Kisiwa House

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Zanzibar Town

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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572 Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town, 609
  • Place, Nakupenda Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room (Burdani)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room (Burdani)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (Malkia)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Senior Suite (Sulaima)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Jaw's Corner and The Ancient Door of Stone Town. St. Joseph's Cathedral and People's Palace Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kisiwa House

3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Zanzibar Town
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Kisiwa House. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1976
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Kisiwa House offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kisiwa House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 97000 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 9899.08 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 40000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 97000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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