The Swahili House Hotel - Zanzibar

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The Swahili House Hotel - Zanzibar
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Overview

Offering a hot tub and a hot spring public bath, the 3-star The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar is nestled approximately 500 metres from the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and about 5 minutes' drive from the Sultan's Palace. Featuring a rooftop swimming pool and a lounge bar, the hotel is situated in a prime touristic area, in proximity to the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar.

Location

This Zanzibar hotel lies in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, only 6 minutes' walk from Darajani Market. Within reach of the Swahili House Zanzibar, business travellers will find Cinema Afrique Business Center. Guests might as well visit Jamhuri Gardens, which is a mere 500 metres away. There is the Peace Memorial Museum just 1 km away, and Kiwengwa bus station is just a 5-minute stroll from the accommodation.

The Swahili House also lies near a boat dock.

Rooms

The rooms have traditional decor and comforts such as a fan, climate control, and mosquito nets. The comfortable rooms also have views of the city and are furnished with a wardrobe.

Eat & Drink

The hotel invites guests to try international dishes at the à la carte restaurant onsite. Nearby restaurants, including Emerson Spice Tea House Restaurant is only a few steps from the Swahili House Zanzibar.

Leisure & Business

Additionally, a sun deck, a shared lounge, and recreational facilities are provided.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-23:59
from 01:00-09:00
Amenities
No parking available.
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
Number of rooms:22
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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 66 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 8.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Address
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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

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