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Africa House Hotel

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A free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Africa House Hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and American cuisine. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Royal Room | Minibar, desk, free WiFi

Royal Room

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Royal Single Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located by the ocean, Africa House Hotel is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. People's Palace Museum and Freddie Mercury Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Shangani, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.
    Shangani Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    8 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Secret Garden
    10 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town
    5 min walk

About this property

Africa House Hotel

  • Upscale hotel located in Stone Town
  • You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace at Africa House Hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • A free ferry terminal shuttle, babysitting (surcharge) and luggage storage
    • Barbecues, free newspapers and 1 meeting room
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Africa House Hotel offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • TVs with premium channels
    • Separate sitting areas, fridges 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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tradewinds

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 861 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 per cent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Africa House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Africa House Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Africa House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Africa House Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Africa House Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 one-way applies.

Where is Africa House Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this beach hotel is steps away from Marahubi Palace, People's Palace Museum and Mbweni Ruins. Freddie Mercury Museum and Jaw's Corner are also within 5 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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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