AFRICA HOUSE HOTEL, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Character
Africa House Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned rooms with Zanzibari beds, heritage artworks, and refrigerators. Rooms include separate sitting areas, free WiFi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Some rooms overlook the Indian Ocean, while others offer views of Stone Town rooftops or the hotel courtyard.
Dining with Ocean Views
Tradewinds restaurant serves local Zanzibari and international cuisine with ocean views and al fresco dining. A second restaurant offers American cuisine. Guests can enjoy a free breakfast buffet and daily complimentary manager's reception at the bar/lounge.
Relaxation and Business Spaces
The hotel features a rooftop terrace with views, a library, and 861 square feet of conference space with meeting rooms. Other facilities include a coffee shop/cafe and a business center with printing services.
Stone Town Location
Africa House Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Forodhani Gardens and the Old Fort of Zanzibar, and 10 minutes from Darajani Market. The hotel is 500 meters from House of Wonders, Princess Salme Museum, and Stone Town's main attractions. An area shuttle serves nearby destinations.
Practical Guest Services
Services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, dry cleaning/laundry, complimentary newspapers, and free parking. The hotel provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle. All rooms have telephones, desks, and ironing facilities.
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Amenities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Gift/Newsstand
Guest Parking
- Refrigerator
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Room service
Dining
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Refrigerator
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, especially enjoying the clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely view of Stone Town. The location was fantastic, right in the Shangani area by the sea and near major historical spots. However, the dining experience did leave a bit to be desired with limited options. Overall, considering everything, it did provide great value for money.
The hotel is located in Shangani, right by the sea, which made for a delightful breakfast with a stunning ocean view. My room had a great view of Stone Town, was clean, and had functioning air conditioning. The staff were friendly, but the dining options could use an upgrade. Overall, it offered good value for money, but the amenities left a bit to be desired.
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which is perfectly located right in the Shangani area, next to the ocean. The views were absolutely breathtaking, especially while enjoying breakfast. The rooms were spacious and well-kept, making my stay quite comfortable. On the downside, the dining options could use some improvement, particularly at breakfast, and there were minor issues with service that could have been better. Overall, it was great value for money considering the location and amenities provided.
The hotel enjoys a wonderful location right by the sea and close to everything in Stone Town. My room was clean, comfortable, and featured a bath tub, which was a nice touch. The staff were friendly and welcoming. However, the dining options didn't meet my expectations, as the choices were rather limited. Despite these points, I found the value for money to be decent overall.
The hotel boasts a fantastic location right in the heart of Stone Town, making it super convenient to explore the area. My room offered a lovely view, and it felt very clean and comfortable. The service was friendly but had some room for improvement. While the dining experience was generally good, the breakfast could use a bit more variety. Overall, it's great value for money, though I found the Wi-Fi to be quite frustrating as it wasn't included in the price.
I had a lovely stay at the hotel, which is located right in the heart of Stone Town, making it super convenient for exploring. The rooms were clean, spacious, and offered a fantastic view of the area. The staff were friendly and accommodating, but the dining options could use some improvement. Overall, it was great value for money, though the Wi-Fi being extra was slightly inconvenient.
My stay at this hotel was quite enjoyable, with clean and comfortable rooms and a fantastic location right in the heart of Stone Town. The friendly staff made my experience even better, but I found the dining options a bit lacking, especially for breakfast. Overall, it's good value for money, but there's room for improvement in the food department.
I really loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were clean and had a stunning view of Stone Town. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of everything, although getting to the restaurant from reception took a little longer than expected. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. On the downside, while the facilities were decent, they could use a little update. Overall, it was great value for money.
I had a lovely stay at the hotel, which offers a comfortable and clean atmosphere with friendly staff. The location is perfect, close to restaurants and historical sights in Stone Town. However, the dining experience fell short due to limited breakfast options. Overall, it's a great value for money, but the Wi-Fi being an extra cost was a bit annoying.
I had a nice stay at this hotel, which is located right by the beach and very close to the city center. The rooms were kept clean and I appreciated the functioning air conditioning. The breakfast could use some improvement though, but the overall value for money is pretty decent. The amenities were good, but the Wi-Fi wasn't included, which was a bit of a letdown.
