8.1 Very Good Based on 228 reviews
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"A rooftop terrace offers 360-degree views of Stone Town. The historic building features spacious rooms and traditional Swahili architecture. Best for city explorers, less so for anyone relying on consistent card payments."

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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose The Swahili House

  • Stone Town center
    10-min walk to Old Fort
  • Rooftop bar
    Ocean-view cocktails & wine
  • Rooftop restaurant
    Seafood & Mediterranean tapas
  • Rooftop pool
    Year-round plunge pool
  • Tour desk
    Spice tours & forest visits
  • Airport shuttle
    15-min drive to ZNZ

Overview

The 3-star The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar is located a 6-minute walk from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, in the center of Zanzibar, and offers rooms with city views. Just around the corner from Forodhani Park, this hotel with 22 rooms features a sun deck, a summer terrace, and a shared lounge, plus an à la carte restaurant, serving international specials.

The Zanzibar hotel is located in a prime touristic area, near a boat dock and 0.3 miles from Kiponda. The Swahili House is also in the immediate vicinity of Old Dispensary Medical Center in Zanzibar. Also, Jamhuri Gardens is situated 6 minutes' walk away. This accommodation is also 0.6 miles from The Peace Memorial Museum. Kiwengwa bus station is right around the corner from the hotel.

An English breakfast is served each morning at the Swahili House Zanzibar. Gastronomic options include a pool bar. Emerson Spice Tea House Restaurant is adjacent to this property, 300 feet away.

  • Check-in
    from 12:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    from 01:00 until 09:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
The Swahili House
Our tips

Should you book The Swahili House?

Perfect if you
  • Want an on-site restaurant - the rooftop terrace serves fresh seafood and Mediterranean Tapas.
  • Are arriving by car and need paid airport shuttle transport or off-site car parking.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need free parking - the hotel only offers off-site car parking for a fee.
Best for
  • A rooftop plunge pool and hot tub overlooking the Indian Ocean

Facilities of The Swahili House

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Off-site car park
  • 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
Dining
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Rooftop pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
The Swahili House Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

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The Swahili House applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 12:00 until 23:59
Check-out
from 01:00 until 09:00
Important info

Frequently asked questions

This 3-star The Swahili House is placed in the center of Zanzibar, near Old Fort of Zanzibar.
A room in Swahili House costs approximately $170.
The Swahili House Zanzibar offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
It will take you a 20-minute walk to get from The Swahili House to the city centre.
The closest airport is Kisauni and it is placed within 0.5 miles from The Swahili House Zanzibar.
Popular attractions near The Swahili House include The Peace Memorial Museum placed within a 13-minute walk away.
Restaurants near The Swahili House Zanzibar include Soko Cafe and Cafe Turquoise.
Payment methods available in Swahili House include Mastercard, Visa and American Express.
The Swahili House has such facilities as a Jacuzzi, a sundeck and a restaurant.
Some rooms of The Swahili House Zanzibar welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • a separate toilet
  • a fan
.
Yes, The Swahili House offers shuttle service.
Yes, The Swahili House Zanzibar offers bag storage before check-in or after check-out.

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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
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Adults:

2

Children:

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