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The Swahili House

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About The Swahili House

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Opened at the end of 2008, this beautifully restored house in the heart of Stone Town is an ideal base for a night or two to explore the area.

In it's 125 year history it has been home to many Sultan families and is now authentically modernised as a hotel. There are 22 rooms over 5 floors which centre around a traditional courtyard, there is a lift for ease of movement and the rooms have air conditioning. There are 3 different room categories: Sultan Suites - large, spacious rooms with balcony. Approx. 45m2. Suites: medium sized spacious rooms with or without balcony. Approx. 33m2. Deluxe Rooms: standard sized double or twin room. Approx. 21m2.

There is a lovely roof top area with a bar, restaurant and jacuzzi. Great views across Stone Town and catch a breeze from the top of the house! Breakfast is served on the roof top and can be a light continental meal or a full English brekfast. The a la carte menu which changes daily and features fish, seafood and mediterranean tapas, all made with fresh local produce. There is a full wine list and other alcoholic beverages to order.

Shops, markets and the water front of Stone Town are all within easy walking distance of the hotel.

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Highlights

  • Luxury rooms with traditional furnishings
  • Roof top terrace with bar, restaurant and jacuzzi
  • Air conditioning
  • Ideal base for exploring Stone Town

Situation

Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Activities

Base to explore Stone Town.

Facilities

22 rooms, roof top bar, restaurant and jacuzzi.

Child policy

Familes welcome.

Open

All year.

Best time

Zanzibar is busy all year but the long rains fall end March - May so that is the quieter time. Please check on public holidays and religious festivals which can affect opening times and facilities around the town and the island at any time of year.

Inclusions

Bed and breakfast. Meals on request.

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
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For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

  • Example tripPrice per person
  • 1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
  • 2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
  • 1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
  • 1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500

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When I stayed at Swahili House in May 2009, I absolutely loved it! It has been beautifully restored and decorated in traditional Swahili style. The rooms are completely open plan with no doors between the bedroom and the bathroom, and the roof top terrace was just stunning! A fab place to watch the sun go down over the city with a G&T, followed by a fantastic meal. You need to be in good health to stay here though, as there are lots and lots of steps to the rooms and the roof top terrace and (as yet) no lift. Since my visit, however, it seems that things aren't quite as they should be and clients feedback has been varied. Dont let this put you off though, as the hotel is in a great location to go out and explore all that Stone Town has to offer.  

Hannah, Africa Travel Co-ordinator. Stayed here June 2009

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  • Only go here if you are physically fit as the stairs are very steep. The rooms are unusual and really nice, and the a/c was a bonus. Was not impressed...

  • We were a little removed from the waterfront and all its sights and consequently seemed to be lost quite a bit of the time and trying to find our way ...

  • This is a very new hotel (the lift not yet installed, so be prepared to climb several flights of stairs to your room and to the beautiful roof top res...

  • Very interesting and attractive ex-sultan's palace. The amount and steepness of the steps to access the rooms and rooftop restaurant, in particular, i...

  • There was no hot water the entire time we were there. The worst thing about it was that they kept telling us how they were in the process of fixing it...