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The Swahili House

2.5-star property
Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, 1800 796 370
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Hotel Description

The Swahili House puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free daily breakfast.

The restaurant, Rooftop Terrace, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the spa tub and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Stone Town hotel include Hamamni Persian Baths and Darajani Market.

Deluxe Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$170* Per night/room 30 Apr. - 1 May

About the The Swahili House

Location Stone Town, Zanzibar Town,

Property Features

The Swahili House offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The Swahili House. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

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.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Day bed
  • In-room dining
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Rooftop Terrace - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.00 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: USD 2 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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Hotel Names

  • Swahili House
  • Swahili House Hotel
  • Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar Town
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  • The Swahili House Hotel
  • The Swahili House Zanzibar Town
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.