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Malindi Boutique

3.0 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior detail
Executive lounge
Boating
Porch
Exterior detail

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Funguni Road, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Fort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shangani Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Slave Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Malindi Boutique

Hotel located in Stone Town
At Malindi Boutique, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Malindi Boutique offer thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, communal kitchens and ceiling fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 40.0 per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Malindi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel
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Malindi Boutique Hotel
Malindi Boutique Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Malindi Boutique pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malindi Boutique?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malindi Boutique on 12 Mar 2025 start from AU$63.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Malindi Boutique?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Malindi Boutique?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Malindi Boutique?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Malindi Boutique provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Malindi Boutique located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Malindi Mosque, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Shakti Temple. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Zanzibar Night Market are also within 10 minutes.

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Malindi Boutique Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 14 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked a room with A/C. Didn’t get that. It was hot. The guy at night that let me in didn’t wanna show me to my room. Finally, he took me to a room & said this will have to do. I said it’s not what I booked. He said, not my problem & left.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ulrik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably the worst place I’ve been.
Place is utterly dirty. Extremely humid, only with fans in room. Prebooked private triple room, clearly got a dorm with 4 beds instead. 2 friends got sick during the stay, because of the extre humidity in the room, no way of cleaning the air. Big holes in all the mosquito nets. I will never recommend this place to any one, nor visit it again. Stay away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sexual Harrasment and Gross Misconduct.
I stayed at this place twice. The first time (April 8, 2021), I was with a group of other tourists - 4 guys and 2 girls - and nothing happened. The second time (April 12, 2021) I was alone because I had to do my covid test in Stone Town. That's when the harrasment occurred. The man at the front desk (with one fake eye), touched me inappropriately, putting his hands on my legs and waist. He was making sexual remarks like drinking beer and spending the night together. At one point, I was talking to another guest and he just stood there staring at us for a very long time. 30 min later, a mouse is in my room which I believe he put there since my room was on the 3 floor, and no food was there. He made me so uncomfortable that I didn't leave my room for the rest of the day and checked out in the morning. I mentioned this to my tour guide afterwards and was advised that he has a very bad reputation here in Stone Town and has done this before. And my taxi driver said "he is a very bad man". I wish someone would have told me that sooner. If you are a woman, especially if you have children do not book there. There is a reason why this place is so cheap. It's better to pay for your peace. He took advantage of the fact that I was alone because he did not behave in this manner when I was with 4 other guys. hope that he sees this message and learn how to treat people with respect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

SERGHEI

Unusual oneee!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Mehmet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nightmarr
Terrible. Cheating. Disaster. Changed my holiday into a nightmare
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Monty

Great service
Great rooftop
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
약속을 지키지 않는 호텔
업사이클링 컨셉이 재미있어서 예약했다. 전체적으로 지저분하고 낡았다. 도착하자마자 예약이 안됐다고 우겼고 결제가 안되었다고 방이 없다고 했다. 결제완료된 증빙을 보여주니 딱 하나 남은 방이라고 보여준 방은 관리가 안되어 지저분했고 곰팡이 냄새가 진동했다. 에어컨 있고 전용욕실 딸린 방을 예약했으나 에어컨도 욕실도 없는 방이었다. 취소가 불가능한 예약이었기에 울며겨자먹기로 투숙했으나 도저히 못견딜 정도로 상태가 안좋았다. 창문을 열면 모기가 달려들었고 천장에 실링팬이 있으나 한밤중에 멈췄다. 잔지바르에 대한 인상을 완전히 구기는 숙소였다. 저렴한 호텔이니 어쩔 수 없다고 생각하고 이곳을 선택한다면 오산이 될 것이다.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mitja

5/5
Nice and very affordable stay, friendly and helpful staff, helped us with booking the prison island tour for a great price, also delicious breakfast! And we were were upgraded for free. Totally recommend, perfect location in stone town for a good price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap as chips, does the job.
Cheap as chips, don't expect a palace for b&b money... No city tax is a huge bonus. Easy walk to the excellent Mercury's restaurant. Friendly staff, tasty breakfast. Rooms don't get cleaned each day, bathroom flooded, but at the price cannot complain! Mozzie nets on all beds. Slightly creepy Bashar Assad portraits everywhere in various poses, but I've stayed in crazier!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Fatuma Isir

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hej det är inte bra jag blev sjuk det är dam,smutsig och lugit . Vi som fråga om såpa, toa peppar. Jag var där 4 dagar bara kund inte stanna lägger och har kvitto för 4 nätt
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Disliked: Staff & service
Dishonest
First of all there is no free WiFi. Also I accidently left my phone in the rooms after checking out, when I went back to get it no one had apparently seen it. When I checked the location on Google it was on a week after I left the hotel in the same area. The phone was very obviously stolen. My bad feedback is relating to the dishonesty of the staff working there. Make sure you keep all valuables with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Jeff, Seattle, WA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible Service/Lost Reservation/Arguements
I checking after arriving from Kenya at 1am. The only had one room left and I showed them my reservation but they insisted I show how much I paid for my room. All I had was a confirmation number on my App. I argued with the owner for a half hour, "I have a reservation, you have a room, why can't I check in?" I guess they wanted to charge me more if they thought I paid too little online. I showed the owner my Expedia App with all the confirmations but he still argued with me and would NOT let me check in. Finally, after 30 min he said he would sort it tomorrow I just needed to write down my name and the company I booked through. I wrote my name and Expedia and he said, "Expedia, I know them!'" Apparently, you don't. I would NOT recommend this place because of the treatment I went through!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stinking hostel
The place is really ghastly. As with horror!