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Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Great Hospitality, Location in the local heart of Stonetown. "
United States
Melanie
The price is S$57
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Shaba Boutique Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"Beautiful building, great staff. Fantastic room (Violetta)"
United Kingdom
lesley jane
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Emerson Spice Hotel

Kholle House

Kholle House
3.5 star property
5 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"Beautifully restored hotel, perfect location, great staff. Perfect place to stay for anybody that want to experience Stone town in Zanzibar."
United States
Carmen
The price is S$215
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Kholle House

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (98 reviews)
"The room air conditioner worked well along with the room fan. The room was lovely, comfortable and clean. The staff were amazing. I highly recommend this Stonetown hotel."
United States
Mary
The price is S$145
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Zanzibar Coffee House

Habari House

Habari House
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Good accommodation, culturally unique property, highly convenient location for a tourist. price was a bit high. "
United States
Melanie
The price is S$119
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Habari House

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965 reviews)
"A very cool spot! Gorgeous and historical right in Old Stone Town the room was beautiful!"
Canada
joseph
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Tembo House Hotel

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing. I would definitely recommend this to others. "
United States
Monique
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Tembo B&B Apartments

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (586 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean with weell functioning AC. The staff were efficient and kind. The rooftop restaurant served a very good breakfasts with lots of options and the happy hour was reasonable and of good quality. Overall a good location and a nice place to stay."
Canada
Elana
The price is S$114
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Maru Maru Hotel

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious, WiFi good and location was excellent."
United Kingdom
lucy
The price is S$75
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
5 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, and a really interesting and unique building. Would stay here again next time I’m in Stone Town"
Canada
Dean
The price is S$99
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
5.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (248 reviews)
"Amazing place, good location and nice staff "
United Kingdom
Sumaiya
The price is S$354
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel
4.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (140 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Yahya
The price is S$231
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

Hanaia House

Hanaia House
4.0 star property
5.5 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi"
United States
Amber
The price is S$87
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Hanaia House

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (358 reviews)
"Room was great Staff excellent "
United Kingdom
Ruaraidh
The price is S$100
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Dhow Palace Hotel

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 star property
5 km from Prison Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (184 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff, great pool, and perfect air conditioning overall, a wonderful stay!"
Canada
Winnie
The price is S$131
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Sharazad Wonders Boutique
3.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Amazing location, great staff that were extremely knowledgeable of the area, amazing rooms, amazing breakfast!"
Canada
Arjun
The price is S$223
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (507 reviews)
"Sage and clean "
United States
Mary
The price is S$212
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (275 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience the best hotel in stone town "
United States
Gerald
The price is S$523
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"There was no pool and aircon was only in room, possibly in the resto downstairs, but in no common areas. Lovely staff, good food, nice decor and art. Lots of stairs. Airport shuttle was reasonable and good. "
Canada
Karin
The price is S$548
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Freddie Mercury Apartments

Freddie Mercury Apartments
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Great area, this is literally the building where Freddie Mercury lived, apartment with unique old zanzibari character, great location - near to beach, stone town and night market, great breakfast. Loved it."
United States
Vikas
The price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Freddie Mercury Apartments
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Compare popular hotels close to Prison Island

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
In-room safe, desk, bed sheets
Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
16 reviews
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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
112 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Kholle House
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
77 reviews
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Interior
Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
98 reviews
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Restaurant
Habari House
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
13 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Prison Island?
Prison Island is located in an area of Changuu Island known for its array of dining options. You'll find 262 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Prison Island?
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. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Prison Island. Other good options within 5 miles include Tembo B&B Apartments and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.
How many hotels are there close to Prison Island?
Expedia has 262 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Prison Island.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Prison Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. 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. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Prison Island.
What can I see and do near Prison Island?
House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Chapwani Island, Forodhani Gardens and Masingini Forest.