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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Aurelia Zanzibar in Zanzibar offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and city views. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and a walk-in shower. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, 24-hour front desk, paid shuttle service, and bicycle parking. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, buffet, vegetarian, halal, and Asian. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits are served. Prime Location: Located 7 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Stone Town Beach and close to attractions such as the Peace Memorial Museum and Old Fort of Zanzibar. Scuba diving is available in the surroundings.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pete
United Kingdom
“Great location, very central. It's a really interesting building, loads of history. Lovely host, very informative. There was a problem with the air-conditioning unit in our room, and they changed our room instantly, with no question. Nice...” - Saara
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location little hidden in the less touristy street of the old Stone Town, Aurelia is set in an atmospheric old building. We had a charming and spacious room on the top floor with balcony overlooking the rooftops. You can hear people on...” - Lea
South Africa
“Location was great. Breakfast was basic, but different every day. Great resturant oppisite hotel. Cooldrinks and water for sale in voyer of hotel, which was great. Wifi was great and aircon also.” - Masaba
Uganda
“Gives you a great feel of stone town in terms of location. Hussein was quite welcoming. The rooms are really clean and it always felt secure.” - Raihaan
United Kingdom
“Great location in the heart of stone town with shops very close by. The staff were very helpful, especially Omari and Hassan. The bedroom was big with a very large bathroom and a net covering the bed which is needed with the mosquitos around.” - Binding
United Kingdom
“Quirky Hotel. Stairs very steep and uneven. All part of the charm. Breakfast was good and varied.” - Zakrzewski
United Kingdom
“Location, spacious rooms on the 2nd floor with a lovely view over courtyard. Very friendly and helpful staff.” - Laura
United Kingdom
“Friendly welcome from Hussain who was very helpful. Charming character of the building. Good location. There was a restaurant across the road that was quite busy but that didn’t disturb us.” - Kory
Canada
“Great aircon. Hot water. Clean. Quiet. Attentive and helpful staff. And great location. The restaurant across the street is really good. Would love to stay here again!” - Martina
Italy
“Overall good value for money. The room was big and clean and the staff was really friendly. Location in the old centre of Stone Town.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Aurelia Zanzibar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.