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Beyt al Salaam

4.0 star property
Colonial Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine
Indoor pool
Deluxe Room
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
  • Nakupenda Beach
    2 min walk
  • Mbweni Ruins
    3 min walk
  • Shangani Beach
    4 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

At Beyt al Salaam you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Nakupenda Beach and Old Fort. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, Beyt Al Salaam Restaurant, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beyt Al Salaam Bar is the hotel's own pub. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town hotel include House of Wonders and Forodhani Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • House of Wonders - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Beyt al Salaam

Colonial Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An indoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Beyt al Salaam. An area shuttle within 8 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Beyt al Salaam offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 8 kilometres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beyt Al Salaam
  • Beyt Al Salaam Bar
  • Beyt Al Salaam Cafe
  • Beyt Al Salaam Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

al Beyt
Beyt al Salaam
Beyt al Salaam Hotel
Beyt al Salaam Hotel Zanzibar Town
Beyt al Salaam Zanzibar Town
Beyt Al Salaam Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Beyt Al Chai Hotel Stone Town
Beyt al Salaam Hotel
Beyt al Salaam Zanzibar Town
Beyt al Salaam Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Beyt al Salaam?

Beyt al Salaam offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Beyt al Salaam?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beyt al Salaam on 28 Nov 2024 start from AU$172.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Beyt al Salaam?

Yep, Beyt al Salaam has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Beyt al Salaam?

Yep, Beyt al Salaam is a short 2-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Does Beyt al Salaam have a pool?

Beyt al Salaam has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What makes Beyt al Salaam a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Beyt al Salaam.

Is Beyt al Salaam family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Beyt al Salaam is a hit with families.

Does Beyt al Salaam serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beyt al Salaam?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Beyt al Salaam?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Beyt al Salaam?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Beyt al Salaam?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Beyt al Salaam Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 148 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Max

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Refused entry, property was overbooked
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Farah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mikhail Sebastian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay there. One thing that need to be improved is renovation as hotel is very old. House keeping does not fill room with coffees, teas when it's run out. Restaurant serves breakfast at 7 but staff does not come until 7:40. No beach towels even though hotel is closer to the beach. Those things need some improvement but other than that the area around hotel is nice, the old charm of the hotel is beautiful. But it looks like when staff see gay couple traveling together they gave you very unpleasant look
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Cristobal

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor manager decisions
Hotel overbooked, they had us going to a temporary stay, and then after one night coming back to the original hotel. How uncomfortable is having to check-out and check back in interrupting your stay/holidays. I was there for three days, and it ruined my entire second day for having to change hotel due to they overbooked. I booked my stay ahead of time, so it was not a last minute booking, no excuses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Andree-Anne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely perfect for anyone who wants to walk around Stonetown. Several wonderful cafés and restaurants are nearby and pretty much everything is walking distance. The Beyt is an older simpler hotel much like Tembo House hotel. But everything is clean and good condition. Breakfast is simple but more than enough. The staff are friendly and sweet — a big thanks to Diana for making my check in and check out fast and easy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne, EL CAJON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room i stayed in was very classy and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The AC wasn't working and the plumbling in the room wasn't working and they couldn't put me in another room because they said they were sold out. I wanted to move to another hotel because I was not staying in those conditions they had the audacity to charge me for one night even though it was their fault I couldn't stay there. Never will I be looking at the hotel again. Never again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was seeking a charming boutique hotel for my stay in Stonetown, and Beyt Al Salaam exceeded my expectations. The staff were courteous and attentive, and went over and beyond. They all delivered exceptional service. As a single female traveler I felt safe and welcomed. I highly recommend this property and hope to return to Zanzibar and will definitely select this property again. Thank you to everyone of you and keep up the great work. The restaurant served the most delicious meals. Hats off to the Chef! And hats off to the management of the property. Thank you all.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent boutique hotel
Very comfortable and well-equipped room (aircon, fridge, kettle), serviced daily. Super friendly and helpful staff. Lovely restaurant in the hotel where breakfast served and other meals available. Excellent wifi. Cherry on the top was the swimming pool. Conveniently located with easy access to beach and Stonetown. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a quieter part of Stone Town but easily walkable to everything. I was disappointed with a ground floor room, meaning I couldn't open windows or curtains due to lack of privacy. It was a bit noisy to be directlya cross from Reception as well. On arrival, I was moved to another hotel for my first night because there was no room for me. I noticed other customers also had issues with mgmt and booking confusions, so I think systems could be improved - though this might also be a problem with Expedia. Overall, the room itself was nice and staff were pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Silvina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool not there Staff unhelpful and aggressive food terrible steep stairs no elevator
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Larno, Doha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in Stone Town. Close to various attractions, shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great service great location and very nice size room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

AHMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ahmed & Salima
First of all I would like to thank Hamim and Khadija for the amazing treatment… To be honest all the staff were so nice and friendly even the lady who served the breakfast she was amazing and very nice The hotel very clean and the location is amazing and close to everything we need …. The breakfast so delicious and has many options … the room very comfy and has tea and water and coffee all the time … bathroom very nice style and very big and clean has too many types of shampoos and towels …. This hotel has features of 5 stars hotel. Thanks for your host again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, price, access
A darling smaal hotel. Woody, a la colonial feel. Tremendous bathroom. Perfect location. Can wander across the street to use the terraces of the much more expensive hotels. An additional charm is the swimming pool, hidden in a lovely garden a few blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hamim was amazing
Hamim made our experience at this hotel spectacular. Couldn't recommend more great staff great location great service clean room 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is splendid. I enjoyed my stay here very much. The staff was accomodating, the breakfast was delicious, and the rooms are spacious with an old world charm to match the location. I have nothing negative to say about this hotel. Clean, courteous and well worth the stay.. A bonus t to my trip and I will not forget my stay here. I look forward to staying again in the future,,,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room, mostly quiet except for early mornings when the taxis park nearby the hotel and open and close the doors. Lovely breakfast. Wifi was mostly working. Warm water was an issue. Was always fixed within a few minutes but still unpleasant when you can’t just take a shower whenever you want. Room description was not accurate. The room did not have a king size bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021