Swahili House in Stone Town, Zanzibar

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. The Zanzibar airport is a 15-minute drive away this is our guests’ favourite part of Zanzibar City, according to independent reviews. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8 for a two-person trip. This property is also rated for the best value in Zanzibar City! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

Swahili House is located in the bustling heart of Stone Town, a short distance from Darajani market, little shops and other points of interest well within walking distance from the hotel. Darajani market sprawls outside of the main building and throughout the surrounding lanes and side streets. Spending some time walking around the local markets is a fantastic way to learn about the culture of Zanzibar and a way to observe local life.

There are in total 22 tastefully furnished deluxe en-suite single, double and twin rooms at this property. All rooms are designed to modern standards equipped with air-conditioned, refrigerated mini bar, an en-suite bathroom, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV and wireless connectivity. Please note that the Voltage is 240 volts. Also, there is a room to room telephone facility and at reception you can enquire about the Central Safe. You do not have to worry about any security issues as the hotel provides a 24 hour guaranteed security.

The location of Swahili House in downtown of Stone Town is great, because guests can spend many hours wandering around the cobbled streets dreaming of the movies and books where depict the Arabian Nights. As activities around you can visit the Old Slave Market, the Old Fort, the shops around the city and the House of Wonders to learn more about Zanzibar’s rich history. Guests can relax in the hot tub on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. For all the activities that you can do in Zanzibar, please check our Activities page. And don’t forget that most of our trips depart from the Stone Town!

High above the bustling streets of Stone Town our airy rooftop houses a bar and spacious restaurant area which are open at 07:30 am to 10:00 pm (22.00) daily.  Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, a cocktail or dinner while indulging in stunning views of the old town and the Swahili coastline. Our rooftop terrace also houses a relaxing plunge pool and sundeck area overlooking the Indian Ocean. We serve a combination of local and international dishes using seasonal fresh locally sourced ingredients and our menu offers a fusion of spices and flavours from the East and the west. Our specials menu changes on a daily basis.  On offer is also a variety of wines, international spirits and delicious cocktails a must to enjoy while viewing the magnificent sunsets.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access. Although not too many recreational facilities inside, there are plenty to choose from in Zanzibar City. However, this affordable accommodation gives you comfort and a good place and value for the money.

There is not really a bad or good time to go, but almost anytime it suits you. However there are two main seasons in Zanzibar. A High or Standard season is usually between June and March when you can expect Zanzibar to be very popular among worldwide tourists. Rainy season is usually during April and May when the heavy, but short rains can often occur, but it’s also the season when it’s the least crowded.

In Zanzibar there are many activities you can do.

For all the activities, we recommend you to contact us.