3 stars
The Swahili House
Kiponda St Stone Town N A 3705 Stown Town Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Overview
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a hot tub, and concierge services are onsite. The Swahili House offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include day beds. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Things to do
- Beach access
- 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
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Reviews of The Swahili House
8.4
Very good
402 verified ratings
Wonderful
195
Very good
91
Good
72
Okay
14
Fair
20
Mediocre
2
Poor
8
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and friendly service, especially at the rooftop and restaurant. However, many reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and bathrooms, which detracted from their overall experience. Some guests also mentioned noise disturbances and inadequate amenities, but the atmosphere and views were often praised.AI-generated from customer reviews
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8.4 out of 10
191 reviews
Location
Kiponda St Stone Town N A 3705 Stown Town Zanzibar, Zanzibar
What's nearby
- Stone Town17 m
- Christ Church74 m
- Slave Chambers119 m
- House of Wonders338 m
- Old Fort370 m
- Forodhani Gardens0.4 km
- Stone Town Beach0.5 km
- Livingstone's House1.2 km
- Nakupenda Beach4.9 km
- Changuu Island5.5 km
- Cheetah's Rock11.3 km
- Chumbe Island13 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 12:00, check out anytime before 09:30 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | Distance to city centre | Nearest airport | Distance to airport |
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8.2 | 0.7 km | Zanzibar Intl | 7.5 km |
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