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The Swahili House
3 stars

The Swahili House

Kiponda St Stone Town N A 3705 Stown Town Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
See location+255 777 510 209
From
£76
Cheapest

rate per night

8.1
Great
based on 374 reviews
374 reviews

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About The Swahili House

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Breakfast for free
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

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Amenities at The Swahili House

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Services and conveniences

  • Car hire
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Bottle of water
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cooking classes

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Kids meals
  • Complimentary breakfast

Pool

  • Rooftop pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Plunge pool

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

General

  • Family rooms
  • Storage available

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Reviews of The Swahili House

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Location

Kiponda St Stone Town N A 3705 Stown Town Zanzibar, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Stone Town19 yd
  • Christ Church81 yd
  • Slave Chambers130 yd
  • House of Wonders370 yd
  • Old Fort404 yd
  • Forodhani Gardens0.3 mi
  • Stone Town Beach0.3 mi
  • Livingstone's House0.7 mi
  • Nakupenda Beach3 mi
  • Changuu Island3.4 mi
  • Cheetah's Rock7 mi
  • Chumbe Island8.1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 12:00, check out anytime before 09:30

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Swahili House

Low season

December

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

£90

Average price (weekend night)

£72
Cheapest month to stay with an average 14% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 15% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Swahili House

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Top tips for your stay at The Swahili House

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Swahili House, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Swahili House, plan to stay on a Saturday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Swahili House was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £83, while the most expensive was £83.
  • How long should you stay at The Swahili House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at The Swahili House

  • Where is The Swahili House located?

    The Swahili House is located at Kiponda St Stone Town N A 3705 Stown Town Zanzibar, 0.4 miles from the centre of Zanzibar. Stone Town is the closest landmark to The Swahili House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Swahili House?

    Check-in time is 12:00 and check-out time is 09:30 at The Swahili House.

  • Does The Swahili House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Swahili House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Swahili House from the airport?

    The Swahili House is 4.9 miles from Zanzibar Kisauni. The Swahili House is 49.6 miles from Dar Es Salaam.

  • Does The Swahili House have a pool?

    Yes, The Swahili House has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Swahili House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Swahili House in Zanzibar and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Swahili House and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Swahili House.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.0

Distance to city centre

0.4 mi

Nearest airport

Zanzibar Kisauni

Distance to airport

4.7 mi