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About The Swahili House
Charming Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Stone Town
Traditional Swahili Decor Experience the charm of traditional Swahili style in our beautifully decorated rooms. Each room offers a comfortable stay with a fan and mosquito nets for a restful night's sleep.
Rooftop Dining and Relaxation Indulge in fresh seafood and Mediterranean Tapas at our rooftop restaurant with stunning views. Unwind in the hot tub while overlooking the Indian Ocean, creating a truly memorable experience.
Convenient Location and Excursions Located in the center of Stone Town, explore the bustling markets and nearby attractions easily. Let us arrange exciting excursions to Spice Tours, Jozani Forest, and more upon your request.
Most popular facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
49 more listed by the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
House rules
- Check-in
- From 12:00 PM
- Check-out
- By 09:30 AM
Payment
Paid at the time of booking, not at the desk. The property may still take a card at check-in for incidentals — that is their own policy and separate from what you pay us.
The fine print
A deposit may be required at the property.
Questions about The Swahili House
What time is check-in and check-out at The Swahili House?
Check-in is from 12:00 PM. Check-out is by 09:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Is there parking at The Swahili House?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Does The Swahili House have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at The Swahili House?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does The Swahili House have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does The Swahili House have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book The Swahili House?
Put your dates in above and book online. Rates are live from the property and include taxes and fees we can read; anything we can't price, we say so rather than guess.
Where is The Swahili House?
Stone Town, Zanzibar City.
Guest review categories are not on this page yet — the supplier gives an overall score but no breakdown, and we would rather show nothing than invent the bars. Ask usand we’ll get the breakdown from the property.
Other places we book in Zanzibar City
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
