Hotel Kisiwa House
572 Baghani Street, Stone Town, 609 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 463 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
From the moment we entered, the staff was very welcoming, greeting us with big smiles and wanting to help us in any possible way. The Hotel is super clean and the very well located. It is very near the beach and has lots of cafes and restaurants around it. Our room was very spacious and very clean. The breakfast is not bad as well, You have different choices and the taste is good. We loved staying at the hotel. Would definitely recommend.
EgyptLocation is great, staff are friendly and helpful, price is increds, rooms are really cool, rooftop is lovely.
United Arab Emiratesbreakfest is good according to zanzibar stanards (whis in terms of food are very poor) i would not consider it as better comparing to what you get in e.g. 4 star hotels in south east asia. very good wifi (comparing to other hotels where i stayed in zanzibar)
PolandBreakfast was outstanding. Very comfortable beds. Lovely courtyard outside. We were met with drinks on arrival. Friendly staff.
South AfricaGood breakfast with a nice view. The rooms are very spacious and with AC.
GermanyWe stayed in a Suite and really enjoyed the space. Loved how authentic the hotel was, every corner was beautifully furnished in traditional style - this was our first time in Africa, and we really did feel like we were getting the authentic experience we were after. The breakfast was fresh, the staff were always smiley, and all the places we wanted to visit / see were maximum 5-7 mins walk away. I’d really recommend Kisiwa House.
United Arab EmiratesThe cleanliness and timeliness of the staff is so commendable. Everyone was so kind and so helpful. As a solo traveler I needed my peace and DND and all that was provided for me. I will definitely be going back.
TanzaniaBeautiful historical house with a lot of charm and pretty architectural details. Loved the lounge area as well as the common spaces on each floor, the rooftop for breakfast was also very pretty with a nice view. Staff was kind and pleasant, the night guard helped us a lot. Room was pretty and well equipped. Location is stellar! Breakfast was good!
United Arab EmiratesThe hotel is very beautiful, the bed is one of the best I have ever tried and the staff were really attentive. We had a great experience!
SpainThe hotel is very “zanzibar” style, it is very beautiful. Breakfast is good.
Colombia
Kisiwa House
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Egypt
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Adam
United Arab Emirates
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Marek
Poland
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Nan
South Africa
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Orthja
Germany
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Dace
United Arab Emirates
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Nancy
Tanzania
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Emilie
United Arab Emirates
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Lucia
Spain
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Andrés
Colombia
Offering a restaurant, the historical Kisiwa House is located in the heart of historical Stone Town in Zanzibar. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
As one of the oldest buildings in Stown Town, Kisiwa House combines historical elements with fresh and modern design. Decorated in Swahili style, the spacious rooms offer plush interiors and are fitted with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a mini-bar. Featuring a spa bath, private bathrooms also offer hairdryers, bathrobes and free toiletries.
Panoramic views of Stone Town and the Indian Ocean can be enjoyed from the roof-top restaurant, which offers local and international cuisine.
Guests at Kisiwa House can relax in the garden or unwind in the courtyard lounge by the fountain. The property is within walking distance to museums, antique shops and famous landmarks.
Zanzibar International Airport is a 10 minute drive from Kisiwa House. Airport Shuttles can be arranged at an additional surcharge.
This is our guests' favorite part of Zanzibar City, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.
Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3
Breakfast Info
Continental
Free private parking available at the hotel
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See what guests loved the most:
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Across
Egypt“From the moment we entered, the staff was very welcoming, greeting us with big smiles and wanting to help us in any possible way. The Hotel is super clean and the very well located. It is very near the beach and has lots of cafes and restaurants around it. Our room was very spacious and very clean. The breakfast is not bad as well, You have different choices and the taste is good. We loved staying at the hotel. Would definitely recommend. ” Read more
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Adam
United Arab Emirates“Location is great, staff are friendly and helpful, price is increds, rooms are really cool, rooftop is lovely. ”
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Marek
Poland“breakfest is good according to zanzibar stanards (whis in terms of food are very poor) i would not consider it as better comparing to what you get in e.g. 4 star hotels in south east asia. very good wifi (comparing to other hotels where i stayed in zanzibar)” Read more
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Nan
South Africa“Breakfast was outstanding. Very comfortable beds. Lovely courtyard outside. We were met with drinks on arrival. Friendly staff.”
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Orthja
Germany“Good breakfast with a nice view. The rooms are very spacious and with AC. ”
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Dace
United Arab Emirates
“We stayed in a Suite and really enjoyed the space. Loved how authentic the hotel was, every corner was beautifully furnished in traditional style - this was our first time in Africa, and we really did feel like we were getting the authentic experience we were after. The breakfast was fresh, the staff were always smiley, and all the places we wanted to visit / see were maximum 5-7 mins walk away. I’d really recommend Kisiwa House. ” Read more
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Nancy
Tanzania“The cleanliness and timeliness of the staff is so commendable. Everyone was so kind and so helpful. As a solo traveler I needed my peace and DND and all that was provided for me. I will definitely be going back. ”
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Emilie
United Arab Emirates
“Beautiful historical house with a lot of charm and pretty architectural details. Loved the lounge area as well as the common spaces on each floor, the rooftop for breakfast was also very pretty with a nice view. Staff was kind and pleasant, the night guard helped us a lot. Room was pretty and well equipped. Location is stellar! Breakfast was good!” Read more
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Lucia
Spain“The hotel is very beautiful, the bed is one of the best I have ever tried and the staff were really attentive. We had a great experience! ”
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Andrés
Colombia“The hotel is very “zanzibar” style, it is very beautiful. Breakfast is good.”
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral0.1 miles
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Old Fort of Zanzibar0.2 miles
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Hamamni Persian Baths0.2 miles
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The Zanzibar Curio shop0.2 miles
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House of Wonders0.3 miles
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Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar0.3 miles
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Peace Memorial Museum0.4 miles
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Old Dispensary0.5 miles
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Cinema Afrique0.6 miles
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Maruhubi Historical Sites1.9 miles
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Restaurant La Taverna Italian Pizzeria0.5 miles
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Prison Island - Changuu Private Island3.3 miles
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Cheetah's Rock7.2 miles
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Chumbe Island Coral Park CHICOP7.9 miles
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport4.1 miles
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Julius Nyerere International Airport49.8 miles
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Food: African, Seafood, Local, International
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Amenities of Kisiwa House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Baggage storage
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
Safety & security
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Swahili
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prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above are considered 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
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Extra bed by request
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$71 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Kisiwa House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
