Jafferji House

Property class: 4
Zanzibar Town guesthouse with restaurant

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Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Jafferji House. You can indulge in body wraps or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
$85 nightly
The current price is $97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

View all photos for Signature Suite

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame and white drapes, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dark wooden wardrobe.

Signature Suite

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a sofa with a matching frame, a glass coffee table with books, and a traditional door with intricate metalwork.

Superior Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
170 Gizenga Street, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Jafferji House

  • Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Jafferji House. You can indulge in body wraps or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 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
    • 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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Jafferji House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was served on the rooftop with a lovely view and was simple but good. (11 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked efficiently in all rooms, providing a comfortable stay. (5 reviews)
  • The rooftop restaurant served simple yet good breakfast and a multi-course dinner with great views. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Fair

Location is good right at the center of stone town. The room we got was too humid as it had not a lot of widows , so it felt a bit claustrophobic although room itself was not small. The staff was great and the breakfast at the top was a plus. The rooms and amenities are outdated and need a bit of improvements and modernizing, including the bathroom.
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6/10 Good

We stayed in the Mercury room. The room was fine. The windows are coloured glass with no window coverings so it gets bright when the sun comes up. The walls are thin so you can hear outside noise but it’s not loud. Good air conditioning, fan and there was a mosquito net. There is a sort of mothball smell but that’s likely from bug spray. Staff were nice and courteous. The breakfast was decent and there was a nice view of the Old Fort. The hotel is located in a main tourist shopping area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location in the heart of Stone town

Cool place! Nice room, exellent service and great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

A nice boutique hotel located in a very downtown of Stone Town. It is kept in a vintige wooden style, but rooms are fully equipped with AC and safe. The breakfast is served on a top floor terrace with a nice view over surrounding rooftops (photos attached). We spent there two nights, with a warm welcome at reception and we were nicely treated with a typical local appreciation and helpfulness. Rooms were very quiet even when there was a lot of construction ongoing nearby. Location is in a walking distance to any old town attraction.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very helpful with everything we needed. Good location within Stonetown. Walkable distance to a lot of historical sites and shopping.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a beautiful old original Arab style house in stone town full of original features and decor. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I rea example of a comfortable hotel with the genuine Swahili coast experience
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel right in the middle of all of the shops. Very convenient, quiet and comfortable. Beautiful rooftop terrace!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very nice and helpful. The hotel was very clean. Rooms were good size.
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8/10 Very good

Jafferji is unique in style and the room were very spacious
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique property. Kind staff. Good breakfast. Great aircon!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful heritage hotel in the center of Stone Town, close to many attractions. Room was super large and carefully decorated with local artifacts and furniture. I loved the breakfast on the rooftop with a 365 degree view of the city! Special call to the staff who was very friendly, attentive and who helped us organize a car transfer to our next destination.
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10/10 Exceptional

Another great “go to” property in Stone Town”! Rooms were comfortable with it’s own and unique Art/Decor. Perched in heart of Stone Town for those who prefer “proximity” to all that Stone Town has to offer and want be close to the “heartbeat” of Stone Town.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very nostalgic and romantic perfectly positioned to tour Stone Town. Best part was Manal at the front desk. She was so friendly and helped us with so many things during our stay. The hotel should pay her more money cause she is worth her wait in gold!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Stone town

Not a four star, but a nice place with a mot of atmosphere. Internet could be better. Great and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Jafferji House exceeded expectations as a historic location owned and decorated by a noted artistic figure, originally a family home, right in the centre of a World Heritage site. Individual rooms are in themselves notably special. The professionalism and dedication of the desk staff was the icing on a very rich experience.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

We wanted to stay in Stonetown in an authentic hotel. Dating from the 1880s we found our place. It was just down a very narrow street from the Freddy Mercury House. It helped to have their staff pick us up from the airport. The rooftop restaurant had a great view of the ocean and town. We ate the special dinner. It was expensive but with so many authentic courses and flavors it was well worth. This is not a glamorous place, but very real. The AC worked well and the room was comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Jafferji House is located in the heart of Stone Town, conveniently located in the labyrinth of streets full of cool doors and shops catering to tourists. Jafferji House has a colonial era Africa vibe, filled with interesting antiques and curiosities. The rooftop breakfast dining room is a lovely peaceful spot to start the day, with 360 degree views of the town and the ocean. Rooms ate large and each one has unique charm. is unreliable. Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Accessibility note: this is an old mansion, so lots of stairs/uneven walkways.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay in Jafferji House for 2 nights. The location of the hotel in the heart of Stonetown is awesome, and you can walk to all famous sights of the city. The employees were super friendly and helpful. When we first arrived, the sheets in our room were dirty but they took perfectly care and offered immediately a new room to us, we could even look at 2 other rooms and decide which one we wanted. Also organizing a city tour and the taxi back to the airport, helping with restaurant recommendations, everything was taken care of super fast and efficiently. Since we had to leave before breakfast time, they even offered a breakfast to go option. The room was spacious, equipped with AC and had everything we needed. We would definitely come back again.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Accommodation with atmosphere

The accommodation is located right in the center of Stone Town in narrow streets. It definitely has an atmosphere. Very helpful worker at the reception and the view at breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Stay

We had a wonderful stay at the Jafferji House. Rooms were large and clean, excellent AC and good wifi (although limited availability in the room, moreso in the lobby). Nice included rooftop breakfast and kind and helpful staff. Would definitely return!
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10/10 Exceptional

The
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6/10 Good

The property needs an upgrade. The breakfast quality needs improvement. The dining staff service needs improvement.
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10/10 Exceptional

Styled well boutique

It was eclectic however the air condition didn’t work so great. Other than that, it was quite lovely… assuming you’d like ethnic stylings… Which I do. It’s history.😀
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8/10 Very good

Everything was great, except the noise coming from other rooms. I was in the Out of Africa room and could hear loud footsteps and conversations of the people above me at 4am. I think the walls must be very thin. Otherwise, very nice place.