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The Swahili House

The Swahili House

Zanzibar Town
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of The Swahili House, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, 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.

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
  • 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. 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 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
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) - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.


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