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The Swahili House

The Swahili House

Zanzibar Town
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
A stay at The Swahili House places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Christ Church Cathedral and 2 minutes by foot from Hamamni Persian Baths. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Slave Market and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Darajani Market.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.

Property Details

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

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

Check-in

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, 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. Wrap up your day with a 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
Marahubi Palace - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
People's Palace Museum - 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) - 7.7 km / 4.8 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
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Location

Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, , Tanzania