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The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds
Property entrance
Reception
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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View (Apartment 757) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Balcony Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds

Deluxe Balcony Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Courtyard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, cots/infant beds

Deluxe Courtyard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, The Seyyida Hotel And Spa is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Masingini Forest and Nakupenda Beach, while House of Wonders and Peace Memorial Museum are cultural highlights. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting.
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Map
Kijangwani, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Upscale hotel located in Stone Town
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa. Indulge in a massage, aromatherapy and a facial at The Seyyida Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, The Seyyida Rooftop, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, babysitting (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, barbecues and a reception hall
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Cots/infant beds, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Seyyida Rooftop

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for TZS 30.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 13103.85 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 47500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TZS 1 (return), (from 16 to 17 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: TZS 30.0 per day

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Seyyida Hotel And Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Seyyida Hotel And Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 47500 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Seyyida Hotel And Spa located?

Located in Stone Town, this spa hotel is steps away from Malindi Mosque, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Shakti Temple. House of Wonders and Zanzibar Night Market are also within 5 minutes.

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The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 213 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Amenities
A classic old building well maintained and beautifully decorated. MARIE MARIE MARIE. YOUARE THE BEST
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

temi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and the staff is attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location…near the water and the old fort.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property! Love the charm and the rooftop restaurant. It’s centrally located and walkable to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

papa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious room and faultless hospitality

10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rubani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property! The staff was extremely helpful and supporting, felt so safe at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

ADEBAYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Homely beauty boutique like hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice clean hotel in the perfect location so you need not to get a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVELY ROOFTOP DINING AREA

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Placement
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Booked superior seaview room and seaview window is at toilet which is higher than normal people eye level. Double check if breakfast is included in the booking in hotels.com as the website offer two breakfast option with different price which is a bit confusing. Tried to contact hotel to confirm via booking website and official hotel email address a few time but no luck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend.

Altough the ad clearly states breakfast included, it was not breakfast included. We could prove how the ad states breakfast included the receptionist just told us «it’s not her fault, so it’s not her problem». Just shocked at how horrible the service was. If you do eat breakfast there, beware of the birds, they might not let you finish the breakfast before they try to steal everything. Didn’t get the room we booked either, and they clearly have a negative attitude towards certain tourists. The beds by the pool are broken, and it’s not always cleaned. Honestly can’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

christelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the ambiance of the property. I loved my room, although I thought I had booked a room with a balcony. My room was great and I loved the AC. After wandering around the streets of Stonetown, the AC was refreshing. The rooftop dining area and views were great. The staff were helpful and friendly. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

ardita

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Cheap buffet breakfast per $15/person. A joke
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sridhar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very Close to Forodhani gardens and all other places are walkable Distance from this property.you can see the beautiful Sea View From the Top of the Hotel (restaurant) . room amenities are Average .if you don't spend much time in room that s OK.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HADEEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb, it is a clean and very well managed property, staff are friendly and service oriented and their manager 'Maureen' is very capable and professional..pleasure to do business with. what can be improved is more wheel chair friendliness to be introduced and somesort of a lift or elevator even if a tight/small external one so people with disabilities can enjoy your roof top restaurant and terrace and enjoy its breath taking views that are so memorable and among your best property assets or attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022