The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Zanzibar Town hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

27

November 2025

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, soundproofing, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, soundproofing, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

In the heart of Stone Town, The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and outdoor pool. Unwind at The Seyyida Spa or enjoy ocean views at The Seyyida Rooftop restaurant. With amenities like free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and barbecue grills nearby guests have praised the helpful staff.

Very good

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Bar
Spa

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Free ferry terminal shuttle
Pool bar
Room service
Babysitting
Airport shuttle
Terrace

For families (6)

Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Tomorrow

Oct 28 - Oct 29

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Deluxe Balcony Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Hydromassage showerhead

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Hydromassage showerhead

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

In-room safe

430 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Kitchen

2 bedrooms

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Hydromassage showerhead

732 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Hydromassage showerhead

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

In-room safe

215 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

2 bedrooms

Bathrobes

2 bathrooms

Hydromassage showerhead

Hair dryer

484 sq ft
2 bedrooms
City view
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Hydromassage showerhead

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

In-room safe

269 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Courtyard Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Hydromassage showerhead

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

322 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kijangwani, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 28 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free ferry terminal shuttle

Restaurants

‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
‪Secret Garden - ‬3 min walk
‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and The Seyyida Rooftop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
- Free ferry terminal shuttle

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's menu

What to do

Beach nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage

Facilities

1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Reception hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Phone

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Seyyida Spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

The Seyyida Rooftop - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12373.85 per person, per night

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 47500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cribs/infant beds are available for TZS 30.0 per day
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 16 and 17 costs TZS 1 (roundtrip)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa

Also known as

Seyyida

Seyyida Hotel

Seyyida Hotel Zanzibar Town

Seyyida Zanzibar Town

The Seyyida Hotel Spa

The Seyyida Spa Zanzibar Town

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Hotel

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Zanzibar Town

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Seyyida Hotel And Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 47500 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa and nearby?

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Yes, The Seyyida Rooftop offers ocean views.

What's the area around The Seyyida Hotel And Spa like?

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa is a short 5-minute walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 5 minutes' walk from Forodhani Gardens.

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The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff

Room

Location

View

Breakfast

Bed

Restaurant

Elevator

Spacious room

Bathroom

What guests liked

Breakfast was of good quality, served on the rooftop, and came fast with a variety of options. (6 reviews)
The property offers a lovely rooftop dining area with great views and a very good breakfast. (3 reviews)
The pool area was refreshing, relaxing, and clean, providing a great spot to unwind. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 20, 2025

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.

Laura, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 10, 2024

The hotel is very clean and the staff is attentive.

temi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 12, 2025

A classic old building well maintained and beautifully decorated. MARIE MARIE MARIE. YOUARE THE BEST

Adele, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 27, 2025

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

Maya, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 10, 2025

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.

Sara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 12, 2024

Excellent location…near the water and the old fort.

Benjamin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 6, 2023

Great location, spacious room and faultless hospitality

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 3, 2024

Fantastic property! Love the charm and the rooftop restaurant. It’s centrally located and walkable to everything.

Nicole, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 28, 2025

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.

Vince, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 3, 2025

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.

Nazareno, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 29, 2023

What a beautiful property! The staff was extremely helpful and supporting, felt so safe at this hotel.

Rubani, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 18, 2023

It is a nice clean hotel in the perfect location so you need not to get a taxi.

Ed, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 4, 2022

LOVELY ROOFTOP DINING AREA

8/10 Very good

May 11, 2024

Loved it

Homely beauty boutique like hotel

ADEBAYO, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 19, 2024

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.

Ivaylo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2024

Placement

Monica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 1, 2024

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 21, 2023

I liked the ambiance of the property. I loved my room, although I thought I had booked a room with a balcony. My room was great and I loved the AC. After wandering around the streets of Stonetown, the AC was refreshing. The rooftop dining area and views were great. The staff were helpful and friendly. Good location.

Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 15, 2024

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.

christelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 9, 2024

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

Paula, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 16, 2024

Nice hotel

Booked superior seaview room and seaview window is at toilet which is higher than normal people eye level. Double check if breakfast is included in the booking in hotels.com as the website offer two breakfast option with different price which is a bit confusing. Tried to contact hotel to confirm via booking website and official hotel email address a few time but no luck.

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 13, 2023

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.

Natalie, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jan 24, 2025

Would not recommend.

Altough the ad clearly states breakfast included, it was not breakfast included. We could prove how the ad states breakfast included the receptionist just told us «it’s not her fault, so it’s not her problem». Just shocked at how horrible the service was. If you do eat breakfast there, beware of the birds, they might not let you finish the breakfast before they try to steal everything. Didn’t get the room we booked either, and they clearly have a negative attitude towards certain tourists. The beds by the pool are broken, and it’s not always cleaned. Honestly can’t recommend staying here.

3-night trip

6/10 Good

Feb 24, 2023

Very Close to Forodhani gardens and all other places are walkable Distance from this property.you can see the beautiful Sea View From the Top of the Hotel (restaurant) . room amenities are Average .if you don't spend much time in room that s OK.

Sridhar, 1-night trip