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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“We enjoyed every minute of our stay! It is in a great location, stylish building, amazing view from the roof. But above all, amazing kindness and hospitality. They fulfilled all our wishes, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
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Martin
United Kingdom
“Authentic building very central lovely rooftop terrace”
Elizabeth
United States
“Perfect central location, really gorgeous and thoughtfully restored building, efficient and helpful staff, good a/c, terrific roof top with amazing 360 rooftop views and lovely food. Overall terrific value. I would definitely stay again.”
Shirley
South Africa
“The hotel is part of the historic buildings in Stone Town and you feel it when you in it.
The views from the terrace was breathtaking. You could even see parts of the harbor.”
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Csaba
Hungary
“Excellent location, authentic and historic building, very friendly and helpful staff, amazing rooftop terrace with panoramic view.”
Supindian
France
“Beautiful house and lovely decor! The ambience and the view from the rooftop is amazing. Breakfast was okay, there is room for improvement. Facilities were decent for an independent hotel.”
“The staff, the food and the atmosphere is all wonderful.”
Alessia
Italy
“Great location, very comfortable beds and lovely rooftop restaurant with a beautiful view.”
Youmna
United Kingdom
“Wonderful heritage hotel with superb decoration, lovely staff and great rooftop to spend time in between sightseeing trips. Going back there without a doubt.”
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From 12:00
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From 01:30 to 09:30
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$60 per person, per night
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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