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The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Courtyard Double Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Reception hall
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kijangwani, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Balcony Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Balcony Room

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View (Apartment 757) | In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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

  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Courtyard Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Courtyard Double Room

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

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About this property

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free ferry terminal shuttle.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at The Seyyida Rooftop
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body scrubs, massages or body treatments at The Seyyida Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Steps from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Shakti Temple
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle service
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Seyyida Rooftop – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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)
  • Cot (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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for TZS 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 13003.15 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 227 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lijie

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YIBO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

papa

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower could use updating and amenities in the bedrooms (bar soap, face tissues)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rashida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The receptionists, the in house and breakfast team were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S

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

Best Boutique Hotel in Stonetown

I love this gem of a hotel - beautifully tasteful rooms, fantastic location, and great staff. By far, this gem is my favorite place in Stonetown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVELY ROOFTOP DINING AREA
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Amenities
A classic old building well maintained and beautifully decorated. MARIE MARIE MARIE. YOUARE THE BEST
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessibility to all interesting places around Forodhani, staff very warm and supportive. Even allowed me a late check out on last day because i had an evening flight.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

ADEBAYO

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

Loved it

Homely beauty boutique like hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel directly in the middle of Stonetown. Great breakfast and views from the rooftop. Only issue were the roaches in the room that I noticed late at night when I woke up to go to the restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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.