The Swahili House
Stone Town, 3705 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location - show map
The Swahili House is located in the centre of Stone Town amongst the bustling market, shops and restaurants. The refurbished 5-storey Indian Merchant House is built around a courtyard. The rooms are decorated in traditional Swahili style. Each room comes equipped with a fan and the bed is draped with mosquito nets. The private bathroom has a bath or shower. The restaurant on the rooftop terrace at Swahili serves fresh seafood and Mediterranean Tapas. The bar offers a large variety of wines, international spirits and cocktails. A number of restaurants can be found within 1 km. Guests can relax in the hot tub on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean. Spice Tours, visits to the Jozani Forest and Tours of Stone Town can be arranged for guests on request. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. The Zanzibar airport is a 15-minute drive away
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
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See what guests loved the most:
- BethenyUnited Kingdom“Booked my last night here after travelling Tanzania and Zanzibar for a number of weeks. It was a delight! The bed was huge and very comfortable, the staff were so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. I felt like it was a home from home...”
- MarkUnited Kingdom“Lovely place to stay & well siituated in Stone Town. The staff were very nice & accommodating.”
- RickUnited Kingdom“Amazing historical building, beautiful rooms. The restaurant on the roof is a brilliant place for a drink or food.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Swahili HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Car hire
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- Pool is on rooftop
- Plunge pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- English
- Dutch
- Swahili
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 13 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
Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash The Swahili House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Swahili House
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The prices at The Swahili House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at The Swahili House include:
- Twin/Double
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The Swahili House is 1.1 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Swahili House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 09:30.
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The Swahili House has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The Swahili House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Swimming Pool
- Happy hour
- Cooking class