Title: Retro - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Retro Bed & breakfast in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41904700/41904638/b54bdee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41904700/41904638/332604e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41904700/41904638/7a4f5fdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41904700/41904638/1fe323b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41904700/41904638/4f19a160.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Retro B&B in central Stone Town offers a continental breakfast and a peaceful garden for relaxation. Guests praise its convenient location, laundry facilities, bike rentals, and tour assistance. Free self-parking and concierge services complete the experience. 5.2 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 18 - Nov. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=41904638&PinnedHotelID=41904638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=41904638&PinnedHotelID=41904638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 19 - Nov. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=41904638&PinnedHotelID=41904638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=41904638&PinnedHotelID=41904638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=41904638&PinnedHotelID=41904638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=41904638&PinnedHotelID=41904638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=41904638&PinnedHotelID=41904638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=41904638&PinnedHotelID=41904638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41904700/41904638/e250a25a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping Desk - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41904700/41904638/e250a25a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping Desk - 463 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### Basic Twin Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping Desk - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Retro.h41904638.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Retro.h41904638.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16597%2C39.18996&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_2i0BAsOTsjJe1l3iofBmvxsDTA=) Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar Town #### What's nearby - Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Nakupenda Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km #### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬8 min walk - ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪6 Degrees South - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬9 min walk ## About this property ### Retro Bed & breakfast located in Stone Town Consider a stay at Retro and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Bike rentals, luggage storage, and concierge services - A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers and soap - Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82710000/82703900/82703817/d7f38143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zanzi House Stone Town - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.0 Very good 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=82703817&PinnedHotelID=82703817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32250000/32240700/32240687/69cd3786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Princess Salme Inn Stone Town - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 20 reviews CA $48 CA $55 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=32240687&PinnedHotelID=32240687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118010000/118001900/118001894/9ccf40e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vivi Cafe B&B Stone Town - 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A restaurant ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 5:00 AM The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Retro Zanzibar Town Retro Bed & breakfast Retro Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Retro pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Retro? > Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:30 PM– 5:00 AM for a fee of USD 15. ### What time is check-out at Retro? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Retro located? > Located in Stone Town, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Peace Memorial Museum, Jaw's Corner, and Nakupenda Beach. Christ Church Cathedral and People's Palace Museum are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Retro Reviews 5.2 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.0 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Amenities ### 7.0 Staff & service ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 4.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 4 ### 8/10 Good #### Hiranmay Ghosh Oct 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Service is very good and people are excellent ##### Hiranmay Ghosh Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 7, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Great place for basic stay. Great place for a few nights. Basic. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### MIZUHO Aug 1, 2025 From the beginning the response from the hotel was poor... ##### MIZUHO Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jörg Nov 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Empfehlung Wir waren vom 10.auf den 11.Oktober Gäste im RETRO . Das Zimmer war zweckmäßig,das Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig. Alles in allem sehr angenehm und entspannt. Würden wir wieder buchen. ##### Jörg Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Aug 5, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Run down. Not retro. Just generally speaking, it was desapointing. The person in charge of registration was very rude to us. We Aldo overheard them speaking very curtly to other travellers. The place was very run down. The shower head broke off as soon as we turned the water on... Even though we had paid for our stay in full, we ended up finding another place to stay. Too bad. The location is good and the place looks charming from outside. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Pertti Feb 20, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Hotellista olevat kuvat ei vastaa lähelläkkään tätä päivää/ todellisuutta. Ihan ala arvoinen paikka. ##### Pertti Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Gribouille Jan 10, 2021 On nous a refusé l'accès à l'établissement car nous étions des clients Expedia . ##### Gribouille Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ismail Feb 27, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### honte.. passer votre chemin A l'arrivée, pas de chambre famille disponible !!?? La honte.. Obliger de voir dans un autre hotel... 10 min après l installation, le responsable de l hotel passe nous voir pour dire que la nouvelle chambre est réservé pour qlq un d autre aussi.. et là c'est le volcan.... 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