Balcony House is offering accommodation in Stone Town in Zanzibar City. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Balcony House has 11 bedrooms. Each room is equipped with mosquito net and ceiling fan. Some rooms have private en-suite bathrooms, while others have access to shared bathrooms. Air-conditioning is available in most room. Some rooms have view to the ocean, others to the street. All rooms have access to a shared balcony, terrace, living room, kitchen, dining room and bathrooms. Free WiFi is available. Staff on site can organize many types of tours around Stone Town and Zanzibar upon request

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
5.7
Low score for Zanzibar City
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  • Soraya
    Germany Germany
    Balcony house is a beautiful place and its location is very central. We especially liked the 3 terraces + balcony it has. The staff is very kind and can help you organizing trips if needed. Also we can recommend the Indian restaurant directly next...
  • Zsolt
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Very good location. Everything is close a good bakery in front of the building. The host was perfect- friendly, helpful. We even got our room 2 hours before check in time, and we were free to stay in the common areas after check out. We even did a...
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the location…. Very central, but off the Main Street. I loved the building - it was an original building with high ceilings and felt very traditional. The kitchen was a great facility and plenty of social areas to sit and meet people.

Managed by Balcony House

Company review score: 8.8Based on 1,047 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Balcony House opened in 2018 by a Danish/Zanzibari couple who, together will local staff, transformed the 1st floor of the historical 1890s building into our guesthouse in 2018 and expanded in 2021 to include a whole new floor above with full renovation. Our local and Danish team members are passionate, welcoming and always available for our guests both online and in-person before and during your stay. Balcony House's calm atmosphere accommodate needs for privacy and space for relaxation while also providing the opportunity to socialize with the other guests and staff members. We host both short and long term stays. Please contact us anytime with special requests or questions, and we will get back to you shortly.

Property information

Welcome to Balcony House – a lovely, friendly and spacious two-floored guesthouse situated in the very centre of historical, cultural and beautiful Stone Town in Zanzibar. Each of our 11 bedrooms has their own unique details and is also different in terms of room size, number/type of beds and facilities: for instance with or without ocean-view, en-suite private bathroom, air-condition or private seating-area. All rooms have full access to lovely common facilities such as a unique balcony, two furnished terraces, one large living/dining room, two lounges, fully equipped kitchen with free coffee and tea, washing machine & WiFi.

Neighbourhood information

Balcony House is located in the very heart of charming Stone Town on Kenyatta Road next to number 23 just across the street from Lazziz bakery. The best location you could wish for and only 2 minutes walk to the incredible beach perfect for swimming, a walk, sunset-watching and hangout-spots! You are also only a few minutes walk from the coolest sea-view cocktail bars in town, great restaurants, cosy cafés for hanging out and watch sunsets, the must-visit Forodhani streetfood market and lots of shops. You can take a beautiful walk around Stone Town's narrow and ancient streets. We furthermore arrange tours around Stone Town and Zanzibar at cheap prices (e.g. spice tour, dolphin tour, boat trip to paradise-like sandbank, Prison Island tour etc.)

Languages spoken

Danish,English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Facilities of Balcony House

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$1 per day.
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

Balcony House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 8 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
US$5 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Balcony House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Balcony House

  • Balcony House is 1.4 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Balcony House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 2.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal

  • The prices at Balcony House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Balcony House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Balcony House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Balcony House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Balcony House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture