The Swahili House
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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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4/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.0
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming poolDivingSnorkelingAirport shuttle pick-up24-hour front deskLuggage storageBarRestaurantPriority airport drop-offCar rentals
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Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(7.5 km)
Landmarks: Stone Town
(100m)
Landmarks: Zanzibar Spice Community Shop
(160m)
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Services & Amenities
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
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.
Sanne Mussa
July 4, 2024
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
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.
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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Jutta
February 29, 2024
Die Menschen dort sind sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Das Haus ist sehr schön, im alten Stil.
Das Frühstück lässt zu wünschen übrig. so könnte z. B. auch Erdnussbutter ohne Zucker, Produkte ohne Weizenmehl, wie z. B. Reismehl-Kokos Fladen angeboten werden. Die Dachterrasse ist wunderschön.
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Olivia
February 2, 2024
Very central location for Stone Town. Easy to walk to local attractions. Less easy to get back to but that is due to the many narrow streets rather and geography of the area and nothing to do with the hotel! The hotel is known by everyone so if you get lost someone will help you get back. It is noisy with building work going on nearby, calls to prayer, and the church bells ringing but we expected that to be the case and soon got used to it.
The air conditioning, fan and turn down service including bug spray were greatly appreciated. Great shower and toiletries provided.
Front desk and cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful. Most restaurant staff were also very good - 1 or 2 seemed to stand back and not help out much. The food was ok - some was excellent (the chickpea curry was delicious), but other things (tuna and burgers) we had better outside of the hotel. Happy hour includes all cocktails, beer and wine so well worth sitting on the roof top at sunset to enjoy some drinks with a great view.
As we stayed on the 3rd floor we were very grateful for the elevator. You cannot park outside the hotel so be aware you will need to walk from your transport to the hotel (short walk through market) - our driver helpfully took our cases for us.
Lisa
December 28, 2023
We highly recommend this stunning hotel in the heart of StoneTown. The people are wonderful and the rooftop restaurant has delicious food and spectacular views. Don’t hesitate! Book your room now.
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 | $60.00 (approx. €57.58) 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.
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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.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
DivingOff-site
SnorkelingOff-site
Airport shuttle pick-upAdditional charge
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
Priority airport drop-offAdditional charge
Car rentals
Currency exchange
Childcare serviceAdditional charge
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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