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Safari Lodge

Stone Town, Tanzania
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Safari Lodge
Ranked #16 of 27 Stone Town B&B and Inns
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Perth
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I have stayed here three times, mostly as I was introduced to it when doing Intrepid tours. It is well located, basic, clean and reasonable. Location - central Stone Town. Easy walking distance to a taxi or the ferry. A few turns in the maze that is Stone Town to get to it, but quite straight-forward. Rooms - basic, bland,... More

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Genoa, Italy
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The hotel is centrally located, very clean with basic breakfast like many other hotel. Breakfast is served on the roof. Receptionists are very kind. The hotel has many rooms without caracheter. The room was clean, with aircon and clean bathroom. I spent 2 nights. The price is in the average, 55$ for a double room. I think it is possible... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

A well positioned hotel, strolling distance to the sights of Stone Town. A bit of a labyrinth. Would not recommend being out late at night on your own as there is a possibility of getting lost. Rooms are adequate with fans and noisy AC. No bar on site, there is a fridge in reception sellling water and a kiosk nearby... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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17 hotel reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

Clean rooms, lots of space, decent size bathrooms. Service we adequate, there is no safe in the rooms so you leave items in the safe and there was no issues there. Central location just a stroll away from the bustling markets. Great atmosphere, but a little bit nosy at night. Overall we were happy and would stay again for one... More

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London UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

Lovely hotel right in the centre of the real Stone Town - the hotel is based few houndred meters from the "big Tree" - in a middle of labyrinth of streets - easy to find if you dont mind asking locals for help :) 7 minutes to central market , 10 minutes walk to centre of Stone Town. Clean, decent... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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4 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012 via mobile

Nice place to base camp in Stonetown. Not far from Fordani market, the ferry and Freddy Mercury's bar. Decent light breakfast on the rooftop. Popular with backpackers. Front desk staff are helpful and resourceful. It seems pretty busy. Stonetown is easy to get lost in.

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Montreal, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

THIS PLACE IS A CANCER !!!! The staff are atrocious and the least helpful in the entire world... They say one thing and do another. Our party was there for a week and every single request or interaction was difficult for them. They do not want guests and treat them awfully. I WOULD NEVER EVER STAY THERE AGAIN EVER !!!!!

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Clean hotel in the back lanes of Stone Town. Stayed in a large room with four beds on the 1st floor.comfortable beds. Fan and air con worked well and sheets were clean. Paid $50 for one night. Would not recommend ground floor or basement as rooms were noisy and shabby. Drinks ava ilable to purchase in reception but fridge switched... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

Stayed for one night here as part of a tour before heading up to the beaches on the north side of the island. Stayed in a quad room, which meant the room was spacious. Beds had mosquito nets, plus room had table, tv, fan and air-con. Didn't spend much time in the room to be honest. There is a hotel... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

Clean and central. However the man on the front desk had no idea what he was doing when we checked out... Perfectly adequate though if you aren't after tip top service.

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Additional Information about Safari Lodge

Also Known As:
Safari Lodge Zanzibar/Stone Town
Address: Stone Town, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Stone Town
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Ranked #16 of 27 B&Bs / Inns in Stone Town
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Safari Lodge is situated a few meters from Zanzibar Harbour. Setup in an old traditional Zanzibar exteriors.Accommodation ranges from luxurious to supreme rooms with traditional hand crafted furniture to portray the great 18th Century Zanzibar craftsmanship.While in Zanzibar you can experience the clean beaches. the spice tour of the old town and many more interesting historical sites of your choice. ... more   less 

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