Located in the heart of Stone Town, and within very easy walking distance to the key attractions, the Seyyida is a beautiful hotel which was once a royal residence. The 17-room property, with an inner garden courtyard, archways, marble floors and fantastic Zanzibar doors emulates Swahili, Arabic and Portuguese architecture. The main facilities here include a small but delightful swimming pool, a small spa offering a range of treatments and a comfortable rooftop lounge and a terraced al-fresco dining area that overlooks the bay, the perfect place to enjoy a delicious dinner with the ocean and boats in the background.

There are a mix of rooms available, all along the same lines with a pleasant classic old-world style but with modern home comforts. All rooms come equipped with a satellite TV, king size or twin beds, writing desk, air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, in room fridge, and en-suite facilities including a shower. The main difference between the room types are the views and some of the higher category rooms come with a balcony with either town or sea views. There is also a two-bedroom apartment available here with two king or twin beds in each room, both with en-suite facilities.