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Malindi Boutique

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A terrace with a view of the sea, outdoor seating with cushions, a fan, and hanging planters. - Malindi Boutique (Zanzibar Town)
A room with a bed under a mosquito net, a wooden bench, and a window with a curtain. - Malindi Boutique (Zanzibar Town)
Boats docked at a beach during sunset. - Malindi Boutique (Zanzibar Town)
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a large potted plant, and a patterned rug. - Malindi Boutique (Zanzibar Town)
A narrow pathway flanked by lush greenery and a white building with a red roof. - Malindi Boutique (Zanzibar 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.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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A single-bed room with a wooden frame, white bedding, a mosquito net, a small blue patterned bench, and a wooden bench against the wall.

Triple Room

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

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A room with four single beds, a small table, a wall clock, and a ceiling fan.

Quadruple Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A room with two wooden beds, a small table with a TV, and green curtains.

Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bed under a mosquito net, a wooden bench, and a window with a curtain.

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two wooden beds, a small table with a television, and green curtains.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a television on the wall, a small table, and a window with an air conditioner.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Malindi Boutique is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Zanzibar Night Market and Michenzani Mall. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
Map
Funguni Road, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malindi Mosque
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    10 min walk
  • 6 Degrees South
    19 min walk

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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

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

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

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2/10 Terrible

Daniel

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

stinking hostel

The place is really ghastly. As with horror!
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2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room with A/C. Didn’t get that. It was hot. The guy at night that let me in didn’t wanna show me to my room. Finally, he took me to a room & said this will have to do. I said it’s not what I booked. He said, not my problem & left.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Ulrik

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

Probably the worst place I’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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

SERGHEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unusual oneee!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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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
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8/10 Good

Monty

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

Great service

Great rooftop
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

약속을 지키지 않는 호텔

업사이클링 컨셉이 재미있어서 예약했다. 전체적으로 지저분하고 낡았다. 도착하자마자 예약이 안됐다고 우겼고 결제가 안되었다고 방이 없다고 했다. 결제완료된 증빙을 보여주니 딱 하나 남은 방이라고 보여준 방은 관리가 안되어 지저분했고 곰팡이 냄새가 진동했다. 에어컨 있고 전용욕실 딸린 방을 예약했으나 에어컨도 욕실도 없는 방이었다. 취소가 불가능한 예약이었기에 울며겨자먹기로 투숙했으나 도저히 못견딜 정도로 상태가 안좋았다. 창문을 열면 모기가 달려들었고 천장에 실링팬이 있으나 한밤중에 멈췄다. 잔지바르에 대한 인상을 완전히 구기는 숙소였다. 저렴한 호텔이니 어쩔 수 없다고 생각하고 이곳을 선택한다면 오산이 될 것이다.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Fatuma Isir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hej det är inte bra jag blev sjuk det är dam,smutsig och lugit . Vi som fråga om såpa, toa peppar. Jag var där 4 dagar bara kund inte stanna lägger och har kvitto för 4 nätt
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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