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Zenji Hotel

Malawi St, opp Cine Afrique | P.O. Box 661, Stone Town, Tanzania
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Zenji Hotel
Ranked #3 of 24 Stone Town B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 135 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Ferry terminal(8)
  • Very good(7)
  • Free internet(6)
  • Helpful and friendly(5)
  • Air conditioning(5)
  • Short walk(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
  • Other room(3)
Traveller rating
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    46
    11
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Dublin, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Zenji Hotel is a beautifully decorated hotel with a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can organise airport pick up and drop off as well as other transfers and tours with them. Staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. The location is great as well as in walking distance to Forodhani Gardens and the town centre. The hotel has a... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Initially I had booked a hotel on the other side of the island, but seeing that it was low season, I was the only guest, which does get quite boring, so I went online, found Zenji and called for a reservation. Unfortunately I could only stay for 2 nights as Zenji was fully booked (which I think is exceptional during... More

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Djibouti, Djibouti
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

"1001 nights" room is very nice for a family 4 persons. Air conditioner is inclued. Good location, near the old city and you can access in front of this hotel with your car. Many thanks for Chris and his team. Chris gave us a good advices for our vacation. More

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Santorini, Greece
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I spent several weeks travelling around Europe earlier this year and have traveled through Central America and Kenya and I have never been so splendidly surprised by a hotel. I don't usually stay in hostels, but I tend to have a tighter budget when I travel (working for NGOs) and therefore don't stay in 5 star hotels, but I would... More

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Muscat,Oman
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Only stayed for one night but couldn't fault it for the price. The hotel was very clean and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I am planning to go back to Zanzibar again this year and will certainly get in touch with Suzi to make a reservation. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

My husband and I enjoyed the Zenji Hotel. The room was really big, the plumbing in the bathroom was pretty good, and the breakfast on the terrace was nice. The staff were really accommodating, and were available to help us switch the timing of our spice tour. We loved the hibiscus tea and the location, which wasn't in quite as... More

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Kijabe, Kenya
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

The staff at Zenji was absolutely marvelous. They made our stay terrific, they were helpful in every way. The personal touch and smiling faces made us feel comfortable. Solomon, Suzi, Chris and staff were so much fun. The professional care and ease of booking our trip was a pleasure. I can't think of another trip where we've felt so cared... More

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Alken, Denmark
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

We stayed at Zenji Hotel for 4 nights. We had a pleasant stay. The staff was very polite and helpfull and the room was nice and clean. We enjoyed to sit on the balcony and watch the lively streetlife at Malawi Street, and we think, that the hotel is very well situated just within a stone's throw away from Stone... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here with my wife and sister in law .. and once alone. Well located. I was even able to negotiate rates with them when I was short on cash. Rooms are very nice and each themed out. The only thing to be aware about (and its not so much their fault) is that Stone Town does lose electricity which... More

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Tucson, Arizona
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

We were very pleased with Zenji! The rooms were great and the staff was incredibly helpful. Everything went very smoothly, starting with the reservation. They got back to me immediately and my reservation was easy (which isn't the case everywhere in Africa!). As soon as we arrived Chris at the front desk handled our intrusion of luggage and people (there... More

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Malawi St, opp Cine Afrique | P.O. Box 661, Stone Town, Tanzania
Price range (per night):* RM111 - 269

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