The Swahili House, Zanzibar
About the Hotel
Rooms with Swahili Style
The Swahili House offers air-conditioned rooms with mosquito nets. Each room includes a private bathroom with hot and cold water, a shower, complimentary toiletries, towels and bottled water. Some rooms accommodate an extra single bed upon request. Certain rooms feature linens, a closet, air conditioning, a fan and complimentary toiletries. One room features a colonial style.
Rooftop Dining
The rooftop terrace restaurant at Swahili serves fresh seafood and Mediterranean tapas. The airy rooftop houses a bar with wines, international spirits, and cocktails. Guests can enjoy a breakfast.
Leisure Plunge Pool
The rooftop terrace houses a plunge pool and sundeck area. Fumba Beach Lodge is a 30-minute drive for beach access. Selous Wilderness Camp is a 45-minute flight away. The property offers walking safaris with an armed scout. Spice Tours, visits to Jozani Forest, and Stone Town tours can be arranged upon request. Guests can combine a stay at The Swahili House with a stay on the beach at Fumba Beach Lodge.
Location in Stone Town
Located in the heart of Stone Town in the Zanzibar Archipelago, The Swahili House is among the bustling market, shops, and restaurants. Landmarks nearby include Hamamni Persian Baths (0.5 km), Christ Church Cathedral (0.5 km), Mercury House (0.5 km), Forodhani Park (0.5 km), Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery (0.3 km), Old Dispensary (0.5 km), Darajani Market (0.5 km), Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi (0.3 km) and The Peace Memorial Museum (1 km). Kisauni Airport is 10 km away.
Hotel Services
Ironing facilities are available. An extra single bed can be placed in some rooms upon request.
Select your room type
Price and Room Availability Calendar
Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Plunge pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
