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The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

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A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk. - The Seyyida Hotel And Spa (Zanzibar Town)
A narrow pathway leading to a seating area with a bench and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a large arched window. - The Seyyida Hotel And Spa (Zanzibar Town)
A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a large plant, and a view of the ocean. - The Seyyida Hotel And Spa (Zanzibar Town)
A narrow courtyard with a wooden balcony and a pathway lined with plants. - The Seyyida Hotel And Spa (Zanzibar Town)
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Consider a stay at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa and take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, and a manicure/pedicure at The Seyyida Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, The Seyyida Rooftop, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Balcony Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View (Apartment 757)

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, and a view of the kitchen.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View (Apartment 757)

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious hallway with a white sofa set, a wooden wardrobe, and a patterned fabric hanging on the right.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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A room with a large mirror, a wooden table, a grey chair, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Junior Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a canopy, two chairs, a nightstand, and a bedside table.

Deluxe Courtyard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window.

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a canopy bed, a chair with a cushion, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small table with a decorative item.

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, two chairs, a bedside table, and a cabinet.

Deluxe Courtyard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Seyyida Hotel And Spa is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Zanzibar Night Market and Michenzani Mall. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
Map
Kijangwani, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Malindi Mosque
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    3 min walk
  • 6 Degrees South
    11 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

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Seyyida Rooftop

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Cribs (infant beds) are available for TZS 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 13149.50 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 47500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TZS 1 (roundtrip), (from 16 to 17 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: TZS 30.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Seyyida Hotel And Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Seyyida Hotel And Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Seyyida Hotel And Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 47500 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Seyyida Hotel And Spa located?

Located in Stone Town, this spa hotel is steps from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), Shakti Temple, and Malindi Mosque. House of Wonders and Zanzibar Night Market are also within 5 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

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 232 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a hotel of opposites. Great location in stone town but down a dark alley you can’t quite drive to the door. Helpful reception but we’d booked 3 rooms and they initially gave us 2. Lovely clean spacious rooms but others with no view or very noisy. Wonderful old character but random electrical sockets - could only have the (empty) fridge OR the kettle OR the light plugged in. Clean bathroom with plenty of hot water and shower gel but no soap to wash hands at the basin. Great terrace for breakfast but evening menu limited. Lovely pool but no sun in the afternoon. All in all is a charming old-world local hotel with a boutique feel but there is a reason it is cheaper than some of the others. I would stay here again for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caridad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oluf Zejlund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location - we stayed for 10 days in one of the rooms with balcony - excellent location within Stonetown where the only drawback is that it’s not possible to drive a car to the entrance of the hotel - very nice rooms and super friendly staff - excellent breakfast with a super nice view of the sea from the breakfast place. Very nice experience and happy to recommend the hotel.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

temi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and the staff is attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property! Love the charm and the rooftop restaurant. It’s centrally located and walkable to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rubani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property! The staff was extremely helpful and supporting, felt so safe at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to Stone Town's inner city. Rooftop terrace for breakfast, sunset cocktail or dinner is great, whole personal is kind and friendly, good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice clean hotel in the perfect location so you need not to get a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at the seyyida in Zanzibar. Perfect location to walk stone town. Beautiful roof top restaurant with amazing food. Very spacious room with renovated bathroom Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is situated right in the heart of stone town, close to everything. Felt very safe. The hotel had a boutiquey feel to it. Rooms were lovely, space to hang out and unwind was nice. Good food options if you don’t want to go out
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel in a nice location. The pool and the restaurant are great. On the downside - it is hard to find when arriving by car as there is no indication where the hotel is from the street and have to walk a narrow alley from the street to the hotel entrance. Some clear signage visible from the street would greatly help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the botanical atmosphere of this hotel. I had a massive double room on the ground floor surrounded by plants which made it magical!! Pool area was relaxing. My favourite was the rooftop restaurant which had beautiful views of the seafront. I would definitely come back here. The location was very central to exploring Stone Town.
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6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and rooftop were lovely, service was excellent, and the food was very good. The noise of children playing in the alley below went on til quite late, and the shower water never got very hot. Otherwise, a cool spot in the heart of Stone Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Vince

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

Good relaxing stay.

Location close to many things. Location is off the regular streets. Roof top restaurant was nice and view was great. Some simple wire to keep the crows away would be nice! Room does need TVs but didn’t miss it. Wi-Fi signal needs improvement. Spa treatment was nice but location is an issue with echo and noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with really nice staff and great location. No TV but if you can watch TV via wifi on your phone it is not an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff welcoming and attentive. Hotel rooms large clean and comfortable. Turn down service provided everynight which included mosquito nets and repellant. No lift in the property but the staff carried our luggage and allowed me to keep my childs pram down in reception. Every meal we had in the restaurant was delcious. The hotel is very close to the main road and the waterfront. The night market is a 2 minute walk
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

christelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property itself was beautiful. Our room had two stories, and our room upstairs opened up to the restaurant, and the beautiful rooftop view. The staff here were so nice and helped us to plan everything we wanted to do. Also, the location of this place is very convenient, very close and walkable distance to the night food market, and different historic locations in Stonetown. We loved our stay here and will definitely go back. Only complaint we had was that the drain in the shower went down very slow and the bathroom would flood. The free breakfast was also very delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Rainer Wilhelm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the postive staff attitude in this hotel. The stunning colonial style in the very spacious room I had was definitely a plus for me as well. It was close to the harbour and within walking distance to the main sights. Downside: the noise from the outside - theoretically from 6 am till midnight. The internet was extremely slow during the day - but during night time it worked really much faster.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Nazareno

Disliked: Staff & service
The building and location are great. The view and sunset are amazing. The service, comfort and bathroom installations are not as good. In our first night there was a water pump going off and making noise every hour or so, making our sleep less than great. When showering, water would go up to our ankles almost, as the plug hole didn’t provide enough throughput. I asked for both things to be fixed and in the evening no one knew if they had been fixed or not. After some insistence and phone calls we heard the everything was fixed. Later, we found that only the pump was fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a seaview room with balcony, which was a great option, comfortable bed, shower was excellent, a lot of hot water and a huge bathroom. The room and bathroom were clean, only the windows and balcony looked as if they hadn't been cleaned for a long time. In the evening it was a bit loud, as we could hear people from the other room talking very loud as they were just beside us. But fortunately they stopped talking after some time and we could sleep, so it is a little luck if you have loud neighboors or not. No noisy from outside. Dinner in the hotel was okay, we had the Club Sandwich with chicken and Vegetable Curry. The Curry was very strong, too spicy and not balanced. I had in other Restaurants excellent currys. We know service is slow everywhere in Sansibar but here it was extra slow… View from rooftop Restaurant is beautiful. Breakfast was good and came fast, we had some fruits and pancake. Juice was warm. I did one foot massage, which was not very professional. It was more a leg than a foot massage, I wish she had washed my feet before she started. The location is good, near secret Garden Restaurant, where we had a great lunch. We did not use the Pool but it looked clean. In all a good hotel to stay in Stone Town.
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8/10 Good

Kumbirai Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and housekeeping came by every day to clean and replace the towels. For the first two mornings, there was no hot water early in the morning. After I reported it, they sent a housekeeping staff member to verify the issue before alerting maintenance. By the following morning, it had been fixed, and I finally got to enjoy a blissfully hot shower. My room was next to one of Stone Town’s many alleyways, so there was almost always activity and noise late into the night. As a light sleeper, I found this quite challenging. The rooftop restaurant has some of the best views in Stone Town. Just be prepared to share the space with lots of birds—they can be quite persistent while you’re trying to eat! Overall, I think Seyyida is a decent place to stay in Stone Town. That said, there are other hotels that don’t have these issues. The second hotel I stayed at (not Seyyida) was almost perfect, so you definitely have options. Even so, Seyyida isn’t a bad choice at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lijie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel staffs are not really friendly….
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

papa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious room and faultless hospitality
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location…near the water and the old fort.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024