⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Forodhani Gardens for 2026

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

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A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Julie

S$159

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Iris

S$157

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Aysha

S$460

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Natasha

S$509

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

5. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Forodhani Gardens

catherine

S$187

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

A staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

6. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Nadine

S$131

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Forodhani Gardens

Melanie

S$138

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

8. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Antonio

S$539

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Victoria

S$308

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

10. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Przemek

S$135

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

11. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Forodhani Gardens

Abdulmunim

S$114

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

12. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Cherine

S$212

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

Gianfranco

S$223

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

14. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Grazyna

S$146

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Forodhani Gardens

Joseph

S$115

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

16. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Anne

S$152

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

Arjun

S$276

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

18. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Forodhani Gardens

lucy

S$116

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A room with two four-poster beds with white canopies, a wooden sofa, a coffee table with books, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

19. 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

S$176

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Forodhani Gardens

leonid

S$113

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Forodhani Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View
Kholle House	9.4 Exceptional 79 reviews	View

Top Forodhani Gardens Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Very recommended! Amazing hotel! Great location. Extremely helpful staff!!!"

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

8/10 Good

"L hotel est plutôt mignon mais nous avons eu une chambre en bas a côté de la réception et côté rue. C etait plutôt bruyant. Le wifi n est pas bon.dans les chambre. Il est bien situé pour visiter. Le petit dejeuner est bien Pour une nuit c est bien pour.ma.part pas plus"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, helpful staff, excellent breakfast, beautiful historic building."

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Our stay here was fine. The hotel is right on the water with a great proximity to StoneTown shopping and the sights. The breakfast was very good and the staff was helpful. Recommended!"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying in Stonetown and this was the perfect location. The staff was very nice and the accommodations were satisfactory. It is an older property, as are most accommodations in Stonetown but the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and it was a pleasant stay. "

Zanzibar Coffee House

10/10 Excellent

"I had a pleasant stay at Zanzibar Coffee House. Excellent service and I really liked my room. The location is a little challenging to get to though. The staff will kindly give you a map. They went above and beyond with breakfast."

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel!"

Maru Maru Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Très bien situé"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

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

Other attractions near Forodhani Gardens

An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

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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)

See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Zanzibar Night Market during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Freddie Mercury Museum during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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 holiday in 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? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Visit 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, take a look at the 237 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 are there close to Forodhani Gardens?

Expedia has 237 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Forodhani Gardens.

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. Emerson Spice Hotel

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5. Kholle House

6. Habari House

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

8. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

10. Maru Maru Hotel

11. Hanaia House

12. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

16. Tembo House Hotel

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

18. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

19. Jafferji House

20. Spice Palace Hotel

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Top Forodhani Gardens Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Coffee House

Tembo Palace Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Dhow 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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