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Kisiwa House

3.5 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Kisiwa House offers a peaceful sanctuary in Stone Town's center. Travelers love the rooftop terrace and garden for unwinding, while practical amenities like dry cleaning and free WiFi enhance their stay. Enthusiastic reviews highlight the quality of the experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room (Burdani) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room (Burdani)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room (Burdani) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room (Burdani)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite (Malkia) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite (Malkia)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Suite (Sulaima)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
572 Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town, 609

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kisiwa House

Hotel located in Stone Town
Consider a stay at Kisiwa House and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Darini, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Darini

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1976
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 97000 per night
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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 9899.08 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 40000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 97000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Kisiwa
Kisiwa House
Kisiwa House Zanzibar Town
Kisiwa Zanzibar Town
Kisiwa House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town
Kisiwa House Guesthouse
Kisiwa House Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Kisiwa House Hotel Stone Town
Kisiwa House Hotel
Kisiwa House Zanzibar Town
Kisiwa House Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Kisiwa House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kisiwa House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kisiwa House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kisiwa House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Kisiwa House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TZS 40000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kisiwa House located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps from Jaw's Corner, St. Joseph's Cathedral, and People's Palace Museum. Marahubi Palace and Mbweni Ruins are just steps away.

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