Freddie Mercury Apartments

2.5 star property

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Two-Bedroom Apartment | Living room | LCD TV
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Breakfast buffet

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Shaghani Street and Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 0000
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Freddie Mercury Apartments

Hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Spend the day on Freddie Mercury Apartments's beach or relax by one of the hotel's 3 outdoor swimming pools.
Freddie Mercury Apartments offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Freddie Mercury Apartments, you're just a quick walk from Freddie Mercury Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Freddie Mercury Museum and Mbweni Ruins
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Freddie Mercury Apartments offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Freddie Mercury Apartments also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby hotel, located 30 meters away.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Freddie Mercury Apartments

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Freddie Mercury Apartments offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Freddie Mercury Apartments Hotel
Freddie Mercury Apartments Zanzibar Town
Freddie Mercury Apartments Hotel Zanzibar Town

Freddie Mercury Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in is with a different hotel chain which made it confusing. It should mention Temu hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikas, Sunnyvale

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, this is literally the building where Freddie Mercury lived, apartment with unique old zanzibari character, great location - near to beach, stone town and night market, great breakfast. Loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Baldur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Fin lokalisasjon, rent og fint. Super harde madrasser, ubehagelig.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eivind

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Kristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det var toppen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

TEWFIK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
idéal, central, à proximité immédiate de la mer et des bateaux faisant la navette vers l'île de la prison et des différents points d'intérêt de Stone Town aussi bien au point de vue historique que pour le shopping. Magnifique buffet de petit-déjeuner servi au Tembo
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022