Jafferji House, Zanzibar
About the Hotel
Suites and Facilities
Jafferji House, in Stone Town, has 10 suites with handcrafted wooden beds. Rooms include flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, digitally controlled air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and in-room safe deposit boxes. Bathrooms feature Moroccan-styled cemented baths and Zuri Rituals toiletries. Some rooms include balconies with hotel garden views. The hotel is available for exclusive booking.
Bohra Cuisine Rooftop
Jafferji House features Bohra cuisine served on the rooftop. The cuisine includes Arabic, Swahili, Middle Eastern, and Gujarati styles. Meals are served on a Thaal, a large steel plate for eight people. The hotel offers Swahili cooking lessons, including spice techniques. A chicken curry dish is seasoned with spices, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and coconut milk. The rooftop offers views of the Old Fort and the Anglican Church.
Leisure and Culture
Guests can explore Stone Town and Zanzibar's culture. Jozani Forest, home to Zanzibar Red Colobus monkeys, is near the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre. The hotel is near cultural sites such as the former Slave Market, Anglican Cathedral, House of Wonders, Sultans' Palace Museum, Old Arab Fort, and Old Dispensary. Guests can visit spice farm villages to sample Swahili dishes and spiced tea or support local arts and crafts.
Location and Access
Jafferji House is at 170 Gizenga Street in Stone Town, behind the Old Fort, near the House of Wonders and Forodhani Gardens. The hotel is near souvenir shops and restaurants, Forodhani Gardens, Palace Museum, House of Wonders, Old Fort, and the Freddie Mercury Museum are nearby. Zanzibar International Airport is 7 km away, a 15-minute drive. The ferry terminal is a 5-minute walk or a 3-minute drive.
Services and Information
Jafferji House provides pre-booked transfers to save time. The hotel is near the Mkunazini Street, Anglican Church, and Slave Museum. The staff speaks English. Bottled water is provided. The hotel is 10 km from Kisauni. The hotel can provide information about the island, mountain biking and local public transport.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
