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Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"Beautiful building, great staff. Fantastic room (Violetta)"
United Kingdom
lesley jane
The price is CA $138
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Emerson Spice Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Great Hospitality, Location in the local heart of Stonetown. "
United States
Melanie
The price is CA $42
CA $62 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Shaba Boutique Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
5 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (412 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 CA $81
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Mizingani Seafront 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 CA $103
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Habari House

Kholle House

Kholle House
3.5 star property
5 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 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 CA $130
CA $235 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Kholle House

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965 reviews)
"A very cool spot! Gorgeous and historical right in Old Stone Town the room was beautiful!"
Canada
joseph
The price is CA $138
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Tembo House Hotel

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (98 reviews)
"The room air conditioner worked well along with the room fan. The room was lovely, comfortable and clean. The staff were amazing. I highly recommend this Stonetown hotel."
United States
Mary
The price is CA $146
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Zanzibar Coffee House

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (586 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean with weell functioning AC. The staff were efficient and kind. The rooftop restaurant served a very good breakfasts with lots of options and the happy hour was reasonable and of good quality. Overall a good location and a nice place to stay."
Canada
Elana
The price is CA $83
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Maru Maru Hotel

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing. I would definitely recommend this to others. "
United States
Monique
The price is CA $77
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Tembo B&B Apartments

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 star property
5 km from Prison Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (184 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff, great pool, and perfect air conditioning overall, a wonderful stay!"
Canada
Winnie
The price is CA $130
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel
4.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (140 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Yahya
The price is CA $190
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry 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 CA $392
CA $616 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (358 reviews)
"Room was great Staff excellent "
United Kingdom
Ruaraidh
The price is CA $82
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Dhow Palace 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 CA $163
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Freddie Mercury Apartments

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 CA $72
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
5.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (248 reviews)
"Amazing place, good location and nice staff "
United Kingdom
Sumaiya
The price is CA $317
CA $388 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

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)
"Sage and clean "
United States
Mary
The price is CA $188
CA $230 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hanaia House

Hanaia House
4.0 star property
5.5 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi"
United States
Amber
The price is CA $80
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Hanaia House

Emerson on Hurumzi

Emerson on Hurumzi
3.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (31 reviews)
"Breakfast was good! "
United States
Leila
The price is CA $141
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Emerson on Hurumzi

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (275 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience the best hotel in stone town "
United States
Gerald
The price is CA $588
CA $693 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
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Compare popular hotels close to Prison Island

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Room (Violetta)
Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
112 reviews
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Basic Double Room
Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews
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Courtyard
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
412 reviews
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Restaurant
Habari House
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
13 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Kholle House
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
77 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 262 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 traveler 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 Park Hyatt Zanzibar.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Prison Island?
Expedia has 262 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near 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 natural beauty of Forodhani Gardens, Chapwani Island, and Masingini Forest.