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Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B perfect for exploring Zanzibar Town

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Enjoy the view of traditional buildings from this balcony with a potted plant and a flowering plant.
Enjoy the view from this balcony with a potted plant and a comfortable chair.
Staircase leads to an upper level surrounded by lush greenery and decorative accents.
Cozy retreat with a four-poster bed and a small table for relaxation.
Relax in a spacious room with comfortable seating, framed artwork, and a view of the surrounding area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Mkunazini, Zanzibar Town
  • Slave Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Suite

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

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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)
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Heart of Zanzibar Town.At this Stone Town B&B, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. Jaw's Corner and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5-star B&B perfect for exploring Zanzibar Town
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Zanzibar Coffee House.

This 3.5-star Zanzibar Town bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Zanzibar Coffee House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This Zanzibar Town bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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

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

Policies

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets 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

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Zanzibar Coffee House to the airport?

Zanzibar Coffee House is 4.6 mi (18-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Coffee House?

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Coffee House on Jul 22, 2025 start from $101.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Zanzibar Coffee House have an airport shuttle?

Zanzibar Coffee House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 25 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Zanzibar Coffee House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 8-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 9-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zanzibar Coffee House offer free breakfast?

Zanzibar Coffee House offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Zanzibar Coffee House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Coffee House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Zanzibar Coffee House?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Zanzibar Coffee House have a pool?

Zanzibar Coffee House does not have a pool.

Does Zanzibar Coffee House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zanzibar Coffee House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Zanzibar Coffee House to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Zanzibar Coffee House is 0.5 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Zanzibar Coffee House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Traveled with group
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

Jessy

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

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

8/10 Good

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique old building within old stone town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Crossley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you're the type of traveler who eats at McDonald's in other country's, then this property is probably not for you, but if you want to immerse in the local culture, its fantastic. Make sure you specify a bathroom in your room, unless you're ok with sharing, and make sure you arrange for a pickup at the airport for transportation to the hotel. The street is about 5 feet wide, and the van has to park a few blocks away. The area adjacent to the hotel is a lot like Marrakech, Morrocco with narrow streets and shops. The people are very friendly, and its safe, even though its very exotic. My Google maps worked well thank God to find our way around. The staff are very warm and friendly. We highly recommend this hotel. Andy H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
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

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

Jami

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Taesoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bathroom and the bedroom is far apart, so it was inconvenient every time I used it, Also the water in the shower room and sink was running low, making it very inconvenient to use too
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid, Bellevue

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

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

Dominic

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Arrived late, thankfully a driver of a friend called in to advise my flight had been canx so would not be arriving until 11pm. Trouble getting through to their phone or by email and facebook. Staff were welcoming though and showed me to my room. I did choose the cheaper room so bathroom was seperate. Not really an issue for me, but if it is for you make sure you book with ensuite. The hotel is old, but lovely, very traditional, basic but has an amazing rooftop terrace where you have breakfast and can also go up there for drinks or meals. They have a cafe with wondering baked goods, very popular and well known with other people. Location within the centre, alley ways no cars. It is like a labyrinth, my suggestion is to get a guide. A wonderful stay, staff lovely and people around very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Hayley

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

Unique stay and great coffee!

Zanzibar coffee house provides a unique stay in gorgeous rooms. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. They provided recommendations of where to eat in Stone Town. They also make the best coffee! Breakfast on the rooftop was a highlight for us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie, Niles

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies working at the coffee house were so welcoming and friendly the moment I stepped foot on the property. The entire property, from rooms to the rooftop, were aesthetically pleasing. I only had their coffees and breakfast there and it was very delicious. The rooftop is also open to the public during certain hours of the day, so it can get crowded at times. The room I booked did not have an ensuite bathroom, but was a few meters away from the room and private, this could be the case for other rooms as well. Finally, taxis cannot drive up directly in front of the hotel so you must be dropped off somewhere near and it'll be a 2-3 minute walk to the hotel entrance. Aside from the very minor problems, I enjoyed my stay there and would highly recommend staying at Zanzibar Coffee house