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Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Exterior
Courtyard
Cafe
Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 364
AED 424 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

Room options

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Family Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
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 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
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 Twin Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Day bed
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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 Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Coffee House

Bed & breakfast located in Stone Town
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Zanzibar Coffee House. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and lunch. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • A porter/bellhop, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A water dispenser, a living plant wall, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Zanzibar Coffee House boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers

Languages

English, French, German, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zanzibar Coffee House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Coffee House?

Zanzibar Coffee House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Coffee House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Coffee House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Zanzibar Coffee House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zanzibar Coffee House located?

Located in Stone Town, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral, Slave Market, and Jaw's Corner. Hamamni Persian Baths and Peace Memorial Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Zanzibar Coffee House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a fun stay in a great building
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the very friendly people and the delicious coffee! Asante sana 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Coffee House. The staff were wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable stay in Stone Town
Our stay at Zanzibar Coffee House was great and unforgettable. The room was a room to remember, with great architecture. The personell and facilities were amazing. The breakfast was good, and the place was nearby everything you need in Stone Town. We will definitely come again if we are nearby, and would highly reccomend it to all travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Lovely staff, amazing rooftop, nice large and well kept rooms, top hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building with a beautiful roof top terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful stay at Zanzibar Coffee House. Our room (Cappuccino deluxe) was dreamy, comfortable, and clean. The staff and service was excellent. The food (especially breakfast on the rooftop) was amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all together
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot!
I would highly recommend a stay here. Great location for discovering Stonetown. Noreen is a gem and everyone working at the Coffee House is top notch. Rooms are clean and perfect for whatever you need. The roof top allows amazing views and a huge breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yu can drink good coffee in the roof garden, which is a calm and cool oasis in the middle of the bustling city. The staff are unusually committed to the hotel and its guests. I enjoyed the traditional Arabic architecture and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

FARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem located in stone town.
The Zanzibar coffee House is the place to go if you want to have a true taste of hospitality. I can only recommend this accommodation. Noreen and her team are wonderful ladies. I travel a lot and never in all my travels have experienced such amazing service. Once again Thank you to the team for your fantastic work.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Crossley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you're the type of traveler who eats at McDonald's in other country's, then this property is probably not for you, but if you want to immerse in the local culture, its fantastic. Make sure you specify a bathroom in your room, unless you're ok with sharing, and make sure you arrange for a pickup at the airport for transportation to the hotel. The street is about 5 feet wide, and the van has to park a few blocks away. The area adjacent to the hotel is a lot like Marrakech, Morrocco with narrow streets and shops. The people are very friendly, and its safe, even though its very exotic. My Google maps worked well thank God to find our way around. The staff are very warm and friendly. We highly recommend this hotel. Andy H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding performance by the staff!
Outstanding performance by the staff! Had a great one night stay in this charmed small guest house. And you what a wonderful place to be a guest. The staff greeted me by my name and dit every thing in a high class hotel standard. The rooms, roof terrace, and other areas is clean and very cozy. I did not eat the free breakfast, but I enjoyed a delicious fresh coffee with a view. I highly recommend this place if you need accommodation within this price range. 😎🇹🇿❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023