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Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Located in Stone Town, Zanzibar Coffee House offers a charming retreat. Guests enjoy breakfast, browse the library, or relax on the terrace. The helpful staff gets positive reviews, and amenities include in-room WiFi and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Mkunazini, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • House of Wonders - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Coffee House

Bed & breakfast located in Stone Town
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Zanzibar Coffee House. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and lunch. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • A living plant wall, a gift shop, and a porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Zanzibar Coffee House boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zanzibar Coffee House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Zanzibar Coffee House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Coffee House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Coffee House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Zanzibar Coffee House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zanzibar Coffee House located?

Located in Stone Town, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral, Slave Market, and Jaw's Corner. Hamamni Persian Baths and The Ancient Door of Stone Town are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Zanzibar Coffee House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NADIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely beautiful and very historic. The cherry on top was the AMAZING service. We only spent one night here but wish we were able to stay more. Very close to the water and lots of shopping around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem, great coffee, unique place within maze of city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a neat place to stay in the heart of the old part of Stone Town. Quaint, but with modern amenities like AC. I had a private bathroom down the hall which was clean and not far. Older building with stairs but I enjoyed my stay and felt it was worth it for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building with a fabulous rooftop terrace. Breakfast on the terrace was wonderful. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We stayed in one of the suites which was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Wonderful coffee shop & hotel

I had a great stay at Zanzibar Coffee House! The staff are so lovely. Breakfast was delicious, & it is served in a beautiful setting on the rooftop overlooking Stonetown. I loved the aesthetic of my room, & everything was super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stone Town is an amazing place. The hotel is well located and the decor is simple but classy. The roof terrace was great and breakfast was adequate. I took a room with a bathroom down the hall and it felt as if I was in a house. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coffee history in an unique place in the heart of stone town. Thank you, for you simpathy. All of you Will stay in my soul. Hope to see u again Asante sana Hakuna Matata
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a fun stay in a great building
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Coffee House. The staff were wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic! The staff was so friendly, caring, and accomodating. Both my daughters stayed there and were delighted that they received a free welcome drink from the cafe, which had excellent coffee and baked goods. They loved how the towels were made into animals and placed on their beds, along with welcoming words spelled out in coffee beans on the beds. The room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The room and the hotel are beautifully decorated. We all loved the rooftop terrace and the wonderful, friendly women that served us. It was also an excellent value. My daughters felt very safe staying there. They would stay there again and recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Lovely staff, amazing rooftop, nice large and well kept rooms, top hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and superb service. Incredible coffees and pastries and a rooftop view that will left me feeling like I was on top of the world or at least this ancient city. I loved staying here. Just the hotel itself is an awesome discovery full of history and beautiful design/ architecture.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the very friendly people and the delicious coffee! Asante sana 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Great boutique hotel

Fantastic boutique hotel in the middle of stone town. Staff were all fantastic and the room was exactly as in the photos. Loved the little historical items especially the coffee themed ones. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

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

Memorable stay in Stone Town

Our stay at Zanzibar Coffee House was great and unforgettable. The room was a room to remember, with great architecture. The personell and facilities were amazing. The breakfast was good, and the place was nearby everything you need in Stone Town. We will definitely come again if we are nearby, and would highly reccomend it to all travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a 3 night stay here recently, Sept 1-4, 2024. Staff is friendly and helpful. Liked the location and my room was perfect...Arabica Suite!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

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

Would reccomend

It’s a great stay here. Plenty of character , rooms are nice! The coffee itself is quite strong but the breakfast is amazing and staff are lovely. Good location for walking distance within the rest of stone town too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building with a beautiful roof top terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful stay at Zanzibar Coffee House. Our room (Cappuccino deluxe) was dreamy, comfortable, and clean. The staff and service was excellent. The food (especially breakfast on the rooftop) was amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Great spot!

I would highly recommend a stay here. Great location for discovering Stonetown. Noreen is a gem and everyone working at the Coffee House is top notch. Rooms are clean and perfect for whatever you need. The roof top allows amazing views and a huge breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all together
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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