Protea Hotel By Marriott Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins, Zanzibar ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Mbweni, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 0

Protea Hotel By Marriott Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins is a cozy boutique hotel set amidst history, greenery, and ocean, featuring serene accommodations and a beautiful beach. This 4-star Zanzibar hotel offers a large open-air dining room and lounge overlooking the water.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Protea Hotel include spacious options with patios offering beach and garden views. Located behind the beach in a discreet two-storey modern block, all rooms feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary toiletries.

Dining Options

Dining is available at the Raintree Restaurant, which offers ocean views and serves both international and Zanzibari cuisine. Room service is also available for guest convenience.

Leisure & Activities

The hotel features a small swimming pool in front of a secluded beach dotted with thatched umbrellas. Guests can access snorkeling activities around nearby coral reefs and enjoy a daily boat transfer to Chumbe Island.

Location & Landmarks

Protea Hotel By Marriott Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins is 3 miles from Kisauni and 3 miles from Forodhani Gardens. Nearby landmarks include the Old Fort of Zanzibar and the Mercury House, both within 5.3 miles of the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

70 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Private pool

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Superior Family Room

Max:

4 persons

70 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Private pool

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

70 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Private pool

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Getting around

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City Centre

Zanzibar 5.3 km

Airports

Kisauni (ZNZ) 3.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast was a highlight of our stay, featuring fresh omelettes and a good selection of fruits and coffee that energized us for the day.” view full review

Relaxing Beach

“The small private beach was perfect for unwinding, with lovely beach chairs and umbrellas providing a serene spot to enjoy the sun.” view full review

Comfortable Room

“Our room was beautifully designed with air conditioning, ensuring a refreshing retreat after a day in the sun.” view full review

Accessible Amenities

“The hotel provided convenient access points around the grounds, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the beautiful botanical gardens.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Luggage storage
Beauty salon
Vending machines
Multilingual staff

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Free city shuttle
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Wedding services

Dining

Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Free breakfast

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Beach towels
Sun loungers
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Jacuzzi
Treatment room

Room features

Air conditioning
In-room safe
Terrace
Balcony
Dining table

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Mbweni, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 0

Map view

Mbweni, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 0

City landmarks

Zanzibar

Chukwani Beach

3.0 km

Mizingani Rd

Old Dispensary

5.9 km

Benjamin Mkapa Rd

The Peace Memorial Museum

4.8 km

Historic Site

Stone Town

5.4 km

Hamamni St

Hamamni Persian Baths

5.4 km

Museum

Old Fort of Zanzibar

5.6 km

Museum

House of Wonders

5.7 km

Central South

Maisha Mazuri Horse Riding Club

4.4 km

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Tazari Caves

4.4 km

Museum

Sultan's Palace

5.7 km

Kenyatta Road

Mercury House

5.6 km

Church

Old Slave Market

5.3 km

Kizimkazi Mosque

5.0 km

Mnazi Mmoja

4.8 km

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

5.6 km

Gallery

Hellen Art Gallery

5.3 km

Hamamni Street

Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar

5.5 km

Kelele Square

5.6 km

Marahubi Palace

5.5 km

Gallery

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

5.6 km

Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi

5.6 km

Gallery

The Beautiful Eyes

5.6 km

Hurumzi St

Shree Shiv Shakti Temple

5.6 km

Jamatini Rd

Malindi Mosque

5.8 km

Nearby

6 km from Stone Town

Mbweni Ruins

70 m

Restaurants

Rain Tree Restaurant

110 m

Plot number 143/93

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

beachfront

friendly staff

room mix-up

isolated location

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.4

Service

7.8

Dining

6.8

4/5 based on 306 reviews

#16 of 35 hotels in Stone Town based on Tripadvisor

Hannah

United States, June 2024

7.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms are awesome, nestled within a botanical garden right on the beach, but unfortunately, my assigned room was already occupied by another family.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are awesome, nestled within a botanical garden right on the beach, but mine was occupied by another family.

Service

7.0

The service, under the leadership of the pleasing manager, Mr Shekhar, was extremely friendly, helpful, and solicitous without seeming overbearing. However, they were not capable of finding a solution quickly and showed a bad attitude in resolving the room issue.

Location

7.0

The location is beautiful within the botanical garden right on the beach, but it is a bit secluded and requires a taxi service to go anywhere.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience is a little sparse in my opinion, but the view of the Indian Ocean makes it satisfying.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are well-maintained, but some improvements could be made to enhance the experience.

beachfront

room mix-up

Robert

United States, May 2024

8.2/10

My stay at Stone Town was a delightful getaway in a quiet corner south of the main area. The rooms, although slightly small, were tastefully done, creating a lovely ambiance. The presence of a gecko on the wall added a unique touch to the experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were tastefully done, albeit slightly small.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, from the waiters to the receptionist and groundskeepers.

Location

9.0

Stone Town Hotel is located away from the hustle and bustle, which makes it a perfect place to unwind. The proximity to Mbweni Ruins and the Indian Ocean offers a serene setting for relaxation.

Dining

7.0

While the dining experience was decent with options like freshly prepared eggs, I found it to be a bit sparse in variety.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities at the hotel were adequate and contributed to a comfortable stay.

Quiet

Limited dining

Hal

United States, November 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is nestled within a botanical garden right on the beach in a very nice quiet corner south of Stone Town. It offers a great escape with lovely surroundings and exceptional staff. However, the rooms had issues with the roof due to heavy winds, and the dining options were a bit sparse.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had problems with the roof due to heavy winds but were situated in a very nice quiet corner south of Stone Town within a botanical garden right on the beach.

Service

6.0

The service did not seem to have a high sense of urgency, but the staff, under the leadership of the pleasing manager, offered dry cleaning, laundry, airport shuttle, and shuttle services.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in Mbweni Ruins, providing a romantic touch upon arrival, and offers stunning views overlooking the beach within a botanical garden right on the beach.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit sparse in my opinion, lacking variety, although there was a good buffet with freshly prepared eggs.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities, including a lovely beach, beautiful gardens, nice pool, and a great atmosphere, were enjoyable.

Margaret

United States, September 2023

8.4/10

The hotel offers a lovely beachfront setting near the bar with sea-view rooms, although we encountered a gecko on the wall. The service was exceptional, providing a great escape with friendly staff and beautiful surroundings. The dining could use more variety, yet the facilities and location were excellent.

Rooms

8.0

Our room facing the beach was comfortable and had a sea view, even with a surprise gecko on the wall.

Service

9.0

The service was spotless, from the friendly receptionist to the attentive waiters and groundskeepers under the pleasing manager's leadership.

Location

9.0

The setting overlooking the beach and the nearby ruins made the place even more attractive.

Dining

7.0

While a bit sparse, the indulgent pastries and freshly prepared eggs by the beach area were a highlight.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities include a beautiful pool, lovely gardens, and a peaceful atmosphere, adding to the overall value.

Earl

United States, June 2023

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel nestled within a botanical garden right on the beach. The rooms were clean and very comfortable, with air conditioning and nets for a peaceful night's sleep. The service was very kind and helpful, especially from Isabella. The location right on the beach added a romantic touch to my experience, despite needing a bit of sprucing up. The dining options were average but the view of the Indian Ocean made up for it. Overall, a great value for money stay!

Rooms

9.0

I slept well in the clean and comfortable room with a little balcony overlooking the botanical garden and beach.

Service

8.0

The staff, led by the pleasing manager Mr Shekhar, was very kind and decent.

Location

8.0

The hotel's spot on the beach was ideal for watching the Zanzibar golden sunset, adding a romantic touch to my stay.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, while a bit sparse, was to be enjoyed with a great view of the Indian Ocean.