Travelers find a perfect balance at this Stone Town retreat, where delicious on-site dining complements comfortable rooms and easy access to local exploration
Malindi Boutique sits at Stone Town's heart, offering a peaceful escape with its rooftop terrace and garden. Guests enjoy full-day dining at the restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and benefit from attentive concierge services that enhance their experience.
Located near the beach, Malindi Boutique is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
Funguni Road, Zanzibar Town
What's nearby
House of Wonders
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Forodhani Gardens
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Slave Market
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Old Fort
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Forodhani Park
10 min walk
Lukmaan Restaurant
13 min walk
House of Karafuu
13 min walk
Secret Garden
9 min walk
Livingstone Beach Restaurant
13 min walk
About this property
Malindi Boutique
Hotel located in Stone Town
At Malindi Boutique, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Malindi Boutique offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
LCD TVs with satellite channels
Separate sitting areas, communal kitchens, and ceiling fans
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: USD 40.0 per night
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)
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Malindi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel
Malindi Boutique Zanzibar Town
Malindi Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel
Malindi Boutique Zanzibar Town
Malindi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Frequently asked questions
Is Malindi Boutique pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Malindi Boutique?
As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malindi Boutique on Mar 16, 2026 start from ₩27,089, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Malindi Boutique?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Malindi Boutique?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does Malindi Boutique provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.
Where is Malindi Boutique located?
Located in Stone Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Malindi Mosque, and Shakti Temple. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Darajani Market are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Malindi Boutique Reviews
4.6
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I booked a room with A/C. Didn’t get that. It was hot. The guy at night that let me in didn’t wanna show me to my room. Finally, he took me to a room & said this will have to do. I said it’s not what I booked. He said, not my problem & left.
Place is utterly dirty. Extremely humid, only with fans in room. Prebooked private triple room, clearly got a dorm with 4 beds instead. 2 friends got sick during the stay, because of the extre humidity in the room, no way of cleaning the air. Big holes in all the mosquito nets. I will never recommend this place to any one, nor visit it again. Stay away.
I stayed at this place twice. The first time (April 8, 2021), I was with a group of other tourists - 4 guys and 2 girls - and nothing happened.
The second time (April 12, 2021) I was alone because I had to do my covid test in Stone Town. That's when the harrasment occurred. The man at the front desk (with one fake eye), touched me inappropriately, putting his hands on my legs and waist. He was making sexual remarks like drinking beer and spending the night together.
At one point, I was talking to another guest and he just stood there staring at us for a very long time. 30 min later, a mouse is in my room which I believe he put there since my room was on the 3 floor, and no food was there. He made me so uncomfortable that I didn't leave my room for the rest of the day and checked out in the morning.
I mentioned this to my tour guide afterwards and was advised that he has a very bad reputation here in Stone Town and has done this before. And my taxi driver said "he is a very bad man". I wish someone would have told me that sooner.
If you are a woman, especially if you have children do not book there. There is a reason why this place is so cheap. It's better to pay for your peace.
He took advantage of the fact that I was alone because he did not behave in this manner when I was with 4 other guys. hope that he sees this message and learn how to treat people with respect.
업사이클링 컨셉이 재미있어서 예약했다. 전체적으로 지저분하고 낡았다.
도착하자마자 예약이 안됐다고 우겼고 결제가 안되었다고 방이 없다고 했다. 결제완료된 증빙을 보여주니 딱 하나 남은 방이라고 보여준 방은 관리가 안되어 지저분했고 곰팡이 냄새가 진동했다. 에어컨 있고 전용욕실 딸린 방을 예약했으나 에어컨도 욕실도 없는 방이었다.
취소가 불가능한 예약이었기에 울며겨자먹기로 투숙했으나 도저히 못견딜 정도로 상태가 안좋았다. 창문을 열면 모기가 달려들었고 천장에 실링팬이 있으나 한밤중에 멈췄다.
잔지바르에 대한 인상을 완전히 구기는 숙소였다. 저렴한 호텔이니 어쩔 수 없다고 생각하고 이곳을 선택한다면 오산이 될 것이다.
Nice and very affordable stay, friendly and helpful staff, helped us with booking the prison island tour for a great price, also delicious breakfast! And we were were upgraded for free. Totally recommend, perfect location in stone town for a good price!
Mitja
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Philip
Jun 29, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap as chips, does the job.
Cheap as chips, don't expect a palace for b&b money... No city tax is a huge bonus. Easy walk to the excellent Mercury's restaurant. Friendly staff, tasty breakfast. Rooms don't get cleaned each day, bathroom flooded, but at the price cannot complain! Mozzie nets on all beds. Slightly creepy Bashar Assad portraits everywhere in various poses, but I've stayed in crazier!
Hej det är inte bra jag blev sjuk det är dam,smutsig och lugit . Vi som fråga om såpa, toa peppar. Jag var där 4 dagar bara kund inte stanna lägger och har kvitto för 4 nätt
Fatuma Isir
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
2/10 Terrible
Jenna
Nov 16, 2017
Disliked: Staff & service
Dishonest
First of all there is no free WiFi. Also I accidently left my phone in the rooms after checking out, when I went back to get it no one had apparently seen it. When I checked the location on Google it was on a week after I left the hotel in the same area. The phone was very obviously stolen. My bad feedback is relating to the dishonesty of the staff working there. Make sure you keep all valuables with you.
I checking after arriving from Kenya at 1am. The only had one room left and I showed them my reservation but they insisted I show how much I paid for my room. All I had was a confirmation number on my App. I argued with the owner for a half hour, "I have a reservation, you have a room, why can't I check in?" I guess they wanted to charge me more if they thought I paid too little online. I showed the owner my Expedia App with all the confirmations but he still argued with me and would NOT let me check in. Finally, after 30 min he said he would sort it tomorrow I just needed to write down my name and the company I booked through. I wrote my name and Expedia and he said, "Expedia, I know them!'" Apparently, you don't.
I would NOT recommend this place because of the treatment I went through!