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 $83 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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Lovely pleasant staff. Delicious breakfast in a spectacular rooftop location

Catherine

Ireland

Staying at the Coffee House Hotel was just wonderful! Rooms are decorated in original Zanzibari style with big four-poster beds, staff are very charming and breakfast on the rooftop is a highlight! The location in the middle of the old town is very nice. The very lovely and always busy café on the ground floor adds to a nice atmosphere and serves wonderful coffee and cakes all day. I recommend highly!

Miriam

Switzerland

A central location with such friendly welcoming staff. A beautiful breakfast on the rooftop terrace with their own in-house roasted coffee beans. The family room was great! We would definitely stay here again.

Joanna

Qatar

The coffee culture, the old house in the historical center, the terrace to over look the city! This is an amazing place to stay in Zanzibar if you are not interested in those standard hotel!

Waterpho

China

Zanzibar coffee house is located in the center of stone town. The room is in a decent size with AC. Breakfast is good with many selections and great coffee. The staff there are very friendly and helpful.

Mona

United States of America

Photos don't do the place justice. Breakfast was really good! The staff was extremely helpful. I really enjoyed starting each day looking out over the city with a delicious cup of coffee.

Megan

United States of America

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

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9.4

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What guests loved the most:
“Lovely pleasant staff. Delicious breakfast in a spectacular rooftop location”

Catherine Ireland
“Staying at the Coffee House Hotel was just wonderful! Rooms are decorated in original Zanzibari style with big four-poster beds, staff are very charming and breakfast on the rooftop is a highlight!”

Miriam Switzerland
“A central location with such friendly welcoming staff. A beautiful breakfast on the rooftop terrace with their own in-house roasted coffee beans. The family room was great!”

Joanna Qatar
“The coffee culture, the old house in the historical center, the terrace to over look the city! This is an amazing place to stay in Zanzibar if you are not interested in those standard hotel!”

Waterpho China
“Zanzibar coffee house is located in the center of stone town. The room is in a decent size with AC. Breakfast is good with many selections and great coffee.”

Mona United States of America
“Photos don't do the place justice. Breakfast was really good! The staff was extremely helpful. I really enjoyed starting each day looking out over the city with a delicious cup of coffee.”

Megan United States of America
“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

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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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 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 9.4

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

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

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Hotel surroundings

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What's nearby *

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 *

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
4.1 miles
Julius Nyerere International Airport
49.9 miles

Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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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

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 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.

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

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

Room options at Zanzibar Coffee House include:
- Suite
- Family
- Double
- Twin
- Single
From the nearest airport, you can get to Zanzibar Coffee House by:
- Taxi 13 minutes
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.
Zanzibar Coffee House has 1 restaurants:
- Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe
Guests staying at Zanzibar Coffee House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte
Zanzibar Coffee House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Zanzibar Coffee House (subject to availability):
- Street parking
Check-in at Zanzibar Coffee House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

“Staying at the Coffee House Hotel was just wonderful! Rooms are decorated in original Zanzibari style with big four-poster beds, staff are very charming and breakfast on the rooftop is a highlight! The location in the middle of the old town is very nice. The very lovely and always busy café on the ground floor adds to a nice atmosphere and serves wonderful coffee and cakes all day. I recommend highly!”

“A central location with such friendly welcoming staff. A beautiful breakfast on the rooftop terrace with their own in-house roasted coffee beans. The family room was great! We would definitely stay here again. ”

“The coffee culture, the old house in the historical center, the terrace to over look the city! This is an amazing place to stay in Zanzibar if you are not interested in those standard hotel!”

“Zanzibar coffee house is located in the center of stone town. The room is in a decent size with AC. Breakfast is good with many selections and great coffee. The staff there are very friendly and helpful.”

“Photos don't do the place justice. Breakfast was really good! The staff was extremely helpful. I really enjoyed starting each day looking out over the city with a delicious cup of coffee.”

“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”

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Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Anonymous
Belgium
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location,breakfast, coffee, cleanliness and staff

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 31, 2020

Anna
United Kingdom
9.0

“Authentic, comfortable and pleasant place to stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
I had two things I did not like. First, I had selected to look at hotels that did no pre-payment and Zanzibar Coffee House came up. Though there was no initial payment when booking, the payment was taking from my card within two/three weeks of my booking date (which was September 2019), but my arrival date was January 2020. There was free cancellation also up to my arrival date, however, I was not expecting the money to be taken until two/three weeks BEFORE my ARRIVAL date. The second issue was that the hotel did not inform me of the cost of the pick-up (US $15) at the time of booking.
I arranged with the hotel to be picked up from the airport, as it was a night arrival. I'm glad I did as the driver also walked me to the front door; not sure I would have found it on my own. The room was lovely, nice big bed, air-conditioning, drawers/hangers for clothes. There is also a room safe and drinking water freely available. The bed is placed in the middle of the room, so it is abit narrow, e.g. one person width, and the same for the bathroom. The shower was good; plenty of hot water and a decent flow. The loftroom for breakfast is bliss, though from the ground floor there are four flights of stairs to climb. The breakfast is really good; fresh and a good selection. The location seemed a bit daunting at first, however, it is really is easy to get to the Old Fort, Forodhani Night Food Market. Also, the locals are really happy to either direct you or personally show you how to get to places.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 30, 2020

Catherine
Ireland
8.0

“Would recommend to younger couples as plenty of”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No tea making facilities.
Lovely pleasant staff. Delicious breakfast in a spectacular rooftop location

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 23, 2020

Anonymous
Canada
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great architecture and location!

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 22, 2020

Kayleigh
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff in a beautiful and charming location.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 20, 2020

Alessandra
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

“Magic last night on the island”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Superb hotel, in the middle of stone town, incredibly friendly staff. We stayed 1 night only, for our last night of the honeymoon and they have done everything to make it extra special. We will never forget that! Top class coffee for breakfast and all day long in the cafè downstairs.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 20, 2020

Vincent
Netherlands

8 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Coffee place closes after 6, which means you need to knock late evening to get in. We had smelly towels, they were replaced upon request. It overall came across like main focus is the coffee shop itself, and hotel is a side thing. There was not a real reception of any kind.
Location is great, breakfast area on rooftop, wifi worked incredibly well.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 15, 2020

Miriam
Switzerland
10

“Absolutely lovely and original hotel in the centre of town, very authentic stay in Stone Town!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
Staying at the Coffee House Hotel was just wonderful! Rooms are decorated in original Zanzibari style with big four-poster beds, staff are very charming and breakfast on the rooftop is a highlight! The location in the middle of the old town is very nice. The very lovely and always busy café on the ground floor adds to a nice atmosphere and serves wonderful coffee and cakes all day. I recommend highly!

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2020

Joanna
Qatar
9.6

“Fabulous Family Room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The mattresses are firmer than we are used to but this seems to be standard in Zanzibar.
A central location with such friendly welcoming staff. A beautiful breakfast on the rooftop terrace with their own in-house roasted coffee beans. The family room was great! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2020

Anusha
United Arab Emirates
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
The location is a little scary at night
The best coffee and breakfast

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2020

Jenny
New Zealand
8.0

“Perfect place for what I wanted for my last night in Zanzibar right in the middle of StoneTown”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was great.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 14, 2020

Delphine
Sweden
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing place! We had the arabica suite and it was fantastic!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 13, 2020

Deborah
United Kingdom
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
lovely roof terrace, friendly and helpful staff and the property was characterful

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 9, 2020

Mohammed
France
10

“Lovely place in Stone Town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Excellent Hotel. Friendly staff. Beautiful panoramic view on Stone town. Delicious tea!

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 8, 2020

Waterpho
China

11 helpful votes
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
If you have luggage, you need a little bit effort to arrive due to the old town is not allowed car to enter. But it worthy of it
The coffee culture, the old house in the historical center, the terrace to over look the city! This is an amazing place to stay in Zanzibar if you are not interested in those standard hotel!

Stayed in January 2020

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