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Offering city views, Seafarers Loft is an accommodation set in Stone Town, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach and 400 metres from Peace Memorial Museum. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to popular attractions like House of Wonders, Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar and Cinema Afrique. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the apartment. Popular points of interest near Seafarers Loft include Hamamni Persian Baths, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and Old Fort of Zanzibar. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nikos
    Greece Greece
    Romain was really helpful and attentive to everything we wanted to do. The apartment is spacious, but is a little bit tricky to find it in the first place. After you know your whereabouts in town, everything is good! Thank you for everything!...
  • Yvonne
    Ireland Ireland
    single rooms, double beds, aircon & WiFi, ensuite bedrooms
  • Danuta
    Poland Poland
    Great experience overall, the appartment is huge and super well equipped. The hosts in particular were amazing and super helpful!
  • Penny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. Great hosts and comfortable accommodation. Ideal for a family.
  • Clemens
    Austria Austria
    Romain is an exzellent houskeeper, so we could enjoy our stay in Stonetown 👌🏾😊
  • Tamara
    Canada Canada
    The host was amazing and helpful. They helped us arrange a taxi and were helpful when making payments.
  • K
    Kim
    Australia Australia
    Great and central location in the middle of Stonetown.
  • F
    Francesca
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Everything was great! It’s in a great location, could be a little hard to find but we had a guide so was fine. House was really nice and the host was really accommodating for our arrival and checkout times.
  • Yiming
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely apartment. The location is at the center of the stone town with easy access to everywhere. We are a group of three friends who really enjoyed the spatial space and kitchen facilities, as well as our privacy with three en-suite rooms. The...
  • Angelica
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great location, quiet but near centre. A home away from home.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Eta

Company review score: 9.6Based on 84 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

I work in the humanitarian field but have a passion for traveling, hospitality, as well as getting to meet and know new people and cultures.

Property information

Seafarers' Loft would be 'home away from home' while you explore Zanzibar's beautiful beaches and unique nature and touristic sites. The 3-bedroom loft-like apartment located on the 1st and 2nd floors of a detached building, is a mix of modernity and Zanzibari tradition and is located in a calm area of Stone Town. Each bedroom has its ensuite bathroom.

Neighbourhood information

Seafarers is located less than 3 minutes walk from Stone Town's Internatioal Standards Global (Ampola) Hospital which is in Stone Town's Victoria Street. It is about 5 minutes walk from Stone Town's Post Office and less than 10 minutes walk from the beach. The neighborhood is a calm part of Stone Town and is safe and well-lit at night. Shops, restaurants and shopping centers are close by as well as historical sites of Zanzibar.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Seafarers Loft
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Mosquito net
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
Seafarers Loft takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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$10 per child, per night

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

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Seafarers Loft 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.

FAQs about Seafarers Loft

  • Seafarers Loft offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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

    • Yes, Seafarers Loft is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Seafarers Loft is 400 yards from the centre of Stone Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Seafarers Loft is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Seafarers Loft can accommodate the following group size:

      • 7 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Seafarers Loft has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Seafarers Loft. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.