About us
In the middle of bustling Stone Town, within walking distance from the harbour and other highlight of Stone Town, Zenji Hotel opened its doors to welcome guests from all over the world in October 2008.

The laid back atmosphere, combined with Zanzibar hospitality and Western comfort, makes Zenji hotel a welcome and friendly place for travellers looking for a relaxing stay while exploring Stone Town. The breakfast buffet with homemade products is served on the Rooftop Cafe. All nine authentica

Accommodation
Zenji Hotel has 9 rooms. Every room has a different atmosphere referring to the rich Zanzibar heritage and culture but all with Western comfort. Each room has a ceiling fan and air conditioning. Depending on your taste and choice you can choose between a more spacious ensuite room, a double room ensuite, a room with shared bathroom or a room with a private bathroom on the corridor. The rooms in the front of the hotel (Room of Wonder, Treasure Chamber -both first floor- and 1001 Nights -second fl

Services and activities
The Roof Top Cafe offers a nice view over Stone Town and the harbour, especially during sunset. Here you can relax, read a book, play a game or keep in touch with friends and family using our free wireless internet facility. Breakfast is served at the rooftop.

Underneath the hotel we have a cafe & boutique where you can sit and sip on a cappuccino and try one of our famous homemade brownies, while watching city life pass by. We also sell some beautiful handmade gifts, making sure that your sh

Surroundings
Zenji Hotel is based in a nice location of StoneTown. You can reach by feet all highlights that StoneTown offers, with only a 8 minutes walk to the famous Forodhani Gardens with the not to be missed food night market and 5 minutes walk from the ferry.

Zanzibar offers a range of interesting activities. Depending on your choice and interests we have selected a few not to be missed tours and activities in and around Stone Town. Local Zanzibari operators carry out each activity to make sure you w

Why should you stay with us
Zenji Hotel is owned by a Zanzibarian-Dutch couple that integrates the best of both cultures, with traditional Zanzibarian details but with Western comfort.

We believe that tourism can help fighting poverty. That's why we involve local community where ever possible: the furniture and handicrafts in the rooms are created by Zanzibarian craftsmen. The fruits and vegetables are bought at local markets and homemade by our chef.