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An aerial view of a resort with a beach, a swimming pool, and a dining area.

A living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.

A boat on clear turquoise water near a sandy beach with overwater bungalows.

1. Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World

5.5 km from Prison Island

MIGUEL VEMBA

฿32,948

฿38,762 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

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

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

2. Maru Maru Hotel

5.2 km from Prison Island

MOMO

฿2,650

฿3,584 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

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

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

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

5.2 km from Prison Island

Alexander

฿9,830

฿11,634 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

4. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

5 km from Prison Island

Greig

฿2,173

฿2,835 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

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

5. Zanzibar Coffee House

5.3 km from Prison Island

Iris

฿3,523

฿4,052 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

6. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

5.1 km from Prison Island

Gianfranco

฿4,833

฿5,893 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

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

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

7. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

5.1 km from Prison Island

Phillip

฿1,739

฿2,268 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Habari House

5.2 km from Prison Island

Marcus

฿2,770

฿3,450 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A thatched-roof house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear turquoise sea.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a bottle, overlooking a calm sea with a boat in the distance.

A massage room with a view of the ocean and a pier.

9. Zanzi Resort

8.8 km from Prison Island

Susanne Christina

฿15,216

฿17,834 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

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

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

10. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5.1 km from Prison Island

Possenta C

฿11,400

฿13,513 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean.

A narrow, unpaved path leading to a rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a sign indicating a '4' level.

A beach with a sandy shore and a thatched-roof structure.

A thatched-roof hut with a view of the sea, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

11. Chumbe Island Coral Park

17.8 km from Prison Island

"A wonderful eco resort! Cute bungalow's with compost toilets. We slept with all the windows and doors open to enjoy the ocean breeze. staff and food fantastic. Good snorkelling. Coconut crab night walk was fascinating. We climbed up the lighthouse and walked around the island on low tide - saw heaps of starfish and crabs! We also relaxed in the swinging day beds and read our books. 4 nights was a lovely amount of time if you can…but lots just came for 1 night."

Karen

฿13,120

฿17,435 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

12. Shaba Boutique Hotel

5.3 km from Prison Island

Melanie

฿3,254

฿4,078 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

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

13. Hanaia House

5.5 km from Prison Island

Abdulmunim

฿1,968

฿2,263 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

14. Elephantohotel

5.4 km from Prison Island

duane

฿3,936

฿4,795 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A pier extending into calm waters at twilight with a small structure at the end.

A beach setting with a canopy bed and a table set for two, surrounded by candles.

A resort with a thatched-roof structure, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

A beach setting with a canopy bed, a table with chairs, and candles.

15. Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

10.3 km from Prison Island

Suzy

฿7,766

฿10,120 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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.

16. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

5.2 km from Prison Island

Greig

฿4,290

฿5,269 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

17. Spice Palace Hotel

5.3 km from Prison Island

Stanley

฿1,995

฿2,563 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

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

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.

18. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5.2 km from Prison Island

Gita

฿10,076

฿11,923 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

19. Kholle House

5 km from Prison Island

catherine

฿2,787

฿5,217 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

20. Jafferji House

5.2 km from Prison Island

EMMANUEL

฿3,946

฿4,538 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Prison Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Maru Maru Hotel	8.8 Excellent 606 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Mizingani Seafront Hotel	8.8 Excellent 440 reviews	View
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View

Top Prison Island Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Comfortable, classic property right on the beach. Staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was good. The only negative was the hotel is not licensed, but that is understandable given the location in the Muslim part of Stonetown."

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed for 1 night came very late 2am but the staff and hotel was very accommodating, contacted the hotel ahead of time and they was able to send info to chk into there portal so that I can chk in before I landed, when I arrived the process wasn't even 5 mins and I was already in my room, and dont forget the free breakfast which was great. I definitely recommend and will stay here again. Thk you spice palace for all your hospitality."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."

Tembo B&B Apartments

8/10 Good

"Bad communication between hotel and driver causing our airport driver to have to wait a couple hours for us after our flight was delayed and no one from the hotel responded to my call, texts, or email. Shows lack of respect for the driver I think. Otherwise a nice stay."

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in the middle of the old city, very clean, staff very nice. Their restaurant was good. No pool (just saying this because some reviews make it look like there is a pool)."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"

Other attractions near Prison Island

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

Forodhani Gardens

8.4/10 (274 reviews)

Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

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A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.

Shangani Beach

8.4/10 (171 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shangani Beach during your travels in Zanzibar Town? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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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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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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Malindi Mosque

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

Malindi Mosque is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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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 275 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 Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels are there close to Prison Island?

Expedia has 275 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.

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Our top choices for Prison Island hotels

1. Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World

2. Maru Maru Hotel

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

5. Zanzibar Coffee House

6. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

7. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

8. Habari House

9. Zanzi Resort

10. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

11. Chumbe Island Coral Park

12. Shaba Boutique Hotel

13. Hanaia House

14. Elephantohotel

15. Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

16. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

17. Spice Palace Hotel

18. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

19. Kholle House

20. Jafferji House

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Top Prison Island Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Maru Maru Hotel

Other attractions near Prison Island

Forodhani Gardens

Shangani Beach

Zanzibar Night Market

Beit el-Sahel

Malindi Mosque

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