The Swahili House
Stone Town, 3705 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Great location - show map
The Swahili House
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 9.0 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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Guests who stayed here loved
- LaurenUnited Kingdom“This is a very unique experience as the building is so historic. I stayed in a quiet room which gave a very special feel to the stay. The roof top restaurant is also lovely and you can watch the sunset from here.”
- JanGermany“Beautiful Hotel in old House in the middle of the city. Highly recommendable - Fantastic view! Perfect sunset location!”
- LouiseUnited Kingdom“Great location in the heart of Stonetown. Beautiful hotel and room. The staff were lovely and the roof top was great to have a cocktail at sunset and breakfast. The room was lovely although a tight squeeze to move around with the oversized bed!”
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 House
- 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
House rulesThe Swahili House takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
FAQs about The Swahili House
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Room options at The Swahili House include:
- Twin/Double
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Guests staying at The Swahili House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
- À la carte
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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
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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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Swahili House has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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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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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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The nearest beach is just 400 yards from The Swahili House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.