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Kiponda B&B

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Consider a stay at Kiponda B&B and take advantage of free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, cribs (free)

Standard Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, cribs (free)

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, cribs (free)

Comfort Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, cribs (free)

Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Kiponda B&B is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Kidichi Spice Farm and Sea Cliff Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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758 Nyumba Ya Moto Street, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Malindi Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    4 min walk
  • 6 Degrees South
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 16 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiponda B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kiponda B&B?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kiponda B&B?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kiponda B&B located?

Located in Stone Town, this bed & breakfast is steps from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), House of Wonders, and Shakti Temple. Malindi Mosque and Zanzibar Night Market are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kiponda B&B Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place with extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to explore Stone Town!

We had a lovely time at Kiponda, the location is amazing for exploring Stone Town and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. We loved the rooftop view from the restaurant. Breakfast was fine but with limited options. Lovely place, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
is is the perfect budget alternative in the heart of Stone town and quiet, safe and peaceful. The breakfast on the nice terrace is good and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: - staff were lovely and helpful, very accommodating - good location - historical building Needs Improvement: - our room was terribly small. For just a little more $$, we could have stayed at another hotel with more spacious rooms. But it is an old building... - breakfast was okay, but I’d like to see them add some pancakes and spreads to the menu, potatoes and a meat (sausage?) too. Coffee Bodum-style, which I appreciated. - internet seems to be intermittent, but this was a problem at many places we stayed. Ask the staff to reset the modem or turn it off or whatever the guy did when we asked why it wasn’t working. On another note, I had read through reviews before booking and saw there were a few comments about cockroaches. I didn’t see even one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sondre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go somewhere else

Awful place in poor condition
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Établissement bien situé (à proximité du terminal des ferries, de la plage et de sites à voir). Les chambres sont simples mais propres. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et varié. Merci à Jimmy pour sa disponibilité et sa précieuse aide
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très chaleureux dans l’ensemble Petit dej au top’
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nissim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for solo travelers

The place is very central so easy to get to main area by foot. The breakfast was nice and there is a really nice guy called Jimmy who can deliver drinks to you for a fair price, it was nice spending the evening on the roof meeting other travelers and having a drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not for the faint of heart. Small room but clean efficient and quiet. Don't expect too much, you get what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Dagmar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elena

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pontus

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Kihun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019