The Seyyida Hotel & Spa

North Coast, Zanzibar

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About The Seyyida Hotel & Spa About The Seyyida Hotel & Spa

Location

Centrally located in Stone Town, this hotel is near a beach.

Facility

Guests can enjoy the pleasant ambience of one of the 119 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. To assist guests with their business and communication needs, the business centre offers a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning, central heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In most units, guests can enjoy a view of the sea from a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A telephone, satellite television and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Cosmetic products and a selection of towels provide additional comfort in the bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sport

The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles, and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including snorkelling, a spa, a sauna, a beauty salon and massage treatments. Entertainment options and leisure facilities include an entertainment programme and live music.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a café and a bar. A continental breakfast buffet and lunch are served every day. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Amenities at The Seyyida Hotel & Spa

Facilities
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  Air conditioning
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  Bar(s)
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  Café
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  Car Park
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  Conference Room
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  Currency Exchange
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  Hairdresser
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  Hotel Safe
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  Laundry Facilities
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  Laundry Service
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  Medical Assistance
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  Restaurant(s)
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  Room Service
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  Shops
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  Wifi
Hygiene
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  Contactless check-in/-out
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  Enhanced cleaning programme
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  Hand sanitiser
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  Health checks on staff
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  Housekeeping only upon request
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  Hygiene training for staff
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  Medical teleconsultation
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  Packaged meals
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  Protective equipment for employees
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  Sanitiser dispenser
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  Social distancing regulations
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  Time interval between room bookings
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  Use of commercially available disinfectants
Meals
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  Breakfast Buffet
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  Continental Breakfast
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  Special Diet
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  Special Offers
Sport/Entertainment
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  Jacuzzi
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  Massage
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  Number of Pools
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  Outdoor Pool(s)
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  Sauna
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  Sun loungers
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  Sun terrace

Location

Around this property:

Beach

400 m

User Rating & Reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent

223

Very Good

128

Average

Poor

Terrible

Recent Reviews: 464

User:RDeshpande
Trip type: Friends getaway
People as good as gold
17 Mar 2026
The people at Seyyida are good as gold. When I forgot my laptop bag (!!!) in the lobby, they called the driver who was taking me to another hotel at the beach and gave it to him to give to me when he picked me up later that weekend. When you have people like this where you are staying, almost nothing else matters (but the place is also lovely). Recommend 110%.
User:Nkirote N
Trip type: Solo travel
UNDERWHELMING
12 Feb 2026
I loved the location and my room was big and spacious. but when you request the staff for a water refill trust you will never see them again. Also the hotel phone lines don't work so you have to keep going down to remind them and still nobody attended to me. Also the have a large breakfast served on the rooftop with amazing views. The fruits were delicious but the rest of the breakfast was not. I also had to wait an hour and a half for my breakfast to arrive because apparently there were no more eggs left. and the staff casually said they are very busy that's why i have to wait. After the long wait it was already time for check out and the receptionist was reluctant to slightly extend check out time to allow me to pack even after i explained the issue. Worst stay in Zanzibar! The only friendly staff i met is the light guy at the reception who checked me in.
User:billybastings
Trip type: Couples
Let down by customer service
11 Feb 2026
This is a really nice hotel in a good location. The building itself has a lot of character although a bit rough around the edges. The bedroom was beautiful, and with a large bathroom. Safe facilities etc. Breakfast was good with a plate of fruit, pastries and a menu of hot food to chooses from.Here was the issue though. I booked an airport shuttle directly with the hotel for our late night flight into Zanzibar. It didn’t show up. I tried to call the hotel on 4 or 5 occasions but no answer. While this was going on all the taxis had left the airport. Only for a kind airport official who arranged us a taxi we would have been stranded. When we arrived at the hotel I questioned the receptionist why the shuttle hadnt picked us up. He basically shrugged his shoulders and said he must have forgot!! Anyway I sent a message to the hotel FAO the manager asking for an explanation. I never got a response. We had intended to have dinner in the hotel as we had read good reviews about it. Due to this unresolved issue and terrible customer service we took our business elsewhere.This is a nice hotel but just pray nothing goes wrong. Heads go very quickly into the sand. Therefore I wouldn’t recommend this accommodation.
User:Andrew B
Trip type: Family
Seyyida House, Stone Town Zanzibar - great place to stay!
04 Nov 2025
Loved our stay at Seyyida, visited a number of times and great to come back with my family. Perfectly positioned to enjoy Stone Town, great rooms and lovely breakfast at the roof top restaurant with views over the Indian Ocean. Maureen is a great host.Fantastic value too! Seyyida Hotel Zanzibar, General Manager at The Seyyida Hotel & Spa, responded to this review Dear Andrew,It sounds like you had a fantastic stay at Seyyida! Great rooms, lovely rooftop breakfast, and excellent host. Perfect for enjoying Stone Town. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!We look forward to welcoming you once again and creating a memorable experience for you!Kind regards,Maureen Jollebo
User:Anne Sigrid F
Trip type: Family
Lovely atmospheric hotel in the heart of Stonetown
17 Oct 2025
Lovely hotel in the heart of Stonetown. Beautiful view that we enjoyed with a nice breakfast. Great accommodations, we had the spacious family room and it was lovely and very clean. The pool was nice and we enjoyed our stay very much.

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