Retro

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Zanzibar: Retro, a mid-range hotel in The best-rated area in Zanzibar City, fits that bill. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, a short ride from the main sights, with the kind of rhythm a city…

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Zanzibar: Retro, a mid-range hotel in The best-rated area in Zanzibar City, fits that bill. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, a short ride from the main sights, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Expect practical rooms with on-site parking, an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, practical details that keep showing up in mixed but acceptable comfort feedback. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. With around 400 reviews on the books and a uneven average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Recent rates have been hovering around €25 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. The honest read on Retro is that it deserves a side-by-side look against the bigger Zanzibar names rather than a headline of its own.