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Deluxe Double Room
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21 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

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.

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 22
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free English breakfast
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Dutch
  • Swahili

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate bedroom
  • Day bed
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 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

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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

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.

Hotel Names

  • Swahili House
  • Swahili House Hotel
  • Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Swahili House Zanzibar Town
  • The Swahili House Hotel
  • The Swahili House Zanzibar Town
  • The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar Town

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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