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Top 10 Hotels Near Prison Island

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (126)
"Had one peaceful night stay. The room was spotless. The bathroom was very clean and spacious. "
The price is RM736
RM889 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa
Maru Maru Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (540)
"Very comfortable beds, clean bathroom, air-conditioned, great rooftop restaurant, live entertainment, central location."
The price is RM826
RM1,017 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Maru Maru Hotel
Emerson Spice Hotel
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Emerson Spice Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81)
"Incredibly historic building with unique individually decorated rooms! Perfect location for walking around Stonetown. Delicious breakfast served on rooftop! Request Belle room if you don't want a lot of stairs. It has a huge balcony along the front of the building so it's fun to see tourists stop and take photos!"
Emerson Spice Hotel
Hanaia House
Courtyard

Hanaia House

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28)
"super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi"
Hanaia House
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Bar (on property)

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
"The hotel was clean good food & Every one was very helpful & Nice I will always book with Neela when in stone town "
The price is RM2,004
RM2,476 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (250)
"Wonderful hotel and breakfast!"
The price is RM1,723
RM2,032 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Horizon Palace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Horizon Palace

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (15)
"Beautiful place, very nice staff, walkable within Stone town. Dated bathrooms but great experience "
The price is RM315
RM459 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Horizon Palace
Tembo B&B Apartments
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Tembo B&B Apartments

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (103)
"Great staff and great location. "
Tembo B&B Apartments
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Interior detail

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (138)
"I stayed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel from June 8 to June 10 and had an amazing experience. The hotel is full of character, with beautiful Zanzibari decor and a peaceful atmosphere. The staff were incredibly warm and helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the location was perfect—close to all the sights, yet quiet at night. A true gem in Stone Town. Highly recommended!"
The price is RM542
RM665 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Courtyard

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (388)
"The property is really beautiful and has a lovely restaurant on the second floor with a great view of the ocean. My only complaint is that they didn't have a beer/wine selection, but that was minor."
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Mangrove Lodge
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Mangrove Lodge

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Beautiful oasis of calm and relaxation! "
Mangrove Lodge
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (105)
"A nice and cozy hotel in the middle of busy stone town of Zanzibar. The staff and breakfast are really great and the rooms comfortable. "
The price is RM358
RM471 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Spice Tree by Turaco
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views

Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (495)
"Stone Town!"
The price is RM626
RM762 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Spice Tree by Turaco
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (129)
"Quaint location. You may have to contend with load (power) sharing. No TVs (fine with me). Good location for solo travelers."
The price is RM501
RM610 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
Terrace/patio

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (213)
"Excellent location, many shops and restaurants nearby. Very close to the beach. We had a fantastic room with a lovely sea view. Clean and inviting pool area. Very good breakfast and helpful staff. "
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
Spice Palace Hotel
View from room

Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (133)
"Great location good service excellent breakfast"
Spice Palace Hotel
Zanzi House
10 bedrooms, premium bedding, free WiFi

Zanzi House

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (42)
"Lovely little hotel old style Very friendly staff busy location everything is around .me and friends love the place if I go back I wold love to stay there again "
The price is RM218
RM284 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Zanzi House
Habari House
Outdoor dining

Habari House

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4)
"We (me, my husband and three boys from the age 3 to 9) left our all-inclusive resort on the east coast (Uroa) to stay 2 nights in vivid Stone Town. The Habari House was our choice because of its centrsl location with only a short walking distance to everything. We really enjoyed this part of the journey and recommend the Habari House to everyone, who wants to experience Stone Town for more than just a day-trip! And if you visit Zanzibar, I believe you should! The hosts (a couple with a small...
The price is RM405
RM500 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Habari House
Beyt al Salaam
Free daily English breakfast

Beyt al Salaam

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (153)
"This was our second time staying at Beyt al Salaam. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. From start to finish, the staff were friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. People went out of their way to help us. The room was kept clean and serviced. There is a restaurant that serves delicious food. The hotel is conveniently located in a lovely part of Stonetown and near to the beach. What made this stay so wonderful was the staff at the hotel who are simply brilliant. Thank you!"
The price is RM364
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Beyt al Salaam
Antonio Garden Hotel
Exterior

Antonio Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (76)
"Good location and condition for enjoying the atmosphere of Zanzibar town."
The price is RM440
RM540 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Antonio Garden Hotel
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Top Prison Island Hotel Reviews

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was wonderful. A safe place with delicious food and the people are so lovely. Clean and got everything you need. My only thing would be to make sure there is an all inclusive coconut rum. "
Amelia Victoria 14-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Prison Island?

Prison Island is located in an area of Changuu Island known for its array of dining options. You'll find 216 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Prison Island?

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. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Prison Island. Other good options within 5 miles include Maru Maru Hotel and Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort.

How many hotels are there close to Prison Island?

Expedia has 216 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Prison Island.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. 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. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Prison Island.

What can I see and do near Prison Island?

House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Freddie Mercury Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Forodhani Gardens, Chapwani Island and Masingini Forest.