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Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (98)
"The rooms were decorated well and was very clean. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Loved the rooftop for breakfast and the location was perfect. "
Canada
sandra
Emerson Spice Hotel

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Prison Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (92)
"I had an amazing time at the coffee house! The room was very beautiful and breakfast exceptional but the highlight for me was the staff. They are what made my stay great! "
United Kingdom
sheila
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Zanzibar Coffee House

Habari House

Habari House
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Good accommodation, culturally unique property, highly convenient location for a tourist. price was a bit high. "
United States
Melanie
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Habari House

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (119)
"Best bed and breakfast we've ever been to.. We had spent our honeymoon there and couldn't have been more happier that we picked Tembo b&b.."
United States
Lezan
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (926)
"The hotel was lovely and the stafd were all very nice and friendly"
United Kingdom
Alyson
Tembo House Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (570)
"The staff were excellent. This will forever be my hotel of choice when I come to the island "
United Kingdom
Harry
Maru Maru Hotel

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (38)
"Never disappoints! Consistent with great food and high end accommodation for stone town. "
United States
Suhaa
The price is NZ$935
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (265)
"Great hotel, staff is excellent."
United States
Thomas
The price is NZ$785
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Kholle House

Kholle House
3.5 star property
5 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
"Beautifully restored hotel, perfect location, great staff. Perfect place to stay for anybody that want to experience Stone town in Zanzibar."
United States
Carmen
The price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Kholle House

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff, good location"
United States
Darrell
The price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Shaba Boutique Hotel

Emerson on Hurumzi

Emerson on Hurumzi
3.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27)
"Quaint historic building right in stone town. Staff is great a dinner at the rooftop is really nice. "
United States
Luis
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Emerson on Hurumzi

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (347)
"Very clean. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great location. Nice architecture and decoration. "
Ireland
RACHID
Dhow Palace Hotel

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (138)
"Great place"
United States
Yahya
The price is NZ$426
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa

Hanaia House

Hanaia House
4.0 star property
5.5 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34)
"super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi"
United States
Amber
Hanaia House

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (501)
"Great location, friendly staff, quiet room and comfortable beds "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is NZ$310
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Sharazad Wonders Boutique
3.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16)
"Stunning hotel, inside and out, and an amazing healthy and copious breakfast. Well located."
United Kingdom
Diane
Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (150)
"Outstanding hotel in a great Stone town location "
United States
Kris
The price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Freddie Mercury Apartments

Freddie Mercury Apartments
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
"Great area, this is literally the building where Freddie Mercury lived, apartment with unique old zanzibari character, great location - near to beach, stone town and night market, great breakfast. Loved it."
United States
Vikas
Freddie Mercury Apartments

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
5.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (241)
"Great hotel with amazing staff"
United States
Muna
The price is NZ$562
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Bawe Island Zanzibar
5.0 star property
5.5 km from Prison Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5)
"An amazing stay at a beautiful place. Truly a paradise. Our assigned butler, Anwar, just made the whole stay that much more wonderful. "
Portugal
MIGUEL VEMBA
The price is NZ$2,999
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Bawe Island Zanzibar
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Prison Island?
Prison Island is located in an area of Changuu Island known for its array of dining options. You'll find 238 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Prison Island?
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. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Prison Island. Other good options within 5 miles include Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Zanzibar Serena Hotel.
How many hotels are there close to Prison Island?
Expedia has 238 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Prison Island.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Prison Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. 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. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Prison Island.
What can I see and do near Prison Island?
House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Freddie Mercury Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Chapwani Island, Forodhani Gardens and Masingini Forest.