ABOUT THE NEELA

A Boutique Stay in the Heart of Stone Town

Your clients stay inside Stone Town, Zanzibar’s UNESCO World Heritage old town, where heritage architecture, refined interiors and genuinely personal service open up a side of Zanzibar that goes well beyond the shoreline.

You have an intimate, design-led property to offer the travellers who want character over scale, with a team small enough to know every guest by name. It suits honeymooners, culture-led travellers, and anyone pairing a beach stay with something more personal.

SELLING STONE TOWN

An Easy Story to Tell

Most Zanzibar itineraries are built around the beach. Stone Town gives your clients — and you — a reason to add a night or two somewhere with real depth.

A City Layered in History

As a UNESCO World Heritage old town, Stone Town carries centuries of Swahili, Omani, Persian, Indian and European influence in its architecture, streets and cuisine, making it one of East Africa’s most storied cities.

Made for Wandering

Carved wooden doors, spice markets and narrow alleys reward the clients who want to explore on foot as much as they enjoy a lounger.

A Natural Pairing

Position The Neela as a 1–2 night cultural add-on to a longer beach stay elsewhere on the island, an easy upsell that deepens the itinerary without adding much travel time.

Positioning Tip: for clients who love culture, history or design, lead with Stone Town itself. For beach-first clients, present The Neela as the ideal way to open or close their trip.

AT THE NEELA

Signature Experiences

Three signature experiences, designed and hosted entirely by The Neela team, are the building blocks behind every package below.

Traditional Dhow Experiences

Sail Zanzibar's historic coastline aboard a traditional dhow, with a deck-level view of Stone Town's waterfront.

The Neela
Atelier

Curated moments with local artisans, from textiles to jewellery, bringing your clients up close to Stone Town's creative side.

Guided Stone Town Walking Tours

Local guides bring the old town's history and architecture to life for your clients, street by street.

Alongside these, your clients find Swahili cultural experiences, boutique heritage accommodation and personalised guest service woven through every stay. These are the quieter details that set The Neela apart from a standard Zanzibar hotel booking.

TOUR OPERATOR PACKAGES

Three Ways to Package Stone Town

Each package pairs two nights' accommodation, daily à la carte breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi with one signature Stone Town experience, pre-built, easy to quote, and ready to add to any Zanzibar itinerary.

Stay & Sail

Discover Stone Town by land before setting sail at sunset aboard a traditional dhow.

USD 515

PER DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM

PLUS
Traditional sunset dhow cruise
(once per stay)

Heritage Walk & High Tea

A guided walk through Stone Town's history, finished with a spice-inspired high tea.

USD 435

PER DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM

PLUS
Guided heritage walking tour
Signature high tea experience

Zanzibar Celebrations

For honeymoons, anniversaries, and everything worth celebrating together.

USD 505

PER DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM

PLUS
Sparkling wine on arrival
Dinner for two

BOOKING INFORMATION

Terms Worth a Quick Read

Zanzibar offers a rich tapestry of natural and cultural experiences beyond Stone Town. For guests wishing to explore further afield, our concierge can assist in arranging a selection of trusted island activities.

Booking & Travel Window

25 July 2026 – 31 April 2027

Trade Exclusive

Available exclusively to registered tour operators. Rates are NET and non-commissionable.

Availability

Subject to availability at time of reservation and cannot be combined with other promotions.

Cancellation

Standard cancellation and payment policies apply as per your STO Agreement.

Infrastructure Tax

A mandatory infrastructure tax of $5 per person per night is not included and is settled directly by guests at the hotel.

New Bookings Only

Applies to new bookings only. Rebooking or modification of existing reservations is not permitted.

AGENT TOOLKIT

Everything You Need to Sell The Neela

Sales Flyer

The one-page package flyer, ready to forward to your clients or print for a desk reference.

Experiences Videos

Watch video content of The Neela Experiences, ready to share with your clients

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Secure Your Clients' Stone Town Stay

Speak to our reservations team to confirm availability and talk through any of the three packages, always at your client's pace, and always with The Neela's guidance.