The Best Hotels Closest to Christ Church Cathedral in Zanzibar Town for 2026

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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Iris

SAR 395

SAR 454 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Julie

SAR 404

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

3. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Greig

SAR 243

SAR 318 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Christ Church Cathedral

SAR 1,097

SAR 1,307 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Possenta C

SAR 1,277

SAR 1,514 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

6. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Victoria

SAR 392

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

7. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

duane

SAR 384

SAR 480 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

8. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral

MOMO

SAR 275

SAR 380 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

9. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Melanie

SAR 346

SAR 439 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

10. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Greig

SAR 481

SAR 590 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

11. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Christ Church Cathedral

SAR 195

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

12. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Gianfranco

SAR 542

SAR 661 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

A cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Victoria

SAR 588

SAR 706 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

14. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Joseph

SAR 282

SAR 362 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

15. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Marcus

SAR 310

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

16. Hanaia House

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Abdulmunim

SAR 198

SAR 228 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Antonio

SAR 1,129

SAR 1,336 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

18. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral

EMMANUEL

SAR 347

SAR 399 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Arjun

SAR 608

SAR 738 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral

Stanley

SAR 277

SAR 349 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Christ Church Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
Mizingani Seafront Hotel	8.8 Excellent 440 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 290 reviews	View

Top Christ Church Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Comfortable, classic property right on the beach. Staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was good. The only negative was the hotel is not licensed, but that is understandable given the location in the Muslim part of Stonetown."

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed for 1 night came very late 2am but the staff and hotel was very accommodating, contacted the hotel ahead of time and they was able to send info to chk into there portal so that I can chk in before I landed, when I arrived the process wasn't even 5 mins and I was already in my room, and dont forget the free breakfast which was great. I definitely recommend and will stay here again. Thk you spice palace for all your hospitality."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."

Tembo B&B Apartments

8/10 Good

"Bad communication between hotel and driver causing our airport driver to have to wait a couple hours for us after our flight was delayed and no one from the hotel responded to my call, texts, or email. Shows lack of respect for the driver I think. Otherwise a nice stay."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

Emerson Spice Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Russell and the Emerson Soice team made us feel welcome from start to finish. A fabulous building with lots of history and in a great location in Stonetown. The rooms were all very individually themed and the bed was very comfortable. The fans and ac were welcomed for the warmer nights. The hotel private a great breakfast of fresh fruit, juice, eggs, pastries tea and coffee on the roof top tea house restaurant. Great views of Stonetown ! The Secret Garden restaurant served some lovely fresh dishes and drinks and there is live local music a couple of nights a week. Overall I’d highly recommend the Emerson Spice Hotel and thanks for a great stay (and thanks for the late checkout too)"

Other attractions near Christ Church Cathedral

A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".

Slave Market

8.6/10 (487 reviews)

Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Slave Market. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

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A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".

House of Wonders

7.6/10 (162 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at House of Wonders, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Hamamni Persian Baths

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Zanzibar Town with a stop at Hamamni Persian Baths. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Darajani Market

8.4/10 (167 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town with a trip to Darajani Market. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Shakti Temple

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting Shakti Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Jaw's Corner

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town with a stop at Jaw's Corner. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town with a visit to The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Beit el-Sahel

8.4/10 (29 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Christ Church Cathedral?

Christ Church Cathedral is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 229 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Christ Church Cathedral?

Adjacent to Christ Church Cathedral, Spice Palace Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Tembo House Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Christ Church Cathedral?

Expedia has 229 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Christ Church Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Christ Church Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Christ Church Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Christ Church Cathedral?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Christ Church Cathedral, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Christ Church Cathedral?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), or Freddie Mercury Museum. Sights like Slave Market, Old Fort, and Hamamni Persian Baths are must-sees while exploring the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Forodhani Gardens, Chapwani Island, or Prison Island.

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Our top choices for Christ Church Cathedral hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

3. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

6. Tembo House Hotel

7. Elephantohotel

8. Maru Maru Hotel

9. Shaba Boutique Hotel

10. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

11. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

12. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

14. Dhow Palace Hotel

15. Habari House

16. Hanaia House

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

18. Jafferji House

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Spice Palace Hotel

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Top Christ Church Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

Maru Maru Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Other attractions near Christ Church Cathedral

Slave Market

House of Wonders

Hamamni Persian Baths

Darajani Market

Shakti Temple

Jaw's Corner

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Beit el-Sahel

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