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Hanaia House

Zanzibar · Tanzania

New Mkunazini RdView location

8.8/10Excellent39 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.6/108.6
Amenities6.6/106.6
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About Hanaia House

Enjoy garden views at Hanaia House, a charming bed and breakfast in the heart of Zanzibar Town. Located just steps from Christ Church Cathedral and the Slave Market, this property offers complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads in each of its five air-conditioned rooms.

Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Explore nearby attractions such as Hamamni Persian Baths (0. 2 km) and Darajani Market (0. 4 km).

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A stay at Hanaia House places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hamamni Persian Baths and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Darajani Market.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Arabic

    Swahili

    English

Nearby attractions

Christ Church Cathedral 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Slave Market 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Darajani Market 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jaw's Corner 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shakti Temple 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
The Ancient Door of Stone Town 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
House of Wonders 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Malindi Mosque 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Marahubi Palace 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
People's Palace Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Mbweni Ruins 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hanaia House

8.8
Excellent
39 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Amenities
6.6 /10
20 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2025
Ivelise
The property is conveniently located at the center of everything which is good and also not so good because of the constant noise day or night. I took the breakfast option, not so impressed because the choice is limited. The rooms are simply furnished but clean and comfortable. The property manager was super helpful, she went above and beyond to make sure that my stay worry free. I cannot say enough about the housekeeper, she is super nice and efficient. My biggest thing is the internet that was basically non existent except in the lobby. Otherwise the place is clean, staff friendly, helpful and welcoming, the area is safe. I wouldn't mind staying there again, I recommend it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2025
Kyle
Great welcome, easy, small, cute, 2 double rooms only rented out each with private bathroom. very quaint but typically as in Stonetown, the windows face the alleys and you can hear people opten walking talking but normal for intown house. would still stay again. great value.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Excellent

I highly recommend Hanaia House for an authentic local experience. The host and staff were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate my itinerary. I wish them all the best.
– Ibrahim
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
GWENNAYE
I loved the charm of the old building. Breakfast was included and was very good. The famous Lukmaan restaurant is right around the corner. There is a mosque across the alley, so you will hear the call to prayer unless you’re a heavy sleeper. There is also street noise but it usually gets quieter the later it gets. There is no parking. Make sure the taxi driver points out the building because it’s very nondescript. Overall a great place to stay.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2025
Amber

great stay

super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Stephen
Everything you could want was close by. It was quiet at night. The bed was bet comfortable. Nice people.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2025
Lorrie
Was very grateful the hotel was able to arrange for taxi pickup at the airport as our flight arrival was bumped back to 12:30 AM. The hotel also agreed to have someone available to check us in at 1 AM, otherwise we'd have never found it let alone been able to get in.
However, when I gave the desk the USD to pay the taxi driver, she told me should would have my change in the morning when we checked out. She knew our next driver was arriving at 10 AM but she was nowhere to be found with my change.
Be aware that the 5 AM call to prayer will wake you up if staying anywhere near Stone Town.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Feb 2025
william
Very basic accommodation, no amenities
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Abdulmunim

Amazing place

Stay was comfortable very great location and amazing hostess
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Anmabelle

Hanaia

Stay here overnight and really liked it. Hanaia was so pleasant and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this place if you are staying in Stone Town
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2026
Rune
Hyggelig vert
6/10
Pleasant
09 Feb 2026
Clarice
O quarto estava em boas condições de estrutura e limpeza, mas a estrutura do prédio de forma geral deixa um pouco a desejar.
O quarto é muito escuro, mas a cama é muito boa.
O chuveiro precisa de manutenção.
A família que nos recebeu foi muito simpática e prestativa, mas não é exatamente um hotel.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2025
ABDELLAH
Petit hôtel rustique, très accueillant avec des chambres propres, spacieuses et assez confortables. Bien situé pour visiter la vieille ville de Stone-Town et proche de la plage. Mais bruyant pour ceux qui ne supportent pas les bruits de la ville. Très bon rapport qualité/prix, à recommander.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2025
Natsuki
Great location for exploring the town. I stayed in a ground-floor room near the front desk. The room faced the street, so I could hear people passing by, which made me a little nervous at first—but since it’s set further down the lane, it never felt like people were right outside my window, and it was nice and quiet at night. The staff were really friendly—when I was struggling with the entrance door key, they kindly came to help. Breakfast is served at a nearby restaurant, which was a nice touch. Thank you!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
federico
Bella struttura, migliorerei la pulizia dal calcare dai sanitari, il ventilatore molto rumoroso e la potenza del wi fi.
Per il resto, ottima struttura pulita e in posizione comoda e servita
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Aug 2025
Nelli
Äänieristys oli todella huono. Wc-tilat kaipasivat remonttia, wc kansi oli irti eikä suihkun viemäri vetänyt. Huone oli kyllä siististi sisustettu ja sänky oli mukava. Aamupala syödään erillisessä ravintolassa nurkan takana, siitä ei mitään kovin erikoista mainittavaa.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2025
Bruna
Tivemos uma estadia rápida, o quarto é bem confortável, a moça que nos recebeu e fez nosso checkout foi extremamente educada. Nos incomodou o quarto ser fechado com cadeado e o barulho, pois nosso quarto era em frente a rua. Mas recomendaria para uma estadia curta!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Cécile

Hôtel de qualité

La chambre était spacieuse et propre et le lit était très confortable. Le personnel était agréable et l'hôtel idéalement situé .
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2025
Dalinda

2 jours au coeur de Stone Town

Cet hôtel est idéalement placé à Stone Town
Au coeur de la ville, au milieu des habitants.
C'est à taille humaine comme à la maison, respectant le cadre de Zanzibar
L'équipe est adorable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
PIERRICK

Parfait

Très bien, nous y avons séjourné une nuit. Par contre stone Town est bruyant et il n’y a pas de fenêtre avec un vitrage.
L’hôte est très sympathique et arrangeante.

Location & surroundings

Hanaia House
New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar Town, Tanzania

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