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Freddie Mercury Apartments

2.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Two-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Breakfast buffet
Billiards
Outdoor dining
Located in Stone Town, Freddie Mercury Apartments offers a sun-kissed getaway with a white sand beach and 3 outdoor pools. Soak up the sun on comfortable loungers, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or unwind at the billiards/pool table. With dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance available to guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩171,682
₩208,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Room options

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Two-Bedroom Apartment | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Two-Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town, Freddie Mercury Apartments is near the airport and on the beach. Masingini Forest and Nakupenda Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and boat tours adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Shaghani Street and Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 0000

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Freddie Mercury Apartments

Hotel located in Stone Town
Freddie Mercury Apartments provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. With amenities like a white sand beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services
  • A billiards/pool table, beach towels, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Freddie Mercury Apartments include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate dining areas

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby hotel, located 30 meters away.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Freddie Mercury Apartments Hotel
Freddie Mercury Apartments Zanzibar Town
Freddie Mercury Apartments Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Freddie Mercury Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Freddie Mercury Apartments?

As of Aug 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Freddie Mercury Apartments on Sep 1, 2025 start from ₩171,682, excluding 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 Freddie Mercury Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Freddie Mercury Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Freddie Mercury Apartments?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Freddie Mercury Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Freddie Mercury Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Freddie Mercury Apartments located?

Located in Stone Town, this beachfront hotel is in the city center, just steps from Freddie Mercury Museum and Shangani Beach. Nakupenda Beach and Forodhani Gardens are also within 5 minutes.

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Freddie Mercury Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.

8/10 Good

jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in is with a different hotel chain which made it confusing. It should mention Temu hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
God lokation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Baldur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Fin lokalisasjon, rent og fint. Super harde madrasser, ubehagelig.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eivind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det var toppen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

TEWFIK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
idéal, central, à proximité immédiate de la mer et des bateaux faisant la navette vers l'île de la prison et des différents points d'intérêt de Stone Town aussi bien au point de vue historique que pour le shopping. Magnifique buffet de petit-déjeuner servi au Tembo
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022