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About the Hotel

Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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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Deluxe Double or Twin Room Sea View
Max:
2 persons
30 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
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Deluxe Room
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2 persons
25 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
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Deluxe King Room
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2 persons
40 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Sea view
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Zanzibar800 m
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ) 8.1 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Currency exchange
  • Sundry/Convenience shop
  • Gift/Newsstand

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearby
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
460 m
Kelele Square
210 m
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
70 m
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
500 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
580 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
570 m
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
70 m
Shangani
150 m
Vuga
240 m
Shangani St
Mambo Msiige
230 m
Restaurants
Sunset Bar at the Africa House
30 m
Shangani Street
The Beach House Restaurant
100 m
Shangani Street
Travellers Cafe
80 m
Kelele Square
Pagoda Chinese Restaurant
100 m
76 Shangani Street
Al-Bahr TurkIsh Restaurant
100 m
Shangani Waterfront
Le Spices Rendez-Vous
180 m
Kenyatta Road/Vuga Street
Stone Town Cafe
210 m
Kenyatta Road Shangani River
Al Johari
200 m
116 Shangani
Lazuli
240 m
Shangani district Latitude -6.163158 Longitude 39.187793
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