Zanzibar Coffee House

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

Located in Zanzibar City, the unique and historical Zanzibar Coffee House offers individually designed rooms and suites. It features a coffee shop and a roof top terrace, overlooking Stone Town. The rooms combine old-world charm and antique details with modern conveniences. Each room is fitted with a ceiling fan and a four-poster bed, draped with a mosquito net. Free WiFi is available. Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace. The hotel's café is situated downstairs and offers a variety of coffees, prepared by trained baristas. Guests can also indulge in cakes or order meals and snacks. Zanzibar Coffee House has a 24-hour front desk, concierge and laundry services. Zanzibar Airport is 8 km away and airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

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Twin Room
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  • 2 single beds
Room
269 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$132 per night
Price US$397
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$76 per night
Price US$229
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Deluxe Room
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  • 1 double bed
Room
377 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$157 per night
Price US$470
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$90 per night
Price US$269
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
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Suite
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite
398 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$167 per night
Price US$501
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$96 per night
Price US$287
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Single Room with Private External Bathroom
  • 1 single bed
Room
161 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Max persons: 1
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US$80 per night
Price US$239
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hubert
Mauritius Mauritius
“The breakfast on the rooftop was really nice, with a beautiful view of Stonetown.”
Marlies
Tanzania Tanzania
“It’s authenticity. Attention to detail. To care. Great beautiful morning frequency of happiness. I think it’s now our preferred stone town property”
Carla
Australia Australia
“Lovely old world Arabic influences, my room was just lovely. The rooftop cafe room with balcony seating was gorgeous 😍.. my favourite spot to chill in the breeze whilst out of the sun, was lovely and relaxing. Staff are great, attentive.”
Gina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous location in the heart of stone town. Beautiful rooms, absolute antidote to boring chain hotels. Lovely helpful staff, amazing breakfasts and of course the absolute best coffee.”
Eva
Switzerland Switzerland
“Loved the friendly staff, information provided, great breakfast, rooftop restaurant”
Susi
Australia Australia
“Richard and his team were superb. Kind attentive and eager to please. Couldn’t ask for better staff.”
Gerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the character and decor of the place. Great coffee as to be expected! Lovely breakfast on the top floor. Good sized bedroom with two single beds. Great location inside the old town. Cars cannot drive nearby but the driver from the airport...”
Ashlee
Australia Australia
“I loved the central location to everything you wanted to explore”
Carol
Australia Australia
“The room was beautiful and breakfast was delicious the staff especially Richard was very friendly and helpful”
Deirdre
Australia Australia
“Coffee House was great with really friendly staff. If you like older buildings, this place is great. The breakfast bar at the top is fantastic”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch

House rules

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From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The Zanzibar Coffee House is entirely a non-smoking zone.