The Best Hotels Closest to Forodhani Gardens in Zanzibar Town for 2026

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

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1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Thomas

AED 396

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Aysha

AED 1,315

AED 1,552 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Room (Belle) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

3. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Julie

AED 387

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Family Triple Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Living area

4. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Nadine

AED 303

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

Premium Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

lucy

AED 230

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

Two-Bedroom Apartment | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

6. Freddie Mercury Apartments

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Vikas

AED 597

AED 716 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

Premier Suite | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, bathrobes, bidet

Superior Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

7. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

"We stayed in the Mercury room. The room was fine. The windows are coloured glass with no window coverings so it gets bright when the sun comes up. The walls are thin so you can hear outside noise but it’s not loud. Good air conditioning, fan and there was a mosquito net. There is a sort of mothball smell but that’s likely from bug spray. Staff were nice and courteous. The breakfast was decent and there was a nice view of the Old Fort. The hotel is located in a main tourist shopping area."

Gianfranco

AED 368

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Classic Double or Twin Room (Rose) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Mickey

AED 399

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View | View from room

9. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

James

AED 1,242

AED 1,473 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

Basic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Forodhani Gardens

Melanie

AED 316

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sep - 4 Sep

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers

On the beach, white sand, beach shuttle, sun loungers

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Balcony view

11. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Paul

AED 348

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

12. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Forodhani Gardens

Amber

AED 287

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

13. Forodhani Park Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Forodhani Gardens

AED 347

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

14. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Gianfranco

AED 537

AED 654 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

Premium Suite | 9 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

15. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Forodhani Gardens

catherine

AED 445

AED 734 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

16. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Dean

AED 331

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep soaking bathtub

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | View from room

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

17. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Marisa

AED 487

AED 597 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

18. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Antonio

AED 1,325

AED 1,561 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

19. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Przemek

AED 330

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

leonid

AED 238

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sep - 5 Sep

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Compare popular hotels close to Forodhani Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 105 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.8 Exceptional 43 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 119 reviews	View
Habari House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town	8.8 Excellent 29 reviews	View

Top Forodhani Gardens Hotel Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Très bien situé"

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Service and staff were excellent. The hotel is immaculately hygienic. Cleaned everyday. Breakfast was excellent. Great beach and restaurant and Stone Town location. Highly recommend."

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really good value for money, location is good and staff were very friendly."

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good clean room in the heart of Stone Town but away from all the tourist shops and touts. Quiet room with food a/c. Helpful staff."

Princess Salme Inn

10/10 Excellent

"After staying at several other places in Stone Town, I found Princess Salme Inn to offer an excellent balance between price and value."

Shaba Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and charming place, great location with AC, WiFi and breakfast. Highly recommend."

Tarawanda House By Stawi

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and nice. Staff were helpful. Breakfast is small so not enough to leave you feeling full. Walking distance to different places to shop and eat. Private bathroom is the best option to get. No elevators, keep that in mind if you have heavy luggage or a lot of luggage. They only do checkin from 2pm to 6pm, so try to arrange a later checkin way in advance if you need to. I would stay here again. We had a nice stay."

Tembo B&B Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Very good hotel"

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"The place is nice. However, the advertisement about tempo palace was deceiving. We thought the tempo palace was on the beach as per pictures that we saw. However, even though you have access to the beach and pools at tempo hotel, tempo palace is in a different side with old building views. We were not allowed to check in early. There were fixing the bathroom by the pool. There were dust all over the place and hanging the whole afternoon We tried to take a nap after a long flight but we couldn't bc of the noise. When we told them about the situation, they offered to give us a room on a different level on the same tempo palace which didn't make sense. We stayed where we were. The magnets tried to accomodate but they couldn't. It was disappointing. They tried to provide us a late checkout and a place to shower. We checked out early so we we had other plans. When we ask to shower, they told us a couple was using the room that we need to wait 10 min. That 10 min ended up being over one hour. It was disappointing. I had to call the manger for us to get a room to shower. I wish they make it easy for us. It was disappointing. Besides that the food was good."

Other attractions near Forodhani Gardens

An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Old Fort. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".

House of Wonders

7.6/10 (162 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at House of Wonders, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zanzibar Night Market during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Freddie Mercury Museum during your travels in Zanzibar Town. Check out 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 trip to Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town with a visit to The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Shakti Temple

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting Shakti Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Forodhani Gardens?

Forodhani Gardens is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 237 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Forodhani Gardens?

Adjacent to Forodhani Gardens, Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Tembo B&B Apartments.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Forodhani Gardens?

Expedia has 237 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Forodhani Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Forodhani Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Forodhani Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Forodhani Gardens?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Forodhani Gardens, click here.

What can I see and do near Forodhani Gardens?

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. Old Fort, Slave Market, and Mbweni Ruins are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Forodhani Gardens. You can wander around Prison Island, Chapwani Island, or Masingini Forest if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Forodhani Gardens hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Emerson Spice Hotel

4. Habari House

5. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

6. Freddie Mercury Apartments

7. Jafferji House

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

9. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

11. Tembo House Hotel

12. Hanaia House

13. Forodhani Park Hotel

14. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

15. Kholle House

16. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

17. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

18. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

19. Maru Maru Hotel

20. Spice Palace Hotel

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Top Forodhani Gardens Hotel Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Princess Salme Inn

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Tarawanda House By Stawi

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Forodhani Gardens

Old Fort

House of Wonders

Zanzibar Night Market

Freddie Mercury Museum

Beit el-Sahel

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Shakti Temple

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