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About the Hotel

Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Rooms with Zanzibari Style

Africa House Hotel provides accommodations with a colonial feel. The rooms feature colonial style décor including Zanzibari beds, heritage artworks, TVs, and oversized windows. Some rooms offer views of the Indian Ocean or Stone Town. Rooms include air conditioning, free WiFi, minibars, phones, desks, and separate sitting areas. Elegantly decorated rooms have large windows and antique four-poster beds, equipped with a seating area and satellite TV. Rooms offer views of Stone Town rooftops and the hotel courtyard. Rooms also include ironing facilities, tea and coffee facilities, a refrigerator, a dryer, an electric kettle, a sink, and free toiletries.

Tradewinds Restaurant

Guests can dine at the Tradewinds restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine. The hotel has two onsite restaurants that offer American cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining. Guests can enjoy a complimentary reception daily. A free breakfast buffet is available.

Rooftop and Beach Access

Africa House Hotel features an open-air terrace with a bar and a rooftop terrace. The hotel is located minutes from the beach and Shangani square. Guests can quench their thirst at the bar/lounge. Other hotel facilities include a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.

Location and Proximity

Located overlooking the open sea and gardens, Africa House Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Forodhani Gardens and the Old Fort of Zanzibar, and a 10-minute walk from Darajani Market. The hotel is 0.3 km from Hellen Art Gallery, and 0.5 km from Darajani Market, Christ Church Cathedral, Sultan's Palace, Forodhani Park, Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi, Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar, and Stone Town. Kisauni is 10 km away.

Hotel Services

Africa House Hotel offers a high standard of service. The hotel includes a library, meeting facilities, a concierge, and a 24-hour front desk. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The hotel has 861 square feet of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Guests can use the area shuttle to nearby destinations. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available. The hotel provides free parking and WiFi. Conveniences include phones, desks, and separate sitting areas.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Double or Twin Room Sea View
Max:
2 persons
30 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Heating
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Deluxe Room
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2 persons
25 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
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Deluxe King Room
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2 persons
40 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
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Getting around

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City Centre
Zanzibar800 m
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ) 8.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Currency exchange
  • Sundry/Convenience shop
  • Gift/Newsstand

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearby
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
460 m
Kelele Square
210 m
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
70 m
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
500 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
580 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
570 m
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
70 m
Shangani
150 m
Vuga
240 m
Shangani St
Mambo Msiige
230 m
Restaurants
Sunset Bar at the Africa House
30 m
Shangani Street
The Beach House Restaurant
100 m
Shangani Street
Travellers Cafe
80 m
Kelele Square
Pagoda Chinese Restaurant
100 m
76 Shangani Street
Al-Bahr TurkIsh Restaurant
100 m
Shangani Waterfront
Le Spices Rendez-Vous
180 m
Kenyatta Road/Vuga Street
Stone Town Cafe
210 m
Kenyatta Road Shangani River
Al Johari
200 m
116 Shangani
Lazuli
240 m
Shangani district Latitude -6.163158 Longitude 39.187793
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