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About the Hotel

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Offering a blend of traditional and modern design, The Swahili House is a 3-star Zanzibar hotel situated in the heart of the Old Town. Guests can enjoy a rooftop restaurant, a handcrafted villa ambiance, and family-friendly facilities.

Rooms & Amenities

The Swahili House features comfortable guestrooms with en-suite bathrooms equipped with hot and cold water, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Classic Arabic arches and hand-carved teak accents enhance the traditional Zanzibari experience.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include a rooftop restaurant that serves fresh seafood and Mediterranean tapas. Various authentic restaurants are located within a short walking distance, such as Coco de Mer and The Three Bees Restaurant.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities include arranging spice tours, visits to Jozani Forest, and excursions to Stone Town. Guests can explore local attractions such as Hamamni Persian Baths and Mercury House, located within proximity.

Services & Local Area

The Swahili House offers convenient access to public transportation, with bus stops within a 10-minute walk. Nearby attractions include Sultan's Palace and the Old Fort of Zanzibar, providing guests with ample sightseeing options.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre

Zanzibar300 m

Airports

Kisauni (ZNZ) 8.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
No parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Snorkelling

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Babysitting/Child services
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool
Plunge pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace

Room features

Air conditioning
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Location

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Map view

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

City landmarks

Landmark

The Peace Memorial Museum

1.0 km

Gallery

Hellen Art Gallery

820 m

Landmark

Kizimkazi Mosque

1.6 km

Nearby

Mizingani Rd

Old Dispensary

490 m

Museum

House of Wonders

490 m

Museum

Old Fort of Zanzibar

490 m

Historic Site

Stone Town

490 m

Museum

Sultan's Palace

490 m

Hamamni St

Hamamni Persian Baths

490 m

Market

Darajani Market

490 m

Kenyatta Road

Mercury House

490 m

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

310 m

Park

Forodhani Park

490 m

Church

Old Slave Market

490 m

Marahubi Palace

60 m

Gallery

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

150 m

Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi

200 m

Gallery

The Beautiful Eyes

210 m

Hamamni Street

Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar

200 m

Kelele Square

490 m

Cathedral St

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

490 m

Kiponda

490 m

Hurumzi St

Shree Shiv Shakti Temple

150 m

Jamatini Rd

Malindi Mosque

250 m

Church

Christ Church

160 m

P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar

Imani Zuberi

60 m

Vikokotoni

320 m

Zanzibar

Friday Mosque

270 m

Hurumzi Street

490 m

Tharia St

Slave Chambers

490 m

Restaurants

Cafe Turquoise

50 m

Shangani 91

Lukmaan Restaurant

340 m

New Mkunazini Rd The Mkunazini Baobab Tree

Ma Shaa Allah Cafe

340 m

Mkunazini Street Stone Town

Forodhani Gardens

530 m

Restaurant

Meeting Point Cafe

580 m

Forodani Gardens

Funky Monkey

600 m

Gizenga Street 159

Mama Mia

600 m

Mizingani Road Forodhani

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