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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, (106 reviews)
"Beautiful building, great staff. Fantastic room (Violetta)"
United Kingdom
lesley jane
Emerson Spice 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 $112
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Habari House

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff, good location"
United States
Darrell
The price is CA $102
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Shaba Boutique 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, (39 reviews)
"Never disappoints! Consistent with great food and high end accommodation for stone town. "
United States
Suhaa
The price is CA $394
CA $512 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"I had an amazing time at the coffee house! The room was very beautiful and breakfast exceptional but the highlight for me was the staff. They are what made my stay great! "
United Kingdom
sheila
The price is CA $140
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Zanzibar Coffee House

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (354 reviews)
"We stayed in an upscale room and was fabulous. This hotel is part museum and the antiques and style make it interesting, staff was very friendly and the food was very good. Courtyard pool was very nice. No elevator but would recommend the upper floor rooftop. "
Canada
Paul
The price is CA $150
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
5 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (406 reviews)
"Second stay in two years, always a perfect stay! Service, food, pool, location!"
Canada
Carole
The price is CA $81
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (579 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
Maru Maru Hotel

Emerson on Hurumzi

Emerson on Hurumzi
3.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (29 reviews)
"Quaint historic building right in stone town. Staff is great a dinner at the rooftop is really nice. "
United States
Luis
The price is CA $144
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Emerson on Hurumzi

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (138 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Yahya
The price is CA $266
CA $319 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa

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
Freddie Mercury 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, (178 reviews)
"A great place to stay as long as you're an early riser. Staff was kind and helpful. "
United States
Cynthia
The price is CA $101
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Prison Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (144 reviews)
"Loved it and loved the staff "
United States
Sady
The price is CA $54
CA $73 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Spice Palace 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
Hanaia House

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (945 reviews)
"Staff was exceptionally friendly. Location was perfect. "
Canada
Kim
The price is CA $137
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Tembo House Hotel

Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Sharazad Wonders Boutique
3.5 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Comfortable beds, tasty breakfast ☺️"
United Kingdom
Audrone
The price is CA $212
CA $257 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5.0 star property
5.1 km from Prison Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (271 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience the best hotel in stone town "
United States
Gerald
The price is CA $466
CA $552 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

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, (501 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, quiet room and comfortable beds "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is CA $182
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (153 reviews)
"Wonderful service from start to finish. Amazing breakfast and a beautiful antiquated suite with bags of character and charm. We stayed in a suite at the very top of hotel and had to walk up quite a few flight of stairs as there is no light. You are helped with luggage, however anyone with mobility issues would may struggle. "
United Kingdom
ELIZABETH
The price is CA $194
CA $237 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Jafferji House

Jafferji House
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Prison Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (205 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights. "
United States
LeKeitha
The price is CA $175
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Jafferji House
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Compare popular hotels close to Prison Island

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
106 reviews
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Restaurant
Habari House
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
13 reviews
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Basic Double Room
Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
13 reviews
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Superior Double Room
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
39 reviews
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Interior
Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
96 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 238 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 Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Tembo B&B Apartments.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Prison Island?
Expedia has 238 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, Freddie Mercury Museum, and Beit el-Sahel (Palace 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 Hamamni Persian Baths to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Chapwani Island, Forodhani Gardens, and Masingini Forest.