Ratings based on 272 Verified Reviews
4.4 Room cleanliness
4.5 Service & staff
4.2 Room comfort
4.1 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
No nonsense hotel with good service
Posted 24 Jun 2023 on HotelsWe enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely.
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 May 2023
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Aug 2022 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 19 Jun 2022
Location is excellent. Manager is great. Facilty requires upgrades.
by A verified traveler
Posted 17 Feb 2022 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Feb 2022 by Alminar, Hotel Management
Dear Guest,
thank you very much for your wonderful review score.
we look forward to seeing you again.
Best Regards
Team Alminar
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Feb 2022 on Hotels
Excellent management and customer services
Comment from Hotel Management
9 Feb 2022 by Santos, Hotel Management
Dear Daniel,
Thank you very much for taking your time to review your recent stay with us. We are proud and happy that your stay with us was beautiful. we look forward to welcome you back again.
BestRegards
Team Alminar
by A verified traveler
Overview for a 9 days stay at the hotel.
Posted 6 Jan 2022 on HotelsFriendly staff ,green energy for water heating systems ,flexibility with prices to help a client who wishes to extent their stay,great rooftop breakfast restaurant,safe location,ease of available assisted information on tours of the island.
The beddings &rooms were smelling damp most times with indications of repeated beddings and towels or lack of proper air at ion.
Comment from Hotel Management
7 Jan 2022 by Santosh Giri, Hotel Management
Dear Guest,
Many thanks for your constructive review. we will immediately start working on to make sure that this does not happen again, however had you mentioned this during your stay we would have promptly resolved the issue.
we also would like to thank you for highlighting our facilities and services. upon your next visit i can assure you that your stay with us will be more comfortable and as memorable as possible. we look forward to seeing you soon.
Best Regards
Santosh Giri
General Manager
by A verified traveler
Awesome location and staff.
Posted 5 Dec 2021 on HotelsAl Minar feels like my home-away-from-home after 7 times to Zanzibar (I run a nonprofit working on the mainland). Very cozy rooms in an incredible Shangani location surrounding by high-rent luxury hotels that cost many times as much. Staff is wonderful and service excellent, steps away from beach and great dining options.
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Dec 2021 by Team Alminar, Hotel Management
Dear Daneil,
Thank you very much for your encouraging words. And thank you for choosing to stay with us. we look forward to see you soon.
Best Regards
Team Alminar
by A verified traveler
Lovely!
Posted 30 Nov 2021 on HotelsI had a lovely stay at Al-Minar. It is off the main road, but easy to find, unlike some hotels in the labyrinth of historic Stonetown.The room (while a bit on the small side) was beautifully decorated, with a very comfortable bed and a good shower. I loved having a mini-fridge and kettle in my room to make my own coffee! Breakfast was excellent, and all the staff were OUTSTANDING! Welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Highly recommended.
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Dec 2021 by santosh giri, Hotel Management
Dear Mary,
thank you very much for such a wonder and encouraging review. we hope to see you soon again.
Best Regards
Team Alminar
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Nov 2021 on Hotels
Al Minar has been my favorite stay in Zanzibar for 5 trips since 2015. Great service, location, and comfortable rooms. Good rooftop breakfast cooked to order. Very inviting and cordial staff.
Comment from Hotel Management
29 Nov 2021 by Team Alminar, Hotel Management
Dear Daniel,
Thank you so very much for such a wonderful encouragement. it was our pleasure to be your host. we look forward seeing you soon again.
