The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar

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Check-in date:
27 Jun 2026
Check-out date:
28 Jun 2026
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2 guests
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The Swahili House Hotel

Offering a rooftop pool and views of the city, The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar is situated within a 500-metre distance of Darajani Market. This hotel is not far from Mnazi Mmoja and provides guests with a hot spring public bath and a hot tub.

The 3-star hotel lies a 6-minute walk from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar and an 11-minute walk from the Old Slave Market. Located near a boat dock, the Swahili House is in proximity to House of Wonders National Museum. Also, Forodhani Gardens is situated about 500 metres away. The nearby cultural attractions include the Hellen Art Gallery, which is 10 minutes on foot from this property. Kiwengwa bus station is in close proximity to the hotel.

The 22 rooms are fitted with a safe as well as comforts such as an air conditioner. Guests can make use of a separate toilet and a shower along with toiletries and bath sheets.

The Swahili House Hotel offers daily English breakfast. You are welcome to enjoy international specialities from the à la carte restaurant and laid-back drinks from the lounge bar. It offers a variety of fruit desserts that will suit all tastes. Serving African dishes, House of Spices lies a few steps from the Swahili House Zanzibar.

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The 22 rooms are fitted with a safe as well as comforts such as an air conditioner. Guests can make use of a separate toilet and a shower along with toiletries and bath sheets.
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Features

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Rooftop pool
  • Diving
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Children's menu

Internet connection

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

  • Parking

Transfer

  • Paid airport shuttle

Activities & entertainments

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling

Services

  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 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

For business

  • Fax/Photocopying

For children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Leisure facilities

  • Rooftop pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access

Rooms have

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom has

  • Free toiletries

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Fire extinguishers

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Good to know

Check-in: from 12:00 until 23:59
Check-out: from 01:00 until 09:00

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Henry

7/10

2020-11-26

good base for discovering zanzibar. we had a city view from our room. this hotel is equal to 3 stars.

David

7/10

2020-10-23

Bed was extremely amazing. Impeccable service provided there too. We went to Two Tables, located next door to the hotel, to have some dinner.

John

9/10

2020-04-09

Nice building, great location. A relaxing base for exploring Zanzibar...

David

10/10

2020-03-07

We had a GREAT stay. Within 5 mins walk to Stone Town and next to other tourist sites. We loved this hotel. Even the Kisauni airport was not so far.

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Check-in date:
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