10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Forodhani Gardens in Zanzibar Town from NZ$26

A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.

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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Iris

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.

A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Danise

NZ$679

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

3. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

duane

NZ$241

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Natasha

NZ$759

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Forodhani Gardens

Melanie

NZ$186

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

6. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Forodhani Gardens

Abdulmunim

NZ$118

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

A staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

7. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Nadine

NZ$180

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Victoria

NZ$424

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Phillip

NZ$160

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

10. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Gita

NZ$742

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Cherine

NZ$306

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

12. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Gianfranco

NZ$307

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

13. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Grazyna

NZ$164

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

14. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

EMMANUEL

NZ$243

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Joseph

NZ$168

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

16. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Susannah

NZ$253

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

A home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Arjun

NZ$393

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

18. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

MOMO

NZ$186

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

19. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Andrea

NZ$133

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.

A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.

A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

A building with a sign indicating it is a guest house named 'Flamingo'.

20. Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Forodhani Gardens

Aijaz

NZ$26

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Forodhani Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View
Shaba Boutique Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews	View

Top Forodhani Gardens Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent place to stay. Clean and comfortable with three swimming pools and a game room that had ping pong and foosball. Unfortunately, there can be some noise from a nearby hotel with live music, but it doesn't seem to last very late. The timbo hotel itself was quiet. The buffet breakfast was excellent with many choices for vegetarian and vegan guests including soy milk."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for wandering through Stone Town. The staff were friendly. The view from open patio dining area on the roof top was amazing. You must take advantage of wandering the many alley ways and shops. Lots to see in the area."

Emerson Spice Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Russell and the Emerson Soice team made us feel welcome from start to finish. A fabulous building with lots of history and in a great location in Stonetown. The rooms were all very individually themed and the bed was very comfortable. The fans and ac were welcomed for the warmer nights. The hotel private a great breakfast of fresh fruit, juice, eggs, pastries tea and coffee on the roof top tea house restaurant. Great views of Stonetown ! The Secret Garden restaurant served some lovely fresh dishes and drinks and there is live local music a couple of nights a week. Overall I’d highly recommend the Emerson Spice Hotel and thanks for a great stay (and thanks for the late checkout too)"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Personnel bienveillant, dommage qu’il y ait beaucoup de travaux aux alentours… Très bon emplacement"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Now there are hotels for staying only, convenient location, etc., but this one excels in the long-forgotten personal touch and the joy of hosting and servitude. I have experienced greater care, postcard messages, and cookies to wish you good night. It is also in the best location in Stone Town, where you can access all the highlights of the place within 10 to 20 minutes. Beautifully decorated and a great place to stay."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel très bien situé, très propre, bien équipé (lclim, ventilateurs groupe électrogène pour les coupures..) avec énormément de piscine (4) en bord de mer... Le personnel est très agréable.. Seul petit bémol, le restaurant qui n'est pas au niveau de l'hôtel."

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location with only steps to the water front, restaurants, boats to prison island and the Freddie Mercury museum. Breakfast was lovely and staff super friendly and helpful."

Other attractions near Forodhani Gardens

An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

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A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".

House of Wonders

7.6/10 (162 reviews)

See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Zanzibar Night Market during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Freddie Mercury Museum during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Beit el-Sahel

8.4/10 (29 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Shakti Temple

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting Shakti Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Forodhani Gardens?

Forodhani Gardens is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 239 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Forodhani Gardens?

Adjacent to Forodhani Gardens, Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels are there close to Forodhani Gardens?

Expedia has 239 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Forodhani Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Forodhani Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Forodhani Gardens.

What can I see and do near Forodhani Gardens?

House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Forodhani Gardens. You can wander around Chapwani Island, Prison Island or Masingini Forest if you want a dose of fresh air.

Top Hotels Near Forodhani Gardens in Zanzibar Town from NZ$26

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Our top choices for Forodhani Gardens hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Elephantohotel

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

6. Hanaia House

7. Habari House

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

10. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

12. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

13. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

14. Jafferji House

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

16. Tembo House Hotel

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

18. Maru Maru Hotel

19. Spice Palace Hotel

20. Flamingo Guest House

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Top Forodhani Gardens Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Other attractions near Forodhani Gardens

Old Fort

House of Wonders

Zanzibar Night Market

Freddie Mercury Museum

Beit el-Sahel

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Shakti Temple

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