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The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Reception hall
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Kijangwani, Stonetown, Zanzibar Town
  • Malindi Mosque
    1 min walk
  • House of Wonders
    3 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    5 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Balcony Room

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 20.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double Room

Junior Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Courtyard Double Room

Deluxe Courtyard Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

With a stay at The Seyyida Hotel And Spa in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from Malindi Mosque and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). .This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Zanzibar Night Market.

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shangani Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with a full-service spa and free breakfast
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at the The Seyyida Rooftop, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Seyyida Rooftop - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Seyyida Rooftop

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for TZS 30.0 per day

Payment types

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 13616.40 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 (roundtrip), (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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 transportation 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

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 188 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo, Burlington

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Tiffani

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
It was disappointing to find my sheets not clean. There appeared to be blood and dirt marks on the sheets. When showing to staff, he refused to change the linen. This left me to spend my only night on the property sleeping on soiled bedding. He also packed juices, with lids and straws holes in a bag without warning us. This juice spilled all over ruining my laptop. They also tossed my friends retainer, which was left in the room. They would do good to pay better attention to details for the benefit of their guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christelle

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with family and small children
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

Rashida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The receptionists, the in house and breakfast team were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Raleigh

Travelled with partner
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

Alihussein

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

10/10 Excellent

Rubani

Travelled with family
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

Ed

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Krystle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel directly in the middle of Stonetown. Great breakfast and views from the rooftop. Only issue were the roaches in the room that I noticed late at night when I woke up to go to the restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

6/10 Okay

ardita

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
Cheap buffet breakfast per $15/person. A joke
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Boutique Hotel in Stonetown
I love this gem of a hotel - beautifully tasteful rooms, fantastic location, and great staff. By far, this gem is my favorite place in Stonetown.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

2/10 Terrible

Juliette

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was overbooked although we had paid
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Jonathon, Carrollton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Like: Location, location, location. The view from the rooftop was nice as well. Dislike: No shower door (should have had one). Limited water pressure. Tons of street noise. Windows leaked from dew/humidity/rains.

10/10 Excellent

Jaie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexzandrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Overall for one night stayed, it was a good experience. Although, I thought that it was noisy outside, the bathroom needed maintenance, and some of the furniture appears that they needed cleaning. The restaurant was out of beers one afternoon, which seems unusual. There was gap/holes in the mosquito netting above the bed. It seems like the hotel needs some care and some love. The pictures on the website are not representative of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tired and in need of a refurb.
On arrival we were informed we'd been 'upgraded' as our room was in use for another guest. This was not an upgrade but a large family room on the ground floor for one night only. Unfortunately, the room was located next to an alley where mopeds and motorcycles were driven all night. We hardly had any sleep as we would be woken by the next vehicle every time we dropped off to sleep. Some passersby even knocked on the windows at all hours The bar ran out of normal beer and only had small bottles of lite. The kitchen could not make toast on request. The toilet for the restaurant/ bar area is disgusting and smelt of urine. The bathrooms in the rooms are tired and grotty. Cracked sinks, loose and broken toilet seats that don't fit the toilets. The electrics were so bad, they were dangerous. Bared conductors on the metal bed side lights being the worst example. Light switches that did not work and arced when switching, but did not turn on the lights. Only one bedside light and table for double beds in some of the rooms. Why? Air conditioning worked well in every room we used; three in total. Towels were well past their best and stained even after laundry. One of the reception staff and the cleaners were very helpful, but the rest of the staff just didn't seem that interested in doing a good job. Had a chat with other guests who'd also had to request different rooms due to late night noise issues or malfunctioning equipment. Would try elsewhere if we were to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022