Mizingani Hotel is situated directly on the Seafront as advertised. It is close to the port, where the ferry comes in from Dar es Salaam and is a short taxi ride from the airport (US10-20). Breakfast is on the verandah overlooking the beach. The sunsets are amazing from the verandah. Staff are wonderful, beds comfortable, pool great - what can I say? Fabulous.

Nothing I didn’t like. Some guests might feel that the fact that it doesn’t look and feel like a standard hotel is a negative, but that’s exactly what I loved about it. You can stay in a 5 star hotel, with soundproof walls and beige amenities anywhere in the world but it loses the exotic feeling of being in the place you presumable have come to experience. I hope the hotel holds the slightly Moroccan feel that is left over from earlier times. I found it unique and beautiful - would stay again in a heartbeat.

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is perfectly located right on the waterfront in the heart of Stone Town, just steps from the ferry terminal, Forodhani Gardens, and major historic landmarks. The building itself is a beautifully restored former sultan’s residence, featuring high ceilings, traditional Zanzibari furniture, and lovely details like mosaic-tiled bathrooms. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and breakfast on the terrace overlooking the ocean was a real highlight. The small courtyard pool was also a refreshing escape from the heat.

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Everything! The hotel is an historical building and very beautiful itself in front of the sea. I love the having the buffet breakfast in the morning sitting at the balcony facing the water and palm trees. The hotel pool is beautiful and decent in size. Location is handy as it's within the old town and easy access to the road and ferry terminal. We had an older room in the original part of the hotel, and it was beautiful. The bathroom in the room is newly renovated. Staff are also very friendly and helpful.

No alcohol served in the hotel but it wasn't a big problem.

The location is perfect – very close (opposite) to the promenade and the ferry, yet just outside the old town, so you’re not woken up by early morning calls to prayer from nearby mosques. I stayed in the "Tatu" room, which was HUGE and offered an ocean view (even from the washroom :) ). Despite the central location, the windows did a great job blocking outside noise. Complimentary bottled water and tea were provided. Breakfast was very rich and served with a lovely view. The staff were extremely helpful and available 24/7.

A few downsides: there were no electricity adapters available, and I wasn’t allowed a late check-out (I asked for 11:45). There was also a slight smell of stale air in the room, and the shower setup in the bathroom wasn't very convenient

Had an amazing stay at Mizingani! We had booked a twin room, and it was such a pleasant surprise to find that we each had our own room and own bathroom. It was very, very spacious and we had everything we needed. The aesthetics are also really nice. I enjoyed swimming in their lovely pool and viewing the environment from their rooftop. The location of this accommodation is perfect! You can easily walk to the harbour and the Forodhani market. You can also walk on the walkway along the ocean, right across the street. The buffet breakfast was out of this world. There was soooo much variety, and the food was delicious. The view from the dining balcony is also really nice. The staff is friendly. They are available to assist with taking luggage to and from your room. You may also store your luggage with them after checking out if you need to. I can absolutely recommend this accommodation for a very comfortable stay.

We were close to everything. The beach, restaurants and the markets. Everything was in walking distances. We experienced the fordahani night market, which I felt safe walking through. Also the breakfast was really delicious!

We booked transportation through the hotel, from the airport to the hotel. The driver never showed up. We called the hotel and asked what is going on. They apologized for the lack of communication between shifts and no one was available to pick us up. So we had to find transportation on our own. Thank GOD, it was a transportation service at the airport to take us to the hotel.

Location, sea views and staff. The hotel itself was so nice, you can take a walk inside it and you will get surprised (nice decoration). Pool is also clean and refreshing! Breakfast was amazing! So many options (salad ,sweet and also they cook for you scrambled eggs at the moment you ask for it!) We asked for a mosquito net and they put it in our room straight away. Nice staff! Highly recommended!

Bit noisy in early morning, as the staff is cleaning and talking high so you can hear them..

The hotel was a beautiful heritage building and in a fantastic location right on the waterfront. The breakfast buffet was great too, with lots of fresh tropical fruits on offer, and the breakfast balcony overlooked the sea and beach promenade - a great place to watch the world go by. I got upgraded to a sea view room and the balcony was incredible.

Worth noting that the hotel doesn’t serve alcohol. There was also some noise from the road early morning but I think the location was worth the trade off.

Location and proximity to most places in Stone town, the shops, market, the ocean and nearby islands. The staff are also courteous and helpful. The breakfast was great with a wide food selection and beverages.

The steep stairs to our room and the mouldy smell on the staircase and inside the room. We were allocated a room on the ground floor first and we asked to change due to the smell. I wish management could do something about it.

The Mizingani Seafront Hotel was built in 1865 as a Royal Honeymoon Palace. The building became the Customs House in 1928, later falling into disrepair. It was restored and reopened as a hotel in September 2014. It's a beautiful Olde Worlde building that oozes charm and character. Our room was on the third floor, and it was quite a climb up three flights of steep wooden stairs, in all, some 54 steps. The room was large and spacious with good, quiet air conditioning and a ceiling fan. The bed was firm but comfortable, with firm pillows too. There was a small fridge with a large, complimentary bottle of water. Lighting was adequate, but not bright. The small, modern bathroom had a large, proper shower cubicle with a rain and hand shower. There was a swish, modern hairdryer with razor adapter plugs. There were a reasonable array of toiletries. Our room was serviced daily, and the water and toiletries were replenished. The inclusive breakfast was very good, with a wide variety of choices. There was plenty of freshly brewed filter coffee. The view of the bay from our breakfast table was stunning. The central swimming pool was magnificent, with clear blue water, and nice and warm too. We fell upon this hotel by luck, using booking.com. It's the best hotel we've used in Tanzania. We definitely enjoyed our two-night stay, which increased to seven nights.

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