Fuji Street SH/BU/35, Zanzibar City, TZ
8.1 guest rating· 20 reviews
Luxurious Open-Air Bath and Courtyard Views
Indulge in relaxation at The House of Royals with its open-air bath and serene inner courtyard views.
Beachfront Property with Free WiFi and Parking
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi and private parking at this sustainable guest house in Zanzibar City.
In-House Bar, Sun Terrace, and 24-Hour Front Desk
Unwind in style at the guest house's bar or lounge, soak up the sun on the terrace, and enjoy round-the-clock service at the front desk.
To experience luxury and sustainability in Zanzibar City, book your stay at The House of Royals now!
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Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
The spacious double room provides a washing machine, a private entrance, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps 2 · 56 m² · Queen bed
The spacious double room features a washing machine, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has a seating area, soundproof walls, a wardrobe and also has sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps 2 · 32 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
The spacious double room offers a washing machine, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps 3 · 62 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious family room offers a washing machine, soundproof walls, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Fuji Street SH/BU/35, Zanzibar City, TZ
We had a lovely stay. Nice staff, fabulous chef and fabulous driver to show us around the island
9.0Beautiful gardens, nice spacious room with plunge pool. Amazing food.
absolutely waste of time
1.0− We booked our room through booking.com, but they contacted me via WhatsApp and told me that there was no room at the hotel and asked me to cancel my reservation. Total disappointment
A step back in time
9.0The House of Royals offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and get a glimpse of the life of the Bu-Saidi family who ruled Zanzibar, and much of East Africa, from the early 19th century, either on their own or under a British Protectorate, until independence and the 1964 revolution. The house itself is only a part of the much larger complex of palaces and grand buildings which stood there but still has the feel of grandeur. It has been lovingly restored by the host Szilvia and the gardens are spectacularly beautiful. It is worth staying there just to sit on the covered upstairs balcony and walk through the extensive ruins which surround it, some of which date back centuries. It overlooks a beach which is littered with fishing boats at low water with the crews mending nets and readying the fleet to go out when the tide allows. The busy town of Bububu is a few hundred metres away. The beach extends Northwards, where there is a small hotel, which was closed when I was there, and a beachside bar. The house itself is not easy to find but Szilvia sends very detailed instructions and has a recommended taxi driver. It is a Guest House but she can arrange for guests to eat there and it is probably a good plan as, although there is a very good local restaurant (Bibi’s Kitchen) within easy walking distance, it is not an easy journey to make in the dark. The House of Royals is extremely quiet and is a total contrast to Stonetown, but may be too quiet for some guests. I found it magical and fascinating but was staying on my own and felt a bit isolated. The breakfast was excellent, especially the local fruit juice which had a hint of cloves which gave it a very exotic and very Zanzibari tang.
DONT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE
1.0NOTHING
− This place is a total catfish, the building might have been nice LONG time ago, but it is in need of alot of renovation, the pictures of the beach is from other parts of the island and DEFINETLY not infront of this property, it is a part of a beach full of garbage and brown water, also alot of construction going on here. The area is very very remote and not in anyway a nice village to spend time. Our 5th time in Zanzibar and never met a owner so greedy and rude, same goes for her worker that has a manipulative personality,we was very mistreated in this place. If u are looking for a historlical stay - go to stone town and not here. I have conversation proof of how we was mistreated and threatened.
Superb
9.0The location was perfect for us. We loved enjoying the tranquillity, nature, and heritage the hotel offers. It was so lovely to watch the daily life of locals on the beach from the gardens. They are absolutely stunning! Achmed was superb! From the moment we arrived to when we left, he was nothing but attentive, kind, helpful, and an encyclopedia of knowledge! The food was delicious! And the cookery trip he arranged for us will be a very treasured memory. As well as lots of tips to take home to recreate our feast! This was honestly a very special find. Thank you, Achmed and Silvia, for creating such a wonderful place to share with visitors.
− Nothing.
Perfect to arriving to zanzibar
10.0Great service and view