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About the Hotel

Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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6.9
5.5
/10

Rooms with Views

Retro offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. Rooms feature tile or marble floors, desks, and garden or city views. Some rooms include a balcony, a private entrance, or a hot tub. Bed linen is provided in all rooms.

Dining Options

The hotel's restaurant serves African and international cuisine. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, and vegetarian choices, available every morning.

Leisure & Activities

Retro has a garden and offers bicycle rentals. Nearby activities include visits to the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Kidichi Spice Farm. Stone Town Beach is a 5-minute walk away.

Location & Transport

The hotel is located near Stone Town, 6 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. A paid airport shuttle service is available. Nearby landmarks include Kelele Square (0.5 km), Old Slave Market (1 km), Forodhani Park (1 km), and Christ Church Cathedral (0.5 km).

Services & Safety

Free WiFi is available in public areas. Safety features include fire extinguishers. The hotel provides a paid airport shuttle service.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Twin Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Double or Twin Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
25 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Family Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
43 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Zanzibar500 m
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ) 7.3 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearby
Benjamin Mkapa Rd
The Peace Memorial Museum
520 m
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
500 m
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
310 m
Kelele Square
540 m
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
420 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
560 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
560 m
Marahubi Palace
570 m
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
600 m
Shangani
250 m
Church
Christ Church
450 m
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
370 m
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
570 m
Restaurants
Lukmaan Restaurant
450 m
New Mkunazini Rd The Mkunazini Baobab Tree
Ma Shaa Allah Cafe
440 m
Mkunazini Street Stone Town
Zamzam Food & Beverage
370 m
Shangani St
Flavours Caffe
540 m
Cathedral St. Opposite To Abeid Curio Shop
Puzzle Coffee Shop
450 m
74
Damascus Kitchen
530 m
Mapinduzi Road
Znz Msuo Juice Bar
580 m
No. 364 Soko Muhogo Street
Funky Monkey
680 m
Gizenga Street 159
Tamu Italian Ice Cream
730 m
Kenyatta Road
Mama Mia
710 m
Mizingani Road Forodhani
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$33 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Arabic, Swahili
Number of rooms:
6

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