The Swahili House
Stone Town, 3705 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Great location - show map
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.
Germany
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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
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Colette
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“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“Great location, super building and lovely staff. Everything we needed and it felt Fancy.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The Swahili House
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- Pool is on rooftop
- Plunge pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- English
- Dutch
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
The Swahili House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Swahili House
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Room options at The Swahili House include:
- Twin/Double
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Check-in at The Swahili House is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Swahili House is 1.1 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Swahili House has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The prices at The Swahili House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Swahili House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Swimming pool
- Happy hour
- Cooking class
