Princess Salme Inn

Property class: 3

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Located close to Malindi Mosque and Christ Church Cathedral, Princess Salme Inn provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Roof Top, serves breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$43
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a green patterned bedspread, a white canopy, and a chair in the background.

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden desk, a chair, and a small bedside table.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 4 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a beige throw blanket.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located near the beach, Princess Salme Inn is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Fort are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shangani Beach and Forodhani Gardens. Don't miss out on a visit to Kidichi Spice Farm. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Malindi Dega, P.O Box 2310, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar - Tanzania

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic building with a dome and arched windows.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Malindi Mosque
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    7 min walk
  • Living Room
    14 min walk

About this property

Princess Salme Inn

  • Guest house near Forodhani Gardens
  • Located close to Malindi Mosque and Christ Church Cathedral, Princess Salme Inn provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Roof Top, serves breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
    • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a front desk safe
    • Smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Princess Salme Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is Princess Salme Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Princess Salme Inn?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Princess Salme Inn on 27 Nov 2026 start from AU$43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Princess Salme Inn?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Princess Salme Inn?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Princess Salme Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Princess Salme Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Princess Salme Inn located?

Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Malindi Mosque, Hamamni Persian Baths and Christ Church Cathedral. Forodhani Gardens and Old Fort are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Princess Salme Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is amazing and you get the value for your money. The location is central, top notch and very excellent customer service. Would recommend over and over.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here one night after landing in stone town. Perfect spot to nap on and off to get through the jet lag and be right in the heart of stone town. Extremely walkable to sites. The rooms are spacious, excellent shower and super comfy bed. Very clean and was just what I was looking for. Please note that it was a bit difficult to find. The taxi just dropped me off on the main road because cars can’t access the small streets. Once you know where it is, it’s super simple to return to
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good for a stop over!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After staying at several other places in Stone Town, I found Princess Salme Inn to offer an excellent balance between price and value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was nice and cosy, just as stowntown should be.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food shop nearby noisy at night kid shouht about
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel should be maybe 1 star , rooms are tiny , the power doesn’t stay on , on a 5 day stay we maybe got 5 words from reception . There was no communication that power was off and planned upon our arrival , the bed was the most uncomfortable thing I’ve ever slept on
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay

Very basic hotel. The bathroom didn’t work well. For the price it’s fine, but couldn’t stay longer than 1 night in this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ich verbrachte nur eine Nacht dort, habe mich dort sehr wohl gefühlt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel é muito bem localizado, perto das coisas a pé, o atendimento é excelente! Recomendo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfekt boende för kortare vistelse i Stonetown. Centralt läge, AC på rummet och god service av personalen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
C'est un hébergement économique avec des champs simples mais avec des meubles traditionnels, dans un quartier populaire dans le dedalel des rues de l'ancien stone town. Personnel très aimable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Topp beliggenhet for et stopp i Stonetown. AC funket si som så og resepsjon semi-ubemannet. Rommen var ikke de beste men funker for en overnatting eller to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feels home. Kind and very friendly people right among the locals. Great breakfast.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Очень порядочные люди

Очень хорошие владельцы и персонал, не жадные до денег, готовые помочь. Отель для бюджетного проживания, но безопасный и радушный
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to food market. Close to ferry. Safe. No loud musuc blasting. Privacy. Fantastic breakfast. Helpful eiyh taxi. Decebt price. Big room. No loud traffic at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
BE AWARE OF THE FACT THE YOU HAVE TO PAY 9 DOLLARS EACH PERSON PER NIGHT! NOT AS CHEAP AS IT LOOKS ON EXPEDIA!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Snusket hotel i et snusket kvarter.

Pga, den høje skat på værelser i Zanzibar, var det ret dyrt, selve værelset kostede 130kr for en nat men oveni det kom en skat af 9USD pr Person pr nat, hvilket fordoblede prisen. Kvarteret det ligger i virker noget snusket og er ikke umiddelbart et sted man har lyst til at gå rundt i efter mørkets frembrud. Vi tog værelset fordi vi skulle nå færgen til fastlandet om morgenen, og til det formål var værelset okay, men ellers var der ikke meget at råbe hurra for. Personalet var dog super flinke.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff greet you and are very willing to take you anywhere you need to go.Just a short walk to the water and street food. Lovely open air balcony where my family and I were served a plentiful breakfast each morning for a very reasonable 4$US
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience

It was amazing. I absolutely loved the staff, probably one of my best experiences at a hotel. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tek kelimeyle Rezalet "

Bu otele 10 metre mesafede bile oradaki esnafa sordum otelin yerini bilemediler,ortak vc ve banyo olduğunu farketmemiştim ama oda tuvalet gibi kokuyordu...2 gece için 207 lira ödediğim otele giriş yaparken 36 dolar vergi istediler,balık pazarının karşısında olan otel balık pazarından daha pis kokuyordu,kalmak istemediğimi belirttim.. ayrıldım.. recepsiyondaki görevli bayağı memnun görünüyordu, bu otel gerçek bir değerlendirmede 3 yıldız değil motel dahi olamaz.. bu eksiyi hotels com.a yazarım hiçmi denetlemediniz,,, hiçmi denetlemediniz 5000 km yol gidip böyle bir hayalkırıklığını hiçkimse haketmiyor.... hiç kusura bakmayın bu hotele benim değerlendirmem 0.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Il faut dormir dans la toilette

La toilette est dans la chambre, sans mur sans porte, et ce n'est pas montré dans le site, je n'ai pas pu imaginer mais quand je suis arrivée c'est trop tard, je ne reviendrai plus jamais.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025