We suggest our guests to get national cash in advance since the bank offices are placed in Stone Town. In Zanzibar, it is important to have national currency. Some shops don’t accept credit cards.
CURRENCY
At Maharaja Boutique Hotel the common currency is the dollar (bills printed after 2009 only) but we also accept euros and shillings applying the exchange rate in effect at the time.
CREDIT CARDS
Accepted credit cards are Visa and Mastercard. All transactions made via credit card will be subject to a 3.1% increase due to bank commission. All transactions made as deposits and/or final payment before your arrival in Zanzibar won’t be subject to this bank commission.
PAYMENTS
You are requested to pay the total amount for your stay at arrival, while all extras will be settled at check-out. Our Day trips Office accepts both credit cards and cash.
All purchases made in other structures, since they are managed externally, can’t be included in the room bill.
