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Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

This twin/double room's standout feature is the hot tub. This twin/double room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a private entrance and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  • 1 Double bed
  • Air Conditioning
2 Bunk bed, 1 Double bed

Family Room with Private Bathroom

This family room features a hot tub. The spacious family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The family room has tiled floors and offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

  • 2 Bunk bed, 1 Double bed
  • Air Conditioning
1 Single bed

Twin Room

This twin room provides a hot tub. This twin room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a private entrance and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  • 1 Single bed
  • Air Conditioning
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Guest Score and Reviews

What "Retro" clients says

Comfort
9.0
Facilities
9.5
Location
6.0
Price
6.0
8/10 Rating average Published 20 Jan 2024

"Very Good"

It has good location, friendly staff, parking at the house, water pressure is good so you can take shower which is not everywhere in town

8/10 Rating average Published 30 Dec 2023

"Very Good"

Room size was good. Great location. David was absolutely superb! Great Colonial ambience.

4/10 Rating average Published 18 Dec 2023

"Disappointing"

It was close to stonetown

1/10 Rating average Published 26 Nov 2023

"Very Poor"

Scary place, you wouldnt want to go and stay there. Unless you love sleeping in the castle of Dracula.

6/10 Rating average Published 30 Oct 2023

"Pleasant"

The location was the best. I could walk everywhere bei feet. There is also a big hospital close by. Ferry, forodhani and the spicy market was very close.

9/10 Rating average Published 27 Oct 2023

"Wonderful"

I loved the building itself. The old wooden doors , the amazing brass locks and fixtures. It has such character and emits a vibe like happy people spent time there. The arts community. Its a warm feeling. David , the manager is the best. He made my stay exceptional with his friendliness and kindness. Watch Wazuri!!! Asante Sana David!!!

7/10 Rating average Published 28 Sep 2023

"Good"

Very kind personal, good location close to one of the main bus stations in town, tasty breakfast (egg, toast, butter, pancake, jam, fruits, juce, coffee and tea), mosquito net, table and chair, closet with hangers

8/10 Rating average Published 26 Sep 2023

"Very Good"

location, quiet, receptionist

10/10 Rating average Published 06 Sep 2023

"Exceptional"

I really like this property of many reasons. Its got character and its location is perfect. A bit away from the hazzle and buzzle of the city center, but still very close to everything. Theres a very secure ATM machine nearby, walking distance to the ocean, many nice restaurants and cafes, including an Ethiopian restaurant and a very good bakery, the post office and also to the Forodhani park or to the Darajani market. Everything is nearby, still this very area is a bit quiet and beautiful with the hospital nearby and the park just outsidethe breakfast was healthy and good, good service by very nice polite kind and helpful staff. The management is excellent on guard 24/7. The style of the place is a little bit unusual with a very personal touch of mixing cultures, African art together with contemporary art. All in all a very good place to stay, even for a bit longer stay, it almost became like home for us

1/10 Rating average Published 01 Sep 2023

"Very Poor"

So bad staf and mangent and location as well

4/10 Rating average Published 26 Aug 2023

"Disappointing"

I loved the proximity to the city center. The room was spacious, and provided vegan friendly breakfast options.

7/10 Rating average Published 21 Aug 2023

"Good"

The staff were nice and helpful. The breakfast was nice and healthy. And you have the best of both worlds at this hotel, down the road you see locals, and down the other side of the road there are touristic places. Restaurants nearby and cash machines can be found. Overall, a good stay!

8/10 Rating average Published 19 Aug 2023

"Very Good"

For the price and for an authentic Zanzibar experience, this was awesome. Breakfast and the host were awesome. Easy walk to the waterfront.

10/10 Rating average Published 17 Aug 2023

"Exceptional"

This is an olde worldly hotel with lots of character, African artefacts and paintings on the walls. It was quiet at night. The breakfast was next door, just take an umbrella in case of sudden shower even for short distance. Lovely fresh fruit cereal toast, choice of how you want your eggs cooked. David was very helpful and advised local restaurant etc. I personally recommend Ethiopian restaurant 10 minutes walk away from hotel. Non alcoholic. Lovely views from Verandah of gardens. Wi-Fi in communal room upstairs. Mosquito net provided around bed.

10/10 Rating average Published 08 Aug 2023

"Exceptional"

I loved it all, wifi great, air con awesome, location perfect and David the guy at reception was the best, he made it for me..Good sense of humor to! I'd go back anyday to Retro , anyday, I totally enjoyed the breakfast, the room was big..just made my trip...

10/10 Rating average Published 04 Aug 2023

"Exceptional"

Very nice place

8/10 Rating average Published 13 Jul 2023

"Very Good"

i like the reception men David...He was very helpful guy....Thanks David for your hospitality.. also the breakfast was good and delicious. the hotel is clean and calm. good value of money the toilet also good there is hot water in the shower.... the hotel is near from downtown.. so it's a nice place to stay in stone city

10/10 Rating average Published 07 Jul 2023

"Exceptional"

The hotel is located in a very nice and calm area just near the city center ! The rooms are clean and the breakfast was delicious ! The staff was lovely and even helped us to find a taxi ! 100% worth it ! Go !!

6/10 Rating average Published 02 Jul 2023

"Pleasant"

It is an excellent location, WiFi worked very well. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are spacious. Towels available. Breakfast did just fine! For two very easy going men, our 4 female guests decided against.

6/10 Rating average Published 01 Jul 2023

"Pleasant"

I liked the location. The helpful staffs.

7/10 Rating average Published 29 Jun 2023

"Good"

Well the Staff at reception was Nice & helpful. Thanks Davy. The room had 2 beds. So reduced spaced! Was clean! Breakfast was fairly good except my scambled egg tasted like fish. Like they cooked with used oil.... breakfat is In the other house top floor. The nice server has to go up & down these extra long stairs. everytime... I liked it fine. For the price as well. I would not mention anything about below little things if the AC had functionned.

8/10 Rating average Published 26 Jun 2023

"Very Good"

Location, breakfast and cleanliness were excellent. Good value for money and really helpful staff. Lots of hot water, clean towels every day and bed made up too. Air conditioning effective. Place quiet and friendly.

10/10 Rating average Published 19 Jun 2023

"Exceptional"

It is what you pay for. Breakfast was amazing. But mostly I would like to say Thank you to the main host David, who was there 24/7. He made us feel so welcome and like at home. He helped us with cheaper taxis, tours etc etc. he made a massive difference to our stay. Thank you David. We wish you all the best.

10/10 Rating average Published 09 Jun 2023

"Exceptional"

The breakfast was amazing, the room and the bed was spacious, the staff was very kind, we were able to store our bags - we'd love to come back!

7/10 Rating average Published 30 May 2023

"Good"

It's a cheap, but cute hotel. Friendly staff and and the breakfast was good. Great location!

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