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The Swahili House, Zanzibar
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About the Hotel
Stone Town,
Zanzibar,
Tanzania,
Mjini Magharibi Region
- Close to Stone Town Beach
Great
8.3
8.5
4.0
Loved by guests
"The roof bar and restaurant is a real plus to have an overview of the town, relax and enjoy cocktails."
"The building is gorgeous and historical."
"Happy hour includes all cocktails, beer and wine so well worth sitting on the roof top at sunset to enjoy some drinks with a great view."
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.
“This Swahili-style villa, nestled in Stone Town, strikes me as a cultural haven. I appreciate its rooftop restaurant, a distinctive feature with impressive views. Its location makes it an ideal base for exploring historic sites, offering a genuine taste of Zanzibar's heritage.”
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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
2 persons
230 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Facilities
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
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
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Dining Onsite
The Swahili House offers an enchanting dining experience on a rooftop terrace, where the vibrant atmosphere harmonizes with the rich culinary traditions of international cuisine. Guests can indulge in fresh seafood and Mediterranean tapas while enjoying captivating views of lively Stone Town.
Location
Stone Town,
Zanzibar,
Tanzania,
Mjini Magharibi Region
Map view
Stone Town,
Zanzibar,
Tanzania,
Mjini Magharibi Region
City landmarks
Landmark
The Peace Memorial Museum
3500 ft
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
2700 ft
Landmark
Kizimkazi Mosque
5300 ft
Nearby
Mizingani Rd
Old Dispensary
1700 ft
Museum
House of Wonders
1700 ft
Museum
Old Fort of Zanzibar
1700 ft
Historic Site
Stone Town
1700 ft
Museum
Sultan's Palace
1700 ft
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
1700 ft
Market
Darajani Market
1700 ft
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
1700 ft
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
1100 ft
Park
Forodhani Park
1700 ft
Church
Old Slave Market
1700 ft
Marahubi Palace
200 ft
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
500 ft
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
700 ft
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
700 ft
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
700 ft
Kelele Square
1700 ft
Cathedral St
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
1700 ft
Kiponda
1700 ft
Hurumzi St
Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
500 ft
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
900 ft
Church
Christ Church
600 ft
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
200 ft
Vikokotoni
1100 ft
Zanzibar
Friday Mosque
900 ft
Hurumzi Street
1700 ft
Tharia St
Slave Chambers
1700 ft
Restaurants
Cafe Turquoise
200 ft
Shangani 91
Lukmaan Restaurant
1200 ft
New Mkunazini Rd The Mkunazini Baobab Tree
Ma Shaa Allah Cafe
1200 ft
Mkunazini Street Stone Town
Forodhani Gardens
1800 ft
Restaurant
Meeting Point Cafe
2000 ft
Forodani Gardens
Krishna Food House
2000 ft
Mizingani Road
Mama Mia
2000 ft
Mizingani Road Forodhani
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 12:00-23:59
Check-out
from 01:00-09:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
The hotel The Swahili House provides visitors with a free full breakfast.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Dutch, Swahili
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
22
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