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Hanaia House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Zanzibar Town with a 24-hour front desk

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Courtyard
Lobby
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Explore the area

Map
New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Hanaia House puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town B&B include Hamamni Persian Baths and Darajani Market.
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 1 min walk
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hanaia House

Bed & breakfast in Zanzibar Town with a 24-hour front desk
Hanaia House offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hanaia House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks and dining tables. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Languages

Arabic, English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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

  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hanaia House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hanaia House Zanzibar Town
Hanaia House Bed & breakfast
Hanaia House Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hanaia House?

Hanaia House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hanaia House?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hanaia House on 13 Mar 2025 start from NZ$142.55, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hanaia House?

Yep, Hanaia House is a short 8-minute walk from Shangani Beach.

What makes Hanaia House a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hanaia House.

Is Hanaia House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hanaia House is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hanaia House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hanaia House?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hanaia House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hanaia House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Abdulmunim

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anmabelle

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Didier

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement agréable, proche de tout à pied. Très bon accueil. Nous avons passé un bon séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassho

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024