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A spacious room with wooden furniture, large arched windows, and a ceiling fan. - Retro (Zanzibar Town)
A white building with red steps leading to a door, a small tree in a green pot, and a gravel courtyard. - Retro (Zanzibar Town)
A dining table set with plates of food, cups, and a pitcher. - Retro (Zanzibar Town)
A room with two beds, each with a canopy bedspread and a bedside table with a lamp. - Retro (Zanzibar Town)
A pathway lined with green planters and a wooden door, surrounded by lush tropical foliage. - Retro (Zanzibar Town)
Free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Retro. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy bedspread and a bedside table with a lamp.

Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy bedspread and a bedside table with a lamp.

Family Room

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

Double or Twin STANDARD

  • Sleeps 6

FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

  • Sleeps 8

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Retro is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Kidichi Spice Farm and Sea Cliff Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Map
Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with a beige facade, arched windows, and a cross on top.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    8 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro 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 Retro?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:30 PM– 5:00 AM for a fee of USD 15.

What time is check-out at Retro?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Retro located?

Located in Stone Town, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Peace Memorial Museum, Jaw's Corner, and Christ Church Cathedral. People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace 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

Retro Reviews

5.2

5.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

4.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Hiranmay Ghosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service is very good and people are excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Run down. Not retro.

Just generally speaking, it was desapointing. The person in charge of registration was very rude to us. We Aldo overheard them speaking very curtly to other travellers. The place was very run down. The shower head broke off as soon as we turned the water on... Even though we had paid for our stay in full, we ended up finding another place to stay. Too bad. The location is good and the place looks charming from outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great place for basic stay.

Great place for a few nights. Basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

MIZUHO

From the beginning the response from the hotel was poor...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jörg

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

Empfehlung

Wir waren vom 10.auf den 11.Oktober Gäste im RETRO . Das Zimmer war zweckmäßig,das Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig. Alles in allem sehr angenehm und entspannt. Würden wir wieder buchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Pertti

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotellista olevat kuvat ei vastaa lähelläkkään tätä päivää/ todellisuutta. Ihan ala arvoinen paikka.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gribouille

On nous a refusé l'accès à l'établissement car nous étions des clients Expedia .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ismail

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

honte.. passer votre chemin

A l'arrivée, pas de chambre famille disponible !!?? La honte.. Obliger de voir dans un autre hotel... 10 min après l installation, le responsable de l hotel passe nous voir pour dire que la nouvelle chambre est réservé pour qlq un d autre aussi.. et là c'est le volcan.... A éviter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019