Zanzibar Coffee House

Property class: 3.5
City-center Zanzibar Town B&B with restaurant

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Zanzibar Coffee House is just 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi and full breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
$104 nightly
The current price is $120 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7

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A traditional room with a bed, a wooden chair, a desk, and a door.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A traditional room with a wooden bed, a wooden table with chairs, a mirror, and a small chest of drawers.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A traditional room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a door.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A traditional room with a bed, a wooden chair, a desk, and a door.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with a canopy, teal pillows, and a wooden headboard with floral artwork.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A traditional bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and a patterned rug.

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A traditional room with a bed, a chair, and a small table.

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mkunazini, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malindi Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Out of Afrika - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Coffee House

  • Zanzibar Coffee House is just 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi and full breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Zanzibar Coffee House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast on the rooftop was a highlight for many guests, offering a delicious and versatile meal with a stunning view of Stone Town. (20 reviews)
  • The rooftop cafe served amazing food and offered stunning views of Stone Town. (6 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked well and kept the room comfortable despite the heat. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

this hotel, which also has its own café with a great focus on coffee. The traditional interior was full of charm and something we really appreciated. Breakfast was perfect – it had everything you needed without being too much. One of the highlights was definitely the rooftop terrace, where we enjoyed breakfast with a beautiful view over Stone Town. The location was also spot on, making it easy to explore Stone Town. Overall, a really charming hotel with lots of character.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was kind, helpful and friendly. The property is very old but had character. My stay was very pleasant and I loved being in the heart of Stonetown.
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8/10 Very good

room was clean staff was helpful and friendly breakfast was good.Air condition needs improvement , Difficult getting taxis when leaving the hotel, need to walk to the road with someone who can help guide you to a taxi
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with excellent food and coffee. The staff was very kind and helpful. The rooftop breakfast was a nice respite from the busy town. I felt very secure staying there with security on all night. They were helpful with recommendations for sightseeing and other restaurants. I was able to leave my bags locked up for a late checkout. Transfers to and from the airport were quick and seemless. Very nice place to start your stay on Zanzibar.
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10/10 Exceptional

A hotel of beautiful traditional architecture with stunning decor throughout. Its location in Stone Town made it convenient to the main tourist sites and the boat to Prison Island . Despite the heat a well functioning air conditioner made the beautiful room very comfortable. Lovely breakfasts and delicious cakes and of course coffee for afternoon tea.
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming and atmospheric property right in the heart of Stone Town's narrow alleyways. Love the vibe and breakfast on the roof!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The room air conditioner worked well along with the room fan. The room was lovely, comfortable and clean. The staff were amazing. I highly recommend this Stonetown hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had an amazing time at the coffee house! The room was very beautiful and breakfast exceptional but the highlight for me was the staff. They are what made my stay great!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, amazing rooftop, nice large and well kept rooms, top hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

if you’re in Stone Town, this is definitely a great place to stay. Beach is nearby. Manager is amazing, he provided someone with an umbrella, let me borrow a charger adapter, gave me a map of the town, helped me get to the beach, offered complimentary drink & I was able to check in early. I loved it here so much. The rooftop was amazing, the food was excellent & the staff was friends. I felt safe here & very welcomed. Thank you for hosting me!
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Staff exceedingly friendly and helpful. Night doorman concept annoying. Coffee shop concept can result in needing to wait for hotel service. Water is hot but pressure non existent - you can get more pressure pouring a water bottle on your body.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

A cozy maze of coffee-scented history

An excellent spot in the Stonetown. We stayed a couple of nights in Espresso. This location is near to the harbour area, and many shops for souvenirs or daily needs. The room was clean and spaceous, a slight surprise was the separate but private washroom - understandable in an old building with history and character. The service is excellent, and the breakfast was very versatile. High recommendations!
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding performance by the staff!

Outstanding performance by the staff! Had a great one night stay in this charmed small guest house. And you what a wonderful place to be a guest. The staff greeted me by my name and dit every thing in a high class hotel standard. The rooms, roof terrace, and other areas is clean and very cozy. I did not eat the free breakfast, but I enjoyed a delicious fresh coffee with a view. I highly recommend this place if you need accommodation within this price range. 😎🇹🇿❤️
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was very nice. What comes to mind is quaint. The staff was airing and attentive. The location made it a little difficult to get your luggage in and out, but we managed. We would stay there again. It was close to the markets, making it a plus. The tours were outstanding. Zanzibar was a place to make memories.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is EXCELLENT!!! The room, staff, food and hospitality is the best I had in Tanzania! Big hugs to everyone there as you made me feel as if I were home with family!
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was clean and well maintained. Very central location.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is a gem, great coffee, unique place within maze of city