HOTEL MARINE – Zanzibar Stone Town

The Hotel Marine Building has a long history rich in traditional fact of Zanzibar. Its location is just opposite the famous house of Sultan Seyyid Bargash and near harbour gate. Originally the Government acquired it in 1926 from M/s Karimjee Jivanjee & Co. Ltd and used it to accommodate subordinate staff for harbour work schemes. In 1936 the government turned it over to Khojah Merchant dealing in cloves and copra who made substantial changes and repair to the original structure. This building was then renovated and turned into a beautiful unique 2 star Tourist Hotel in the hear of stone town and closest to other historical sites of Zanzibar.

The Hotel is located along Malindi Street in the heart of stone town overlooking the main gate of the harbour. It is neares hotel to all major banks, Government Ministries, Shops, Fish Market, Central Market, Old Slave Market, House of Wonders – Beit-el-Ajab, Old Fort and Museum. 15 minutes drive from Zanzibar Airport.