The Swahili House Hotel - Zanzibar

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The Swahili House Hotel - Zanzibar
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great · 230 reviews
8.3Great
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.5
Value for money8.3
Who stays here
Couples37%
Families30%
Solo20%
Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 230 reviews
8.3Great
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.5
Value for money8.3
Who stays here
Couples37%
Families30%
Solo20%
Groups13%

Historic Swahili-style villa in central Stone Town with rooftop dining and ocean views

Rooftop Dining & Views

The Swahili House offers a rooftop terrace restaurant that serves fresh seafood and Mediterranean Tapas. The bar provides a large variety of wines, international spirits, and cocktails. A hot tub on the rooftop overlooks the Indian Ocean.

Rooms & Design

Each room at Swahili House is decorated in traditional Swahili style with a fan and a bed draped with mosquito nets. The private bathroom offers either a bath or a shower. A lift in the building provides easy access to all floors, including the rooftop.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Swahili House Zanzibar sits in the centre of Stone Town among the bustling market, shops, and restaurants. Guests can walk to Stone Town Beach, Hamamni Persian Baths, and the Old Fort of Zanzibar. The hotel arranges guided tours including spice tours, visits to Jozani Forest, and Stone Town tours.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar offers babysitting and child services, as well as board games and puzzles for children. Kids' meals are available in the restaurant, and family rooms are provided. The rooftop pool and hot tub are open to all guests year-round.

Services & Convenience

Zanzibar Swahili House has a 24-hour reception for late check-ins and offers an airport shuttle service (15-minute drive). A concierge desk arranges currency exchange, luggage storage, and tour bookings. The hotel is wheelchair accessible and provides facilities for disabled guests.

  • Location: Center of Stone Town, walking distance to beach and historical sites
  • Rooms: Traditional Swahili-style rooms with private bathrooms
  • Dining: Rooftop restaurant with fresh seafood and tapas
  • Activities: Spice tours, Jozani Forest, and Stone Town tours arranged
  • Family: Babysitting, kids' meals, and board games
  • Amenities: Rooftop hot tub and pool with Indian Ocean views
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-23:59
from 01:00-09:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 10.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Dutch, Swahili
Building
Number of floors:5
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Plunge pool

Rooftop pool

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
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Essential information about The Swahili House Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 67 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 8.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mizingani Rd
Old Dispensary
490 m
Museum
House of Wonders
490 m
Museum
Old Fort of Zanzibar
490 m
Historic Site
Stone Town
490 m
Museum
Sultan's Palace
490 m
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
490 m
Market
Darajani Market
490 m
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
490 m
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
310 m
Park
Forodhani Park
490 m
Church
Old Slave Market
490 m
Marahubi Palace
50 m
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
140 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
200 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
210 m
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
200 m
Kelele Square
490 m
Cathedral St
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
490 m
Kiponda
490 m
Hurumzi St
Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
150 m
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
250 m
Church
Christ Church
160 m
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
50 m
Vikokotoni
320 m
Zanzibar
Friday Mosque
260 m
Hurumzi Street
490 m
Tharia St
Slave Chambers
490 m
Restaurant
Cafe Turquoise
50 m
Restaurant
Lukmaan Restaurant
340 m
Restaurant
Ma Shaa Allah Cafe
340 m
Restaurant
Forodhani Gardens
530 m
Restaurant
Meeting Point Cafe
580 m
Restaurant
Krishna Food House
600 m
Restaurant
Mama Mia
600 m

Reviews of The Swahili House Hotel

8.3 /10
Great
228 reviews
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