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:
09 Nov 2026
Check-out date:
10 Nov 2026
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2 guests
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The Swahili House Hotel

Offering an outdoor swimming 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 The Peace Memorial Museum and provides guests with a hot spring bath and a hot tub.

The 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is a 6-minute walk from the 3-star hotel, while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is an 11-minute walk away. House of Wonders National Museum is also about 550 metres away. Guests might as well visit Forodhani Gardens, which is a 6-minute stroll away. Options for cultural tourism include Hellen Art Gallery, situated 0.8 km away. There is Garden bus stop in close proximity to The Swahili House.

A fan, air conditioning, and mosquito nets are among the comforts available in the air-conditioned rooms. A traditional decor is featured in the rooms at this property.

The Swahili House Hotel serves an English breakfast every morning. The hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving international cuisine. This accommodation invites guests to the pool bar to relax with a drink. Serving African dishes, House of Spices lies within easy reach of The Swahili House Zanzibar.

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A fan, air conditioning, and mosquito nets are among the comforts available in the air-conditioned rooms. A traditional decor is featured in the rooms at this property.
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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:
09 Nov 2026
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