The prices for ancillary services such as tours, transfers and laundry are very high – it is worth buying these things from the actual providers if you need them. For example, the hotel quotes 30 USD for night airport transfer, but you can find this with 15 USD. Same with laundry (which is half price if you go to a laundry service a few minutes away). This is a bit normal for hotels, but just something to keep in mind if it's your first time in Zanzibar.

Wonderful and unique place to stay in Stone Town. The rooms are very comfortable and nicely designed. The location is also perfect – a short walk from the best restaurants and cafes, as well as the ferry terminal. Breakfast is amazing, with the ability to choose specialty coffee (including Zanzibar spiced coffee and cold brew). Staff are very friendly and remember your name, which shows the respect this place has for its guests. The welcome drink is very high quality (and can also be a specialty coffee from the menu). I really enjoyed my time here and would highly recommend this place.

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing

Beautiful authentic old building in the heart of stone town. Gorgeous breakfast and lovely staff. Room was aribica and just beautiful. Good air conditioning. Views from top terrace lovely. Highly recommended. Gorgeous coffee

Stayed in June 2024

The only thing negative was that it was very hot. There was air conditioning but it wasn’t working very well. The room I stayed in was on the 3rd floor so maybe it’s just hard keeping up with heat rising.

Historically interesting, beautiful architecture, staff was very friendly and professional. The breakfast on the rooftop was absolutely the highlight. Great service, delicious food- coffee was amazing, it’s located in a great place to explore stone town.

Stayed in June 2024

upon arrival we were upgraded in a very nice suite. we had to leave early for our flight back home and the Hotel offered a packed lunch; the roof terrace is just beautiful und the whole staff extremely friendly. we had a really pleasant stay

Stayed in April 2024

Charming hotel with old furniture and strong coffee features

Stayed in March 2024

Very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast on the rooftop was delicious and lovely. Staff let us keep our luggage there when we took off to spend a few days at the beach. Would stay here again.

Stayed in March 2024

Of course, the price could be lower, but it's not, so I don't remember anything bad.

The historical house, which is included in the city sightseeing route, is really interesting. The staff is friendly. Great breakfast on the roof. It is safe, there is a watchman on duty in the evenings and at night, who lets guests in and out. It is possible to buy Tanzanian coffee, and it is a good opportunity to do so in the city, because in the remote villages there are no beans or ground coffee, except instant coffee. It is very good that there is an opportunity to refill drinking water. There was warm water and electricity all the time.

Stayed in March 2024

Not that I didn’t like it - just a note the espresso room has a separate private bathroom a few steps down the hall. If this is a huge problem for you it may be worth inquiring further into your room.

The staff were so friendly and helpful. Their joy was infectious and created a wonderful vibe throughout the place. The rooms themselves were beautifully decorated with small thoughtful touches. The room had A/C and was comfortable at night. It can be a bit loud as people pass in the alleys, but that’ll occur no matter where you stay because everything is so close together. The breakfast was delicious and had a good variety of options. It was nice guests could use the rooftop even after cafe hours as it’s cooler up there. I particularly enjoyed the ability to fill up water easily before heading out too. They also booked my taxi and tour - both were great!

Stayed in March 2024

just expensive, but worth it.

•you can choose welcome drinks from their cafe menu, very tasty •all things inside are cute •stuffs are very friendly and helpful, even after checking out they kept our things safely for our sightseeing stonetown •breakfast is very nice, coffee is super good •nice ac

Stayed in February 2024

Fantastic place, even exceeded by the really nice staff

Stayed in March 2024

Steep stairs going into the bathroom and a slippery/smooth concrete floor is definitely a hazard, especially for older people. Could you please provide rubber-soled slippers/flip flops for in-door use? I stayed in cappuccino.

Attentive staff, Richard was an amazing host. The ambience was great and the aroma of coffeee was magical. Thank you for having me.

Stayed in March 2024

It was challenging when we first arrived because it was raining hard and the streets were flooded. You have to walk a few blocks to get to the hotel and transporting our luggage in the flooded and dirty streets was not ideal.

All of the staff were friendly, especially the woman who served breakfast. The coffee and juice were delicious and I enjoyed the homemade granola and yogurt. The weather was exceptionally hot and humid when I was there, but the ceiling fans and A/C worked well. The rooftop was very nice and the temperature seemed cooler there because you could feel a good breeze.

Stayed in March 2024

Loved our stay here and wished we stayed longer! Ali and the team were so lovely and accommodating with everything! Needless to say this is the best coffee we had in Zanzibar! My partner is also still raving about the breakfast!! Best place to stay if you have any dietary requirements as well. There are so many vegan options on the cafe menu and soya milk for coffee as well. Thank you so much for everything team

Stayed in February 2024

The bathroom needs some extra care. I had issues with the flushing not working and overall needs a better clean.

The staff are super friendly, make you feel right at home. Beautiful building with so much history behind it, great coffee and breakfast. The single room was comfortable and perfect for a solo traveller. Great views from the terrace and central location for exploring Stone Town.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing at all. I’ll be back! Sone other guests felt it was too far away from the tourist traps of the Main Street and waterfront - it is 10 minute walk - but I loved that!

Absolutely everything! Stunning spacious room with comfy bed, hot water, a safe, air con, fans, lovely extras in the bathroom eg coffee soap and loofahs, good towels, big bottles of water each day, turn down service - amazing coffee of course, generous breakfast, stunning rooftop fir guests only before 10 and after about 3.., very kind staff

Stayed in February 2024

Building is incredibly beautiful, staff is so kind and give time and all their efforts to hear and fill your needs the best way possible. Thank you Philippina and others for everything. 🙏❤️

Stayed in February 2024

I didn’t like the fact that our bathroom was outside of our room, but it was still clean and the bathroom was private to us and close by. It was only inconvenient for nighttime bathroom runs and having to shower before the coffee house got too busy to avoid running into other guests or coffee house customers.

The best parts of this place are the people and the coffee! They were so warm and welcoming, and so very helpful. It was a comfortable place to stay and central to all that Stone Town has to offer. We loved the charm and character of this Coffee House and the rooftop terrace was a favorite as well.

Stayed in February 2024

Power went off several times during our stay

Coffee was great, breakfast was great!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing.

What a lovely place. My flight was delayed but a 2am check in was not a problem. How much history is in that place! Room was beautiful and full of character, and the staff were exceptional. I think having breakfast on the roof terrace was amazing and it was delicious.

Stayed in February 2024

No wine or beer - it was out of stock even though the hotel advertised with mini bar

The place is just amazing. Authenticity

Stayed in February 2024

Door system, quite "désuet" but not horrible. The lighting is okay but ... surprising. Booking messaging is automatic don't bother to reply.

Breakfast!!! The view must be nice when there is no renovation all around (soon over hopefully) Would have stayed more but the accomodation I wanted was already booked.

Stayed in February 2024

Beautiful house in the heart of Stone Town with a beautiful roof terrace. Clean comfortable room. Very friendly staff. You are greeted with a drink from the cafe upon arrival

Stayed in February 2024

Perfect in every way. The roof too coffee lounge is a triumph

Stayed in February 2024

Only a minor thing but because there is no separate reception for the hotel if the cafe is busy it can take a little while to get your key/speak to the staff.

We loved the Coffee House, the location is perfect, the room was charming, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The staff were helpful and friendly. We would strongly recommend.

Stayed in February 2024