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Flamingo Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, walk to Slave Market

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Boating
Front of property
Economy Twin Room
Restaurant
Interior detail
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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Map
Mkunazini St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Popular LocationSlave Market3 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Fort7 min walk
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach8 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)18 min drive
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Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 13.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 13.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Renovated in 2020
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 5.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Renovated in 2020
Fan
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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Exterior
Mkunazini Street
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
The price is €23
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Mkunazini Street

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Located in Zanzibar Town, Flamingo Guesthouse is in the historical district. Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shangani Beach and Forodhani Gardens. Old Fort and Kidichi Spice Farm are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 3 min walk
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 8 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 2 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 6 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 5 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 9 min walk

About this property

Flamingo Guesthouse

Guest house rejuvenated in 2020 and located near Slave Market
Located close to Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Fort, Flamingo Guesthouse provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a library. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Flamingo Guesthouse offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Restaurant dining guides and local maps
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 33000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TZS 20000 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is no hot water on site
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

FLAMINGO GUEST HOUSE
Flamingo Guesthouse Guesthouse
Flamingo Guesthouse Zanzibar Town
Flamingo Guesthouse Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Flamingo Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Flamingo Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Flamingo Guesthouse?

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

What time is check-out at Flamingo Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Flamingo Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TZS 33000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Flamingo Guesthouse located?

Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths. Old Fort and Shangani Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Flamingo Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 19 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

candace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sofiane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is very well located
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

karine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

candace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and Great Staff
The staff was extremely helpful, walking me around Stone Town in search of tickets. The room was basic and had all we needed. We loved the view from the top floor and the delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Wesley Leopold, Warsaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The front desk staff was very friendly and understood English.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Esra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accurate description. Friendly staff. Good location. Good kitchen staff and pretty decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the atmosphere of the place . The staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021