The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Zanzibar Town hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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December 2025

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January 2026

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views - The Seyyida Hotel And Spa (Zanzibar Town)

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In the heart of Stone Town, The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and outdoor pool. Unwind at The Seyyida Spa or enjoy ocean views at The Seyyida Rooftop restaurant. With amenities like free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and barbecue grills nearby guests have praised the helpful staff.

Very good

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Bar
Spa

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Free ferry terminal shuttle
Pool bar
Room service
Babysitting
Airport shuttle
Terrace

For families (6)

Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Tomorrow

Dec 15 - Dec 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Deluxe Balcony Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Bathrobes

Hydromassage showerhead

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Bathrobes

Hydromassage showerhead

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

430 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Kitchen

2 bedrooms

Bathrobes

Hydromassage showerhead

Hair dryer

732 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Bathrobes

Hydromassage showerhead

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

215 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Hydromassage showerhead

484 sq ft
2 bedrooms
City view
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Bathrobes

Hydromassage showerhead

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

269 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Courtyard Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Bathrobes

Hydromassage showerhead

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

322 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kijangwani, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 28 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free ferry terminal shuttle

Restaurants

‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
‪Secret Garden - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and The Seyyida Rooftop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 10 AM
- Contactless check-out available

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
- Free ferry terminal shuttle

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's menu

What to do

Beach nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage

Facilities

1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Reception hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Phone

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

The Seyyida Rooftop - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12373.85 per person, per night

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 47500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cribs/infant beds are available for TZS 30.0 per day
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 16 and 17 costs TZS 1 (roundtrip)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Seyyida Hotel And Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 47500 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa and nearby?

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Yes, The Seyyida Rooftop offers ocean views.

What's the area around The Seyyida Hotel And Spa like?

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa is a short 5-minute walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 5 minutes' walk from Forodhani Gardens.

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The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was of good quality, served on the rooftop, and came fast with a variety of options. (6 reviews)
The property offers a lovely rooftop dining area with great views and a very good breakfast. (3 reviews)
The pool area was refreshing, relaxing, and clean, providing a great spot to unwind. (4 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Service staff

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Bed

Breakfast

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Food

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Spacious room

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 20, 2025

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.

Laura, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 10, 2024

The hotel is very clean and the staff is attentive.

temi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 27, 2025

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

Maya, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 10, 2025

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.

Sara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 3, 2024

Fantastic property! Love the charm and the rooftop restaurant. It’s centrally located and walkable to everything.

Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2024

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

Chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 29, 2023

What a beautiful property! The staff was extremely helpful and supporting, felt so safe at this hotel.

Rubani, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 18, 2023

It is a nice clean hotel in the perfect location so you need not to get a taxi.

Ed, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 28, 2025

Good relaxing stay.

Location close to many things. Location is off the regular streets. Roof top restaurant was nice and view was great. Some simple wire to keep the crows away would be nice! Room does need TVs but didn’t miss it. Wi-Fi signal needs improvement. Spa treatment was nice but location is an issue with echo and noise.

Vince, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 30, 2023

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

Benjamin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 19, 2024

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.

Ivaylo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 3, 2025

The building and location are great. The view and sunset are amazing. The service, comfort and bathroom installations are not as good. In our first night there was a water pump going off and making noise every hour or so, making our sleep less than great. When showering, water would go up to our ankles almost, as the plug hole didn’t provide enough throughput. I asked for both things to be fixed and in the evening no one knew if they had been fixed or not. After some insistence and phone calls we heard the everything was fixed. Later, we found that only the pump was fixed.

Nazareno, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 1, 2024

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.

8/10 Very good

Aug 27, 2024

I liked the postive staff attitude in this hotel. The stunning colonial style in the very spacious room I had was definitely a plus for me as well. It was close to the harbour and within walking distance to the main sights. Downside: the noise from the outside - theoretically from 6 am till midnight. The internet was extremely slow during the day - but during night time it worked really much faster.

Rainer Wilhelm, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 9, 2024

Staff welcoming and attentive. Hotel rooms large clean and comfortable. Turn down service provided everynight which included mosquito nets and repellant. No lift in the property but the staff carried our luggage and allowed me to keep my childs pram down in reception. Every meal we had in the restaurant was delcious. The hotel is very close to the main road and the waterfront. The night market is a 2 minute walk

Paula, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 15, 2024

This property itself was beautiful. Our room had two stories, and our room upstairs opened up to the restaurant, and the beautiful rooftop view. The staff here were so nice and helped us to plan everything we wanted to do. Also, the location of this place is very convenient, very close and walkable distance to the night food market, and different historic locations in Stonetown. We loved our stay here and will definitely go back. Only complaint we had was that the drain in the shower went down very slow and the bathroom would flood. The free breakfast was also very delicious.

christelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 13, 2023

Very nice hotel with really nice staff and great location. No TV but if you can watch TV via wifi on your phone it is not an issue.

Natalie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 18, 2024

we had a seaview room with balcony, which was a great option, comfortable bed, shower was excellent, a lot of hot water and a huge bathroom. The room and bathroom were clean, only the windows and balcony looked as if they hadn't been cleaned for a long time. In the evening it was a bit loud, as we could hear people from the other room talking very loud as they were just beside us. But fortunately they stopped talking after some time and we could sleep, so it is a little luck if you have loud neighboors or not. No noisy from outside. Dinner in the hotel was okay, we had the Club Sandwich with chicken and Vegetable Curry. The Curry was very strong, too spicy and not balanced. I had in other Restaurants excellent currys. We know service is slow everywhere in Sansibar but here it was extra slow… View from rooftop Restaurant is beautiful. Breakfast was good and came fast, we had some fruits and pancake. Juice was warm. I did one foot massage, which was not very professional. It was more a leg than a foot massage, I wish she had washed my feet before she started. The location is good, near secret Garden Restaurant, where we had a great lunch. We did not use the Pool but it looked clean. In all a good hotel to stay in Stone Town.