felt like people were right outside my window, and it was nice and quiet at night. The staff were really friendly—when I was struggling with the entrance door key, they kindly came to help. Breakfast is served at a nearby restaurant, which was a nice touch. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located at the center of everything which is good and also not so good because of the constant noise day or night. I took the breakfast option, not so impressed because the choice is limited. The rooms are simply furnished but clean and comfortable. The property manager was super helpful, she went above and beyond to make sure that my stay worry free. I cannot say enough about the housekeeper, she is super nice and efficient. My biggest thing is the internet that was basically non existent except in the lobby. Otherwise the place is clean, staff friendly, helpful and welcoming, the area is safe. I wouldn't mind staying there again, I recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hyggelig vert
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
O quarto estava em boas condições de estrutura e limpeza, mas a estrutura do prédio de forma geral deixa um pouco a desejar. O quarto é muito escuro, mas a cama é muito boa. O chuveiro precisa de manutenção. A família que nos recebeu foi muito simpática e prestativa, mas não é exatamente um hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Petit hôtel rustique, très accueillant avec des chambres propres, spacieuses et assez confortables. Bien situé pour visiter la vieille ville de Stone-Town et proche de la plage. Mais bruyant pour ceux qui ne supportent pas les bruits de la ville. Très bon rapport qualité/prix, à recommander.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella struttura, migliorerei la pulizia dal calcare dai sanitari, il ventilatore molto rumoroso e la potenza del wi fi. Per il resto, ottima struttura pulita e in posizione comoda e servita
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Äänieristys oli todella huono. Wc-tilat kaipasivat remonttia, wc kansi oli irti eikä suihkun viemäri vetänyt. Huone oli kyllä siististi sisustettu ja sänky oli mukava. Aamupala syödään erillisessä ravintolassa nurkan takana, siitä ei mitään kovin erikoista mainittavaa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tivemos uma estadia rápida, o quarto é bem confortável, a moça que nos recebeu e fez nosso checkout foi extremamente educada. Nos incomodou o quarto ser fechado com cadeado e o barulho, pois nosso quarto era em frente a rua. Mas recomendaria para uma estadia curta!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hôtel de qualité

La chambre était spacieuse et propre et le lit était très confortable. Le personnel était agréable et l'hôtel idéalement situé .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

2 jours au coeur de Stone Town

Cet hôtel est idéalement placé à Stone Town Au coeur de la ville, au milieu des habitants. C'est à taille humaine comme à la maison, respectant le cadre de Zanzibar L'équipe est adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Parfait

Très bien, nous y avons séjourné une nuit. Par contre stone Town est bruyant et il n’y a pas de fenêtre avec un vitrage. L’hôte est très sympathique et arrangeante.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sentralt beliggenhet, liten og koselig hotell

Liten koselig hotell perfekt til kortere opphold i Stone Town. Rent og romslig, hyggelig og personlig betjening. Kan varmt anbefales!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Schöne kleine Zimmer mit wenig Service

Insgesamt eher eine Pension als ein Hotel. Von außen schwer auffindbar, da kein Schild an der Tür. Einchecken und auschecken war schlecht. Beim einchecken sprach keiner English und beim auschecken war niemand da. Die Zimmer sind klein aber ziemlich neu und nett möbliert. Im Erdgeschoss allerdings ohne irgendeine echte Aussicht. Der Innenhof ist klein und soll wohl den Frühstücksraum ersetzen. Man frühstückt zwischen aufgehänkter Wäsche. Insgesamt habe ich mehr für den Preis erwartet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Joli appartement intimiste

Petit hôtel très discret et bien situé au cœur de Stone Town. Le seul problème est l accès en voiture qui est n est pas évident et en particulier pour trouver une place de stationnement. Néanmoins le lieu est très agréable et particulièrement cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025