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Our top choices for Prison Island hotels

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
5 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (415 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, and a really interesting and unique building. Would stay here again next time I’m in Stone Town"
Canada
Dean
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"Great Hospitality, Location in the local heart of Stonetown. "
United States
Melanie
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Shaba Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (99 reviews)
"Charming and atmospheric property right in the heart of Stone Town's narrow alleyways. Love the vibe and breakfast on the roof!"
United States
Scott
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Zanzibar Coffee House

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (131 reviews)
"Great ocean/beach location, breakfast had good selection. The on-site manager was very accommodating."
Canada
harold
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (976 reviews)
"The staff are very polite , and the breakfast is the best in Zanzibar. "
Canada
ALI
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Tembo House Hotel

Habari House

Habari House
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Good accommodation, culturally unique property, highly convenient location for a tourist. price was a bit high. "
United States
Melanie
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Habari House

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (590 reviews)
"Nice hotel , perfect location , clean room . "
United States
Nemr
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Maru Maru Hotel

Hanaia House

Hanaia House
4.0 star property
5.5 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi"
United States
Amber
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hanaia House

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 star property
5 km from Prison Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (186 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff, great pool, and perfect air conditioning overall, a wonderful stay!"
Canada
Winnie
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Beautiful decor in the heart of Stone Town. Staff was outstanding!"
Canada
Julie
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Emerson Spice Hotel

Freddie Mercury Apartments

Freddie Mercury Apartments
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"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."
United States
Vikas
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Freddie Mercury Apartments

Jafferji House

Jafferji House
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (206 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights. "
United States
LeKeitha
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Jafferji House

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (361 reviews)
"Good breakfast, very boutique, heritage style hotel showing history given it's located in historic Stone Town. Very good vibes, accessible to most locations from waterfront, to infamous fish market, to excellent restaurants, stores etc."
United States
Chaitanya
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Dhow Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (154 reviews)
"very good location of the hotel :) the staff is very friendly"
United States
leonid
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Spice Palace Hotel

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious, WiFi good and location was excellent."
United Kingdom
lucy
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Tembo Palace Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (137 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast buffet and great location "
United States
Abiy
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Tembo Palace Hotel

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"There was no pool and aircon was only in room, possibly in the resto downstairs, but in no common areas. Lovely staff, good food, nice decor and art. Lots of stairs. Airport shuttle was reasonable and good. "
Canada
Karin
The price is €394
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Kholle House

Kholle House
3.5 star property
5 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Beautifully restored hotel, perfect location, great staff. Perfect place to stay for anybody that want to experience Stone town in Zanzibar."
United States
Carmen
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Kholle House

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (227 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and the staff was very friendly and helpful."
United States
Caridad
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (507 reviews)
"Excellent "
Canada
Antonio
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Prison Island

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Courtyard
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
415 reviews
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Basic Double Room
Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
20 reviews
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Interior
Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
99 reviews
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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Tembo B&B Apartments
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
131 reviews
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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
976 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Prison Island?
Prison Island is located in an area of Changuu Island known for its array of dining options. You'll find 277 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Prison Island?
Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Prison Island. Other good options within 5 miles include Tembo B&B Apartments and Zanzibar Serena Hotel.
How many hotels are there close to Prison Island?
Expedia has 277 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Prison Island.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Prison Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Prison Island.
What can I see and do near Prison Island?
House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Freddie Mercury Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Chapwani Island, Forodhani Gardens and Masingini Forest.

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