The Swahili House

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

The Swahili House is located in the center of Stone Town among the bustling market, shops and restaurants. The refurbished 5-story Indian Merchant House is built around a courtyard. The rooms are decorated in traditional Swahili style. Each room comes equipped with a fan and the bed is draped with mosquito nets. The private bathroom has a bath or shower. The restaurant on the rooftop terrace at Swahili serves fresh seafood and Mediterranean Tapas. The bar offers a large variety of wines, international spirits and cocktails. A number of restaurants can be found within 0.6 mi. Guests can relax in the hot tub on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean. Spice Tours, visits to the Jozani Forest and Tours of Stone Town can be arranged for guests on request. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. The Zanzibar airport is a 15-minute drive away

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Gaby
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice comfortable room, friendly staff good location in the middle of Stone Town”
Sandra
United States United States
“It was a beautiful old building, nicely decorated, liked the roof bar”
Endimion67
France France
“This is a very nice place with very nice and friendly staff. The room are really nice too, we love the style very traditional.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“The location and history of the house. It’d be cool if they had pictures and written history of the house around the building.”
Clay
Netherlands Netherlands
“What a gem! I will always remember staying at this historic "house" with a stellar view. Great breakfast, friendly staff who made us feel welcome, and a wonderful atmosphere. Sitting on the terrace overlooking Stone Town with a coffee or beer in...”
Patrick
Kenya Kenya
“Great service (special thanks to Mwinyi at the reception, who helped with great advice), beautiful building and decorations, comfortable rooms, amazing view from the rooftop, location in the midst of a labyrinth was lovely. We travelled with a...”
Kareen
Nigeria Nigeria
“Friendly and welcoming staff. Patricia at reception was a gem and went above and beyond to help me. Good food and an awesome rooftop bar/restaurant.”
Colette
Germany Germany
“Great location and super friendly staff. The rooftop views were stunning. The architecture and history of the building are felt in every part of the building. The a/c and elevator definitely a big bonus.”
Franziska
Germany Germany
“Great location. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The view from the rooftop terrace is one of the best in Stone Town. The room was nice and clean.”
Kristina
Canada Canada
“Great location, super building and lovely staff. Everything we needed and it felt Fancy.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Roof Top Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Swahili House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

House rules

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From 12:00 PM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$60 per person, per night

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