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Malindi Boutique

3.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect balance at this Stone Town retreat, where delicious on-site dining complements comfortable rooms and easy access to local exploration

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Malindi Boutique (Zanzibar Town)
Malindi Boutique sits at Stone Town's heart, offering a peaceful escape with its rooftop terrace and garden. Guests enjoy full-day dining at the restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and benefit from attentive concierge services that enhance their experience.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Malindi Boutique is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
Map
Funguni Road, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    Christ Church Cathedral
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Slave Market
    Slave Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Fort
    Old Fort
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malindi Mosque
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    10 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • House of Karafuu
    13 min walk
  • Secret Garden
    9 min walk

About this property

Malindi Boutique

Hotel located in Stone Town
At Malindi Boutique, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Malindi Boutique offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, communal kitchens, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 40.0 per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Malindi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel
Malindi Boutique Zanzibar Town
Malindi Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel
Malindi Boutique Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Malindi Boutique pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Malindi Boutique?

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

What time is check-out at Malindi Boutique?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Malindi Boutique provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Malindi Boutique located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Malindi Mosque, and Shakti Temple. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Darajani Market are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Malindi Boutique Reviews

4.6

5.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

4.6

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

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

stinking hostel

The place is really ghastly. As with horror!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room with A/C. Didnโ€™t get that. It was hot. The guy at night that let me in didnโ€™t wanna show me to my room. Finally, he took me to a room & said this will have to do. I said itโ€™s not what I booked. He said, not my problem & left.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ulrik

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

Probably the worst place Iโ€™ve been.

Place is utterly dirty. Extremely humid, only with fans in room. Prebooked private triple room, clearly got a dorm with 4 beds instead. 2 friends got sick during the stay, because of the extre humidity in the room, no way of cleaning the air. Big holes in all the mosquito nets. I will never recommend this place to any one, nor visit it again. Stay away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Sexual Harrasment and Gross Misconduct.

I stayed at this place twice. The first time (April 8, 2021), I was with a group of other tourists - 4 guys and 2 girls - and nothing happened. The second time (April 12, 2021) I was alone because I had to do my covid test in Stone Town. That's when the harrasment occurred. The man at the front desk (with one fake eye), touched me inappropriately, putting his hands on my legs and waist. He was making sexual remarks like drinking beer and spending the night together. At one point, I was talking to another guest and he just stood there staring at us for a very long time. 30 min later, a mouse is in my room which I believe he put there since my room was on the 3 floor, and no food was there. He made me so uncomfortable that I didn't leave my room for the rest of the day and checked out in the morning. I mentioned this to my tour guide afterwards and was advised that he has a very bad reputation here in Stone Town and has done this before. And my taxi driver said "he is a very bad man". I wish someone would have told me that sooner. If you are a woman, especially if you have children do not book there. There is a reason why this place is so cheap. It's better to pay for your peace. He took advantage of the fact that I was alone because he did not behave in this manner when I was with 4 other guys. hope that he sees this message and learn how to treat people with respect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SERGHEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unusual oneee!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mehmet

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

Nightmarr

Terrible. Cheating. Disaster. Changed my holiday into a nightmare
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Monty

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

Great service

Great rooftop
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitja

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

5/5

Nice and very affordable stay, friendly and helpful staff, helped us with booking the prison island tour for a great price, also delicious breakfast! And we were were upgraded for free. Totally recommend, perfect location in stone town for a good price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cheap as chips, does the job.

Cheap as chips, don't expect a palace for b&b money... No city tax is a huge bonus. Easy walk to the excellent Mercury's restaurant. Friendly staff, tasty breakfast. Rooms don't get cleaned each day, bathroom flooded, but at the price cannot complain! Mozzie nets on all beds. Slightly creepy Bashar Assad portraits everywhere in various poses, but I've stayed in crazier!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Fatuma Isir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hej det รคr inte bra jag blev sjuk det รคr dam,smutsig och lugit . Vi som frรฅga om sรฅpa, toa peppar. Jag var dรคr 4 dagar bara kund inte stanna lรคgger och har kvitto fรถr 4 nรคtt
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Disliked: Staff & service

Dishonest

First of all there is no free WiFi. Also I accidently left my phone in the rooms after checking out, when I went back to get it no one had apparently seen it. When I checked the location on Google it was on a week after I left the hotel in the same area. The phone was very obviously stolen. My bad feedback is relating to the dishonesty of the staff working there. Make sure you keep all valuables with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

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

Terrible Service/Lost Reservation/Arguements

I checking after arriving from Kenya at 1am. The only had one room left and I showed them my reservation but they insisted I show how much I paid for my room. All I had was a confirmation number on my App. I argued with the owner for a half hour, "I have a reservation, you have a room, why can't I check in?" I guess they wanted to charge me more if they thought I paid too little online. I showed the owner my Expedia App with all the confirmations but he still argued with me and would NOT let me check in. Finally, after 30 min he said he would sort it tomorrow I just needed to write down my name and the company I booked through. I wrote my name and Expedia and he said, "Expedia, I know them!'" Apparently, you don't. I would NOT recommend this place because of the treatment I went through!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019