Does Retro offer luggage storage?

Yes, you can store your bags at Retro before checking in or after checking out.

Does Retro offer room service?

Yes they do. Breakfast in bed, anyone?

How much does it cost to stay at Retro?

It varies depending on availability and the time of year. Head to the top of the page and enter the dates you'd like to stay to find out prices.

How far is Retro from Zanzibar Airport?

Retro is around 6.9km from Zanzibar Airport. Travel time can vary depending on traffic and how you choose to travel.

What payment methods are accepted at Retro?

Retro accepts a range of payment methods, which may include major credit and debit cards. Accepted methods can vary, so it's best to check directly with the hotel before you travel.

How often are rooms cleaned at Retro?

As cleaning schedules change all the time, we'd recommend getting in touch with Retro directly to find out.

Retro

Name: Retro
Address: Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar, 71101, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West Region, 71101, Tanzania

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Fast facts

Check in from:	14:00
Check out before:	12:30
Breakfast	Breakfast available
Pets	Pets not allowed
Children	Children are welcome at this hotel

Amenities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Air conditioning

Airport shuttle

Restaurant

Non-smoking

Welcome to Retro

Set in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Retro features views of the city. Featuring a garden, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

More about your stay

Retro is a 3 stars stay in Zanzibar, set in the Retro area. Check-in is from 14:00, and you’ll need to check out before 12:30.

Location

You’ll be around 1.1km from central Zanzibar, and about 6.9km from Zanzibar Airport.

What’s nearby

When you stay at Retro, you’re close to:

Peace Memorial Museum (0.3km)
Christ Church Cathedral (0.3km)
Tippu Tip's House (0.4km)

Explore more on the map. View map

What other travellers think

Other travellers gave this stay a rating of 2.8. Check out their reviews.

Retro: reviews

Reviews from

Mentioned by travellers

Couple

Comment: 28 Jul 2024

The front desk staff was out of this world, he explained to us how to go about town and even gave us advice on how to interact with the locals. The breakfast was exquisite 😋 the rooms are very spacious.

Solo traveller

Comment: 26 Apr 2026

Stayed in: Apr 2026

WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!!

DO NOT STAY HERE!! 3 stars? I would say -20 stars! The place is filthy - sheets, pillows and towels dirty, the bathroom and shower stinks and there’s no AC or wardrobe as promised. But the worst thing is the scary man working here. He didn’t give me the upgrade I payed for. He’s smoking weed getting high and drunk all day and night and got crazy angry and aggressive when I asked if my friend could come over to visit for a short time while I was getting ready (never ever been a problem in any other place I’ve stayed in any continent - including Zanzibar, Africa). He scared me so much I had to leave straight away even though I payed for a longer stay, didn’t get my money back of course. I’ve been staying in so many hotels all over the world and this is by far the worst experience of my life and honestly the first bad review I’ve ever have to give. Just want to protect people in the future - I REPEAT: DO NOT STAY IN THIS SO CALLED HOTEL!! It’s a nightmare

Anonymous traveller

Comment: 1 Aug 2025

Stayed in: Jul 2025

From the beginning the response from the hotel was poor...

Anonymous traveller

Comment: 5 Aug 2024

Stayed in: Aug 2024

Just generally speaking, it was desapointing. The person in charge of registration was very rude to us. We Aldo overheard them speaking very curtly to other travellers. The place was very run down. The shower head broke off as soon as we turned the water on... Even though we had paid for our stay in full, we ended up finding another place to stay. Too bad. The location is good and the place looks charming from outside.

Family traveller

Comment: 26 Jul 2024

Stayed in: Jul 2024

Scam

We had booked 3 rooms. Paid. We stood at 5 a.m. and he said we hadn't booked despite we could show the receipt. He was drunk and aggressive. Would never recommend this place to anyone. No kindness and behaved so rude. Add

Explore the area

4.0

Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar, 71101, Tanzania|1.08 km from city centre

Good to know

Children

Children are welcome at this hotel

Extra beds

Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.

Cot

Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Breakfast

Breakfast available

Breakfast options

Western breakfast

Breakfast times

08:00 - 10:00 from Monday to Sunday

Important information from the hotel

A damage deposit of USD 10 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Accepted payment methods

This hotel accepts the following payment methods:

Cash

Retro: FAQs

How far away from Zanzibar city centre is Retro?

Retro is 1.1 km away from Zanzibar city centre.

Where is Retro?

Retro is in Zanzibar, Tanzania and is 1.1 km away from Zanzibar city centre.

What time is check-in and check-out at Retro?

At Retro you can check in from 14:00, and you'll need to check out before 12:30.

Does Retro offer laundry services or facilities?

Yes, you'll find laundry facilities at Retro. This may include self-service laundry or a full laundry service.

Does Retro offer Wi-Fi?

Yes, Wi-Fi is available at Retro, so you can stay connected during your stay.

What landmarks are near Retro?

There's lots to see and do near Retro. The closest landmarks are Peace Memorial Museum, Christ Church Cathedral, Tippu Tip's House, Freddie Mercury Museum and Stone Town.