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The Swahili House

Amenities

  • Parking

  • Airport shuttle

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming pool

  • Room Service

  • Tour Desk

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Guest reviews

Facilities

8.2

Cleanliness

7.9

Rooms

8

Service

7.9

Location

8

Dining

7.9

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Patrick

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30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

À very authentic retreat in the middle of the old town, just a stone throw away from the amazing Darjhani souk. Kind and helpful staff
À very authentic retreat in the middle of the old town, just a stone throw away from the amazing Darjhani souk. Kind and helpful staff
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Daniel

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23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly staff Unique well kept older building with a central location and access to the markets right outside the door
Great friendly staff Unique well kept older building with a central location and access to the markets right outside the door
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Vanessa

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24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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!
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!
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anne marie

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20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.
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.
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Laura

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26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.
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.
Stone Town, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Tanzania

Location

Located near the beach, The Swahili House is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Peace Memorial Museum and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. With kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Property policies

Check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 to 00:00

Before 09:30

FAQs

Parking is accessible and supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car.

A homemade breakfast is served each morning to kick-start the day.

Check-in is at 12:00 PM and check-out is at 9:30 AM. The front desk is open 24/7 for any requests regarding early or late check-in/check-out.

Airport transportation services can be arranged prior to the check-in date for a seamless experience.

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

The hotel is located near the beach in Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, close to cultural highlights like the Peace Memorial Museum and Beit el-Sahel, as well as attractions such as the Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths.

Yes, the hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, providing a relaxing area for guests.

Children are welcome at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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