478 reviews
From
$24Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
478 reviews
1/35
From
$24Free parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Hot tub
Private entrance
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Landmark view
Welcome to Retro, a stylish 3-star hotel located in the heart of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Situated on Victoria Street, Vuga Road, this retro-inspired hotel offers a prime location within a mere 0.6mi distance from the vibrant city center. Guests have praised the hotel's convenient access to nearby attractions and amenities, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Retro boasts 478 glowing reviews, offering assurance of an exceptional stay. This charming hotel provides an array of featured amenities such as complimentary parking, pet-friendly accommodations, and free Wi-Fi. Additionally, guests can unwind in the hot tub or savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. The hotel also offers the convenience of shuttle services and an airport shuttle, ensuring hassle-free transportation for travelers.
With its prime location, inviting amenities, and favorable reviews, Retro is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a memorable and convenient stay in Zanzibar. Whether you're embarking on a business trip or a leisurely vacation, this retro-themed hotel offers comfort, style, and an authentic Zanzibar experience— all at an attractive starting price.
Retro doesn't fall short when it comes to dining options. Indulge in a culinary adventure at the on-site restaurant, which offers a delectable fusion of African and International cuisines. Guests can savor the essence of Zanzibari flavors, coupled with international favorites, while reveling in the charming ambiance. With an impressive selection of dishes, the restaurant provides a delightful dining experience, making it the perfect choice for guests looking to sate their taste buds after a day of exploration or relaxation.
For added convenience, Retro provides a variety of payment options for guests. In addition to accepting cash, the hotel also welcomes payment using JCB, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro, ensuring a hassle-free and flexible payment process for all visitors. Whether you prefer to pay in cash or use cards, the hotel's diverse payment methods cater to various preferences, offering ease and convenience for all guests during their stay.
When it comes to accommodation, Retro offers a selection of thoughtfully designed rooms to suit diverse needs. From the cozy Twin Room, accommodating two adults and one child, to the spacious Family Room with Private Bathroom, capable of hosting three adults and three children, the hotel ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay for families, business travelers, and vacationers alike. Each room is tastefully furnished, with smoking not permitted, providing a restful environment for guests to relax and unwind after a day of adventure in Zanzibar.
Closest airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
4.6miJulius Nyerere International Airport
49.1miFree parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Hot tub
Private entrance
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Landmark view
Restaurant
Garden
View
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
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Room - 1 Twin
1 Twin Bed
325 sqft
Landmark view
Hot tub
Garden view
City view
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Indulge in a cozy stay in our 323 sqft Twin Room, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, a hot tub, private entrance, garden and landmark views, all in your very own private bathroom.
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Family, Double, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
2 Bunk Beds
465 sqft
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Hot tub
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City view
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Spacious family room with private bathroom, perfect for 3 adults and 3 children. Enjoy garden and landmark views, relax in the hot tub, and experience the comfort of air conditioning.
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DoubleOrTwin Room, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
270 sqft
Landmark view
Hot tub
Garden view
City view
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Experience comfort in our 269 sqft Double or Twin Room with a private bathroom, offering a garden and landmark view. This room is perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, with amenities like air conditioning and a relaxing hot tub.
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6.8
478 reviewsFrom
$24Categories of assessments
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Breakfast
Featured reviews:
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Nathalie
10
10
I really like this property of many reasons. It’s got character and it’s location is perfect. A bit away from the hazzle and buzzle of the city center, but still very close to everything. There’s a very secure ATM machine nearby, walking distance to the ocean, many nice restaurants and cafes, including an Ethiopian restaurant and a very good bakery, the post office and also to the Forodhani park or to the Darajani market. Everything is nearby, still this very area is a bit quiet and beautiful with the hospital nearby and the park just outside…the breakfast was healthy and good, good service by very nice polite kind and helpful staff. The management is excellent on guard 24/7. The style of the place is a little bit unusual with a very personal touch of mixing cultures, African art together with contemporary art. All in all a very good place to stay, even for a bit longer stay, it almost became like home for us
Don’t want to complain about anything because the property is well kept and clean, and if something goes wrong, the management together with the rest of the crew are very quick to fix things. Also it’s an old house and what has happened to the house is only normal for houses that get old in Africa. Yet this is being in control
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Nathalie
10
10
I like the property very much of many reasons. It’s location is very good, close to everything. There’s an ATM machine nearby, the ocean of course (very important!) many good restaurants and cafes, the post office, even a very good bakery…it’s walking distance from everything but still not in the middle of the city center. It’s a bit run down at places, but still very well kept with a lot of charm. The room was big with enough space for everything…good healthy breakfast and good service. Very good management and the rest of the crew or staff are equally nice polite kind helpful. The property has got its own personal touch when it comes to a mix of African art and contemporary art, a very nice a little bit unusual combination of things…all in all a very positive memory of Stonetown.
A bit run down and what happens to old buildings especially in Africa, but the upkeep is very good and if something is not working, you only have to tell the management and it’s being sorted immediately. The beds were a little bit hard but nothing to complain about, especially not for such a short stay
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Chrissie
10
10
This is an olde worldly hotel with lots of character, African artefacts and paintings on the walls. It was quiet at night. The breakfast was next door, just take an umbrella in case of sudden shower even for short distance. Lovely fresh fruit cereal toast, choice of how you want your eggs cooked. David was very helpful and advised local restaurant etc. I personally recommend Ethiopian restaurant 10 minutes walk away from hotel. Non alcoholic. Lovely views from Verandah of gardens. Wi-Fi in communal room upstairs. Mosquito net provided around bed.
Nothing not to like. Just be advised that if doing personal laundry it may take up to 3 days to dry due to humidity.
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Nathalie
10
10
I like the fact that it’s so close to everything, both to the beach, restaurants, cafes, small local shops and even a very good bakery, ATM machine just a walking distance away. At the same time it’s a bit off from the huzzle and buzzle of the city center. It’s cosy and quiet with a little bit of green area nearby as well.The property itself is nicely decorated, with a special personal touch on everything and the staff are very friendly kind polite and helpful
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Nathalie
10
10
I like the location of the property. It’s close to everything, an ATM machine, the ocean, shops, restaurants, cafes, even a bakery…it’s walking distance from everything, yet not in the middle of everything. It’s beautiful, nice surroundings a bit quiet yet very good location. Nicely decorated, with a personal touch of a mix of old and new, African art with a slightly European touch of style. Very authentic in its own way…
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Andrea
8.2
8.2
It has good location, friendly staff, parking at the house, water pressure is good so you can take shower which is not everywhere in town
they have ac, but not working. so it is very hot in the rooms in my room the van was working - but it is far from the bed so very hot. bed sheet has dirty spots, moskitonet with holes
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Magnus
10
10
Extremely good value for money, 21 usd for two people. Air-condition, breakfast with fruit bread eggs and juice and coffee and pancakes. My own bathroom and shower. Nice quiet location with calm walk into city center, maybe 5 mins until the heart. Nice bed although a bit thin mattress. And retro nice old building, historical. Relaxed rooftop terrace with bring your own food/drink it seems. Nice stone town experience, and quiet as opposed to if you stay in the narrow streets of stone town, where the mosque awakens you at 0530 and people are speaking loudly outside from early. I expected little but this blew my mind, 10/10 for the price. Nice staff, and many friendly guests. Different parts of the houses are on display and has retro furniture that matches the age of the building. Very cool place, please go there and don't expect a lot, and you will be so very positively surprised.
Mattress a little thin.
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James
8.2
8.2
Room size was good. Great location. David was absolutely superb! Great Colonial ambience.
Mosquitos in the room. Shower not particularly clean and falling off the wall. A bit musty. Staff at breakfast were not great at understanding English which isn't a major criticism but made things a bit difficult.
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Cristian
10
10
The location just a few minutes to the centre of Stone Town. An old building decorated in retro style, with a top roof place for breakfast and relax. David, the manager of the location was very helpfull with advices, arranging trips and helping with the luggage. Thank you David. Confortabile bed, the AC works very good.
Nothing to complains about this location. Highly recommendef
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Yannick
10
10
Great value for money, excellent breakfast, room cleaned each day, towels and bed sheets changed each 2nd day, big rooms with air conditionning and fan, and most importantly excellent support and flexibility from Abdul and Omar to organize and manage daily trips over the whole island and make sure we experienced the best of Zanzibar in the time we spent there.
The water leak from the sink in one of the rooms was never really fixed, not a biggie though as it was an easy workaround to use the shower tap instead.
Attractions
Stone Town
0.3miOld Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
0.3miHouse of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)
0.4miDarajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)
0.4miMwanakwerekwe Market
2.5miJozani-Chwaka Bay National Park
13.3miAttractions
Stone Town
0.3miOld Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
0.3miHouse of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)
0.4miDarajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)
0.4miMwanakwerekwe Market
2.5miJozani-Chwaka Bay National Park
13.3miAirports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
4.6miJulius Nyerere International Airport
49.1miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
African•InternationalFree parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Hot tub
Private entrance
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Landmark view
Restaurant
Garden
View
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Activities
Bicycle rental
Bike tours
Diving
Snorkeling
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Food & Drink
Restaurant
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Living Area
Desk
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Safety & security
24-hour security
Key access
Safe
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
Spa
Hot tub
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Shuttle service
View
City view
Garden view
Landmark view
View
From
$24Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:30
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
Age restriction may apply
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cards accepted at this property
JCB,
Mastercard,
Visa,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Retro?
Your reservation at Retro includes a check-in time of 02:00 PM and a check-out time of 12:30 PM.
Is there parking at Retro?
Yes, there is public parking available on site at Retro hotel and it's free of charge. It's important to note that a parking reservation is required.
What are the rates at Retro?
For Retro, room prices kick off at $24. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.
Which room categories can I book at Retro?
The hotel offers Twin Rooms, Family Rooms with Private Bathroom, and Double or Twin Rooms with Private Bathroom. Occupancy ranges from accommodating 2 adults and 1 child to 3 adults and 3 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes include Twin, Double, and Bunk beds, while room sizes range from 269 to 463 square feet.
Which amenities can guests enjoy at Retro?
At Retro hotel, guests can indulge in leisure activities at their on-site restaurant, offering African and International cuisine. They can also enjoy the hot tub/Jacuzzi, the garden, and the stunning views of the surrounding landmarks and gardens. Additionally, the hotel offers a range of amenities including parking, pet-friendly facilities, WiFi, shuttle service, and non-smoking rooms. Guests can take advantage of the private entrance for added comfort and privacy during their stay. The hotel also provides an airport shuttle for convenience. Whether it's relaxing in the hot tub, exploring the garden, or savoring a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant, guests can maximize their leisure time at the hotel.
Does Retro feature its own restaurants?
The hotel has one on-site restaurant named Restaurant #1. It offers African and International cuisines, making it conveniently available for guests looking to dine at the hotel.
Which payment methods are supported by Retro?
Retro hotel supports various payment methods including JCB, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. Additionally, they do accept cash as a payment method.
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