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Princess Salme Inn

Mizingani Road, Malindi | P.O Box 2310, Stone Town 255, Tanzania
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Princess Salme Inn
Ranked #13 of 30 hotels in Stone Town
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Thika Valley, Central, Kenya
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We stayed here much longer than we planned, simply because Stowntone is such a lovely town, and more so because the Princess Salme Inn is such a great accomodation. In the ten days we have spent at Zanzibar, we have crossed the island and stayed in four different accomodations. This one was definitely the best one. It provides perfect value... More

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

After a week on the mountain the night we spent at Princess Salme was just what we needed, lovely warm shower, huge comfy bed, very accommodating staff, cool air con, yummy brekkie, and central to a walk around Stone Town. The reception lady is really a cut above in terms of customer service, as are her colleagues, and that's what... More

Seneca, South Carolina
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Booked online for 5 days and requested an AC room which was great for hot nights since there is not much natural airflow. Beds are very comfortable, rooms quiet (but cramped), with box nets, and the showers are great. The included breakfast is very good, there is internet access, and the staff were very friendly and helpful with options to... More

Moshi, Tanzania
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

The rooms are simple, but totally ok. The breakfast is everything but simple. You get so many different things to eat, it's great! And the stuff is really helpfull with everything and always says hello with a big smile. I Highly recommend this place.

Madison, Wisconsin
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We showed up here right off the boat from Zanzibar, despite the fact that it's in a really sketchy looking area near the port with nothing else nearby. My girlfriend went to look at 3 different rooms, which they quoted her at $59 and $60 USD (not 60,000 Tsh, and not sure what the $1 difference between rooms was for).... More

SalmeZanzibar, Manager at Princess Salme Inn, responded to this review
15 March 2013

Thank you for your review. Quotations in Hostel Bookers are per person per night. The Price the reviewer showed as expensive is actually for two people in the double room and not per person per night! So you will find the price quoted were the same as in Hostel Bookers. If two people stay in a double room for $... More

Aurora, Canada
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Booked on line for three days, on arrival i had second thoughts. The entrance is not appealing and the pungent odor from the fish warehouses across the street was not nice. I was greeted by very pleasant staff and shown to my room that was clean and neat. The smell of fish had disappeared and I settled in with a... More

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Aix-en-Provence, France
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

There is a reason this place is named as one of the best budget options in Stone Town. It is convenient and has a lot of great features that make it a bargain. The rooms are cute, the shower facilities were good for what I have experienced in comparison in some places around Dar es Salaam. The staff took time... More

Maputo, Mozambique
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

very hospitable service and a good price. good location, if you're travelling by ferry. rooms are small, but clean and with everything you need. wi-fi works in all rooms - usually fast, but for a few days if was slower (maybe because of a lot of guests). roof terrace is the place to meet other guests.

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Located a 15 minute walk from the centre of Stone Town, Princess Salme Inn was a nice place to spend the night. Staff was extremely friendly and hospitable and the room was nice with a good bed, mosquito net and ceiling fan. The en suite bathroom was clean and the shower was very nice. On the roof there is a... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012 via mobile

Stayed here my first night in Stonetown and liked it so much have another night booked. Good location up near the ferry terminal. Very friendly and helpful staff and nice clean rooms with well hung mosquito nets. Lovely roof terrace where breakfast is served and drinks are available, the breakfast is very nice and also includes eggs. Fish market was... More

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Additional Information about Princess Salme Inn

Also Known As:
Princess Salme Hotel Stone Town
Princess Salme Hotel
Princess Salme Inn Zanzibar/Stone Town
Address: Mizingani Road, Malindi | P.O Box 2310, Stone Town 255, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Stone Town
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
#3 Best Value Hotels in Stone Town
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Princess Salme Inn is a bed and breakfast hotel perfect for travellers looking to see Zanzibar for less. When you're out and about all day, a comfy bed and hearty breakfast are all you need! So book Princess Salme Inn, a bed and breakfast in Stone Town Zanzibar where you pay less and sleep well. Princess Salme Inn is a simple but comfortable bed and breakfast hotel in Stone Town growing incorporating its customer needs. It is in an old Arabic building with traditional touches. The hotel has remained one of the cleanest in the area and still maintains the lowest rates in town. Our team will assist planning and recommending tours, transfers and even safaris ... .. Our rooms are simple with the highest level of cleanness. We have variety of rooms to suite your needs and budget, and leaving you satisfied at the end. From Backpackers to Honeymooners, from cheap / budget customers to mid-range customers. The rooms are naturally decorated in Zanzibarian style with traditional Zanzibar beds. We are working hard to bridge the gap between client satisfaction and management perception of good service. Your honest reviews even if they are bad and good ones, all help us grow better. ... more   less 
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