Top 10 Hotels Near Forodhani Gardens in Zanzibar Town for 2026

A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.

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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Iris

RM429

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.

A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Alexander

RM1,197

RM1,417 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

3. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Greig

RM265

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

4. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Victoria

RM426

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Possenta C

RM1,389

RM1,647 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

6. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

duane

RM479

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

A staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

7. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Marcus

RM338

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

8. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

MOMO

RM323

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

9. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Forodhani Gardens

catherine

RM339

RM635 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Forodhani Gardens

Melanie

RM396

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Greig

RM586

RM715 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

12. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Phillip

RM212

RM276 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Gianfranco

RM590

RM719 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

14. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Victoria

RM640

RM768 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

15. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

RM238

RM315 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

16. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Forodhani Gardens

Abdulmunim

RM240

RM276 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Antonio

RM1,227

RM1,452 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

18. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Joseph

RM307

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Arjun

RM719

RM860 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

20. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

EMMANUEL

RM481

RM553 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Forodhani Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
Mizingani Seafront Hotel	8.8 Excellent 440 reviews	View
Tembo House Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 290 reviews	View

Top Forodhani Gardens Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Comfortable, classic property right on the beach. Staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was good. The only negative was the hotel is not licensed, but that is understandable given the location in the Muslim part of Stonetown."

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed for 1 night came very late 2am but the staff and hotel was very accommodating, contacted the hotel ahead of time and they was able to send info to chk into there portal so that I can chk in before I landed, when I arrived the process wasn't even 5 mins and I was already in my room, and dont forget the free breakfast which was great. I definitely recommend and will stay here again. Thk you spice palace for all your hospitality."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."

Tembo B&B Apartments

8/10 Good

"Bad communication between hotel and driver causing our airport driver to have to wait a couple hours for us after our flight was delayed and no one from the hotel responded to my call, texts, or email. Shows lack of respect for the driver I think. Otherwise a nice stay."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Other attractions near Forodhani Gardens

An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

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A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".

House of Wonders

7.6/10 (162 reviews)

See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Zanzibar Night Market during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Freddie Mercury Museum during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Beit el-Sahel

8.4/10 (29 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Shakti Temple

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting Shakti Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Forodhani Gardens?

Forodhani Gardens is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 228 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Forodhani Gardens?

Adjacent to Forodhani Gardens, Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels are there close to Forodhani Gardens?

Expedia has 228 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Forodhani Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Forodhani Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Forodhani Gardens.

What can I see and do near Forodhani Gardens?

House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Forodhani Gardens. You can wander around Chapwani Island, Prison Island or Masingini Forest if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Forodhani Gardens hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4. Tembo House Hotel

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

6. Elephantohotel

7. Habari House

8. Maru Maru Hotel

9. Kholle House

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

12. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Emerson on Hurumzi

15. Tembo B&B Apartments

16. Hanaia House

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

18. Dhow Palace Hotel

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Jafferji House

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Top Forodhani Gardens Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

Maru Maru Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Other attractions near Forodhani Gardens

Old Fort

House of Wonders

Zanzibar Night Market

Freddie Mercury Museum

Beit el-Sahel

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Shakti Temple

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