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Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5 star property
City centre Stone Town B&B with restaurant

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Exterior
Café
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Courtyard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Living plant wall

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
The price is HK$821
HK$947 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Day bed
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Day bed
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Mkunazini, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House is just 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby snorkelling, and free perks include WiFi and full breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Zanzibar Coffee House Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar Coffee House Bed & breakfast
Zanzibar Coffee House Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar Coffee House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Zanzibar Coffee House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Zanzibar Coffee House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Zanzibar Coffee House?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Zanzibar Coffee House.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Zanzibar Coffee House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zanzibar Coffee House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Zanzibar Coffee House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as horse riding and snorkelling. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga.
Are there restaurants at or near Zanzibar Coffee House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Zanzibar Coffee House like?
Zanzibar Coffee House is in Stone Town, a short 3-minute walk from Slave Market and 6 minutes' walk from House of Wonders.

Zanzibar Coffee House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Gemma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Amy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Fiona, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ronald, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tammy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the very friendly people and the delicious coffee! Asante sana 😊
Emily, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Peter, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jami, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Taesoon, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old building with a beautiful roof top terrace
Ingrid, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Marie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dominic, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Karen, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, amazing rooftop, nice large and well kept rooms, top hotel.
Emily, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hayley, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at the Coffee House. The staff were wonderful!!
Ann Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all together
Maria C, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you are looking to stay in the heart of Stonetown look no further. The coffee and breakfast is easily the best on the island and the staff are UNBELIEVABLE! My wife is 5 months pregnant and fell sick 2 days into our trip, without asking the staff made her a local tea that is supposed to help with nausea and other ailments. Herensha, one of the managers helped us book a spice tour and checked in with us everyday to ensure our stay was perfect. I cannot express enough how the staff turns this already great hotel into a must stay in zanzibar!
Dalton, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I picked Zanzibar Coffee House because I like coffee, and it had a nice online presence. Not much to go by, eh? But I could not have made a better choice. From the moment I arrived the staff was friendly, helpful and a real joy to interact with. When I first arrived I was much too early to check in, but no problem, they stowed my luggage, provided me with some fresh mango juice at their rooftop cafe area - lovely. And when I asked for directions to a place to change money, the manager correctly sized me up as someone who easily gets lost, and had a staff member escort me to the best place to change money. My room was lovely, service was excellent, the breakfasts were yummy. I could not have been happier with my stay there.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay
This is a fantastic hotel run by amazing people. The rooms have been restored and are just so cool. This is the REAL Zanzibar. The rooftop cafe is great. The views are wonderful, cool with a breeze, and the food amazing. We had a room where our private bath was down the hall a few feet. Even with getting up 3 times a night to go it was not a bother. This hotel will arrange your transportation to and from the airport. There is no parking anywhere nearby most of the hotels in Stonetown including this one. This hotel is very walkable.
Mildred, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thank you to Noreen and the beautiful ladies of Zanzibar Coffee House, always greeted with a warm and welcoming smile. A surprise room upgrade was such a treat too. Spacious, clean and extremely comfy. Stunning architecture and breakfast on the rooftop terrace is the perfect way to start your day!
FARAH, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zanzibar Coffee House was a wonderful place to stay for three nights to explore Stone Town and its surroundings. Noreen and her staff were wonderful and very welcoming. I have stayed in many hotels for both work and leisure travel, and this hotel has to rate as one of the best I have ever stayed in. I highly recommend it to anyone planning to visit Zanzibar.
Victor, 3-night trip
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