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Welcome

Take a step back in history as we invite you to one of the most picturesque views Zanzibar has to offer. A mere two-minute walk from the Zanzibar daily ferry will lead you to the home of Sultans, Mizingani Seafront Hotel.
Pool Area

Our private pool area is for those days when you wish to take refuge from the heat, cool down and simply relax in privacy
Intimate Settings

We at Mizingani Seafront Hotel enjoy the small pleasures in life and while we prefer our guests to live like Sultans we also prefer them to feed like kings. Our settings and attention to details shine through every room and corridor.

Welcome to Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Take a step back in history as we invite you to one of the most picturesque views Zanzibar has to offer. A mere two-minute walk from the Ferry Terminal or 20 min drive from the Zanzibar International Airport, will lead you to the home of Sultans, Mizingani Seafront Hotel. Mizingani Seafront Hotel has a rich and vibrant history to fit with the unique and alluring interior as it features one of the oldest lifts in Zanzibar. The building was constructed for royal honeymooners in 1865. Later the house was turned into the Custom House in 1928 but due to poor maintenance, it deteriorated and finally had to be evacuated. The former Palace was restored to its former glory, opening its doors in September 2014, serving as a home away from home for many travelers.

We at Mizingani Seafront Hotel enjoy the small pleasures in life and while we prefer our guests to live like Sultans we also prefer them to feed like kings, keeping with the culture on the Island Mizingani Seafront Hotel also offer a restaurant with a full buffet catering to those who wish to have a localized yet sophisticated culinary experience overlooking our famous sunset. An intimate and completely private dinner can be arranged on our roof top terrace for those who wish to enjoy a more private sunset.

We also boast with an outdoor pool for those days when you wish to take refuge from the heat and cool down in our private pool, as well as a 24hour service desk to serve the need of our guest in a timely and sufficient manner. Private parking is also available on site for your convenience.

We at Mizingani aim to serve our clientele as we strive to maintain the highest standard available to both international as well as local guest. We do not only pride ourselves in our alluring architecture as you follow us through our aesthetically decorated corridors leading you to our swimming pool surrounded by a 360-degree panoramic view of our hotel as you have a choice between thirty-one of our bright air-conditioned rooms.

Each room is equipped with its own private entrance, telephone, cable-television, Free Wi-Fi, fridge, hot water, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer and access to a lift. All the rooms have beautiful, spacious balconies that face the sea or the swimming pool. You can rest assured that the mosquitoes are well taken care of, as each room comes standard with a mosquito net draped over the bed as well as a flat screen TV. For families with babies, Mizingani Seafront Hotel has two very beautiful baby swing cribs that can be moved into your room for added convenience.

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is dedicated to being environmentally friendly therefore our hot water is provided by Solar energy to lighten our footprint on the environment. We also have sufficient backup generators taking is through power cuts at no inconvenience to our guests.

Nearby attractions include the House of Wonders, Sultan Palace Museum, Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens, where guest can witness Zanzibar come alive at night with an array of features, from food stalls to local craftsmanship. For more information please visit our nearby sights page.

At Mizingani we believe in the luxury and comfort of our guest, free WIFI is available throughout the hotel and an airport shuttle can be arranged for a service charge. Our friendly and approachable staff will ensure you have a satisfying stay as we aim to achieve the highest possible offering in customer excellence.

Please feel free to take a walk through Mizingani Seafront Hotel as you explore our website and don’t hesitate to contact us today to book the stay of a lifetime!

Our Main Restaurant

Enjoy a mouthwatering seafood dinner with all your favorites freshly prepared at the historical seafront restaurant while watching the sun set over the picturesque Indian Ocean from your dining table.

Our well qualified chefs use all natural and fresh ingredients locally produced to make sure that our Traditional and International cuisines infused with local spices, will be served to meet your every expectation. To compliment your meal, we invite you to try one of our Mocktails from local seasonal fruits to round off your meal to perfection.

Cafe Mizingani

On your way to work, catching a ferry or just need to relax? Feel free to pop in at Cafe Mizingani to refresh your energy with various choices of Espresso, Cappuccinos, Lattes, Smoothies and a variety of Teas available to suit every taste bud. We also serve light bites and snacks as well as a range of cakes and cookies . Pass by anytime and enjoy!