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Mizingani Rd near the ferry exit has a mix of comfortable twins and doubles, a rooftop res-
taurant with harbour views, a small cafe and an elevator.
Bandari Lodge
HOTEL $
( 024-223 7969; bandarilodge@hotmail.com; s/d/tw/tr US$20/35/35/45) Bandari has
straightforward, high-ceilinged, no-frills rooms with fan. Turn left as you exit the port; it's
two minutes' walk ahead on the right-hand side.
Malindi Lodge
HOTEL $
( 024-223 2359; sunsetbungalows@hotmail.com; s/d without bathroom US$25/40; )
The long-standing Malindi Lodge has clean, albeit basic rooms near Ciné Afrique and the
port, and diagonally opposite Mr Mitu's spice tours office. There are no fans.
Funguni Palace Hotel
HOTEL $
( 024-223 3525, 0777-411842;
www.fungunipalace.com
;
Funguni Rd; s/d US$35/50;
) Opposite Malindi Guest House, with clean rooms with fan and TV, and a rooftop
breakfast area. It's good value, and conveniently located near the port, although we've
heard from several readers who had money stolen from their rooms.
Sealand Hotel
HOTEL $
( 024-223-2621; sealandhotel@ymail.com; s/d/tr US$30/50/75; ) Diagonally oppos-
ite Al-Shabany restaurant, and just off the street with Mr Mitu's office, this two-storey
place completely lacks atmosphere, but the rooms are acceptable and clean. The ones up-
stairs are larger, and all have fan, air-con and one twin pus one double bed.
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Jambo Guest House
GUESTHOUSE $
( 024-223 3779; info@jamboguest.com; s/d/tr without bathroom US$20/30/45; )
Just around the corner from Flamingo Guest House, and also popular with backpackers,
Jambo has free tea and coffee, clean rooms and decent breakfasts. Green Garden Restaur-
ant, with cheap local meals, is just opposite.
St Monica's Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 024-223 0773; monicaszanzibar@hot mail.com; s/d US$40/50, s/d/tr without bath-
room US$22/35/50) This old, rambling, atmospheric place next to the Anglican cathedral
