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3 stars

Riverman Hotel

Mkunazini P.O.Box 1805, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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6.9
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based on 345 reviews
345 reviews
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Amenities at Riverman Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • ATM on-site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Currency exchange on-site

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • 24-hour front desk

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Gift shop
  • Scuba diving

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Accessibility and suitability

  • Designated smoking area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Dining

  • Restaurant

General

  • Storage available

Reviews of Riverman Hotel

6.9
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345 verified ratings
Wonderful
73
Very good
64
Good
66
Okay
38
Fair
47
Mediocre
17
Poor
40

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and friendly service at the hotel, making it convenient for exploring the area. However, many reviews highlighted significant cleanliness issues, with reports of dirty rooms and bathrooms, which detracted from the overall experience. Some guests also mentioned difficulties with amenities like Wi-Fi and hot water, indicating areas for improvement.
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Location9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness2 out of 10
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9.1
Wonderful
Craig, Oct 2016
Pros (+) Proprietor very friendly and set up great tours outside of traditional tour structure. Also very good cook and will make dinner for readable price. Very comfortable room and bed. Great location.
Cons (-) Shared bathrooms without hot water.

Location

Mkunazini P.O.Box 1805, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Christ Church36 m
  • Stone Town56 m
  • Slave Chambers89 m
  • House of Wonders382 m
  • Old Fort0.4 km
  • Forodhani Gardens0.5 km
  • Stone Town Beach0.6 km
  • Livingstone's House1.2 km
  • Nakupenda Beach4.9 km
  • Changuu Island5.6 km
  • Cheetah's Rock11.3 km
  • Chumbe Island13 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 13:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Riverman Hotel

  • How long should you stay at Riverman Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Riverman Hotel

  • Where is Riverman Hotel located?

    Riverman Hotel is located at Mkunazini P.O.Box 1805, 0.6 km from the centre of Zanzibar. Christ Church is the closest landmark to Riverman Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Riverman Hotel?

    Check-in time is 13:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Riverman Hotel.

  • Does Riverman Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Riverman Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Riverman Hotel from the airport?

    Riverman Hotel is 8 km from Zanzibar Intl. Riverman Hotel is 79.9 km from Dar Es Salaam.

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Good to know

Value for money

10.0

Distance to city centre

0.6 km

Nearest airport

Zanzibar Intl

Distance to airport

7.5 km

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