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Al Johari Hotel & Spa

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

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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

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

Basic Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, 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
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
116 Shangani (Stone Town), Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellhop, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator
  • 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 organized 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Property payment types

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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?

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?

Check-out 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 from Mbweni Ruins, People's Palace Museum, and Marahubi Palace. Freddie Mercury Museum and St. Joseph's Cathedral are just steps away.

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Reviews

Al Johari Hotel & Spa Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Zakaria

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

10/10 Excellent

Zakaria

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Amenities
Room cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ulrika

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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