Retro

Bed and breakfast, 3-starVictoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar TownShow on map

You won’t be charged yet

Check-in from 12:00 PMCheck-out by 10:30 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Convenient Location With a stay at Retro in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Peace Memorial Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Jaw's Corner. This bed & breakfast is centrally located.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This bed & breakfast offers a peaceful retreat for guests to unwind.

Book now for a delightful stay at Retro, a charming bed & breakfast in the heart of Zanzibar Town.

What this place offers

Snorkeling nearby
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Free continental breakfast
Mosquito nets
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk

Rooms

5.6

Guest rating

Rated 5.6 out of 10 by 6 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness2.8
Service6.0
Location6.0
Rooms6.8
Amenities6.8
Value5.5
Food & drink6.8

MIZUHO
August 2025
From the beginning the response from the hotel was poor...
Jörg
November 2024
Empfehlung
Wir waren vom 10.auf den 11.Oktober Gäste im RETRO . Das Zimmer war zweckmäßig,das Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig. Alles in allem sehr angenehm und entspannt. Würden wir wieder…
Hiranmay Ghosh
October 2024
Service is very good and people are excellent
Verified traveler
August 2024
Run down. Not retro.
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…
Verified traveler
April 2024
Great place for basic stay.
Great place for a few nights. Basic.
Pertti
February 2024
Hotellista olevat kuvat ei vastaa lähelläkkään tätä päivää/ todellisuutta. Ihan ala arvoinen paikka.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Town

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 12:00 PM until 06:30 PM

Check-out by 10:30 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Guest type. Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Professional property host/manager

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Retro

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

Check-in is from 12:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Retro allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Retro?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Is breakfast included at Retro?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Retro have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Retro have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

Can I check in late at Retro?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 12:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Retro?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Retro?

Victoria Street, Vuga Road, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Town.

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