The Swahili House
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Swahili House
R5QR+CXX, Kiponda St, Stone Town, Zanzibar West, Tanzania
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A stay at The Swahili House places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Christ Church Cathedral and 2 minutes by foot from Hamamni Persian Baths. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Slave Market and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Darajani Market.Show More
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Excellent service
Delicious Breakfast
Ideal location
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Diving
Snorkeling
Airport pick-up
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
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Property Description
A stay at The Swahili House places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Christ Church Cathedral and 2 minutes by foot from Hamamni Persian Baths. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Slave Market and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Darajani Market.
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4/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.0
Amenities4.0
Location4.0
Service4.0
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Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(7.5 km)
Landmarks: Stone Town
(100m)
Landmarks: Zanzibar Spice Community Shop
(160m)
Landmarks: Darajani Mosque
(180m)
Landmarks: East Africa Slave Trade Exhibition (Slave Chambers - Cathedoral Church Of Christ)
(230m)
Landmarks: Hamamni Persian Baths
(230m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
10
Deluxe Double Room
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Towels
Private toilet
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Guest Reviews
4/5
Very Good
34 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
Average for similar properties in Stone Town
AI Summary
The hotel offers spacious, clean rooms with Indian and Arabic influences, conveniently located in Stone Town. Guests appreciate the friendly staff, delicious rooftop breakfast, and beautiful city views.
Sanne Mussa
July 4, 2024
Didnt meet our expectations
With the price paid, the hotel didnt meet our expectations. If the price is lowered to around 70 USD per night, I would say the hotel is okay.
Breakfast was boring though.
Laura
July 27, 2024
A great stay in a beautiful and historic building.
We came to The Swahili House after a week-long safari in Tanzania. Our guide happened to know the manager at Swahili House and we met him upon check in. Our experience was great start to finish -- staff was so kind, a welcome drink on the rooftop terrace upon arrival, the room was clean and large, and the staff helped us arrange a city tour and transportation from the airport and to our next destination.
SAMIA
February 22, 2022
Bien
Hotel propre, grande chambre mais pas de vue agreable. Service peut etre parfois très lent (j'ai attendu une fois plus de 2 heures pour avoir mon diner!). Staff très sympa. Hotel situé dans les petites ruelles donc un peu inquietant la nuit quand on est seule.
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Celia
November 25, 2023
Super séjour
Super séjour au cœur de stone Town . Idéalement situé pour visiter la ville . Établissement et décoration typique . Petit plus pour le rooftop au petit déjeuner qui est super agréable .
Nous avons adoré notre séjour !
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Vanessa
August 24, 2024
Fabulous rooftop bar, great breeze, excellent included breakfast, very helpful staff. NO wifi in rooms, only at reception area and rooftop bar/restaurant. Located on VERY narrow cobblestone street with ONLY motorcycle access. NO taxi or car service directly to hotel. MUST walk 5 - 10 minutes from street through crowded souq/market area to reach hotel. However, you can call the hotel and they can send someone out to the street area in front of the market entrance to help carry your bags and navigate entrance to hotel. Good central location. Safe area. Pool in photo is deceiving as it is more like a very large bath tub or splash pool. It was not very clean!
anne marie
August 20, 2024
The building architect amazing, the staff good, breakfast was delicious.the bed was so hard it was like sleeping on a wood box, which was with a box spring on the floor.Other guests also complaining.The bathroom has a big opening with no door. I asked him to credit it the dinner for the terrible nights sleep and my sore back, he said he could not do that.
Linda
July 4, 2024
The rooftop bar was extremely good, wonderful view and great service. The breakfast is absolutely fine. The room could use a new mattress and maybe some furniture like a table or something to hang your stuff. But all in all definitely a recommendation.
Guest User
August 22, 2024
En nuestra visita a Stone Town hicimos una parada para tomar una cerveza. Tiene una terraza muy agradable, con vistas a toda la ciudad, donde se puede tomar algo. Es un lugar muy recomendable para hacer un descanso. El personal fue muy atento.
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Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Diving
Off-site
Snorkeling
Off-site
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Car rentals
Currency exchange
Childcare service
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Rooftop pool
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car rentals
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Currency exchange
Tour and ticket booking service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
VIP check-in service
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
English
Dutch
Kiswahili
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Health & Wellness
Diving
Off-site
Snorkeling
Off-site
Kayaking
Off-site
Public Areas
Elevator
Smoking area
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing service
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Childcare service
Additional charge
Children's meals available
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 12:00
Check-out: Before 09:30
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds can be added, but cribs cannot be added.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 2 years old and under | Contact hotel |
Children 3 years old and over | US$60.00 (approx. PHP 3,490.59) per person per night |
Breakfast
TypeWestern, Continental
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 4
A stay at The Swahili House places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Christ Church Cathedral and 2 minutes by foot from Hamamni Persian Baths. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Slave Market and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Darajani Market.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy international cuisine at Rooftop Terrace, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy international cuisine at Rooftop Terrace, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.