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The Swahili House

★★★ Stone Town, Zanzibar City, TZ

8.3 guest rating· 417 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Stone Town

Traditional Swahili Decor

Experience the charm of traditional Swahili style in our beautifully decorated rooms. Each room offers a comfortable stay with a fan and mosquito nets for a restful night's sleep.

Rooftop Dining and Relaxation

Indulge in fresh seafood and Mediterranean Tapas at our rooftop restaurant with stunning views. Unwind in the hot tub while overlooking the Indian Ocean, creating a truly memorable experience.

Convenient Location and Excursions

Located in the center of Stone Town, explore the bustling markets and nearby attractions easily. Let us arrange exciting excursions to Spice Tours, Jozani Forest, and more upon your request.

Book now to enjoy a unique stay at The Swahili House and create unforgettable memories!

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · 21 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet

This air-conditioned room includes a fan and the bed is draped in mosquito nets. The private bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries are provided for guests to make use of during their stay. An extra single bed can be placed in some of the rooms on request. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Street parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
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  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Car hire
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Concierge service
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Happy hour
  • Ironing service
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Stone Town, Zanzibar City, TZ

Check-in
from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 09:30 AM

What guests say8.3417 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly service− Limited breakfast options− Cleanliness issues noted
Cleanliness7.8
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality7.8
Amenities7.3
Value for Money9.3

Guest review

9.0

L'authenticité du lieu, la gentillesse du personnel, le roof top, la cuisine

Caroline · FR · 2026-07-15

Très bien

10.0

Emplacement

− Bruit extérieur

Anne · FR · 2026-07-15

Guest review

9.0

L’amabilité du personnel, la propreté, le calme.

− Pas de Wi-Fi dispo dans la chambre. Pas de piscine , c'est juste un coin d’eau.

AMBACOLL · BE · 2026-06-22

Guest review

8.0

Nice comfortable room, friendly staff good location in the middle of Stone Town

Gaby · NL · 2026-03-24

Guest review

5.0

Swahili House has central location. Building is historic and quite nice with roof terrace which has great view to the city.Staff were quite nice and the manager gave us possibility to stay in our room until our time to the Airport.

− Room was quite small but was OK. Our major problem was electricity which was off during midnight and we were without the fan and conditioner until the next day. It was soo hot and without air that we hardly could breath. As soon sun raise started we went up to the rooftop to breath. It was so early that even the staff were not there yet.

nino · DE · 2026-03-24

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

No parking available.

›Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for US$60 per person per night when using an existing bed.

People 3 years old and over stay for US$60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

You haven't added any cots.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.