Title: Smiles Stone Town Hotel - 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) # Smiles Stone Town Hotel Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/a01fd756.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Triple Room | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/e1b8f43f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/7506310a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/29610098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/88a6cf8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Hamamni Persian Baths and Forodhani Gardens, Smiles Stone Town Hotel offers a charming retreat with continental breakfast, a peaceful garden, and a cozy library. With free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, tour assistance services along with self parking nearby attractions are just steps away. 6.6 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Room service - Parking included - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 31 - Nov. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=42054163&PinnedHotelID=42054163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=42054163&PinnedHotelID=42054163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 1 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=42054163&PinnedHotelID=42054163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=42054163&PinnedHotelID=42054163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=42054163&PinnedHotelID=42054163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=42054163&PinnedHotelID=42054163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=42054163&PinnedHotelID=42054163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=42054163&PinnedHotelID=42054163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/73056cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Hair dryer Electric kettle Free bottled water - 108 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/10a204a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Hair dryer Electric kettle Free bottled water - 151 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/8d4ce886.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Hair dryer Electric kettle Free bottled water - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/3eb202a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Hair dryer Electric kettle Free bottled water - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42054200/42054163/6d1ecf79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Double Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning LCD TV Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead Hair dryer Private bathroom Bidet - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Airport (ZNZ) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬8 min walk - ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬14 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬10 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬8 min walk - ‪Secret Garden - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### Smiles Stone Town Hotel Hotel near Forodhani Gardens Located close to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Hamamni Persian Baths, Smiles Stone Town Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities. Other perks include: - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services - Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Smiles Stone Town Hotel feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. 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A restaurant ### Things to do - Library ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - ATM - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Limited room service - Minibar - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Electrical adapters - Laptop workspace - Laptop-compatible safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way) 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking Tax ID - 139962710 This property accepts cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Smiles Stone Town Hotel Hotel Smiles Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar Town Smiles Stone Town Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Smiles Stone Town Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Smiles Stone Town Hotel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Smiles Stone Town Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Smiles Stone Town Hotel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Smiles Stone Town Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Smiles Stone Town Hotel located? > Located in Stone Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Forodhani Gardens, and Old Fort. Hamamni Persian Baths and Shangani Beach are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Smiles Stone Town Hotel Reviews 6.6 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) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 12 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 4 ### 6.6/10 Cleanliness ### 7.2/10 Staff & service ### 7.4/10 Amenities ### 6.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 5.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Katharina Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Staff & service Very kind Staff. But it was not possible to get in touch, neither with E-Mail nor by phone. But once we got there, we were very well received ##### Katharina Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ruskin Aug 19, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Now I am checking out. But experience of checking Worst hotel ever I stay. When check in at night 11:30 they gave Room number 205 & that room already occupied. So I told then they give room 24 triple room was very unhygienic, toilet was unclean, fan not working. I complain but no listen. I already informed at the time of booking that we are vegetarian so provide veg food no egg, then also not provide then I again argue then they provide vegetable. ![Bed bathroom ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3698FCDC6DF023481542AB77E5C9D608161D15E51724049296808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F102C3FDBC821B03C927D0AF33655FB11A59B4121724049295591.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/DB4F548B407DC34C3B4147DA816EAFA36437C74C1724049296803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4D3901791649F5997981EA24BA1D3A4269EA72E71724049295250.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ruskin Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ruskin Aug 19, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Worst hotel ever Worst hotel ever I stay. When check in at night 11:30 they gave Room number 205 & that room already occupied. So I told then they give room 24 triple room was very unhygienic, toilet was unclean, fan not working. I complain but no listen. I already informed at the time of booking that we are vegetarian so provide veg food no egg, then also not provide then I again argue then they provide vegetable. Now I am checking out. But experience of checking out will send soon. And I want my money spend in room want refund by hotel. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3698FCDC6DF023481542AB77E5C9D608161D15E51724049296808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F102C3FDBC821B03C927D0AF33655FB11A59B4121724049295591.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/DB4F548B407DC34C3B4147DA816EAFA36437C74C1724049296803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4D3901791649F5997981EA24BA1D3A4269EA72E71724049295250.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ruskin Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lawrence May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Local colour Wonderful architecture and ambience. Older building, no elevator but stairs. Muslim environment but not overly so. Good solid breakfast. If going out after dark travel in a group or request a taxi to the hotspots of town. I love this place but if you want shiny and new with hot and cold running staff, it's not for you. If you want to feel like you are on Stone Town, almost like a local, this is the place to be. ##### Lawrence Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Samwel Feb 16, 2024 Nothing ##### Samwel Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### adnan Feb 11, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### My stay The manager did what he could to make it good for me. The hotel is just woren out. The shower was not working and toilet had s bad smell. The hotel is located next to the port of Zanzibar - so there was noise 24/7 from the street - very hard to sleep. The hotel is located close to forodhani park which is convenient. ##### adnan Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sara Kristina Jan 3, 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Det var inte riktigt som bilderna visade, ingen jättehög standard. Det ligger nära en trafikerad gata så ganska mycket ljud. ##### Sara Kristina Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Billy Mar 20, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Slitet och usel frukost ##### Billy Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Laszlone Jul 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness #### Hajó kikőtő,zajos és sokszinü emberek:)) Pénztárca kimélő Hotel ,nekünk a célnak megfelelt,egyszerűek a szobák de tiszták voltak,a reggeli is egyszerű volt,ha luxust akartunk volna nyilván nem ezt a Hotelt nézzük.Nagyon kedves és segitőkész személyzet,Mi 12 éjszakát voltunk,elég zajos de aludni jártunk csak szinte. ##### Laszlone Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Feb 14, 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Good location, but room very disappointing Convenient location right at the ferry and close to most things in Stone Town. The air condition worked well and the hot water too. However the room itself was terrible, it had a foul smell of mold, and the bathroom is the smallest I have ever seen in a hotel. The shower is basically on top of the toilet, meaning everything gets wet whenever you want to take a shower there. Breakfast is basic, but somehow alright. For the price you can definitely find better options in town. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shaheen Jan 21, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness Bonjour ##### Shaheen Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Aisha Oct 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Smiles Stone Town We booked this hotel after having read reviews and were a little disappointed considering the price that we paid and the images that we saw. We felt very deceived as you pay a lot for not much. The room itself is basic (images uploaded) with a very hard mattress and extremely squeaky bed - it makes noise with the slightest of movements. The WiFi works well in the lobby area but is poor inside the bedrooms. Also, the breakfast that we paid extra for our convenience was not worth the money considering the options are limited and they were out of many ingredients; for example, they’d only have the egg and toast as part of the full English. The staff on the other hand were great, they were extremely friendly and helpful. They’d go out of their way to help you out! Overall, our suggestions for Stone Town would be to look into a cheaper hotel as all you need is a place to stay or look into an Airbnb as the location and pricing would be more value for money. Everywhere in Stone Town is of walkable distance so don’t worry too much about location. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/B1D7589B2E99C002F6D6612D76C60AB16BF215E81635419889778.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/99202FA7D2F3ED5D0BD74B313152C44A9943F7A61635419889710.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/BDCAC47CC6C1BD84F2DFEA4EBD8CA7F053CCFE111635419891456.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Aisha Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrea Aug 26, 2021 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Ottima posizione, pulizia pessima della struttura e colazione quantitativamente scarsa. ##### Andrea Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller May 20, 2021 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Alright stay Its an alright place to stay for a night or two ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay for a few days, excellent service & great rooms. It was noisy in the area but not too bad that you can't get some sleep. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Robyn, South Africa Mar 15, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Beautiful old building Well maintained and renovated inside. Staff were lovely! ##### Robyn Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Feb 21, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities I was supposed to stay in this hotel for two nights. My room was on the ground floor (G01) and it smelled terribly due to big mouldy parts on the ceiling. I talked about the smell with the staff, but they were not able to offer me another room even though they were aware of the smell. The windows in this room could not be opened. When I came back after dinner they had sprayed the room against insects. Three big dead cockroaches were now lying around the bed and in front of the fridge. The smell had also gotten unbearable and there was no one at the reception anymore. Since I could not breathe in this room, I moved to another hotel. The next morning I officially checked out. They did offer me another room for the second night, but after the experience I had, I preferred staying somewhere else. However they didn’t offer me a refund even though they could out rent my initial room and the replacement room in the second night again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The room is very clean (always clean!!!), excellent staff - they very friendly, great location, breakfast is excellent, All the things in the room were excellent! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kate, Seoul Jan 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities 에어컨의 존재가 큰 힘이 되었음. 하지만 화장실에서 하수구 냄새가 계속 올라와서 문을 닫아두고 지내면 괜찮지만 화장실 이용할 때 어려움을 겪었다. 그리고 샤워할 때 물이 잘 안빠져서 룸으로 다 흘러나갔음. 정전도 은근 잦았음. 방에 모기가 좀 있는데 모기장이 없어서 힘들었음. ##### Kate Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael Jan 3, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fair pcice We stayed 3 nights to explore Stonetown. The location is good for exploring stone town, but a little bit noisy with construction and traffic. Breakfast was good and sheets were clean 👍. Bathroom was not good. Lots of bugs and not separate shower. Aircon not work so good. Price is fair. Good for short stay ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 29, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### very loud area Vi fick ett ”nytt” rum som varken hade speglar eller papperskorg. Väldigt högljutt område, vi kunde inte sova utan öronproppar ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kentry Oct 11, 2024 ##### Kentry Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Sep 6, 2024 Liked: Staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HYEONSEOK Aug 13, 2023 ##### HYEONSEOK Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karina Jul 14, 2023 ##### Karina Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023