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Africa House Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star beach hotel with 2 restaurants

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Shangani, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Royal Room | Minibar, desk, WiFi (free)

Royal Room

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Single Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Mbweni Ruins and Freddie Mercury Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Slave Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Africa House Hotel

4-star beach hotel with 2 restaurants
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 861 square feet (80 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Africa House Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 861 sq ft of conference space
  • 80 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1900
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Africa House Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Africa House Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Africa House Hotel
Africa House Hotel Zanzibar Town
Africa House Zanzibar Town
The Africa House Hotel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Africa Hotel Stone Town
Africa House Hotel Hotel
Africa House Hotel Zanzibar Town
Africa House Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Africa House Hotel to the airport?

Africa House Hotel is 4.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Africa House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Africa House Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 15 one-way.

How close is Africa House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 14.7 mi (36-min drive) from Fumba Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Africa House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Africa House Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Africa House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Africa House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Africa House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Africa House Hotel have a pool?

Africa House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Africa House Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like American cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Africa House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Africa House Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Africa House Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Africa House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 164 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sameer

Disliked: Amenities
They double charged me for the dinner and charged me ($15) at the time of check-out without providing explanation of charges. The dinner was for $21 but my credit card shows it was charged twice. It was careless of the Africa House Hotel to charge me twice. I tried reaching them but they didn't respond. Please be careful when booking this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

kellyson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

historic colonial building excellent seafront loca

the staff and management are very accomodating, even under challenging circumstances. this is not the ritz carlton or the four seasons, this is a historic colonial building right on the sea front and short walk to everything without being in the overpriced tourist traps like Hyatt. for authentic experience stay in colonial houses like this.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The sea view rooms are not worth it cause they are located below the restaurant which means you will hear any chair that get moved and the music
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place eventhough building is old compared to price. Just one thing, when u take a shower, do shower inside tube coz outside of tude height is different that water flew to the room.. Others were excellent...thanks a lot for all staff n service..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rambart

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

Beautiful African hotel

Beautiful African hotel in the middle of the city center. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Africa House 1 night stay

Great location in Stone Town near key tourist attractions. Old building with lots of character but could use some renovations. Great overall stay and friendly staff. Excellent views from the restaurant terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view on the sunset bar good service, comfortable rooms You used to be able to order chinese food from the chinese restaurant on the property and have it on the terrace now they changed the rules make you go to the restaurant instead. Bath is set up in a way that you always end up with water all over the bathroom floor if you try and shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The booing process was smooth. We booked a deluxe room. Upon arrival we were sat down and told the rooms were being renovated, so there was no room available for us. NO EMAIL OR MESSAGE was sent in advance to notify us and we booked way ahead of time. We were offer another hotel, lower class. They took us to see the room, it was dark and smelling of moth balls. There were cockroaches in the lobby. We refused to stay there. After making us wait for a long time we were told that after all the managemnet found us a room. Looked like they overbooked as we got a bigger room than what we paid for. The overall process was very unpleasant, having to fight for what we already paid for and walk over to a different place. The staff was semi pleasant but clearly not happy that we didn't settle. It all smelled a bit fishy, you just had a feeling they were not honest with you. As for the hotel it was decent, but not as nice as described. From the outside on the ocean side it actually looks horribly neglected.The room was clean but smelled a bit, the breakfast was ok. Had to wait a long time. I would not go back to this place. Find something else !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

E.N.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a great overview of the beach/ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view is great, I can see the sea directly from my bed.However, other can also see directly into my room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our 3 nights at the Africa House in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The building is quite old and has great old-world décor and atmosphere. There is no elevator, so be ready to climb some stairs. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Location is within walking distance to the beach, shopping, and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED that there is A/C ... staff is AWESOME! The view from the bar is incredible, and they do a fun barbecue at sunset. Very centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, and the best place in town to watch the sun go down. Would stay there again. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Friendly comfortable base for exploring Stonetown

Historical hotel with old world charm and character Excellent central position on Stonetown beacfront. Wonderful bar and outdoor veranda from which to view the sunset and have a relaxing cocktail. Staff friendly and helpful. Lunch tasty and full of flavour. Slightly odd breakfast combinations. Pleasant bedroom, bathroom would benefit from update.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice view of sunset .hotel near to beach

Room was Ok , but Bathroom was smelly. staff was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bathrooms are subpar

They do not show pics of bathrooms for a reason, they are not in good shape - adequate, yes, but very substandard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kurt

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stay somewhere else

The staff was nice, but this hotel is nasty. The rooms are old and in need of refurbishing. The shower is terribly small. I got sick from the really bad breakfast. On the roof deck, I was propositioned by a hooker. Stay elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

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