Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Nestled in Zanzibar City, a 5-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Retro features unobstructed views of the city. Featuring a garden, the 3-star accommodation has air-conditioned relaxation sanctuarycious rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has airport transportation, while a bicycle rental service is moreover available. At the resort, each room has a desk. At Retro the guestrooms are featuring bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you'll find a dining establishment serving African and International cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can furthermore be requested. Popular points of interest near Retro include Peace Memorial Museum, Hamamni Persian Baths and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.
Average rating out of 10
396 Reviews
Price Summary
31 $ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
"A cool place with a nice breakfast and friendly staff."
"All good for the price with breakfast and a private room with bath can't complain."
"Friendly staff and affordable place to stay with breakfast. Good quiet location."
"For the price with breakfast it was a good deal."
"I enjoyed my stay at your facility.... morning breakfast was of good quality and stuffing was on point...I didn't regret having you as my host..muito obligrado👏"
"Aucun."
"Decent breakfast. Good location. Very good value for the money."
"That there were small holes in the mosquitonet."
"I loved the building itself. The old wooden doors , the amazing brass locks and fixtures. It has such character and emits a vibe like happy people spent time there. The arts community. It’s a warm feeling. David , the manager is the best. He made my stay exceptional with his friendliness and kindness. Watch Wazuri!!! Asante Sana David!!!"
"Aucun."
"For the price and for an authentic Zanzibar experience, this was awesome. Breakfast and the host were awesome.  Easy walk to the waterfront. "
"Needed to request an extra towel, retro appeared run down but once you get used to it, it is quaint, and you realize it is very historical."
"It is what you pay for. Breakfast was amazing. But mostly I would like to say Thank you to the main host David, who was there 24/7. He made us feel so welcome and like at home. He helped us with cheaper taxis, tours etc etc. he made a massive difference to our stay. Thank you David. We wish you all the best."
"Aucun."
"The breakfast was amazing, the room and the bed was spacious, the staff was very kind, we were able to store our bags - we'd love to come back!"
"The hot water wasn't working that well."
"Hotel is very nice, love the style and all the decorations. The room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great. Staff very friendly and helpful with everything."
"Aucun."
"The heavy breakfast and friendly staff. Dave was exceptionally welcoming."
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"La salle a manger était tres belle Le petit déjeuner parfait"
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"Very cute place. Feels like you’re on a safari retreat. Pool area was nice with a big pool. Restaurant was lovely, breakfast was delicious. The staff was extremely kind and helpful."
Avis de Courtney Simbamwenni Lodge and Camping
"The chef was world class. Every dish was excellent. The entire staff was wonderful. My friend and I stayed three nights and the staff learned our names, reached out to us to see when we would be at meals, escorted us to our room after dark, etc. The room was beautiful. The property was beautiful. In short, I would return to Tanzania just to stay at this lodge."
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"Staff was friendly, attentive and approachable. Excellent customer service. Quiet beach was wonderful; very little foot traffic from anyone outside the resort. Meals were lovely; included dinners were delicious and the options for paid lunch were reasonably priced, fresh and very tasty."
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"Beautiful details and ambience as well as the setting and the pool"
Avis de Jasmine Utupoa
"Excellent property and Alice from the Zanzibar Houses Office management was very easy to deal with. Suleyman was accessible throughout the stay and Sule (the stay-in security guy) was also respectful of our requests for privacy as a family. Rahmah the cleaning lady was amazing and the property was super clean everyday. Chef was also accommodating of our requests and made some excellent pancakes. If you like sunsets, it is a dream come true! :-)"
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"I had a wonderful experience at this place. Everything was spotless, the staff were incredibly helpful and kind, the food was delicious, and the location couldn’t have been better. It truly felt like home, and I hope I get the chance to return soon."
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"Stunning location, right on the beach. Villa is comfortable and well equipped. Staff is so warm and helpful. Will be back for sure"
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"Amazing hospitality and care from the Maasai family. We felt at home."
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