Name: Zanzibar Coffee House
Address: Mkunazini Street 1563/64, 4047 Zanzibar City, Tanzania, Mkunazini Street 1563/64, Zanzibar, 4047, Tanzania
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $68 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Hotel Zanzibar Coffee House

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Mkunazini Street 1563/64, 4047 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map

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*7.5* The Zanzibar Curio shop: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*7.7* Old Fort of Zanzibar: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

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Everything... The room, the people, the service, the location, the food, the history, the culture. .. Don't miss this place.

Bob_ing

United States of America

Great view from the rooftop breakfast room & great breakfast!

Lily

United States of America

The interiors are amazing, transports you to a different time. We loved all the decor. The coffee (we usually have espresso machiatos and cappuccinos) was simply amazing, flavorful and just perfect. The location is spot on, dead center in terms of the attractions and good restaurants. The roof top is the best part, having breakfast early with a panoramic view of stonetown is a highlight. The breakfast is delicious too, don't forget to try the fresh mango spreads, took me back to my childhood flavors from South India :-).

Savnya

Netherlands

Interesting historical building, with nicely furnished room. The staff / management were super helpful in helping us set up airport and beach transfers. They also greeted us with some complementary coffee from the cafe, which was delicious. The only downside was that our private bathroom was separate from the bedroom in a nearby corridor (we stayed in Espresso, but I think some of the other rooms at the property have in suite bathrooms). It was still pretty convenient to use the bathroom, but I accidentally locked the key in the bathroom at night, and the manager kindly came back to the hotel to let me back in with the spare key. I just wish the bathroom door didn’t automatically lock

Dotdot9000

United States of America

The staff was wonderful! The rooftop breakfast was a lovely way to start the day and great views of Zanzibar

Patrick

United States of America

Beautiful views from the rooftop and complimentary breakfast!

Cecil

United States of America

1. Staff very kind 2. The building is indeed historical. You do feel you are living a piece of history

Oscar

Chile

There is nothing I didn't like about Zanzibar Coffee House. It is run by the most wonderful staff, the location is ideal, my room was beautiful and everything exceeded expectations.

Emma

South Africa

Friendly staff and great breakfast menu and coffee selection!

Vuna

Netherlands

Quaint and centrally located. Amazing rooftop deck with warm breezes and beautiful view! The breakfast was spectacular!

Laura

Ethiopia

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9.3

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What guests loved the most:
“Everything... The room, the people, the service, the location, the food, the history, the culture. .. Don't miss this place.”

Bob_ing United States of America
“Great view from the rooftop breakfast room & great breakfast!”

Lily United States of America
“The interiors are amazing, transports you to a different time. We loved all the decor. The coffee (we usually have espresso machiatos and cappuccinos) was simply amazing, flavorful and just perfect.”

Savnya Netherlands
“Interesting historical building, with nicely furnished room. The staff / management were super helpful in helping us set up airport and beach transfers.”

Dotdot9000 United States of America
“The staff was wonderful! The rooftop breakfast was a lovely way to start the day and great views of Zanzibar”

Patrick United States of America
“Beautiful views from the rooftop and complimentary breakfast!”

Cecil United States of America
“1. Staff very kind 2. The building is indeed historical. You do feel you are living a piece of history”

Oscar Chile
“There is nothing I didn't like about Zanzibar Coffee House. It is run by the most wonderful staff, the location is ideal, my room was beautiful and everything exceeded expectations.”

Emma South Africa
“Friendly staff and great breakfast menu and coffee selection!”

Vuna Netherlands
“Quaint and centrally located. Amazing rooftop deck with warm breezes and beautiful view! The breakfast was spectacular!”

Laura Ethiopia

Located in Zanzibar City, the unique and historical Zanzibar Coffee House offers individually designed rooms and suites. It features a coffee shop and a roof top terrace, overlooking Stone Town.

The rooms combine old-world charm and antique details with modern conveniences. Each room is fitted with a ceiling fan and a four-poster bed, draped with a mosquito net. Free WiFi is available.

Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace. The hotel's café is located downstairs and offers a variety of coffees, prepared by trained baristas. Guests can also indulge in cakes or order meals and snacks.

Zanzibar Coffee House has a 24-hour front desk, concierge and laundry services. Zanzibar Airport is 5 mi away and airport transfers can be arranged for a 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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Zanzibar Coffee House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 17, 2014

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

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

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Hotel surroundings

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Closest Landmarks *

Hamamni Persian Baths
0.1 miles
The Zanzibar Curio shop
0.2 miles
House of Wonders
0.2 miles
Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar
0.2 miles
Old Fort of Zanzibar
0.2 miles
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
0.3 miles
Old Dispensary
0.3 miles
Cinema Afrique
0.3 miles
Peace Memorial Museum
0.4 miles
Maruhubi Historical Sites
1.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Cash'n'Carry Supermarket
0 miles
Darajhani Market
0.1 miles
House of Spices Restaurant
0.1 miles

Natural Beauty *

Indian Ocean Ocean/Sea
0.6 miles

Closest Airports *

Kisauni Airport
4.1 miles
Julius Nyerere Airport
49.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The coffee obvs is really good there. We had the "arabica suite" which has a lot of space! The location is pretty good as well to start exploring ston...”

Martin

Switzerland

8.3

“The property itself is very characteristic, an old palace with a lot of stairs and a stunning rooftop, and it's beautifully kept. We've been in the Arab...”

Antonio

Poland

9.1

“Unique little spot in a fabulous location. Felt like we were on the set of Aladdin.”

Lauren

Australia

8.7

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1 Restaurant On Site

Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch

Menu: À la carte

4 reasons to choose Zanzibar Coffee House

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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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

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 2 years	Can use a crib or extra bed when requested	FREE
3 - 5 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	FREE
6 - 12 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	$15 per child, per night
13+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	$30 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

American Express Visa Mastercard Zanzibar Coffee House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The prices at Zanzibar Coffee House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Room options at Zanzibar Coffee House include:
- Suite
- Family
- Double
- Twin
- Single
Zanzibar Coffee House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
Zanzibar Coffee House has 1 restaurants:
- Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe
In total, there are 8 rooms at Zanzibar Coffee House.

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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Zanzibar Coffee House (subject to availability):
- Street parking
From the nearest airport, you can get to Zanzibar Coffee House by:
- Taxi 13 minutes
Check-in at Zanzibar Coffee House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
The payment methods and timing of payment may vary. However, Zanzibar Coffee House accepts the following payment methods:
- Discover
- Visa
- PayPal
- JCB
- Diners Club
- Booking.com Wallet
- China UnionPay
- American Express
- Apple Pay
- iDEAL
- Mastercard
Guests staying at Zanzibar Coffee House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte

“The interiors are amazing, transports you to a different time. We loved all the decor. The coffee (we usually have espresso machiatos and cappuccinos) was simply amazing, flavorful and just perfect. The location is spot on, dead center in terms of the attractions and good restaurants. The roof top is the best part, having breakfast early with a panoramic view of stonetown is a highlight. The breakfast is delicious too, don't forget to try the fresh mango spreads, took me back to my childhood flavors from South India :-). ”

“Interesting historical building, with nicely furnished room. The staff / management were super helpful in helping us set up airport and beach transfers. They also greeted us with some complementary coffee from the cafe, which was delicious. The only downside was that our private bathroom was separate from the bedroom in a nearby corridor (we stayed in Espresso, but I think some of the other rooms at the property have in suite bathrooms). It was still pretty convenient to use the bathroom, but I accidentally locked the key in the bathroom at night, and the manager kindly came back to the hotel to let me back in with the spare key. I just wish the bathroom door didn’t automatically lock”

“There is nothing I didn't like about Zanzibar Coffee House. It is run by the most wonderful staff, the location is ideal, my room was beautiful and everything exceeded expectations.”

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Newest Reviews for Zanzibar Coffee House

Reviewed: November 14, 2019

James
United States of America
10

“This is an excellent choice in every way for a visit to Stonetown.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I like everything.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Bob_ing
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Everything... The room, the people, the service, the location, the food, the history, the culture. .. Don't miss this place.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Serges97434
Reunion

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Wonderful place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing place, Best crew in stone town. And the Best coffee around. Thanks

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 5, 2019

Martin
Switzerland
8.3

“Good location for exploring stone town + amazing coffee!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
the only thing that was really bad was the taxi they organized for us to go to Nungwi after the stay. It was quite expensive compared to Zanibar average prices and totally sucked: tiny car, disgustingly dirty, no AC so the driver opened the windows the whole time while driving through construction sites which left us covered in dust. Soooo yea... it's not really a negative point for the hotel (which was great) but since they booked it and charged us for it I wanna leave this here.
The coffee obvs is really good there. We had the "arabica suite" which has a lot of space! The location is pretty good as well to start exploring stone town from there. Personnel was friendly and helped whenever we had any questions.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 26, 2019

Andrew
United Kingdom
10

“Brilliantly place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Brilliant place to stay! The building has real character. The rooms are clean and very comfortable. Breakfast on the roof was great! Highly recommend!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 23, 2019

Anonymous
Denmark
8.8

“Place full of charm”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Water flow in the bathroom was on the low side
The location in the city, the charm of the building, the quality of service and the kindness of the personel, the beauty of the rooms (especially Arabica suite) as well as the view from the rooftop are a sample of the things we have really enjoyed during our stay in Zanzibar Coffee House

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Caroline
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The old building meant that our room was very narrow and the bed positioning means it can only easily be exited on one side. Our room (Macchiato) looked out over the roof, so no view Neither were a big deal for us though!!
The rooftop area - great space, although this may be shared with coffee shop visitors from 11am-3pm. Breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Wojciech
Germany
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The traditional decor and the coffee traditions enhanced by friendly service.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Rosie
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The ladies on staff were wonderful! And a delicious breakfast on the roof. Truly authentic to Zanzibar, and perfect location for exploring Stone Town!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 26, 2019

Lily
United States of America
10

“enjoyed our stay at the Zanzibar Coffee House, love the room decor.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Great view from the rooftop breakfast room & great breakfast!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Anonymous
Armenia

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, everything was perfect!
Charming hotel rooms in a beautiful old building. Very friendly staff that will go the extra mile to make you feel very comfortable. The highlight was the excellent breakfast on the rooftop terrace!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 17, 2019

Savnya
Netherlands

5 helpful votes
8.3

“Amazing location, coffee/breakfast and rooftop. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower didn't have much pressure, it was almost close to a trickle. The manager did acknowledge the fact but it's an old structure and our bathroom was on the top floor so there really wasn't much that could be done, better to ask for a room on the first floor if possible.
The interiors are amazing, transports you to a different time. We loved all the decor. The coffee (we usually have espresso machiatos and cappuccinos) was simply amazing, flavorful and just perfect. The location is spot on, dead center in terms of the attractions and good restaurants. The roof top is the best part, having breakfast early with a panoramic view of stonetown is a highlight. The breakfast is delicious too, don't forget to try the fresh mango spreads, took me back to my childhood flavors from South India :-).

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Antonio
Poland
9.2

“Best coffee and wonderful rooms”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A
The property itself is very characteristic, an old palace with a lot of stairs and a stunning rooftop, and it's beautifully kept. We've been in the Arabica room and it was nice, clean and fairly big! They have the best coffee you can find in the Country, staff are genuinely friendly and helpful and the location is perfect if you want to walk to the main points of interest in Stone Town.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 14, 2019

Dotdot9000
United States of America
9.2

“Beautifully decorated antique rooms and good coffee”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Separate bathroom
Interesting historical building, with nicely furnished room. The staff / management were super helpful in helping us set up airport and beach transfers. They also greeted us with some complementary coffee from the cafe, which was delicious. The only downside was that our private bathroom was separate from the bedroom in a nearby corridor (we stayed in Espresso, but I think some of the other rooms at the property have in suite bathrooms). It was still pretty convenient to use the bathroom, but I accidentally locked the key in the bathroom at night, and the manager kindly came back to the hotel to let me back in with the spare key. I just wish the bathroom door didn’t automatically lock

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 13, 2019

Bruce
Canada
10

“Best place to stay in Stown Town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
I liked everything

Stayed in August 2019

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