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 located 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 5 mi away and airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located 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!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Zanzibar City
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    Great staff, especially Rich and Filipina. Great location. Beautiful rooftop space. Highly recommend.
  • Ron
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing! The coffee ;) I was in the espresso room and loved my stay.
  • Joan
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was very good and upstairs room lovely. Pleasant staff.
  • Paula
    Australia Australia
    Everything! The staff were amazing! Very friendly and accommodating. We were greeted with a delicious drink on arrival and the breakfast was 11/10. The lady who served us couldn’t be more helpful, she was a legend! Coffee here is exceptional. We...
  • Marco
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect. Everyone was so friendly. I would totally recommend this place. The rooftop is certainly a highlight. We also got a free upgrade to a nice suite and are very grateful. A special thanks to Philipina, the housekeeper.
  • Brenda
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved my stay at Zanzibar Coffee House. It was my second time staying here and it did NOT disappoint. From the welcome drink, to our room décor and the amazing service, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Zanzibar Coffee House is also located in a...
  • Ashley
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the room arrangements and decor. The beds were comfortable and bathrooms were clean. The breakfast area on the roof was wonderful.
  • Gary
    Australia Australia
    Lovely comfortable room. Exceptional breakfast served in a lovely rooftop setting.
  • C
    Singapore Singapore
    Charming guest house that's centrally located in Stone Town, perfect for exploring. Beds were very comfortable and the welcome cup of coffee was amazing after a long journey.
  • Lara
    United States of America United States of America
    This will be the place that I stay whenever I come to Stone Town! My room was absolutely stunning, the decor was grand and the natural light was incredible. Really enjoyed having breakfast on the rooftop too. Can't wait to come back!

Property questions and answers
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  • Good evening if I want to book 3 x rooms for 6 x adults for one night and 1 day how do I book it. Thank you Amelia

    Dear Amelia, You can either book through booking.com or directly through reservations@zanzibarcoffeehouse.com. I suggest to contact us directly so tha..
    Answered on 10 May 2021
  • Hi there, can you help to organise PCR tests for guests who are leaving Zanzibar for onward travel?

    Hello, Yes, we are able to help organize a PCR test for our guests. Please send us an e-mail through management@zanzibarcoffeehouse.com to receive our..
    Answered on 12 July 2021
  • Hello is there a pool? Looks awesome

    Unfortunately, we don't have a pool. Maybe in the nearby future ;) Warm regards, Zanzibar Coffee House management
    Answered on 16 February 2021
  • Hello. Can the family room or the suite accommodate 3 people? We are a family of 5, with threee adult children (23, 20 and 16 years of age.) Is it ..

    Hi Rachel, Greetings from Zanzibar Coffee House. Yes, the family room can accommodate a total of 4 guests. We can prepare a double bed and 2 extra b..
    Answered on 25 November 2019
  • Do the suites have balconies with views of the city?

    No the rooms don't have balconies and generally limited views. However, we do have a rooftop with a very nice view, accessible to every guest. Breakfa..
    Answered on 17 January 2020

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch

Amenities of Zanzibar Coffee House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Swahili

House rules
Zanzibar Coffee House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The Zanzibar Coffee House is entirely a nonsmoking zone.

FAQs about Zanzibar Coffee House

  • Zanzibar Coffee House has 1 restaurant:

    • Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe

  • Zanzibar Coffee House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Zanzibar Coffee House include:

    • Suite
    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Zanzibar Coffee House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Zanzibar Coffee House is 1.1 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Zanzibar Coffee House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Zanzibar Coffee House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.