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The Swahili House

The Swahili House

Zanzibar Town
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at The Swahili House, steps from Christ Church Cathedral and 2 minutes by foot from Hamamni Persian Baths. This hotel is 1 minutes walk to Slave Market and 6 minutes walk to Darajani Market.

Unwind and recharge with complimentary high-speed WiFi, air conditioning, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and daily housekeeping. Conveniences include a phone and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Free English breakfast
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mosquito nets
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Daily
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 12:00 PM until midnight.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Other details

Enjoy international cuisine at Rooftop Terrace, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Darajani Market - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Shakti Temple - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Slave Market - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jaw's Corner - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
House of Wonders - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Malindi Mosque - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Old Fort - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Zanzibar Night Market - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
People's Palace Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Marahubi Palace - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Mbweni Ruins - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The nearest major airport is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.00 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: USD 2 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Location

Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, , Tanzania
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Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Number of restaurants - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1