ZENJI HOTEL, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Zanzibar Heritage
Zenji Hotel offers nine rooms styled with Zanzibar cultural references. All rooms include air conditioning, ceiling fans, and free Wi-Fi. The Suite Balcony features a large private balcony, double bed, and space for additional single beds. Double rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, wardrobes, and safe deposit boxes. Some rooms have balconies overlooking Stone Town.
Rooftop Cafe Dining
Breakfast is served at the Rooftop Cafe with views of Stone Town and the harbor. The breakfast includes fresh juice, fruits, yogurt, homemade jam, bread, and chocolate cake. Coffee is made from Tanzanian highland beans. Mint or ginger tea is available. Zenji Garden Cafe at Forodhani Gardens serves cold drinks, milkshakes, fresh fruit smoothies, espresso, homemade brownies, pizza, and lunch from morning to evening.
Island Exploration Activities
The hotel organizes spice tours, historical city tours, and snorkeling trips to Bawe Island with unspoiled coral. Private drivers are available for island exploration. Bicycle and motorbike rentals can be arranged. Full-day dhow sailing excursions include snorkeling at Kwale sandbank and visits to mangrove forests. The hotel provides airport transfers and transportation around Zanzibar.
Stone Town Location
Zenji Hotel is located in Stone Town, 5 km from Amani Karume International Airport. It is 500 meters from Darajani Market, House of Wonders (Museum of Culture), Hamamni Persian Baths, and the Old Fort. The hotel is near Forodhani Gardens and the waterfront. Ferries from Dar es Salaam dock at the main harbor, a short walk from the hotel.
Local Community Services
The hotel offers luggage storage, ironing service, and laundry facilities. Airport transfer is free for stays of two nights or more. The Zenji Boutique sells upcycled products from Chako, a local social enterprise that creates items from waste materials. Staff can arrange currency exchange at the bureau de change located beneath the hotel.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
Sports & Fitness
- Water sports
Services
- Housekeeping
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
Bathroom
- Washing machine
Location
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