5.7 Decent Based on 75 reviews
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"Rooms sit on a cliff edge overlooking the Indian Ocean. Breakfast includes local fish and rice. Best for budget travelers, less so for anyone relying on consistent room maintenance."

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Check-in
28 Sept 2026
Check-out
29 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

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Why guests choose Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel

  • Private Beach
    Guest-only access
  • Restaurant
    Swahili & international
  • Stone Town
    2 miles away
  • Continental Breakfast
    Complimentary daily
  • Car Hire
    Self-drive options
  • Airport Shuttle
    Paid transfer service

Overview

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel is a 25-minute walk from Slave Chambers. Featuring 55 rooms with views of the sea, this resort is 1.7 miles from House of Wonders National Museum.

ZanTours is located a few steps from the Zanzibar hotel, and Kisauni airport is approximately a 10-minute drive away. Guests can visit places of worship such as the Anglican cathedral "Christ Church", situated 30 minutes' stroll from the Ocean View. Cultural experiences in the area feature Sultan's Palace, situated 1.8 miles from this accommodation.

The rooms at the hotel have a trouser press, ironing facilities, and climate control. Some of them comprise a balcony and a dressing area, appointed with a writing table. Along with a mini bar fridge, they also have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained. Most rooms at Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel come with a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts including hairdryers and bath sheets.

  • Check-in
    from 14:00 until 19:00
  • Check-out
    from 06:00 until 12:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel
Our tips

Should you book Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Want a sea view from your room, as all 55 guestrooms offer views of the ocean.
  • Need free parking, since the hotel provides complimentary private on-site parking.
Maybe skip if you
  • Travel with a pet, as the hotel enforces a strict no-pets policy.
  • Expect a complimentary airport shuttle, because the hotel charges for airport transfers.
Best for
  • The diving opportunities in the surrounding waters

Facilities of Ocean View

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Currency exchange
  • Fire extinguishers
Dining
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Beach access
  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Diving
Ocean View Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Business centre
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Ironing facilities
  • Electric blankets
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cots
  • Parquet floor

Policies

Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 14:00 until 19:00
Check-out
from 06:00 until 12:00
Important info

Frequently asked questions

A room in Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel costs approximately $50.
It will take you a 10-minute walk to get from Zanzibar Ocean View to the city centre.
The closest airport is Kisauni and it is placed within 0.5 miles from Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel.
Popular spots near Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel include The Peace Memorial Museum, Hurumzi Street, Old Fort of Zanzibar, among others.
Payment methods available in Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel include Visa and Mastercard.
Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel has such facilities as a free private lot, a private beach area and a restaurant.
Some rooms of Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel welcome guests with a balcony and a sitting area.
Yes, Zanzibar Ocean View offers bus shuttle service.
At Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel check-in is open after 2 PM, and check-out is until 12 PM.

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Check-in
28 Sept 2026
Check-out
29 Sept 2026
Guests
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2

Children:

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